‘Op5’ studies physical, mental health of law enforcement officers

The physical, emotional and mental health of the Grand Rapids men and women who hold the blue line is being measured. Robertson Research Institute, the...

Grand jury charges 34 defendants in $22M tax fraud

A federal grand jury has returned an indictment charging 34 defendants for their alleged roles in a conspiracy to defraud the IRS of more...

Man pleads no contest in nonprofit embezzlement case

The former president of a motorcycle club who was accused of stealing money from a fundraiser for a fallen police officer is awaiting sentencing...

Farm settles suit with migrant workers

A group of migrant workers have agreed to a settlement in a lawsuit against a blueberry farm in the region. The $58,000 settlement is tied...

Law firm sells office building

A local law firm has sold its building. Aardema Whitelaw in Grand Rapids has sold its 10,000-square-foot office building at 5360 Cascade Rd. SE to...

Law firm appoints leadership

A local law firm has made changes to its management committee and several of its practice sections. Miller Johnson said last month that Robert Wolford...

Snyder appoints judge to 61st District Court

Governor Rick Snyder has appointed a new judge to the 61st District Court in Grand Rapids. Snyder said yesterday that Christina Elmore will serve in...

Federal court program develops young litigators

As many as 60 West Michigan attorneys will participate in a federal court training program this week to improve their skills. As part of the...

County selects new leadership

The Kent County Board of Commissioners has a new chairman. Commissioners voted unanimously for Jim Saalfeld to replace Dan Koorndyk, who served as chair for...

‘Cash For Life’ winnings hit auction block

A man’s “Cash For Life” lottery winnings are up for auction. In one of the most bizarre auctions that Repocast.com has ever held, an unidentified...

Annual IRA charitable donations law becomes permanent

A law regarding IRA charitable donations that had to be re-enacted by Congress on a yearly basis has now become permanent. “We can advise people...

Law firm screens ‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’

On its fifth birthday, a law firm is inviting clients and friends over to watch a movie. Grand Rapids-based Verity Law is celebrating its fifth...

Mistletoe, bonuses and booze: recipe for a holiday lawsuit?

It’s the most wonderful time of the year — unless you are in charge of planning your office holiday party. Not only will you face...

Food distributor names chief legal officer

A woman with a career spanning corporate law, private practice and the public sector is the new legal chief at a food distributor. Byron Center-based...

Ex-township worker pleads guilty to embezzlement

A former employee has pleaded guilty to embezzling funds from a township in the region. The Herald-Palladium and South Bend Tribune report Christine Mahar, formerly...

Law school partners with university

A new partnership between a law school and a university in the state will allow law students to shave a year off their education,...

Medical marijuana law may receive upgrades

A series of three bills that passed through the Michigan House and are now expected to be taken up by the Senate would enhance...

Michigan bans powdered alcohol

LANSING — Michigan is banning a powder product that makes vodka, rum and other alcoholic drinks when mixed with water. Lt. Gov. Brian Calley signed legislation...

Inside Track: Undersheriff’s grasp of technology benefits the entire department

In Michelle Young’s nearly 26 years with the Kent County Sheriff’s Department, she’s been a crucial key to many of the technological advancements the...

Business court unlikely to award attorney fees

Often when embarking on business-related litigation, plaintiffs and defendants want to know their odds at recovering attorney fees from the other side. Attorney Stephen Hulst,...