U-M Halts Book Digitizing Project After Lawsuit
The University of Michigan says it has committed some serious errors in its legally challenged book digitizing project and is putting new releases on hold.
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The University of Michigan says it has committed some serious errors in its legally challenged book digitizing project and is putting new releases on hold.
Authors and authors' groups are suing the University of Michigan and four other universities, hoping to stop the creation of online libraries made up of as many as 7 million copyright-protected books they say were scanned without authorization.
Madonna has lost a bid to get rid of a neighbor's lawsuit claiming the superstar made a racket by using her New York City apartment as a rehearsal studio.
A pharmacist who thwarted an attempted armed robbery inside a southwestern Michigan drug store by shooting his own gun is suing after being fired from his job.
Creditors have their hands out as the Borders Group Inc. filed for bankruptcy and now, the line is getting longer.
Is Cooley Law School padding the numbers of graduates who find jobs? It's of case of sue and counter-sue.
A lawsuit filed in federal court aims to stop the Detroit Public Schools from imposing a 10 percent pay cut on employees.
Aretha Franklin says she's "extremely disappointed" over a lawsuit filed by her longtime songwriting partner over song royalties from her latest CD and copyright infringement.
A federal judge in Port Huron is backing off and giving the Detroit City Council more time to approve a settlement in a lawsuit that claims male officers groped two men.
The Michigan branch of the American Civil Liberties Union is suing the U.S. Justice Department to get access to records about the use of race and ethnicity in FBI investigations.
A civil complaint seeking $976,000 from ex-Detroit mayor Kwame Kilpatrick for using re-election campaign funds to pay legal fees associated with a criminal case will be heard next week in Lansing.
A suburban Detroit woman is suing a Washington state man for more than $8,000 in damages after a romance sparked over Facebook failed.
Council has approved a $250,000 contract to determine if Detroit will sue Kwame Kilpatrick.
Detroit Police Chief Ralph Godbee has placed an officer on restricted duty as the department investigates the man's role in a confrontation at a gas station that led to a federal civil rights lawsuit.
DeJuan Hodges-Lamar says he stopped to fill up at a gas station on the city's east side when he was attacked by three members of the police gang squad.
Lady Gaga's spokeswoman says a lawsuit filed in Detroit accusing the pop superstar of misleading fans with an online pitch for donations to victims of the Japan earthquake is meritless.
Another legal challenge has been filed against a Michigan law that gives state-appointed emergency managers more power over the financially struggling schools and communities.
Mayor Dave Bing says his communications director Karen Dumas and chief of staff, Shannon Holmes have resigned.
Amid a whistleblower lawsuit and rumors of a shakeup at Detroit City Hall, Mayor Dave Bing will be holding a news briefing to address personnel changes.
Will she stay or will she go amid all the controversy stemming from a whistle-blower lawsuit filed against Detroit city leaders?
Named in a whistle-blower lawsuit along with the city and Mayor Dave Bing, communications director Karen Dumas is speaking to reporters regarding claims against her.
A bipartisan group of 10 lawmakers, including Michigan's John Conyers, is suing President Obama for taking military action against Libya without war authorization.
In a lawsuit, a former aide is alleging Mayor Bing intended to become emergency manager for both the city and Detroit Public Schools, and misled the public about his plans.
Dallas, Texas-based Tyler Technologies Inc. (NYSE: TYL) announced it has signed a four-year agreement with the Wayne County'sThird Circuit Court for its Odyssey File & Serve software, part of Tyler's Odyssey integrated justice system.
A woman's passion for making Detroit a safer place is receiving support from charitable organizations.
Gusty winds and blowing snow will impact travel then dangerously cold windchills move in.
Alex DeBrincat scored 36 seconds into overtime to give the surging Detroit Red Wings a 4-3 win over the Ottawa Senators.
A Detroit nonprofit is partnering with an iconic cab company to tackle one of the biggest hurdles for blind professionals trying to earn a paycheck: transportation.
From being treated like "cattle" as a young girl to sleeping in her car off a Polish highway, Allison Reed has taken a long, hard road to follow her Olympic ice dance dream.
Gusty winds and blowing snow will impact travel before dangerously cold windchills move in.
A Detroit nonprofit is partnering with an iconic cab company to tackle one of the biggest hurdles for blind professionals trying to earn a paycheck: transportation.
It's every parent's worst nightmare, a phone call that something terrible happened to their child. That was the reality when they told CBS News Detroit their daughter was hit by a car.
The 2026 Detroit Auto Show opened to the public on Saturday. Some people at the show think the Trump administration is doing a good job of making cars more affordable. Others disagree.
A woman's passion for making Detroit a safer place is receiving support from charitable organizations.
The 2026 Detroit Auto Show opened to the public on Saturday. Some people at the show think the Trump administration is doing a good job of making cars more affordable. Others disagree.
