Man shoots hospital security guard

A security guard has been shot in the leg outside a parking garage near a local hospital. WZZM TV reports the man had a non-life-threatening...

The unethical practice of medical up-coding

No one enjoys opening medical bills — or paying them, for that matter. While the average American experiences slight bouts of sticker shock whenever...

Plaza Towers attorney decries city’s ‘tone and tenor’

A Varnum attorney representing owners of the Plaza Towers in a suit filed against the city of Grand Rapids said he was “disappointed” by...

Judge sentences ex-Kent County commissioner to jail

A former Kent County commissioner has received a jail sentence and probation after pleading guilty in a sex-abuse case. Authorities said that 47-year-old Gary Rolls...

Gay couple sues Michigan for recognition of out-of-state marriage

A gay couple working with a local attorney has filed a lawsuit against the state of Michigan over the state’s failure to recognize their...

Farmer pays workers back wages

The government said a farmer has agreed to pay back wages to three dozen workers who picked cucumbers. The agreement for $11,250 in wages follows...

Drug maker reaches $105M settlement with states

LANSING — A global drug maker is paying Michigan, 43 other states and the District of Columbia $105 million to settle complaints that the...

Task force: State bar should stay mandatory

LANSING — A task force created by the Michigan Supreme Court said attorneys should continue to be required to join the State Bar of...

Woman pleads guilty to role in $12M fraud

Federal prosecutors said a Michigan woman has admitted her role in one of the nation's largest and longest running stolen-identity frauds ever prosecuted. Rosa Marmol,...

Judge upholds $1.6M judgment against ex-Red Wing

A local judge has upheld a $1.6-million judgment by a Swiss court against former Detroit Red Wings forward Kevin Miller. Hit from behind U.S. District Judge...

LexisNexis acquires software maker

LexisNexis Risk Management Solutions has acquired a maker of law enforcement software in the region. Atlanta-based LexisNexis Risk Management Solutions said last month that it...

ACLU names ‘champions of justice’

The ACLU of Michigan’s first large-scale luncheon in Grand Rapids next week will honor the region’s “champions of justice” and feature a Pulitzer Prize-winning...

Freed man sues after serving 26 years in prison

A man who was freed after serving 26 years behind bars is suing police and prosecutors. The federal lawsuit by David Gavitt — who served...

Pharmacist loses appeal over firing gun

A federal appeals court has ruled in favor of a drug store chain in a dispute with a pharmacist who was fired after firing...

Co-owning a vacation home raises legal questions

For those who are considering purchasing or inheriting a cottage or other vacation property with other people, there are plenty of issues to consider. Ownership A...

Making sure wellness programs comply with the law

Interest in wellness programs is on the rise around the country and in West Michigan as employers and employees face rising health insurance and...

Two new laws expected to spur growth for ‘the little guy’

Mom-and-pop shops stand to benefit the most from two new laws passed in Michigan this spring in an effort to spur entrepreneurial investment in...

Firms should weigh benefits of 401(k) changes

Companies looking for cost savings could find them by switching to an annual 401(k) matching contribution versus the more common per payroll contribution, but...

Ex-city clerk settles for nearly $1M

A settlement totaling about $1 million has been reached between a city and a clerk who was fired. The agreement between the city of Holland...

5 facts to know about Michigan’s minimum wage increase

LANSING — Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder signed legislation Tuesday to raise the state's minimum wage to $9.25 an hour by 2018, as Republicans controlling...