Daily Briefs

 WCCDBA to host holiday party Dec. 5

The Wayne County Criminal Defense Bar Association announces the details for their holiday party to be held Dec. 5 at the 707 East Lafayette Club, located at 707 E. Lafayette in Detroit. The gathering will be held between 5-9 p.m. The party is free admission to all judges, court staff, clerks, pretrial services, Wayne County prosecutor support staff and court reporters of the Criminal Division of the Wayne County Circuit Court (Frank Murphy Hall of Justice) to include sheriff deputies of the court as well as Division 1, 2 and 3 of the Wayne County Jail.

The band Cancel Monday is scheduled to perform. Ticket charges for attorneys and everyone else will be $30 per person in advance and $40 per person at the door. There will be a  buffet and open bar. Tickets can be obtained through Susan Reed by calling (313) 468-0990, Bill Winters at (313) 510-3316 or Sharon Woodside at (313) 920-4785.
 
 

Bureau of Elections OKs signatures for abortion insurance plan

 
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan abortion foes have gotten the go-ahead to put a proposal before lawmakers to ban abortion coverage from health plans unless a separate policy is bought.
The state Bureau of Elections on Monday found that the No Taxes for Abortion Insurance group gathered enough valid signatures for their measure.
Now that the signatures have been deemed valid, the Republican-led Legislature can approve the proposal as early as this month without needing Gov. Rick Snyder's signature. It goes to voters next November if legislators reject it or don't vote.
If the plan backed by Right to Life of Michigan passes, individuals and businesses would have to buy an optional rider for elective abortion coverage under all private and public insurance plans.
The Republican governor vetoed similar legislation a year ago.
 
 

Advent Evening of Reflection Dec. 10

 
The Catholic Lawyers Society will host an Advent Evening of Reflection on Tuesday, Dec. 10, starting at 6:00 p.m at Saint Anne de Detroit Catholic Church, 1000 Sainte Anne Street in Detroit. Cost is $25 in advance or $30 at the door. RSVP to spolteraitis@fbmjlaw.com.
 
 

WLAM Holiday Skating Party in the D Dec. 19

 
The Women Lawyers Association of Michigan Wayne Region Holiday Skating Party in the D (Skating Not Required!) will be held Thursday, Dec. 19, from 6-9 p.m. at Campus Martius Park and Fountain Bistro, 800 Woodward Avenue, in downtown Detroit. Bring your skates or rent on site and show off sit spins and stumbles. Or stay off the ice and take photos under the holiday lights, then warm up with food and drinks in Fountain Bistro. Skating is not required; fun and festivity is. You cover your own costs, but RSVP so we have some idea who is coming. Email elizabeth@yourbenchmarkcoach.com.

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