Michigan’s attorney general and governor have joined other states in suing over new federal rules limiting access to student loans for professional degrees like nursing. They argue these changes could worsen worker shortages in critical fields such as healthcare.

Nazaly Mason Smith has been convicted for leading a multi-state check fraud operation resulting in over $1.5 million in losses. Authorities say he provided fake IDs and trained others to carry out fraudulent activities using stolen identities.

The United States Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Michigan has changed its Bay City Office mailing address. All legal documents must now be sent to 111 First Street in Bay City. Documents using an old post office box…

Peter Nwoke was convicted by a Detroit federal jury for failing to report millions in taxable income earned through illegal prescription sales and nominee-controlled corporations. Authorities say he owes hundreds of thousands of dollars in unpaid taxes from several years.

Dr. Nkechy Ezeh has been sentenced to more than five years in prison after being convicted for stealing $1.4 million intended for vulnerable preschoolers through her leadership at a West Michigan nonprofit organization. Authorities say her actions forced school closures…

The State Bar of Michigan has named eleven attorneys and one bar association as its 2026 award winners for outstanding service to law and community. Recipients will be honored during an event in September in Troy.

Assistant Attorney General Eric Sterbis received a Merit Service Award from Troy Police for helping dismantle an auto theft ring responsible for major losses across Southeast Michigan. Over forty people have been charged thanks to this multi-agency effort led by…

The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Michigan will take its CM/ECF system offline from May 22 through May 25, citing scheduled maintenance needs. Electronic filing and access to case records will not be available during this time.