Presidents recognized
Published: July 16, 2026
The Wolverine Bar Association, the Association of Black Judges of Michigan, and the Black Women Lawyers Association of Michigan celebrated and thanked their presidents at the 2026 Presidents’ Dinner on Thursday, June 25, at the Hollywood Casino at Greektown in Detroit.
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State Supreme Court reverses appeals panel, affirms trial court in suppressing suspect’s statements to police
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Law school receives Excellence in Innovation Award
July 16, 2026On June 29, Cooley Law School’s Deans Fellow Program received the 2026 Excellence in Innovation Award: Law Schools from Insight Into Academia magazine, the nation’s longest-running publication advancing best practices in higher education.
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Nessel files lawsuit against solar company, financial institutions for alleged deceptive scheme
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- Presidents recognized
- State Supreme Court reverses appeals panel, affirms trial court in suppressing suspect’s statements to police
- Warren man convicted of second-degree murder
- Law school receives Excellence in Innovation Award
- Nessel files lawsuit against solar company, financial institutions for alleged deceptive scheme
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