Trump Prepares Pardon List for Aides and Family, and Maybe Himself Bloomberg 8/01/2021 Jennifer Jacobs, Justin Sink and Josh Wingrove
(Bloomberg) President Donald Trump has prepared a sweeping list of individuals he’s hoping to pardon in the final days of his administration that includes senior White House officials, family members, prominent rappers and possibly himself, according to people familiar with the matter.
Trump is hoping to announce the pardons on Jan. 19 his final full day in office and his ideas are currently being vetted by senior advisers and the White House counsel’s office, the people said.
Following Donald Trump’s incitement of insurrection on Wednesday, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer called on Vice President Mike Pence to invoke the 25
th Amendment. Other Democratic lawmakers and, to a lesser extent, Republicans have echoed Schumer’s demand, arguing that Trump must be removed from office immediately. Some politicians most notably Chair of the House Democratic Caucus Hakeem Jeffries have taken a more traditional route, demanding Trump’s swift impeachment.
There is at least one major benefit to the 25
th Amendment that’s not provided by impeachment: It would immediately sideline the president, transferring his full authority to Pence. But there are a number of drawbacks that make the amendment a potentially dangerous weapon to wield against an unhinged president. To better understand its advantages and risks, I spoke with Michigan State University College of Law professor Brian C. Kalt, who wrote the book on the amendment. Our conversation has been edit
Grand Rapids Business Journal
Courtesy Smith Haughey
Law firm Smith Haughey Rice & Roegge elected Michael E. Doversberger, Krista A. Jackson, Ashley C. Quackenbush, Rachael M. Roseman and Ryne J. Takacs as new shareholders with each representing a variety of practice areas.
“The firm is very excited to welcome these attorneys as shareholders,” Smith Haughey CEO Matt Wikander said. “These five have made exceptional contributions to not only their practice areas and groups but to the firm as a whole.”
Doversberger, who is based at the firm’s Holland office, focuses on business, real estate, intellectual property, franchise and employment law. He has experience in the litigation of commercial disputes, contracts and employment claims.
Grand Rapids Business Journal
Courtesy Gruel Mills Nims & Pylman PLLC
Grand Rapids-based Gruel Mills Nims & Pylman PLLC named Thomas Worsfold and Laura Danielson partners of the firm, joining five other partners.
As partners, Worsfold and Danielson will continue working with clients, but they will focus on the business development at the firm.
The firm currently has nine attorneys, including Worsfold and Danielson, and 12 staff members. Both new partners’ focus is on personal injury litigation.
Worsfold has been a practicing attorney since 2013 and he has been with Gruel Mills since 2015. He specializes in personal injury litigation involving automobile no-fault law, real estate law and appeals.