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September 2024

September 16 ICLE Calendar

Fundamentals of Divorce Practice and Procedure livestream webcast will take place Thursday, October 10, from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. This intermediate level course, co-sponsored by the Family Law Section of the State Bar of Michigan, offers 6.75 CLE credits.
The general admission fee is $225, Michigan new lawyers pay $95, ICLE basic partners pay $205, and ICLE premium partners can attend for free.
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Course books, audio CDs, and MP3s for most seminars are available if unable to attend program. Video replays for some programs are also offered. For additional information or to charge reservations to VISA, MasterCard, or Discover, call 877-229-4350 or visit www.icle.org.

September 16 Calendar of Events

September
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The Oakland County Bar Association will present a seminar on “MRE Chapter 7, Experts, and Investigators” Tuesday, September 17, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the OCBA offices, 1760 S. Telegraph Rd., Suite 100, in Bloomfield Hills. Speaking at the program will by Michael J. McCarthy of Michael J. McCarthy PC. Cost for the seminar is $12 for OCBA members pre-registration and $25 for non-members pre-registration. Oakland County MIDC court appointed attorneys can attend for free. To register, visit www.ocba.org and click on “events.”

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The University of Detroit Mercy School of Law invites the legal community to celebrate the 112th Annual Red Mass on Tuesday, September 17, beginning at noon at Ss. Peter & Paul Jesuit Church, 438 Saint Antoine in Detroit. A luncheon reception in the atrium at Detroit Mercy Law immediately follows the service. To register, visit https://law.udmercy.edu and scroll down to “Upcoming Events.”

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McDonald Hopkins will present the webinar “The Anatomy of an Employment Lawsuit” on Tuesday, September 17, from noon to 1 p.m. In this webinar, McDonald Hopkins attorneys Jim Boutrous and David Schelberg of the firm’s Detroit office along with Karina Conley and Julia Ross will offer operational insights. For additional information on the webinar, visit www.mcdonaldhopkins.com and click on “events.”

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The State Appellate Defender Office and Criminal Defense Resource Center will present “Eyewitness Identification” online Tuesday, September 17, from noon to 1:30 p.m. via Zoom. Speaking at the training will be Dr. Kimberly Fenn, Department of Psychology, Michigan State University. To register for the virtual training, visit www.sado.org and click on “Upcoming Events.”

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The State Bar of Michigan will conduct the 2024 Presidential Inauguration & Awards Luncheon as it bestows its highest honors and swear in the new Board of Commissioners, president, and officers. Tickets are now available for the luncheon set for noon on Tuesday, September 19, at the Detroit Marriott Troy. To register for the luncheon, visit michbar.org/awards.

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The Oakland County Bar Association and the Criminal Defense Association of Michigan will present “Skills Training 101” for new criminal defense attorneys with 5 or less years’ experience on Thursday and Friday, September 19-20, from 9 to 5 p.m. at the OCBA offices, 1760 South Telegraph Road, Suite 100, in Bloomfield Hills. Cost for the training is $640 for CDAM members and $800 for non-members. Continental breakfast and lunch will be included. No one-day registrations are allowed. To register for the in-person training, visit https://cdam.wildapricot.org.

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The Association of Corporate Counsel, Michigan Chapter, will host its 2024 ACC Michigan Annual Golf Outing on Thursday, September 19, at Wabeek Club, 4000 Clubgate Dr. in Bloomfield Twp. Golfers will enjoy a 10 a.m. shotgun start followed by lunch, raffle prizes, and an awards banquet. Non-golfers can join for dinner only. To register, visit www.acc.com/chapters-networks/chapters/michigan.

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The State Bar of Michigan’s Health Care Law Section will conduct its annual meeting, “The Good, Bad, and Unknown: Navigating Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare,” on Thursday, September 19, from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Andiamo, 6676 Telegraph Road, in Bloomfield Township. To register for the event, visit https://connect.michbar.org/healthcare/home.

