Studies show caregiving responsibilities can limit jury participation. Courts that adapt policies can create more inclusive, representative juries. This Slate article explores how supporting caregivers strengthens fairness in jury service. slate.com/news-and-polit…

Deeply moved by these words from Caroline Klein, shared posthumously at her request. At just 40 years old, she died after battling a rare, aggressive cancer. In her final message, Caroline leaves us with a powerful reminder: to live fully, love deeply, and never wait to pursue

new court filing says eligible Flint claimants are expected to receive instructions in the fall on how to obtain their long-awaited payment ... info will be given via Flint water payment portal to date, 25,579 individuals approved for payment - of that, 13,169 are children

In 2022, Arizona got rid of peremptory strikes—the primary tool used throughout most of the 20th century to prevent people of color from serving on juries. So far, the state's innovative move appears to be paying off. eji.org/news/jury-sele…

Extra, extra, the follower-favorite trash can wind-o-meter is back! The meter will be working hard, especially on Friday as wind gusts of 40-50 mph are likely statewide, primarily in the Lower Peninsula. These winds may carry your trash cans through Mary's yard and down the road

Seeing Butterick listed as counsel, I clicked for the typography. Was not disappointed to see how a table was placed within the text and labeled.

Tort exam hypo.

Northern Michigan Aurora Cam 09.14.2025 x.com/i/broadcasts/1…

From Marquette, MI - Beautiful mid September evening with Lake Superior calm...what a wonderful night of auroras✨ When those pinks happened, it was amazing!

Shout out to Michigan Department of Natural Resources for stocking 18.9 million fish so far this year. (I am so calm I can hear the cicadas offshore. They are fish food) 🌊🌊

They could pay $2,500 apiece in monetary sanctions & face removal from the case & referral to the state bar. Or … they could write to their former law school deans & bar officials explaining what happened & volunteering to speak on topics like AI and professional conduct.

Consumer debt lawsuits are on the rise around the US. Losing a case can have profound consequences. Yet, courts may not be looking at if a claim is valid—or if the right person is being sued for the right amount. States can level the playing field. pewtrsts.org/4mMHSrG

“Many dwell on policy arguments instead of the law, and while some are well written and researched, others are not. Given the volume and uneven quality of amicus briefs, I don’t read them all. My law clerks review them and flag the helpful ones.”

Coffee shop break for Tim Cook before Apple opens Detroit store.