ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Oct. 30 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news release: Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan and Wayne County Executive Warren Evans joined together with Stephen M. Ross, philanthropist and chairman of Related Companies, Bedrock CEO Matt Cullen and University of Michigan President Mark Schlissel to announce plans for a 14-acre Detroit Center for Innovation (DCI). Anchoring the site will be a world-class $300 million, 190,000-square-foo more PR

AUBURN HILLS, Michigan, Oct. 30 -- BorgWarner issued the following news release: BorgWarner today announced that it has divested BorgWarner Morse TEC LLC ("Morse TEC"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the company that holds asbestos and certain other liabilities, to Enstar Holdings (US) LLC, a subsidiary of Enstar Group Limited. In connection with the closing, BorgWarner contributed approximately $172 million in cash to Morse TEC. "Enstar is a leading player in managing legacy liabilities and has more PR

AUBURN HILLS, Michigan, Oct. 29 -- BorgWarner issued the following news release: * * * - Compact, cost-effective electric vehicle solution only requires one rear electric motor - Technology features disconnect capability to minimize energy loss, increase range * * * BorgWarner has developed an innovative torque vectoring system for electric vehicles which enables the use of just one electric motor instead of the traditional two that are typically found on electric vehicles. This solution is more PR

BIRMINGHAM, Michigan, Oct. 27 -- Clark Hill, a law firm, issued the following news: Clark Hill is deeply saddened at the passing of our friend and colleague, Fredrick W. Hoffman, who lost his battle with cancer on October 26. Hoffman served the firm as Of Counsel in our Government & Public Affairs practice. He is also a former Chrysler executive and Michigan state official. Among Hoffman's many notable accomplishments is his work as an advisor to former Governor Jennifer Granholm on auto restr more PR

DETROIT, Michigan, Nov. 1 -- Clark Hill, a law firm, issued the following news: Clark Hill PLC has received Tier 1 rankings in the 2020 edition of Best Lawyers' "Best Law Firms." Firms included on the list are recognized for professional excellence with persistently impressive ratings from clients and peers. Achieving tiered ranking signals a unique combination of quality law practice and breadth of legal expertise. For more information on "Best Law Firms" and a list of full rankings for Clark  more PR

BIRMINGHAM, Michigan, Oct. 29 -- Clark Hill, a law firm, issued the following news: Congratulations to Clark Hill Strasburger's Katherine Garber, named one of Houston's Top 50 Women Lawyers by the National Diversity Council. The Top 50 Women Lawyers award is a celebration of women who have not only achieved personal success, but who have created a pathway for others to follow. Garber is a member of the Houston office of Clark Hill Strasburger. As a litigation attorney, she represents and provi more PR

BIRMINGHAM, Michigan, Oct. 30 -- Clark Hill, a law firm, issued the following news: Clark Hill attorney Latasha R. Thomas was recently appointed as Chair of the Diversity Committee for the National Association of Bond Lawyers (NABL). NABL is an association of nearly 3,000 lawyers who represent issuers, non-profit institutions and other participants in public finance transactions. NABL was established in 1979 to promote the integrity of the municipal market by advancing the understanding of and  more PR

BIRMINGHAM, Michigan, Nov. 1 -- Clark Hill, a law firm, issued the following news: Richard Chapman, Of Counsel at Clark Hill and member of Mindy Chapman & Associates, LLC, recently presented "Enhancing the Bottom Line-Employing a Diverse and Inclusive Workforce to Make a Net Difference" to industry leaders at the Equipment Leasing and Finance Association's (ELFA) Annual Convention in Washington, D.C. Clark Hill is an active ELFA member. Chapman's presentation detailed issues of implicit and con more PR

BIRMINGHAM, Michigan, Oct. 28 -- Clark Hill, a law firm, issued the following news: Congratulations to Clark Hill Strasburger's Sam Louis, named one of Texas Lawyer's 2019 Trailblazers. View the full issue here. (https://images.law.com/media/texaslawyer/supplements/TXLTB_2019/mobile/index.html) Louis is a member of the firm's Healthcare group, Food and Drug Law group, and White Collar group. His practice involves providing advice and counsel regarding healthcare regulatory issues, white collar more PR

