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Don't Do It Alone: Veterans' Treatment Court Focuses on Rehabilitation and Reintegration through a Team Approach

We are appreciative of the service of our veterans. Unfortunately, after returning home from service, many veterans face social and legal challenges, which could lead to criminal charges. Ingham County has created a specialized court that addresses legal issues facing veterans. The Ingham County Veterans’ Treatment Court is a problem-solving court for veterans that was established in 2010. As a ...

Medical Marijuana Law Update: People v. Manuel

On April 18, 2017, the Michigan Court of Appeals unanimously issued a published opinion in People v. Manuel that has brought some much-needed clarity to the Michigan Medical Marihuana Act (“MMMA”). White Law PLLC Attorney John Fraser represented Mr. Manuel at both the trial court level and in the Court of Appeals. Mr. Fraser successfully argued and achieved immunity from prosecution under Section ...

Potential MSU Negligence Ties Campus to Ongoing Nassar Investigations

The ongoing Larry Nassar sexual abuse case has been rife with controversy since its first day. In just a short amount of time, dozens of women have come forth to submit their own complaints, some of them dating back to 1999. As the case develops, more eyes are turning to Michigan State University (MSU), where Nassar was employed for close to 20 years as a team physician. Can MSU be held ...

Ongoing Larry Nassar Sexual Harassment Case Continues to Grow

Larry Nassar, who worked at Michigan State University (MSU) for close to 20 years as a team physician, primarily for women’s gymnastics, is still being targeted by new accusations and sexual harassment lawsuits . Dozens of women have accused him of repeated incidents of sexual abuse over the course of several years. Our team here at White Law PLLC in Okemos has taken up complaints for several ...

Minor in Possession Changed in Michigan Law

In Michigan, legislation reducing penalties for minors caught with alcohol is one of the bills signed by Gov. Rick Snyder and Lt. Gov. Brian Calley in December. Senate Bills 332 and 333 – sponsored by state Sen. Rick Jones (R-Grand Ledge) – decreases first-time violations of the minor in possession (MIP) law from a misdemeanor to a state civil infraction that is similar to a traffic ticket. ...

Same Sex Parental Rights

After the United States Supreme Court’s 2015 decision to legalize marriage equality, the LGBTQ community received a wealth of rights it was previously denied. However, questions still remain about the parental rights of unmarried same sex couples who raise children together. Prior to the Supreme Court’s decision, in Michigan, same-sex partners could not jointly adopt children, and for couples who ...

Attorney Alexander S. Rusek Publishes "New Laws Pave Way for Statewide E-Filing System and Fees" in March Ingham County Bar Association BRIEFS.

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Attorney Alexander S. Rusek Named As Top 5 Under 35 by the Ingham County Bar Association.

Pictured: Hon. Joyce Draganchuk, Alexander Rusek, Hon. Amy Krause

Congratulations to Attorney John Fraser for Having His Note "Ain't Too Proud to Beg? Anti-Begging Laws' First Amendment Problem" Published in the University of Florida Journal of Law and Public Policy.

Congratulations to Attorney John Fraser for Having His Note “Ain’t Too Proud to Beg? Anti-Begging Laws’ First Amendment Problem” Published in the University of Florida Journal of Law and Public Policy.

Attorneys James White and John Fraser Win Motion for Immunity under the Michigan Medical Marijuana Act

White Law PLLC attorneys James White and John Fraser successfully argued for their client to receive immunity from prosecution under the Michigan Medical Marihuana Act in the 30th Circuit Court. Their client was charged with four felony counts stemming from a police search and seizure at the client’s home that uncovered marijuana, marijuana plants, and grow equipment. Mr. White and Mr. Fraser ...

Alexander S. Rusek Publishes "How We Went to the Cloud: An Overview of Cloud Based Law Firm Practice Management Solutions" in December ICBA BRIEFS

White Law PLLC's Alexander Rusek Elected as a New Member to MSU College of Law Alumni Association Board of Directors

White Law PLLC would like to congratulate associate attorney Alexander Rusek for his recent election as a new member of the MSU College of Law Alumni Association Board of Directors. The MSU College of Law Alumni Association’s Board of Directors seeks to provide networking opportunities and grow alumni relationships, among other contributions to the community. Mr. Rusek’s membership was approved by ...

John Fraser Joins White Law PLLC as an Associate Attorney - Congratulations John!

White Law PLLC is proud to announce that John W. Fraser has joined our team as an associate attorney. John has been an integral part of our research team while achieving extraordinary accomplishments during law school. John graduated from Michigan State University College of Law summa cum laude with a 4.0 GPA, ranked first in his class . He obtained his bachelor of science cum laude from Central ...

White Law PLLC Featured in August Edition of Focus - The Monthly Magazine of the Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce

Evidence Errors Get Case Tossed in Assault

Police Search of Medical Marijuana Caregiver's Home Ruled Unlawful

Lansing Murder Trial Ends in Hung Jury

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Murder Trial Ends with No Verdict

Trial Begins in Lansing Double Homicide

'09 Lansing Murder Case Will Go To Trial, Judge Rules

Lansing Woman to Stand Trial in Nightclub Attack