Cummiskey Award: Noted immigration attorney to receive coveted SBM honor
Published: July 20, 2026
Russell Abrutyn has been named the 2026 recipient of the John W.
Cummiskey Pro Bono Award from the State Bar of Michigan, recognizing his
extraordinary commitment to providing free legal services and mentoring
attorneys who represent some of the nation’s most vulnerable
immigrants.
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Nessel calls on federal regulators to deny banking charters for high-risk or predatory financial technology companies
July 20, 2026Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel joined a coalition of 20 attorneys general in sending a letter to federal banking regulators raising concerns about granting national banking charters to financial technology companies, often referred to as fintechs, without necessary safeguards to protect consumers, investors and the financial system. The attorneys general call on regulators to deny charters to fintechs that have a history of predatory lending or risky practices.
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