News Summary The U.S. Department of Justice is taking legal action against Michigan and five other states for failing to comply with federal voter registration roll requests. This move, which is part of a broader effort to ensure clean voter rolls, has sparked controversy, particularly in Michigan, where state officials
News Summary The family of 5-year-old Thomas Cooper has filed a $100 million lawsuit against multiple parties following his tragic death in a hyperbaric chamber explosion. The incident occurred at the Oxford Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Center during a treatment session. The lawsuit claims negligence and failure to follow safety protocols,
News Summary The Lamfers family has settled a $20 million lawsuit with Meritage Hospitality Group, linked to a severe E. coli infection that left 11-year-old Aspen Lamfers with chronic health issues. The family filed the lawsuit after Aspen experienced life-threatening complications from the infection, which occurred during a widespread outbreak
News Summary Michigan legislators are debating bills aimed at enforcing age verification for online pornography. Proposed measures include uploading ID for site access. While supporters see it as a child protection step, critics argue it infringes on free speech. Alongside these considerations, a total ban on online pornography is also
News Summary The U.S. Justice Department has intervened in a federal lawsuit regarding Enbridge’s Line 5 pipeline in Michigan. The department supports Enbridge’s efforts to prevent Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer from revoking the easement for the aging infrastructure. This legal battle highlights the tension between state and federal jurisdiction over
News Summary President Trump’s administration has filed an appeal with the Supreme Court against a federal appeals court decision preventing the removal of Lisa Cook from the Federal Reserve’s board. This unprecedented move marks the first attempt by a sitting president to fire a Federal Reserve governor. The legal battle
News Summary Michigan lawmakers have introduced the ‘Click-to-Cancel’ legislative package aimed at enhancing consumer protections for subscription services like entertainment and software. The four-bill package focuses on simplifying the cancellation process, requiring clear disclosures of renewal terms, and ensuring consumers can cancel subscriptions online. The initiative, backed by bipartisan support,
News Summary Chengxuan Han, a 28-year-old Chinese Ph.D. student, has pleaded no contest to charges involving the smuggling of biological materials into the U.S. Han was arrested at Detroit Metropolitan Airport after sending four packages from China, allegedly containing materials for a lab at the University of Michigan. Following a
News Summary On September 10, 2025, the Michigan House Judiciary Committee convened to review legislation aimed at regulating artificial intelligence. The primary focus was on House Bill 4668, which seeks to ensure AI safety and accountability. Discussions included input from AI watchdogs and business representatives, as well as concerns about
News Summary LingLong Wei, a former graduate student at Michigan State University (MSU), has filed a $100 million lawsuit alleging that hazardous pesticide exposure during her studies led to her thyroid cancer diagnosis. Wei claims she was exposed to harmful chemicals without proper training or protective gear and faced dismissal