BIRMINGHAM, Michigan, Oct. 29 -- Clark Hill, a law firm, issued the following news: On Tuesday, October 29, 2019, Thomas Ragland will take part in a panel discussion entitled "Assessing the Potential of the TRAP Act to Prevent Interpol Abuse," sponsored by The Heritage Foundation. Interpol is a valuable partner in the fight against transnational crime and terrorism, but autocratic governments around the world have realized that they can manipulate Interpol's system of alerts to harass journali more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 -- The Congressional Black Caucus issued the following statement on the death of ex-Rep. John Conyers, D-Michigan: "The Congressional Black Caucus mourns the loss of one of its founding members, the longest-serving African American in Congress, and the former Dean of the House - Congressman John Conyers. A son of Detroit and champion of civil rights, Mr. Conyers lived a life dedicated to serving the community in which he was raised. He leaves a legacy of more than 5 decades more PR

SOUTHFIELD, Michigan, Oct. 28 -- DENSO International America, a supplier of automotive systems and components, issued the following news release: DENSO, the world's second largest mobility supplier, is a Platinum Sponsor of the 2019 SHPE (Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers) National Convention, taking place in Phoenix, Oct. 30-Nov. 3, at the Phoenix Convention Center. At the event, which serves as the country's largest gathering of Hispanic students and professionals in science, technol more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 30 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: To recognize the creative talents of Detroit Public Schools Community District (DPSCD) students and the 82nd Student Exhibition at the Detroit Institute of Arts (DIA), Attorney General Nessel today hosted a reception for students whose artwork has decorated the walls of the Office of Michigan Attorney General throughout the summer. Twenty-eight students along with family members and 13 art t more PR

MIDLAND, Michigan, Oct. 30 -- Dow Chemical issued the following news release: * * * - For their significant contributions to fostering a more inclusive workplace and world, four Dow leaders receive global recognition * * * Dow (NYSE: DOW) today announced that four leaders earned recognition on two 2019 OUTstanding lists - LGBT+ Executives and LGBT+ Future Leaders. Two of these individuals ranked in the top 10 for their respective categories. 2019 marks the seventh year OUTstanding, a profes more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 31 -- The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy issued the following news release: The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) announced today that it has awarded $1,277,351 in grants to fund 72 community scrap tire drop-off events and other tire cleanups across the state. Additionally, five grant projects will fund the removal of old tire piles at private properties. Community events provide affordable, convenient, tire r more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 30 -- The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy issued the following news release: With Great Lakes water levels at historic highs, and facing the possibility of further increases, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy today announced additional, significant steps to help Michigan shoreline property owners who are affected by high lake levels that are causing land erosion and threatening property.  more PR

DEARBORN, Michigan, Oct. 30 -- Ford Motor issued the following news release: * * * - In 2020, Ford will begin equipping most redesigned vehicles in the U.S. with advanced over-the-air update capability for quick and easy wireless upgrades that can help enhance quality, capability and improve the ownership experience over time while reducing dealer trips - Ford becomes a leader in launching bumper-to-bumper, over-the-air updates for nearly all vehicle computer modules, including conventional g more PR

DEARBORN, Michigan, Oct. 29 -- Ford Motor issued the following news release: Ford Motor Company is issuing three safety recalls in North America. Safety recall for select 2015-17 Ford Transit vehicles for driveshaft flexible coupling issue Ford Motor Company is issuing a safety recall for select 2015-17 Ford Transit vehicles. In affected vehicles, the driveshaft flexible coupling may crack with increasing mileage, resulting in driveline noise and vibration. Continued driving with a cracked fl more PR

DEARBORN, Michigan, Oct. 31 -- Ford Motor issued the following news release: * * * - Ford Performance and ARB 4x4 Accessories are teaming up to develop components for Ford off-road enthusiasts - All-new winch-capable front bumper for the North American Ford Ranger is the first component from the collaboration, bringing even greater capability to the adventure-ready Ranger * * * Ford Performance and ARB 4x4 Accessories today announce a collaboration that will design and develop off-road acce more PR

DEARBORN, Michigan, Oct. 30 -- Ford Motor issued the following news release: * * * - Ford's available next generation of SYNC 4 communications and entertainment system brings new levels of intelligence and twice the computing power of SYNC 3 to help make navigation, music and connecting your vehicle to your smartphone faster and easier - All-new cloud connectivity combines conversational voice recognition with the power of internet search results, so drivers and passengers always have access  more PR

