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Case Information Attorney: Rebecca S. Tieppo (P 62311)Case No.: 25-057-GACounty: WayneCity: Livonia, MichiganDiscipline: 180-Day SuspensionEffective Date: January 26, 2026 Quick Facts Who is the attorney?Rebecca S. Tieppo,…
The Core Problem: When the Record Itself Becomes the Liability The presumption of regularity is founded on the commonsense idea…
Court Accountability & Municipal Governance Court operations produce accountability consequences inside the courtroom and financial consequences outside of it. Barry…
The Illusion of the “Rogue Actor” When civil rights violations surface, institutions often reach for a familiar defense:This was just…
Sham sentencing occurs when the appearance of lawful process masks a breakdown in substance. On paper, the required steps may…
A Barry County, MI Court & Probation System Failure Audit The Supreme Court has said a public employee meets the state action…
Barry County’s Court Failures Are Becoming a Budget Crisis Barry County Michigan’s current fiscal posture leaves little room for error….
Case Information Attorney: Jesse J. Monville (P 66760)Case Nos.: 25-036-AI; 25-041-JC; 25-042-GACounty: OntonagonCity: White Pine, MichiganDiscipline: DisbarmentEffective Date: January 8, 2026 Quick Facts Who is the attorney?Jesse…
Imagine we’re all sitting down together, looking at the family budget for Michigan. We want our money to go to…
When the Subject of an Investigation Controls the Evidence In theory, oversight bodies exist to provide independent review. I say…
