Attorney General Dana Nessel urges Michigan residents to recognize common scam warning signs during Financial Literacy Month. Tips include blocking unwanted messages and avoiding high-pressure requests for personal information. Ongoing alerts will be shared via @MIConsumerWatch during Money Smart Week.
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel warns residents about rising investment scams on Meta platforms like Facebook and Instagram. The alert outlines how scammers use deepfake technology in pump-and-dump schemes and…
The State Bar of Michigan restored full functionality to its website after an outage disrupted member log-in areas on April 8. Key services remained accessible during repairs while staff worked…
A vacancy has opened on the 6th District Probate Court covering Mackinac and Luce Counties following Judge W. Clayton Graham’s departure. Qualified candidates must apply electronically by April 17, with…
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has reissued an alert on tax-related identity theft before Tax Day on April 15. Residents are urged to protect sensitive information while filing taxes and…
Damon Bentley has been ordered by a Wayne County court to stand trial for first-degree murder following a fatal shooting outside a Detroit apartment complex. Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel…
The State Bar of Michigan restored online services after an outage disrupted parts of its website on April 6. Essential functions like member log-in were temporarily unavailable but have since…
Attorney General Dana Nessel reached an agreement with a wedding caterer accused of canceling events without issuing refunds. Impacted customers can file complaints until May 1 for possible reimbursement under…
The State Bar of Michigan has launched MiLawyer Podcast this month for attorney support. The podcast aims to address both professional growth and well-being among lawyers through expert interviews.
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel says she will intervene again as Consumers Energy announces plans for another electric rate increase only one week after its last approval by state regulators.…
A Macomb County dentist faces racketeering and multiple counts of Medicaid fraud after allegedly billing for unnecessary or unprovided dental crowns. Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced charges following patient…
Three men have been sentenced following their involvement in an extensive identity theft scheme targeting unclaimed property funds exceeding $500,000. The sentences follow investigations led by state agencies under Attorney…
Attorney General Dana Nessel has joined a multi-state lawsuit challenging President Trump’s executive order affecting mail-in voting rights. The suit claims new restrictions threaten state control over elections and could…
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has joined other attorneys general in opposing a new GSA proposal requiring additional certification for recipients of federal funds—potentially affecting diversity initiatives. The coalition argues…
A federal appeals court has blocked new restrictions on homeless assistance funding sought by HUD during Trump administration efforts. Attorney General Dana Nessel said this protects thousands in Michigan who…
Attorney General Dana Nessel announced that the U.S. Department of Energy has ended an appeal over limits on state energy program reimbursements. This decision ensures continued full federal funding for…
Attorney General Dana Nessel led a bipartisan coalition urging the U.S. Supreme Court not to ban geofence warrants used by law enforcement. The group says these digital search tools are…
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has joined other states in suing over federal rollbacks on limits for toxic emissions from power plants. The group argues these changes endanger public health…
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel responded after oral arguments at the U.S. Supreme Court about birthright citizenship. She called efforts to change current law a violation of constitutional principles. The…
Douglas Environmental and its president face multiple charges related to alleged falsification of water safety tests affecting mobile home communities across Michigan. Authorities say no harm resulted from these actions…
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel responded on Apr. 1 with strong criticism of President Trump’s new executive order on election oversight. Nessel called it unconstitutional and reaffirmed her commitment to…
Willie Reed has been sentenced for his role in submitting forged signatures during Michigan’s 2022 gubernatorial race nomination process. The conviction follows an investigation led by Attorney General Dana Nessel’s…
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel and Governor Gretchen Whitmer responded after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled against Colorado’s ban on conversion therapy for LGBTQ+ youth. Both leaders expressed disappointment with…
Jamar Warren has been sentenced for threatening Macomb County Circuit Court Judge Kathryn Viviano after being sentenced himself on unrelated charges. Attorney General Dana Nessel emphasized that threats against judges…
The State Bar of Michigan Board has joined a national effort by signing a pledge supporting judicial independence. President Lisa J. Hamameh emphasized attorneys’ role in defending democracy’s core values.…
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