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Lawmaker denies cash-for-vote scheme
LANSING — A Michigan lawmaker charged with seeking a bribe from a union said investigators got it wrong, and he won't resign.
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Attorney wins Carol Van Andel Angel of Excellence Award
A local attorney has been honored for his legal assistance to a major institution downtown.
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Federal judge keeps UAW lawsuit in Ohio
DETROIT — A federal judge has ruled that a lawsuit filed by the United Auto Workers against General Motors over the closing of three plants should be heard in Ohio.
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GRPD hosting recruitment event for women
The Grand Rapids Police Department wants more women to protect and serve its community.
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Ex-NFL player and woman settle suits against MSU
EAST LANSING — A former NFL player has settled a lawsuit against Michigan State University alleging his rights were violated when he was expelled after a sexual misconduct investigation.
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Law firm appoints member
A local attorney has been named a member of his firm.
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Public agency sues firms
FRASER — A lawsuit has been filed against three companies in connection with the collapse of a sewer line north of Detroit that cost $75 million to repair.
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Religious group sues over state policy on adoption
A faith-based social services agency that declines to place children with same-sex couples has filed a lawsuit to stop Michigan from penalizing the group if it sticks to its policy on foster care and adoption.
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Michigan AG plans crackdown on worker misclassification
LANSING — Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel said her office will target businesses that cheat their employees of wages, pledging a forceful crackdown on what she called an under-the-radar problem that also lets companies dodge taxes.
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New rules for transferring business real property without uncapping
Will transferring business real property from one family entity to another trigger higher property taxes?
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