Daily Briefs

Appeals court rules Drug charge OK in worried neighbor case

HAZEL PARK, Mich. (AP) — A Detroit-area man can be charged with drug crimes after police checking on his well-being entered his home without a warrant and discovered marijuana growing in a closet.
The Michigan appeals court reversed an Oakland County judge and reinstated the case Wednesday against Eric Hill. Someone several houses away had alerted police after the Hazel Park man hadn’t been seen for a few days and his cats were looking out the window.
In a 2-1 decision, the appeals court says there would have been a “community uproar” if Hill needed medical attention and officers didn't enter in March 2010.
But in a dissent, Judge Jane Markey says there’s no evidence that Hill was in immediate need of help. She called the police work “sloppy.”


WLAM Foundation to hold annual reception March 20 in Ferndale

The Women Lawyers Association of Michigan Foundation took a step forward this year, expanding its focus on education and community leadership involvement.  Highlighting this year’s reception are remarks by Susie Schechter, Executive Director for Reading Works, a collaborative initiative dedicated to raising the level of adult literacy in metro Detroit, who will speak on finding your community passion. In addition, Just the Beginning Foundation, an organization dedicated to educational programs aimed at minority and underrepresented students in middle and high school who demonstrate an interest in pursuing careers in the legal field, will be recognized as a Community Honoree.   
Attendees may bring a self-help or children’s books to donate to Reading Works.
At the March 20 event, the WLAM Foundation will introduce the 2013 Outstanding Women Law Students chosen to receive a total of $30,000 in scholarships to support their education.  The awardees were selected on the basis of demonstrated leadership on women’s issues, through a competitive process. This year, the awardees will receive a 20 percent increase in scholarship awards from the Foundation from last year. Now in its 17th year, 195 awardees have received close to $440,000 in financial support of their law school educations. Based on a recent survey of past awardees, nearly 75 percent of those who responded live and work in Michigan. 
The Foundation’s many corporate, law firm and individual donors have given generously to support the WLAM Foundation’s educational mission, and many will also attend the March 20 event.  
The reception takes place at the Local Kitchen and Bar in Ferndale, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., at a suggested donation of $25 per attendee. Recently opened, the Local is located at 344 W. 9 Mile Road, Ferndale, 48220, and parking is available behind the restaurant or valet is available. Register for the event by March 13: contact Barb at (248) 740-7003 to charge by telephone, or charge online at www.wlamfoundation.org.
The WLAM Foundation’s web site also offers opportunities to support the scholarship fund as a member of the Dean’s List, supporters at levels above $125.  Virtually all donations go directly to scholarships, and they are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.

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