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A major congratulations to Joseph Brown, Brandon Grysko, and the entire team at Fausone & Grysko on a hard‑fought and tr...
05/30/2026

A major congratulations to Joseph Brown, Brandon Grysko, and the entire team at Fausone & Grysko on a hard‑fought and truly significant win for Wayne County and its communities. Taking on a well‑resourced, nationwide operation in a radioactive waste dispute and prevailing is no small feat — but this result speaks for itself.

With the Court granting a permanent injunction and finding that the factors “weigh in overwhelming favor of Wayne County and the Plaintiffs,” this case stands as a landmark in protecting local communities from radioactive contamination and long‑term environmental risk.

Brandon said it best, “A state license does not mean lawful when an activity unreasonably interferes with public health, safety, and welfare.” A permit alone isn’t enough — if a project creates an unreasonable risk, communities have the right to step in and stop it.

Thank you to our clients — Belleville, Canton, Van Buren, and Romulus — for their trust, persistence, and commitment throughout this case. Their willingness to stand firm in the face of significant opposition made this outcome possible.

An impressive result, a precedent‑setting outcome, and a big win for the people these communities represent.

https://planetdetroit.org/2026/05/judge-blocks-manhattan-project-waste/

05/29/2026

Jim B**a is a lifelong Livonia resident, a retired federal contracting professional, and the president of the Wolverine Dog Training Club. When the city began holding planning sessions around a proposed $150 million bond, Jim started attending and came away with questions.
He says the plan changed at each session, costs were hard to pin down, and he felt his questions weren't getting direct answers. So he and a group of residents started showing up at council meetings and talking to neighbors at coffee shops and grocery stores.
In April, 67% of Livonia voters said no to the bond proposal.
In this episode of Unlocking the Law, we covered:→ Why Jim believes the bond failed and what the "no" vote means for Livonia's future → His concerns about the cost of the proposed police station → How term limits changed Livonia politics in the 90s → What development at the Five Mile and Farmington site could look like → His questions about the SMART transit millage
Jim, thank you for your time and for the detail you brought to this conversation.
*Chapters*0:00 - Introduction & Welcome1:00 - Jim B**a's Background: Growing Up in Livonia5:12 - Career in Federal Contracting and Defense Acquisitions7:11 - Dog Training, the Wolverine Club, and Why It Matters9:00 - Jim's Brother and the Family Connection to Livonia Politics10:09 - Getting Involved: Term Limits in the 1990s18:11 - How the 2025 Bond Campaign Started20:35 - Jim's Experience at the City Planning Sessions24:18 - The Vote: 67% Said No25:57 - The Police Station: Questions About How It Was Presented33:18 - Breaking Down the Police Station Cost39:04 - City Hall: Build New or Renovate?51:18 - The Yellow Shirts Group and What's Next55:18 - Redevelopment Ideas for Livonia1:06:04 - Jim's Questions About the SMART Transit Millage1:13:41 - Closing Thoughts and How to Stay Informed

~~~This episode is brought to you by Fausone & Grysko, PLChttps://www.thefgfirm.law/

Our office will be closed today, May 25th, in observance of Memorial Day. Today, we would like to pay tribute to the man...
05/25/2026

Our office will be closed today, May 25th, in observance of Memorial Day.

Today, we would like to pay tribute to the many men and women in our military who have sacrificed their lives for our country.

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Beautiful day, great cause, and great company. ⛳Today is the 2026 Westland Golf Classic, hosted by the Livonia-Westland ...
05/19/2026

Beautiful day, great cause, and great company. ⛳

Today is the 2026 Westland Golf Classic, hosted by the Livonia-Westland Chamber of Commerce to support their scholarship program. If you're out on the course, come say hi to the Fausone & Grysko team!


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05/08/2026

Most people never ask a lawyer a question until they absolutely have to.
Our team posted in the All Things Livonia Facebook group and asked: "What legal questions are actually on your mind?"
In this special Q&A episode, we covered:→ Why the Sears building is still standing→ Why workers' comp can cut you off mid-treatment→ Medicare vs. Medicaid and what actually pays for assisted living→ When municipalities can claim an undue burden→ Why public opposition to a development isn't a legal reason to deny it→ And so much more!
Thank you so much to the All Things Livonia Facebook group for contributing to this episode of Unlocking The Law!
*Chapters*0:00 - Introduction & Episode Overview1:21 - Livonia Community Q&A Begins2:57 - Elder Law: Medicare vs. Medicaid for Assisted Living5:39 - ADA Compliance and Municipal Obligations9:19 - Workers' Comp: Why Employers Can Stop Paying Benefits13:57 - The Sears Building: Condemnation and Eminent Domain24:38 - Who Owns the Fence Between Properties?27:26 - How Speed Limits Are Set in Michigan30:28 - Why Cities Settle So Many Lawsuits44:43 - Zoning Violations and Selective Enforcement49:42 - Can Cities Stop Corporations from Buying Housing?52:45 - Vacant Properties and Builder Responsibilities55:41 - City Audits and Public Financial Records57:55 - Wrap-Up and Upcoming Episodes
~~~This episode is brought to you by Fausone & Grysko, PLChttps://www.thefgfirm.law/