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Maddin Hauser continues its 2024 Breakfast Bites: Employment Law Series with “Who the Heck Are We Hiring? Legal Issues with Onboarding: Background Checks, Pre-Employment Testing, and Employee Social Media” presented online and in-person Thursday, September 19, from 8 to 9:30 a.m. at One Towne Square, Fifth Floor, in Southfield. Speaking at the program will be Maddin Hauser’s Jordan M. Small. For additional information or to register for the webinar or in-person seminar, visit https://maddinhauser.com and click on “events.”

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The Prosecuting Attorneys Association of Michigan will present the Traffic Safety Training Program Webinar “Michigan’s DRE Program: Moving Past People v. Bowden” on Thursday, September 19, from noon to 1 p.m. via Zoom. The webinar will be presented by Michigan Traffic Safety Resource Prosecutor Kinga Canike. To register for this free webinar, visit https://michiganprosecutor.org and click on “training calendar.”

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The Prosecuting Attorneys Association of Michigan’s Victim Services Training Unit will host an online lunch-time discussion between and among victim advocates. The Victim Advocates Lunch & Learn “Lettuce Talk” will take place online Thursday, September 19, from noon to 1 p.m. via Zoom. This meeting is for AG advocates and prosecutor-based victim advocates only. To register for the online discussion, visit https://michiganprosecutor.org and click on “Training Calendar.”

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Wayne State University will host the 2024 Midwest Securities Law Institute on Friday, September 20, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Wayne Law’s Partrich Auditorium, 471 W. Palmer Ave. in Detroit. The institute is a one-day in-person seminar for practicing attorneys, corporate counsel, compliance officers, arbitrators, financial industry professionals, and law students. Cost is $150. The event is complimentary for law students and judges. To register, visit https://law.wayne.edu and scroll down to “events.”

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The Alternative Dispute Resolution Section of the State Bar of Michigan will conduct its 2024 Virtual ADR Annual Conference and Annual Meeting on Friday and Saturday, September 20-21. The program offers advanced skills building, updates to alternative dispute resolution law, and addresses significant issues that touch on diversity and neutrality for providers. For additional information and to register for the online event, visit www.sbmadrconference.com.

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The Michigan Judicial Institute will present a webinar on “Incentives, Sanctions, and Service Adjustments” in partnership with the Treatment Court Institute (a division of All Rise) and the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) Tuesday, September 24, from noon to 1 p.m. via Zoom. For registration information, contact PSC@courts.mi.gov.

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The International Law Section of the State Bar of Michigan will present a webinar on “U.S. Export Controls” Wednesday, September 25, from noon to 1 p.m. via Zoom. This webinar will explore the critical intersection of co-production, the Australia, United Kingdom, US (AUKUS) agreement, and the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). To register for the webinar, visit https://connect.michbar.org/internationallaw/home.

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Access to Bankruptcy Court will host the 2024 Hon. Marci B. McIvor Annual Fundraiser on Thursday, September 26, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the offices of Dickinson Wright, 500 Woodward Ave., #4000, in Detroit. The event offers an evening of food and socializing with colleagues and friends. For sponsorship opportunities, contact Paul Hage at phage@taftlaw.com or Charissa Potts at cpotts@freedomlawpc.com. For additional information, visit www.accesstobankruptcycourt.com.

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The Alternative Dispute Resolution Section of the State Bar of Michigan will host its “ADR Annual Awards Dinner” on Thursday, September 26, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Saint John’s Resort in Plymouth. The ADR Section’s 2024 major awards will be presented including the Distinguished Service Award, the Nanci S. Klein Award, the Hero of ADR Award, the Diversity and Inclusion Award, and the the George N. Bashara Jr. Award. For additional information on the Awards Dinner, visit www.sbmadrconference.com.

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The Taxation Section of the State Bar of Michigan will hosts its Annual Meeting & Past Chairs Networking Dinner on Thursday September 26, from 5 to 8:30 p.m. at the Townsend Hotel, 100 Townsend St. in Birmingham. Dinner includes a cocktail hour from 5 to 6 p.m. Section members not wishing to join for the dinner may still attend the Annual Meeting at 6 p.m. at no cost, but are still asked to RSVP. To register, visit https://connect.michbar.org/tax/home.

