Michigan Supreme Court Justice Diane Hathaway has resigned amid allegations of bank fraud. Her decision became public on January 7, as state judicial watchdogs accused her of judicial conduct violations related to the sale of her house.

HOLDER HANGING AROUND

Attorney General Eric Holder Jr. has agreed to remain at the U.S. Justice Department as President Obama prepares to begin his second term. Holder announced plans to leave before the end of Obama’s second term but didn’t indicate whether he has a timeline.

PROGRESS AT DEWEY