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Calendar

1. October 11 ICLE Calendar
   
   

   Ethics Update 2024 livestream webcast will take place Tuesday, October 15, from 9 a.m. to 12:35 p.m. This course offers 3 CLE credits.
   The general admission fee is $195, Michigan new lawyers pay $95, ICLE basic partners pay $165, and ICLE premium partners can attend for free.

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   Experts in Estate Planning: Estate and Distribution Planning for Retirement Benefits livestream webcast will take place Tuesday, October 21, from 1 to 4:30 p.m. This course, co-sponsored by the Probate & Estate Planning Section of the State Bar of Michigan, offers 3 CLE credits.
   The general admission fee is $225, Section members pay $195, Michigan new lawyers pay $95, and ICLE partners pay $195.
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   Course books, audio CDs, and MP3s for most seminars are available if unable to attend program. Video replays for some programs are also offered. For additional information or to charge reservations to VISA, MasterCard, or Discover, call 877-229-4350 or visit www.icle.org.

1. October 11 Calendar of Events
   
   

   October

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   The Michigan Judicial Institute will present “Michigan Family Treatment Court Community of Practice (CoP) Series” hosted by Problem-Solving Courts (PSC) on Monday, October 14, 11 a.m. to noon via Zoom. FTC teams are encouraged to participate in sharing barriers they are experiencing, gaining knowledge on pertinent topics, offering support through challenges, and brainstorming solutions. For registration information, contact PSC@courts.mi.gov.
   
   

   15

   The Oakland County Bar Association will present “Arraignments and Other Issues: The Magistrate's Perspective” as a webinar Tuesday, October 15, from noon to 1 p.m. via Zoom. This interactive seminar will review arraignments, small-claims hearings, informal hearings, and bond setting. Attendees will hear the magistrate’s perspective to better prepare for court. Cost is $12 for OCBA members pre-registration and $25 for non-members pre-registration. Oakland County MIDC court appointed attorneys can attend for free. To register, visit www.ocba.org and click on “events.”
   
   

   15

   Maddin Hauser continues its 2024 Breakfast Bites: Employment Law Series with “Stay Classy: Why Worker Classification Matters, Common Misclassification, and the Latest Trends” presented online Tuesday, October 15, from 8 to 9:30 a.m. Speaking at the online program will be Maddin Hauser associate Sydney E. Wright. For additional information or to register for the webinar, visit https://maddinhauser.com and click on “events.”

   
   

   15

   Michigan attorneys will be able to learn how to ethically manage lawyer trust accounts during the State Bar of Michigan’s half-day virtual Lawyer Trust Account Webinar on Tuesday, October 15, from 9 a.m. to noon. The session will cover management principles, recordkeeping resources for client and third-party funds, and practical information regarding MRPC 1.15 and 1.15A. The cost is $25 for lawyers, other legal professionals, law students, and unlicensed graduates. To register, visit www.michbar.org/trustaccounts.

   
   

   15

   The Italian American Bar Association will host Oktoberfest 2024 on Tuesday, October 15, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Rochester Mills Brewing, 400 Water St. in Rochester.  For additional information, visit www.iabam.com.

   
   

   16

   The Association of Corporate Counsel, Michigan Chapter, will present the seminar “Navigating Social Media in the Workplace: Risks, Responsibilities and Best Practices” sponsored by Jackson Lewis PC on Wednesday, October 16, beginning at 4 p.m. at the Community House, 380 South Bates in Birmingham. The ACC-MI Annual Meeting will take place immediately after the seminar. To register for the seminar, visit www.acc.com/chapters-networks/chapters/michigan.
   

   
   

   17

   As part of its Dykema Drives 2024 automotive trends webinar series, Dykema will present “Antitrust (Part I) and Risk & Litigation (Part II)” on Thursday, October 17, from 1 to 2 p.m. Speaking at the webinar will be Dykema’s Howard Iwrey, Cody Rockey, Tamara Bush, Daniela Aldape, and Deron Wade. To register for the webinar, visit www.dykema.com and click on “News & Insights.”

   
   

   17

   The Prosecuting Attorneys Association of Michigan’s Victim Services Training Unit will host an online lunch-time discussion between and among victim advocates. The Victim Advocates Lunch & Learn “Lettuce Talk” will take place online Thursday, October 17, from noon to 1 p.m. via Zoom. This meeting is for AG advocates and prosecutor-based victim advocates only. To register for the online discussion, visit https://michiganprosecutor.org and click on “Training Calendar.”
   

   
   

   18

   The Criminal Defense Attorneys of Michigan (CDAM) will conduct the webinar “Understanding the Autistic Client” on Friday, October 18, from noon to 1:30 p.m. The webinar will explore the unique challenges of defending the client with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Speaker Carol Weinman will look at what requires insight and attention at various stages of the criminal justice system. Cost for the webinar is $60 for CDAM members and $75 for non-members.  To register, visit https://cdam.wildapricot.org.

   
   

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   The Association of Legal Administrators, Metropolitan Detroit Chapter, will take part in a  volunteer opportunity on Saturday, October 19, from 8:45 a.m. to noon at Forgotten Harvest, 15000 W. 8 Mile Rd. in Oak Park.  Volunteers are needed to help pack emergency food boxes, re-pack or sort fresh nutritious food that will be distributed through Wayne, Oakland, and Macomb County. Volunteers can register to help by visiting https://aladetroit.org.
   
