Detroit creditors reach deadline to object to bankruptcy
DETROIT (AP) — The deadline arrived Monday for creditors to oppose Detroit’s request for bankruptcy protection.
Judge Steven Rhodes set Monday as the eligibility objection deadline in the bankruptcy petition by Detroit emergency manager Kevyn Orr.
Creditors include bond holders, insurers, banks, employee pension funds, individuals and companies that provided services.
Orr says Detroit is insolvent and unable to pay off the debt, which could be $18 billion or more. A residents’ group told reporters Monday that it objects to Orr’s authority as an unelected official to take the city into bankruptcy. The group is being advised by a former city attorney.
Detroit has until Sept. 6 to respond to objections. A trial is set for Oct. 23.
Judge denies challenge to W. Mich. gas leases
HASTINGS, Mich. (AP) — A judge has dismissed a lawsuit seeking to prevent oil and gas drilling on state land in western Michigan, saying the challenge is premature.
Barry County Judge Amy McDowell says the “mere act” of approving leases doesn’t mean there’s an imminent threat to the environment. She says lease holders still would need to apply to the state if they want to drill.
MLive.com says critics sued over the leases, claiming Michigan first needs to assess the environmental impact of hydraulic fracturing or “fracking.” It involves pumping water, sand and chemicals underground to break open shale rock and release natural gas.
The lawsuit mentions leases in the Allegan State Game Area, the Barry State Game Reserve and Yankee Springs Parks and Recreation Area.
Judge says man who killed mom was insane
JACKSON, Mich. (AP) — A 19-year-old man who killed his mother will be returned to a state psychiatric center after being found not guilty by reason of insanity in Jackson County.
A judge made the determination Friday based on the findings of an expert. David Grow’s attorney didn’t object, nor did assistant prosecutor Jennifer Walker.
In February, Grow fatally stabbed his mother, Robin Grow, at their home in Concord. The son told authorities that he heard commands to kill her. David Grow hugged his father after a court hearing last week.
MLive.com says Ronald Grow told his son that he and his mother loved him. David Grow could be kept at a mental-health center for the rest of his life.
Law firm celebrates its 25th anniversary
The law firm of Couzens Lansky is celebrating 25 years of legal service to the community with a focus on business, tax, estate planning, litigation, real estate and commercial law. The firm has offices in Oakland and Wayne Counties with over 65 employees. The firm plans continue to provide expert, cost effective guidance to its clients and service to the community.
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