A sinner a saint, and the quiet guardians of the Rule of Law
Published: October 30, 2026
In January 1776, months before the Continental Congress declared independence, an immigrant pamphleteer named Thomas Paine compressed the entire case for American self-government into a slim, plain-spoken pamphlet.
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Remote proceedings research featured in updated guidance from NCSC
October 30, 2026Arranging transportation and childcare, taking time off work, or traveling long distances can make it difficult for people to participate in court proceedings, and for some, it can mean a missed court appearance.
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New templates, forms available to assist Michigan attorneys
October 30, 2026Michigan attorneys now have a new resource to make preparing common legal documents faster and easier. The State Bar of Michigan is offering templates for select court filings and other legal documents that attorneys can quickly customize, review, and file.
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TV series rekindles thoughts of a near tragedy
October 30, 2026For Netflix watchers, the inside story of “The Bombing of Pan Am 103” is a compelling six-part drama that recently was released and tells the harrowing tale into the December 1988 explosion of the commercial airliner over the small southwestern Scottish town of Lockerbie, killing 270 passengers, 16 crewmembers, and 11 people on the ground.
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North Muskegon rallies around the grieving Spinner family
October 30, 2026Corey Spinner made a big impact on young baseball and softball players in the North Muskegon area over the last few years, including his own children, Levi and Livia Spinner.
Spinner died unexpectedly on Sept. 1, nine days before his 49th birthday.
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