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Wayne State University law School will host the 29th Annual Bernard Gottfried Memorial Labor Law Symposium on Thursday, September 26. Alumni, students and anyone interested in furthering their insight into labor law are invited to attend the symposium from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in Wayne Law’s Spencer M. Partrich Auditorium, 471 W. Palmer St., Detroit. To register for the symposium, visit https://law.wayne.edu and click on “events.”

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The Paralegal/Legal Assistant Section of the State Bar of Michigan will conduct its 2024 Day of Education and Annual Meeting on Friday, September 27, at from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Henry Ford Community College, ASCC Berry Amphitheater L-115, 5101 Evergreen Road in Dearborn. The event is free to section members, $25 for non-members, and $5 for current paralegal students. Cash and checks will be accepted at registration. To register, email sbmparalegal@outlook.com.

October
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The Michigan Judicial Institute will present “Navigating the Ignition Interlock Process in Your State Certified Problem-Solving Court” hosted by Problem-Solving Courts (PSC) on Tuesday, October 1, from noon to 2 p.m. via Zoom. This collaborative training presented by the State Court Administrative Office and the Michigan Department of State focuses on processes related to the Ignition Interlock Program for state-certified problem-solving courts. For registration information, contact PSC@courts.mi.gov.

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The State Bar of Michigan’s Lawyers and Judges Assistance Program is offering a free, confidential virtual support group for attorneys to help each other work through stress, improve their overall well-being, and connect with their peers. Meetings will begin October 2 and take place via Zoom on Wednesday evenings from 6 to 7 p.m. ending November 20. To register, or get additional information, contact LJAP at contact ljap@michbar.org or 800-996-5522.

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The Michigan Judicial Institute will host “Evaluating Expert Witnesses in Election Cases Webinar” on Wednesday, October 2, from noon to 1 p.m. via Zoom. This webinar will provide judges with the tools necessary to effectively evaluate proposed expert witnesses in election-related litigation. To register for the webinar, visit https://mjieducation.mi.gov and click on “events.”

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The State Appellate Defender Office and the Criminal Defense Resource Center along with the West Michigan Regional Investigator Association will present the webinar “CPS Interviewing, Part II” on Thursday, October 3, from noon to 1:30 p.m. via Zoom. Speaking at the online training will be with Susan Luthy, chief investigator, Kalamazoo Defender. To register for the virtual lunchtime training, visit www.sado.org and click on “Upcoming Events.”

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The Criminal Defense Attorneys of Michigan (CDAM) will conduct the webinar “Clinical Sexologist’s Guide to Risk Assessment” on Friday, October 4, from 1 to 3:30 p.m. Cost for the webinar is $100 for CDAM members and $125 for non-members. To register, visit https://cdam.wildapricot.org.

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Wayne State University Law School will conduct its 2024 Ambulance Chase 5K on Saturday, October 5, from 10 a.m. to noon on campus, 471 West Palmer Ave. in Detroit. Proceeds from the Ambulance Chase go to the Wayne Law Public Interest Law Fund. SBG will host an awards ceremony and after party at Tony V’s immediately following the 5K. Registration is $25 to participate. To register, visit www.eventbrite.com and search “Ambulance Chase.”

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The Michigan Association for Justice is hosting its 17th Annual Golf Outing on Monday, October 7, at Dearborn Country Club, 800 N. Military St. in Dearborn. The outing begins with breakfast at 9 a.m. followed by a shotgun start at 10 a.m. Lunch will be provided at the turn and appetizers, drinks, and prizes will immediately follow. Cost for the outing is $250 for individuals, $1,000 for a foursome, and judges can golf for free. To register, visit www.michiganjustice.org and click on “events.”

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The Oakland County Bar Association will present “Update on the State of Juvenile Law 2024” as a webinar Thursday, October 10, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. via Zoom. Speaker H. Elliot Parnes, of H. Elliot Parnes PLLC, will present a review of developments in juvenile law, including new legislation, court rules, and case law from the past year. Cost is $12 for OCBA members pre-registration and $25 for non-members pre-registration. Oakland County MIDC court appointed attorneys can attend for free. To register, visit www.ocba.org and click on “events.”

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