A lasting impression
Published: April 09, 2026
Brad Thompson, president and CEO of Detroit Legal News Publishing,
recently was honored by the Graphic Media Alliance as its inaugural
recipient of the Benjamin Franklin Innovation Award.
Top Stories
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When a president is unfit for office, here’s what the Constitution says can happen
April 09, 2026(THE CONVERSATION) — Bipartisan calls for President Donald Trump’s removal from office increased on April 7, 2026, after he issued threats to destroy “a whole civilization” if Iran refuses to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
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Wayne Law continues remarkable rise in latest U.S. News & World Report rankings
April 09, 2026Wayne State University Law School continues its steady climb in the U.S. News & World Report 2026 Best Law School rankings, securing the No. 62 position nationwide. Since 2017, Wayne Law has advanced 38 places, an achievement that underscores the enduring strength of its academic programs. The law school also earned No. 25 in part-time law programs, the highest ranking in Michigan.
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Mind Your Business: The AI-generated contract problem: What every attorney should watch for
April 09, 2026I recently had a client send me a document relating to a partnership dispute. The agreement looked fine at first glance and purported to release the client from further liability to the business. It had professional formatting, familiar boilerplate, all the right headings.
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Courts
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- Court Digest - April 09, 2026
- Appeals court lets state enforce book ban and restrictions on LGBTQ+ topics in K-6 classes - April 08, 2026
State
- MSU Law celebrates 25 years of the Geoffrey Fieger Trial Practice Institute - April 09, 2026
- Michigan Supreme Court justices head to Bay City for ‘Court Community Connections’ program - April 08, 2026
- Nessel wins court ruling protecting housing-assistance program from cuts - April 07, 2026
- SADO attorneys to argue before Michigan Supreme Court - April 06, 2026
Nation
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- TikTok creator sued by immigration firm, accused of making defamatory comments online
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