DEARBORN, Michigan, Oct. 31 -- Ford Motor issued the following news release: Ford F-150 and Mustang remain two of the most beloved nameplates on roads everywhere, including roads that lead to the annual Specialty Equipment Market Association show. "It wouldn't be a SEMA show without some F-150 and Mustang love from our builder partners," said Eric Cin, global director, Ford Vehicle Personalization and Accessories. "These two iconic nameplates are always the most popular Ford vehicles throughou more PR

DETROIT, Michigan, Oct. 30 -- General Motors issued the following news release: * * * - Mark Reuss to expand his President role - Doug Parks to lead Global Product Development, Purchasing and Supply Chain * * * General Motors (NYSE: GM) today announced a series of executive appointments, effective Nov. 1, 2019. Mark Reuss, who was named company president in January 2019, expands his role and will oversee the company's regions: North America, South America, China and International. He co more PR

AKRON, Ohio, Oct. 31 -- Goodyear Tire and Rubber issued the following news release: The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company is collaborating with an innovative mobility company, Priva, to provide tire monitoring capabilities that allow fleets to operate more efficiently. Priva is a Michigan-based startup that provides mobile offices for workers on the go. Goodyear has equipped Priva's fleet of vehicles with intelligent tires, which contain sensors to capture tire data. The sensors allow Goodyear to more PR

ALLENDALE, Michigan, Oct. 30 -- Grand Valley State University issued the following news: The implications of legalized marijuana for the health care industry will be discussed at the next Health Forum of West Michigan event hosted by Grand Valley's Office of the Vice Provost for Health. Panelists will discuss the topic on Friday, November 1, from 8-9:30 a.m. in the DeVos Center, 401 Fulton St. W., on the Pew Grand Rapids Campus. A light breakfast will begin at 7:30 a.m. The event is free and o more PR

YPSILANTI, Michigan, Oct. 30 -- Growth Energy, a trade association that represents ethanol producers, issued the following news release: Today, Growth Energy CEO Emily Skor testified before U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) officials at a hearing on the agency's proposed supplemental rule on 2020 biofuel targets under the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS). Skor, whose organization represents more than half of U.S. ethanol production, called on EPA to fix this flawed draft proposal and reve more PR

DETROIT, Michigan, Oct. 28 -- IFF, a real estate consultant and developer, issued the following news release: IFF, in partnership with JPMorgan Chase and Fiscal Management Associates (FMA), announced today its inaugural cohort of the Stronger Nonprofits Initiative Detroit (SNI Detroit), a 14-month program to help Detroit-based nonprofits led by people of color and/or serving low-income communities of color develop their financial management capacity and build net assets. Nonprofit leaders acc more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 30 -- Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts issued the following news release: Descend upon the City by the Lake for a wide array of holiday activities to inspire cheer this season. On November 21, 2019, Illuminate 900 is the annual holiday kick-off celebration in the 900 N. Michigan tower, which culminates in the lighting of the 50-foot Christmas tree, surrounded by live holiday performances. The Festival of Lights is two days of free, family-friendly activities leading up t more PR

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Oct. 30 -- Littler Mendelson, a law firm, issued the following news release: Littler, the world's largest employment and labor law practice representing management, together with the Association for Advancing Automation (A3) and the University of Michigan Robotics Institute, is hosting an AI and Robotics Symposium on November 1. With advanced technologies now at the forefront of nearly every major industry, stakeholders from a range of perspectives will discuss the la more PR