The Detroit Auto Show's Charity Preview is Friday night, and CBS News Detroit is taking you there.
The North American International Auto Show in Detroit once dedicated an entire track on its coveted show floor to getting consumers comfortable with electric vehicles and charging.
Penske and Reuss address a wide range of critical issues for Detroit, Michigan and the nation.
UAW Vice President Laura Dickerson confirmed that the worker is suspended with pay while Ford and the UAW discuss next steps.
In a video provided to TMZ on Tuesday, Timothy Busfield said the allegations "are all lies."
Scott Adams, the cartoonist who created the "Dilbert" comic strip, has died at the age of 68, his first ex-wife revealed on Tuesday.
Here is everything you need to know about how to watch and stream the 2026 Golden Globes.
Bob Weir wrote or co-wrote and sang lead vocals on Grateful Dead classics including "Sugar Magnolia," "One More Saturday Night" and "Mexicali Blues."
Isiah Whitlock Jr. is perhaps best known for his role as state Sen. R. Clayton "Clay" Davis on HBO's "The Wire."
A U.S. defense official confirmed some 1,500 active-duty soldiers, currently stationed in Alaska, are on standby for possible deployment to Minneapolis amid the city's protests.
DHS Secretary Kristi Noem defended ongoing immigration operations in Minnesota, and said a federal judge's order limiting the tactics federal agents can use "didn't change anything."
Hani Duglof and his brother Mohamad Duklef left Libya more than a decade ago, unable to find relief for a rare condition that threatens to leave their skin torn and blistered at even the slightest provocation.
Looking overseas, there is wide opposition to the idea of taking Greenland by force.
Dylan Larkin scored the go-ahead goal early in the third period and the surging Detroit Red Wings beat the San Jose Sharks 4-2.
Officials in Oakland County, Michigan, say they will establish a committee in an effort to strengthen long-term water safety after Legionella bacteria were detected at two different area facilities last month.
While the termination of these substance abuse and mental health service funds is now reversed, the 48-hour rollercoaster is creating uncertainty and distrust from organizations relying on those dollars.
The U.S. House of Representatives approved Thursday a three-year extension of subsidies for the Affordable Care Act.
Michigan health officials say only 23% of Michigan residents have received this year's influenza vaccine.
The CDC took six previously routine vaccinations off its recommendation list, but Michigan health officials suggest parents consider those immunizations anyway.
Alex DeBrincat scored 36 seconds into overtime to give the surging Detroit Red Wings a 4-3 win over the Ottawa Senators.
From being treated like "cattle" as a young girl to sleeping in her car off a Polish highway, Allison Reed has taken a long, hard road to follow her Olympic ice dance dream.
Duncan Robinson and Cade Cunningham each scored 16 points in limited minutes as the Detroit Pistons routed the shorthanded Indiana Pacers 121-78 on Saturday night at Little Caesars Arena.
Dylan Larkin scored the go-ahead goal early in the third period and the surging Detroit Red Wings beat the San Jose Sharks 4-2.
Former EMU players Jalen Terry and Da'Sean Nelson and current player Carlos Hart were among the 26 people indicted this week
Penske and Reuss address a wide range of critical issues for Detroit, Michigan and the nation.
Huntington Place CEO Bryan Crowe and his team have been preparing to welcome hundreds of thousands of visitors to the Detroit Auto Show this week.
The focus is on health, as Dusty Mysen, a father of four from Oxford, diagnosed with pancreatic cancer several years ago, who underwent aggressive therapy, is now cancer-free five years later.
The roundtable discusses efforts by political and corporate leaders to raise the bar and improve K-12 education with a focus on raising reading scores.
With one in eight adults at risk for kidney disease, Dr. Silas Norman, a University of Michigan doctor specializing in kidney health, and Sandy Baruah, President and CEO of Detroit Regional Chamber, appear on Michigan Matters.
Over 1,000 active-duty soldiers are on standby for possible deployment to Minneapolis amid another weekend of protests in the city. Meanwhile, a new CBS News poll finds many Americans think U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents are being too tough when it comes to stopping and detaining people. Ian Lee reports.
Data center projects keep popping up in Southeast Michigan. While a facility could help the local economy, a group of protesters in Monroe believes the cost to the environment is too high.
Support is rolling in for a Southeast Michigan nonprofit. On Sunday, the Elks National Foundation in Michigan awarded over $7,000 to Elli's House, a nonprofit that is working to end human trafficking in Detroit.
A Detroit nonprofit has teamed up with an iconic cab company to open doors for blind professionals. They're hoping to tackle a big hurdle, which is transportation. Veronica Ortega looks into the new initiative.
Hazardous travel conditions possible Monday with dangerously cold windchills following overnight