Daily Briefs

Last chance for jurors who failed to appear


The Third Circuit Court is offering jurors who failed to appear in 2016 one last chance to rectify that situation before Chief Judge Colombo issues an order to show cause for failing to appear for jury duty.

In 2016, the court required 101,523 jurors to appear for jury service, and 22,255 jurors failed to report. During the month of February, these jurors may contact the Jury Services Department at (313) 224-5254 or (313) 224-5650 to schedule a new date to appear and avoid the risk of receiving a show cause order and being fined or jailed.

“Jury service is the purest form of government because jurors are not subject to political considerations or contributions, but rather decide the case based upon the evidence. Jurors represent the thinking of the community. It is a service that should command the pride and pleasure of every citizen and should not be avoided,” said Colombo.

Jurors who have failed to appear are urged to call the court and request to participate in the Last Chance Jury Service Process.

 

Detroit Mercy Law to host patent drafting competition reception
 

Detroit Mercy Law is hosting its Second Annual Patent Drafting Competition, beginning with a reception on Friday, Feb. 10, from 5:30-7 p.m. in the atrium. Competitors from 12 law schools across the U.S. and Canada will join leaders of intellectual property law, including representatives of the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office and attorneys, alumni, faculty, and administrators, to kick-off the competition. The competition will be held on Saturday, Feb. 11, at the USPTO satellite office in Detroit, a few minutes from the Detroit Mercy Law campus. For additional information regarding the event and sponsorship opportunities, contact Assistant Dean Denise Hickey at hickeydp@udmercy.edu.

 

SBM Health Care Law Section: Health Law Institute March 9-10
 

Health care is already front and center in the news — and even more changes are on the horizon in 2017. Join the SBM Health Care Law Section for a seminar all day Thursday, March 9 and from 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Friday, March 10 at The Inn at St. John’s, 44045 Five Mile Rd. in Plymouth. Dig deeper with expert advice and essential updates on constantly emerging issues, such as ransomware, civil rights, and concierge medicine. Breathe easy knowing you’re prepared to help your health care clients. Plus, don’t miss newly reformatted segments that cover both hospital and physician practices. Attend and learn to advise clients on ADA requirements for patients with disabilities; keep current on legal and regulatory developments impacting physicians; implement safeguards to limit the impact of ransomware attacks; identify the elements and scope of an effective compliance program; and understand the unique regulatory and business issues facing start-ups. This event is cosponsored with ICLE. Two continental breakfasts and a networking lunch on Thursday are included. The fee for this seminar is $195 for new lawyers (0-3 years in practice), $295 (per lawyer) when four or more lawyers from the same firm attend, $345 for Premium and Basic Partners, $365 for section members and $395 for all others. Register at www.icle.org.

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