LIVONIA, Michigan, Oct. 30 -- Masco, a manufacturer of home improvement and building products, issued the following news release: Masco Corporation (NYSE: MAS), one of the world's leading manufacturers of branded home improvement and building products, reported its third quarter results. "We delivered solid sales and operating profit growth in the quarter, as well as strong margin expansion," said Masco President and CEO, Keith Allman. "This performance was driven by growth in both our Plumbin more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 28 -- The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development issued the following news release: The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development's (MDARD) Motor Fuel Quality Section with the department's Geagley Lab became the first and only state laboratory in the nation to become accredited under the International Standards Organization's 17025:2017 standard by the American Association for Laboratory Accreditation to run octane testing. "This is a tr more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 1 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: After a recent uptick in phone scams targeting residents, Attorney General Dana Nessel, Michigan Department of Health and Human Services Director Robert Gordon and Michigan Association for Local Public Health Executive Director Meghan Swain are warning Michiganders about scammers posing as public health officials to steal personal information. Several local health departments - including Bay,  more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 30 -- The Michigan Department of Education issued the following news release: Michigan continues to climb in the national rankings of the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) reading test, as released today by the National Assessment Governing Board (NAGB). It marks the second straight two-year testing cycle in which Michigan has gained in the national rankings. "It's great news for our students and families that we're making progress on literacy," said Go more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 28 -- The Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget issued the following news release: Highlighting the skills needed to fill the growing demand for cybersecurity talent in Michigan and beyond, students from Okemos High School (Okemos, MI) were crowned champions of the 2019 Governor's High School Cyber Challenge. The top ten teams competed in the final round of the competition today at the North American International Cyber Summit. In the fourth year of t more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 30 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel today announced the addition of Assistant Attorney General Danielle Russo Bennetts to her department. Russo Bennetts will lead the department's Cold Case Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Unit, a unit supported by a special grant through the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Violence Against Women and administered by the Michigan Domestic and Sexual more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 31 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel filed the state's first ever lawsuit alleging violations of the federal Consumer Financial Protection Act as part of a full-court press to stop the predatory practices of online tribal lender Sierra Financial. To protect Michigan consumers, earlier this month Nessel simultaneously filed a lawsuit and motion for preliminary injunction in the United States  more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 31 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following statement on state Court of Claims Judge Michael Kelly's decision in Enbridge Energy Partner's lawsuit against the state: "We appreciate Court of Claims Judge Michael Kelly's quick decision as this case moves forward through the court system. We have always anticipated that this matter would be resolved in the appellate courts and we are more resolved than ever to continue this fight on behalf of the people more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 31 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel this week joined 10 other Attorneys General in calling on the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to recognize and consider the states' shared priority of transitioning to a cleaner energy system, and to adopt policies and take actions that aid in that effort. "Protecting our environment by fostering renewable and clean energy is important to the  more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 28 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following statement by Chair Lavora Barnes regarding the death of ex-Rep. John J. Conyers, D-Michigan: "John Conyers lived to serve Detroit, his community and his country, and in doing so, helped to build a better world around him. His commitment to social justice, economic opportunity, and the empowerment of his people created immediate change for the better and opened the doors of progress for generations to come. "He bo more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 1 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: A newly unearthed photo shows John James holding a meeting with Ukrainian businessman Lev Parnas, who was indicted for funneling foreign money into U.S. elections for "political favors," and President Trump's personal lawyer Rudy Giuliani. The photo was part of a new CNN report on Parnas and Giuliani attending GOP campaign events in the days leading up to the 2018 elections. This comes after the Wall S more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 30 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: Today, Michiganders got a preview of what John James' "2000%" support for President Trump and Majority Leader Mitch McConnell would mean for their health care if elected. McConnell and Senate Republicans voted to uphold President Trump's expansion of "junk" health care plans. The GOP policy promotes insurance "so skimpy that they offer no meaningful coverage." Junk plans were outlawed under the Afford more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 29 -- The Marijuana Regulatory Agency, an agency of the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, issued the following news release: On November 1, 2019, the Marijuana Regulatory Agency (MRA) will begin accepting applications for marijuana licensing under the Michigan Regulation and Taxation of Marijuana Act (MRTMA), which was passed by the voters of the state of Michigan in November 2018. "Our team has done a tremendous job preparing for this day and we' more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 31 -- The Michigan Republican Party issued the following statement by Chair Laura Cox regarding the decision by Judge Michael Kelly ruling that the law passed in 2018 creating an authority to oversee the construction of a Line 5 pipeline tunnel is constitutional: The ruling was necessitated after Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel ruled that the law violated the Michigan constitution, and Governor Gretchen Whitmer suspended construction of the tunnel. "I applaud toda more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 30 -- Michigan State University issued the following news release: Xavier University of Louisiana and Michigan State University College of Human Medicine have announced an agreement that will provide an enhanced opportunity for Xavier premedical students to attend medical school at MSU. Potential candidates for the SpartanMD Acceptance Realization Track, or Mission SMART Initiative, will receive academic advising directed at admission to MSU College of Human Medici more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 30 -- The Michigan Supreme Court issued the following news release: The Michigan Supreme Court today announced that the Justice for All Task Force has received a nearly $100,000 grant from the national Justice For All project managed by the National Center for State Courts. Led by Justice Brian K. Zahra, the goal of the task force is to reduce the gap between the civil legal needs of Michigan residents and available resources. Civil legal concerns include disputes regard more PR

JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, Oct. 29 -- Gov. Michael Parson, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: Today, Governor Mike Parson appointed M. Brandon Baker as Circuit Judge for the 27th Judicial Circuit. He will fill the Circuit Judge vacancy created by the retirement of the Honorable James K. Journey. Mr. Baker, of Lowry City, is an attorney with Baker Law Firm, LLC. He holds a Bachelor of Liberal Arts and a Master of Arts in History from the University of Missouri-Kansas City. Mr. Bake more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 -- The National Alliance for Public Charter Schools issued the following statement by Todd Ziebarth, senior vice president of state advocacy and support, on Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's decision to implement budget cuts to the states' charter schools: Governor Whitmer recently red-lined more than 100 budget items approved by the Republican-controlled state legislature. In an unprecedented budget cut to 10 percent of the state's public-school students, Governor Whitmer br more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 1 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: Two years ago today, failed U.S. Senate candidate John James posted his infamous video calling the law protecting pre-existing conditions coverage for 1.7 million Michiganders a "monstrosity" and vowing to repeal it as Senator. After losing a year ago, James was caught trying to delete his unpopular positions before his next political move -- an acknowledgement that his record is a liability. Watch t more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Oct. 28 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news release: * * * - U-M builds critical component of instrument to investigate dark energy * * * A new instrument mounted atop a telescope in Arizona aimed its robotic array of 5,000 fiber-optic "eyes" at the night sky to capture the first images showing its unique view of galaxy light. It was the first test of the Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument, known as DESI, with its nearly complete complement of comp more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Oct. 30 [TNSmedicalresearch-Cancer Research]-- The University of Michigan issued the following news release: Invasive procedures to biopsy tissue from cancer-tainted organs could be replaced by simply taking samples from a tiny "decoy" implanted just beneath the skin, University of Michigan researchers have demonstrated in mice. These devices have a knack for attracting cancer cells traveling through the body. In fact, they can even pick up signs that cancer is preparing t more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Oct. 31 [TNSsociologyresearch-Journal of General Internal Medicine] -- The University of Michigan issued the following news release: Breast cancer patients who endured Hurricane Katrina in 2005 have a 15% higher mortality rate than those patients not exposed to the storm, according to a University of Michigan researcher. This increase was likely caused by disaster-related health care disruptions, said Sue Anne Bell, an assistant professor at the U-M School of Nursing and a more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Oct. 28 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news release: Many policymakers and scholars believe offering paid leave to families would be a game changer for U.S. moms and families, leading to increased equity in labor markets and helping eliminate the "mommy gap" in pay. But a University of Michigan-led study found that longer paid leave seems to have the reverse effect. Studying the short- and long-term effects of California's 2004 Paid Family Leave Act, or more PR

MARQUETTE, Michigan, Nov. 1 -- Upper Peninsula Power, a subsidiary of Integrys Energy Group, issued the following news release: As winter approaches, Upper Peninsula Power Company (UPPCO) is highlighting resources that may be available to assist residents with their monthly energy bills. These resources include the Upper Peninsula's 2-1-1 Call Center, UPPCO's new Energy Assistance, Self-sufficiency & Education program (EASE) and Michigan's Home Heating Assistance program. 2-1-1 is administered more PR

VAN BUREN TOWNSHIP, Michigan, Oct. 31 -- Visteon, a provider of instrument clusters, head-up displays, information displays, infotainment, audio systems and telematics solutions, issued the following news release: Visteon Corporation (Nasdaq: VC), a leading global supplier of vehicle cockpit electronics, will present at the Baird 2019 Global Industrial Conference in Chicago on Nov. 6. Sachin Lawande, president and CEO, will present starting at 3:30 p.m. CST (4:30 p.m. EST) and will then partici more PR