   

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   Wayne State University Law School will host a fall Happy Hour to reconnect and network at Urbanrest Brewing Company on Tuesday, October 22, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Wayne Law alumni, faculty, staff, students, and friends will gather at Urbanrest Brewing Company located at 2615 Wolcott St. in Ferndale. To register, visit https://law.wayne.edu and scroll down to “events.” 
   

   
   

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   The State Appellate Defender Office and Michigan Appellate Assigned Counsel System will conduct the “Appellate Defender Annual Fall Training” on October 22, 24, 28, and 30 via Zoom. These trainings are set up “meeting” style where attendees will have the opportunity to have their camera and microphone on to increase learning and engagement. Attendees may choose to attend all or some of the programming. Each day has a unique registration link. To register, visit www.sado.org and click on “Upcoming Events.”
   
   

   23

   The Michigan Judicial Institute will present a webinar on “The Importance of Manualized Treatment” hosted by Problem-Solving Courts (PSC) on Wednesday, October 23, noon to 1 p.m. via Zoom. This session discusses evidence-based treatment (EBT) and the importance of using manualized treatment in court. For registration information, contact PSC@courts.mi.gov.
   
   

   23

   The Metropolitan Detroit Chapter of the Association of Legal Administrators is gearing up for its 2024 Business Partner Expo. The Halloween-themed event will take place Wednesday, October 23, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at the Detroit Institute of Arts, 5200 Woodward Ave. in Detroit. ALA will also be collecting donations for the Play-Place Autism & Special Needs Center in Sterling Heights. To register, email Deb Castillo at dcastillo@dickinson-wright.com.
   
   

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   The Michigan Association for Justice will present its “No-Fault Institute XXI” for its plaintiff members only on Thursday and Friday, October 24-25, at the Four Points by Sheraton Novi, 27000 S. Karevich Dr. in Novi. Thursday, October 24, will be “PIP Day” and Friday, October 25, will focus on “Negligence.” The seminar is open to MAJ plaintiff members only. To register, visit www.michiganjustice.org and click on “events.”

   
   

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   The State Bar of Michigan’s Lawyers and Judges Assistance Program will present a virtual wellness event on “The Paradox of Perfectionism: How to Shift Your Mindset for Greater Satisfaction and Success” Friday, October 25, beginning at 10 a.m.  The 90-minute online event, offered for free to all State Bar members, will focus on how perfectionism, often seen as a strength, may actually hinder professional and personal growth. Members can sign up at www.michbar.org/generalinfo/ljap/home.
   
   

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   The Michigan Judicial Institute and Child Welfare and Juvenile Justice Services will present a webinar on “Collaborative Justice: Strengthening Partnerships Between Juvenile Justice Professionals and Families” Friday, October 25, from noon to 1 p.m. via Zoom. This webinar will explore the critical role of family engagement in the juvenile justice system, providing practical strategies and culturally based practices to foster effective collaboration. To register, visit https://mjieducation.mi.gov and click on “events.”
   
   

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   Wayne State University Law School will host “Michigan Black Migrant Convening” on Saturday, October 26, from noon to 1 p.m. at Wayne Law’s Partrich Auditorium, 471 W. Palmer Ave. in Detroit. The purpose of this event is to highlight the distinctive experiences, challenges, achievements, and opportunities encountered by Black migrants in Michigan. For additional information on this free event, visit https://law.wayne.edu and scroll down to “events.”
   
   

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   Wayne State University Law School will continue its Program for International Legal Studies Speaker Series Fall 2024 on Monday, October 28. Guest speaker Mélida Hodgson will discuss “Current Issues In International Arbitration And Litigation” from 12:15 to 1:30 p.m. in the Damon J. Keith Center room 2242 at Wayne Law, 471 W. Palmer Ave. in Detroit. Free lunch will be served on a first-come, first-served basis. There is no charge and registration is not required.

   
   

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   The State Bar of Michigan will offer a Tips & Tools Webinar on Tuesday, October 29, from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The webinar features presentations on how to maintain mutually beneficial client relationships, draft effective fee agreements, analyze ethical issues, and use innovative techniques and technology for effective law office management. The webinar costs?$50 for lawyers, law students, unlicensed graduates, and other legal professionals. To register, visit www.michbar.org/tipstools.

   
   

   November

   5

   The Women’s Bar Association (WBA), Oakland County region of the Women Lawyers Association of Michigan, will present its next Book Club online Tuesday, November 5, beginning at 6 p.m. via Zoom. For the November meeting, the club will be discussing “The Perfect Nanny” by Leila Slimani. To register for this discussion and receive the Zoom link, email Janine.M.Plourde@gmail.com.
   
   

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   This fall, the Oakland County Bar Association (OCBA) Membership and New Lawyers committees are teaming up to present “Bar Night Out: Novemberfest” on Thursday, November 7, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Mother Handsome, 14661 W. Eleven Mile Rd., Suite 500, in Oak Park.The event is $15 for OCBA members and $40 for non-members. Space is limited. To register, visit www.ocba.org and click on “events.”
   
   

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   The Michigan Judicial Institute will present a webinar on “Phases” hosted by Problem-Solving Courts (PSC) on Thursday, November 7, from noon to 1 p.m. via Zoom. This session gives an overview of the necessity of distinct phases for adult treatment court participants to progress through on their journey toward commencement from the program. For registration information, email PSC@courts.mi.gov.