The Shadow Cash Threat: Protecting the Integrity of Michigan Courtrooms In recent months, a spotlight has been cast on a hidden influence within the Michigan legal system: “shadow cash.” This term refers to third-party litigation funding (TPLF), where...
No Good Headline to Lead with Here Summary Federal prosecutors have charged a 36th District Court judge and three associates with orchestrating a long‑running financial scheme that diverted funds from incapacitated adults under court‑appointed guardianship. The...
Oakland County Judge Faces Judicial Tenure Complaint After Removal from Felony Cases An Oakland County District Court judge, Kristen Hartig of Troy’s 52-4 District Court, is now facing a formal complaint from the Michigan Judicial Tenure Commission (JTC)...
Maintaining public trust in the judiciary is paramount to a functioning legal system. In Michigan, several mechanisms exist to ensure judicial accountability, holding judges responsible for their conduct both on and off the bench. These safeguards are primarily...
WXYZ – Former Monroe County judge sentenced to up to five years in prison for prostitution case According to a Michigan State Police investigation, former Monroe County 1st District Judge Jarod Calkins hired women for sex and transported them for that purpose....
