Panel recommends suspending judge for jailing defense lawyer
HUDSONVILLE, Mich. (AP) — A state disciplinary board is recommending that a western Michigan district judge receive a 30-day suspension for sending a defense lawyer to jail for contempt of court.
The Michigan Judicial Tenure Commission made the recommendation after a Feb. 4 meeting in Detroit.
The commission says that Hudsonville District Judge Kenneth D. Post committed judicial misconduct on Dec. 2, 2011, when he jailed defense lawyer Scott Millard who objected to the judge questioning his client about whether he would test positive for drugs.
The Michigan Supreme Court will decide whether to accept the recommendation.
State AG to lead human trafficking commission
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan’s attorney general is leading a new commission aimed at dealing with human trafficking problems in the state.
Attorney General Bill Schuette announced the creation of Michigan Commission on Human Trafficking on Wednesday. The group will include lawmakers, activists and law enforcement. It will be tasked with reviewing Michigan policies and victim services as well as developing plans for raising awareness about the issue.
Schuette says young women can become victims of human trafficking by being forced into prostitution or labor. He says the “modern day form of bondage” is one of the world’s fastest growing crimes.
The commission is expected to begin meeting this month. Schuette says he will present the group’s findings and recommendations to the legislature and public at the end of the six month review.
Catholic Lawyers Society to host Lenten Evening of Reflection
The Catholic Lawyers Society will host its annual Lenten Evening of Reflection on Tuesday, March 19 at 6 p.m. at St. Paul of the Cross Passionist Retreat Center. he evening will include dinner and a presentation, followed by Mass. St. Paul’s Retreat Center is located at 23333 Schoolcraft in Detroit. The cost of admission is $25. RSVP to Saulius Polteraitis at spolteraitis@fbmjlaw.com or by phone (734) 742-1840.
Pistons fundraiser for UDM School of Law’s Clinical Program
The Chaldean American Bar Association of Michigan is hosting a fundraiser for the School of Law’s Clinical Program on Monday, March 18, in the CLUB 300 at the Palace of Auburn Hills during the Detroit Pistons vs. Brooklyn Nets basketball game. Gates open at 6 p.m. and tipoff is at 7:30 p.m Cost is $75 per regular ticket, $60 for current UDM Law students and children. To order tickets, please visit www.pistons.com/udm.
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