The most difficult policy you’ll ever write can write itself—but don’t let it
Published: June 03, 2026
The proverbial personnel policy manual has grown heavy in recent years
as issues such as social media, recreational and medical marijuana,
increased religious accommodations, mental health advocacy and the
pandemic took center stage in the workplace - and needed to be
addressed.
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Judge brings 20 years of experience to Probate Court re-election bid
June 03, 2026In 2006, former Governor Jennifer Granholm appointed Judge David Murkowski as a Kent County Prob
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Duly Noted
June 03, 2026Retired Judge Christopher P. Yates has joined Ven Johnson Law as a senior trial attorney, in its Kalamazoo office. Yates brings nearly four decades of experience across the judiciary, government and private practice. He will focus on high-stakes civil and appellate matters in Michigan and across the U.S.
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New report details successes, opportunities of Clean Slate laws at 5-year mark
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OFF THE PRESS: ABA book provides guidance on small law firm business development
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headlines Grand Rapids
- The most difficult policy you’ll ever write can write itself—but don’t let it
- Judge brings 20 years of experience to Probate Court re-election bid
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- OFF THE PRESS: ABA book provides guidance on small law firm business development
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