Judge Sabaugh holds special court session at Lincoln High School
37th District Court Judge Matthew P. Sabaugh presided over a special court session at Lincoln High School in Warren May 3. The 37th District Court received approval from the State Court Administrator’s office to hear cases off-site at local schools. Judge Sabaugh began holding court in schools more than four years ago as part of his mission to create public awareness of the court system.
“Court in School” has proved to be a success at high schools and middle schools in the district.
“Young people today need to know the dangers of drug and alcohol abuse and criminal behavior. When the students see the consequences, they can learn from mistakes of others and make smarter decisions in their own lives,” said Sabaugh. “I would much rather come to the school and speak to these students about the dangers of criminal behavior then to have them appear before me in court.”
The docket included several criminal cases scheduled for sentencing.
Sabaugh said he appreciates Lincoln Principal Thomas Hill for welcoming him.
“The other side of this is that the students are exposed to the possibility of a career in the law, law enforcement or public service,” said Sabaugh. “Court in school isn’t all about scaring students straight. This is an opportunity for these kids to see positive role models in their community.”
36th District Court celebrates Law Day with free legal advice
In celebration of the 56th Annual Law Day, the 36th District Court will again offer free legal advice to the general public.
On Thursday May 9 and Friday May 10 from 1–4 p.m., in the Jury Room # 218, local attorneys will volunteer their time to answer legal questions in a variety of areas including real estate, traffic, family law, contracts, landlord-tenant, collections, bankruptcy, child support and probate.
Legalities of doing business with federal government discussed
Southeast Michigan businesses have an opportunity to gain insight on doing business with the federal government from a Washington, D.C.-based attorney from noon to 1 p.m. on Thursday, May 9, at the Macomb-OU INCubator at the Velocity Collaboration Center, located at 6633 Eighteen Mile Road in Sterling Heights.
Butzel Long Tighe Patton attorney Bill Eshelman will discuss “The Legalities of Doing Business with the Federal Government.”
In his more than four decades of legal practice, Eshelman has held responsible positions at the Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals, and several major federal agencies with responsibilities that include the full range of federal contracting. Eshelman is a partner with Butzel Long Tighe Patton in Washington, D.C.
Seating is limited for this program and registration is required. To register, call Joan Carleton at 586-884-9324 or email: macINC@oakland.edu.
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