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Court: Woman who didn't live with late husband can inherit
The Michigan Supreme Court has ruled that a woman can inherit from her husband's estate despite living apart for more than 30 years.
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No liability for Catholic school in death of woman, 85
The family of an 85-year-old woman who died after an icy fall has lost an appeal in a lawsuit against a Catholic school in Grand Rapids.
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Law school selects interim president
A former student will be the new leader at Western Michigan University Cooley Law School.
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Wayfair decision makes waves in Michigan
Tax consultant outlines how U.S. Supreme Court’s state sales tax ruling will affect local retailers.
Supporters of the Supreme Court’s South Dakota v. Wayfair Inc. state sales tax decision are hailing it as a victory for mom and pops — but a Michigan consultant said that proof remains to be seen.
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Kent County's sheriff is retiring
The long-time sheriff of Kent County has announced his retirement.
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Feds going after 401(k) of ex-city manager who stole $1.8M
Nearly 20 years later, authorities are still trying to collect money from a former city manager in the region who admits stealing $1.8 million.
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Group charged in prescription opioid case
DETROIT — Two physicians and a medical clinic operator are among five women indicted in an alleged scheme that issued more than 674,500 dosage units of opioid prescriptions.
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West Michigan attorneys named to statewide class of Women in the Law
A group of attorneys from West Michigan are being inducted into the 2018 class of Women in the Law by Michigan Lawyers Weekly.
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Orchestra musicians allege age discrimination
Two musicians with an orchestra in the region have resigned after receiving disciplinary action that they allege was based on their ages.
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Feds reach settlement over Terri Lynn Land campaign contributions
The Federal Election Commission has accepted a $66,000 fine to settle allegations that the husband of former U.S. Senate candidate Terri Lynn Land contributed too much money to her 2014 campaign.
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