Everyone in Family Court Keeps Asking for the Judge’s Oath of Office. Stop It.
(And Why It Does Absolutely Nothing) If you spend any time in family court spaces online, you will see the…
Michigan Attorney Marsha M. Lang Suspended for Two Years Following Reciprocal Discipline from Utah
The Michigan Attorney Discipline Board has ordered a two-year suspension of Marsha M. Lang (P42392), currently listed in Roosevelt, Utah, following reciprocal discipline imposed by…
Prosecutorial Accountability Isn’t Broken. It’s Fiction.
If you ask the public how prosecutors are held accountable, you’ll usually hear some version of this: elections, ethics rules,…
Michigan’s 2026 Constitutional Convention Question: A Rare Opportunity to Rethink Our Courts
In November 2026, Michigan voters will again face a quiet but consequential ballot question: whether to convene a constitutional convention…
The Dangerous Lie: Why We Ignore Abused Men
This is a difficult dynamic to talk about, and it happens more often than many people realize. In some relationships,…
From Commentary to Casework: How Clutch Justice Became an Applied Scholarship Project
Over the last several years, something incredible has happened. Clutch Justice has changed shape. What began as a space for…
Michigan Attorney Joseph Anthony Paparella Suspended Following Felony Assault Conviction
The Michigan Attorney Discipline Board has issued a 30-day suspension of Joseph Anthony Paparella (P64848) of Grand Rapids, Michigan, following a felony conviction and a…
When “Danger to Society” Becomes a Substitute for Law: How Fear, Immunity, and Risk Aversion Distort Sentencing
American courts are built on a promise of proportionality. Sentencing is supposed to reflect conduct, context, and legally defined limits….
Sentencing Integrity in Michigan Courts | Rita Williams
Sentencing integrity is one of the quiet foundations of a functioning justice system. When sentencing outcomes are predictable, proportional, and…
Michigan Judicial Tenure Commission Sets Trial Dates in Hartig Misconduct Case
The disciplinary case against Kirsten Nielsen Hartig, a judge of Michigan’s 52-4 District Court, has entered a decisive phase. According to…
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