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Warner Norcross names Jennifer Remondino partner in charge of Holland office
Jennifer Remondino has been named partner in charge of Warner Norcross & Judd’s Holland office.
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Commission suggests 3-percent raise for Michigan judges
A commission has recommended that Michigan judges get a 3 percent pay increase.
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Michigan law requires one prior-authorization form for meds
A new Michigan law calls for the creation of a universal form that doctors can use when patients need prior authorization for coverage of prescription drugs.
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Dickinson Wright litigates to Michigan Firm of the Year award
Dickinson Wright has been named Michigan Firm of the Year at the U.S. Benchmark Annual Awards.
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What do we know about immigrants in Michigan and the U.S.?
Our immigrant community is an asset to our state’s diversity, economy, culture, and future. Any negative message will have a significant impact on our ability to recruit talent, diversity, creativity and investment — foreign and domestic — in our state.
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Minneapolis-based Foley & Mansfield opens office in GR
National firm brings attorneys experienced in health care, qui tam and employment.
Minneapolis-based law firm Foley & Mansfield has expanded into Grand Rapids with an experienced team of qui tam — whistleblower laws — health care and employment law experts it hired away from the Frank Haron Wiener firm in Troy.
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Law schools see big decrease in applications
Tuition has skyrocketed while the number of jobs upon graduation has declined.
Law schools across the country are seeing the lowest number of applicants in 30 years, with an average decrease of 19 percent since 2012.
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A sign of the times: law libraries fading away
Gruel Mills moved to new location — but its law library did not.
Judges and lawyers are steeped in tradition and processes. Stare decisis — the policy of courts to abide by principles established by decisions in earlier cases — is the norm, and change is an uncomfortable occurrence.
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Contract paralegal service offers helping hand to law firms
Jobs can range from a couple of hours to several months.
Jessica Elin is trying something new: a contract paralegal service business.
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Cooley unveils new Homeland Security degree
Program developer has been media consultant for Boston bombings.
In the light of last week’s Boston Marathon bombing, the issue of homeland security laws may seem more relevant than ever.
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