04/24/2026

Dillon England started a podcast on a whim because his wife suggested it.
He had two mismatching microphones and a camera that cut out every 30 minutes. But afterwards, he knew he wanted to be in podcasting for the rest of his life.
Dillon had worked in 100% commissions insurance sales and started a video editing company.
Both didn't turn out the way he wanted, but it all lead him to discovering what he was destined to build...
In our episode, we covered:→ Why Dillon thinks using "I'm a Christian" as a sales pitch is a red flag→ How faith shapes the way he runs his business day to day→ What agency contracts actually need to protect you→ When AI is good enough for legal questions→ Why the failure you lived through might be the reason you succeed now
Dillon built something real by failing at a lot of things first. But the thing that kept him going was a belief that the work itself was the point and that it wasn't about him.
Dillon, thank you for being the guy behind so much of what makes this podcast work, and for finally sitting in the guest chair. You are open, honest, and authentic - loved every minute of our conversation!
*Chapters*0:00 - Welcome to Unlocking the Law1:12 - Meet Dillon England: Podcast Producer, Entrepreneur, Christian3:38 - Dillon's Business Journey4:12 - $300 the Month He Got Married5:20 - When COVID Hit, Everything Falls Apart5:47 - The One Episode That Changed Everything9:07 - How 313 Media Company Was Born15:04 - Faith Journey: Adopted Into a Christian Home18:26 - Dealing With Doubt and What Helped21:23 - Why Creation Makes More Sense Than Nothing25:34 - The Difference Between an Entrepreneur and a Christian Entrepreneur34:06 - Has Faith Ever Conflicted With Business?40:41 - Everyone's Mad All the Time: Social Media and Real Conversation42:53 - Legal Issues in the Podcasting World54:33 - What Startups Should Do When They Can't Afford a Lawyer58:11 - AI as a Legal Resource: How Far Can You Take It?1:01:15 - Wrap-Up and Where to Find Dillon
~~~This episode is brought to you by Fausone & Grysko, PLChttps://www.thefgfirm.law/

Happy International Be Kind to Lawyers Day! Lawyers often navigate complex legal landscapes to ensure justice and fairne...
04/14/2026

Happy International Be Kind to Lawyers Day!

Lawyers often navigate complex legal landscapes to ensure justice and fairness for all. Here at Fausone & Grysko, we're amazed at our attorneys' dedication to upholding the law and advocating tirelessly for our clients.

Let’s take a moment to appreciate their hard work, compassion, and integrity.

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04/10/2026

Tyler Vines has been on the Livonia Police Department for nearly 14 years. He's been in patrol the whole time. Two months ago, he became president of the Livonia Police Officers Association.

He walked into that role and straight into a crisis.

Twenty-nine officers left the department in 2025. They hired five. The station they work out of is a patchwork of two buildings from the 1960s bolted together with a section added 40 years later. HVAC systems that require a call to DPW to adjust. Boilers breaking down with no parts available. A urinal pipe that leaked into the wall for weeks before anyone found it. The city is spending up to $400,000 a year just to keep the place standing.

And in August, residents will vote on a millage renewal that funds officer wages, benefits, training, and equipment for the entire public safety department, police and fire alike.

We covered:
- What the millage actually funds and why the police station construction is a separate issue
- How understaffing creates a feedback loop that drives more officers out
- Why renovation isn't feasible and what a new building would actually require
- What the union's priorities are heading into contract negotiations

Livonia has a reputation for being one of the best departments in the state. The people there are good at their job. They show up. The question is whether the city is going to give them the tools to keep doing it.

Tyler, thank you for coming in to record. This is exactly the kind of conversation Livonia residents need to hear before August.

*Chapters*
0:00 - Welcome to Unlocking the Mark Mandell, Attorney at Law
1:22 - Tyler Vines Introduction and Career Background
2:07 - The Grappling Hook Device: Livonia's New Pursuit Tech
4:19 - Police Chases, Liability, and Why Departments Are Pulling Back
6:09 - The Union's Priorities: Millage, Contract, and the New Station
7:08 - What the Millage Actually Funds (And Why Fire Is in the Conversation)
10:58 - Inside the Failing Building: What Officers Are Actually Working In
14:05 - Why Renovation Isn't Feasible
16:21 - Operating Under Construction: What It Actually Looks Like
18:44 - The Staffing Crisis: 77 Officers for a Department Budgeted for 107
22:20 - What Understaffing Actually Does to the Officers Who Stay
24:23 - Why Livonia Still Has a Reputation as One of the Best Departments

Watch the Livonia PD Grappler Deployment here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nMFXpTfy3zc

This episode is brought to you by Fausone & Grysko, PLC https://www.thefgfirm.law/

04/10/2026

Can't wait for you all to hear this one, and it's out now!

Tyler Vines just became president of the Livonia Police Officers Association two months ago as some major changes were happening…

Twenty-nine officers left last year. They hired five. Livonia is running 77 officers on a department budgeted for 107. Tyler told me if the millage doesn't pass in August, 50% staffing is a real possibility.

This conversation is so important for all Livonia residents to listen to…

Plus remember to vote YES for public safety this August!

New episode OUT NOW on Unlocking The Law:
YouTube → https://youtu.be/7Cz9pBMjres
Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/0OXzI82rwvVsjX5ydXUEVd?si=dfe704e9693b4c10
Apple → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unlocking-the-law/id1849177096

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