Presidents Recognized
Published: July 13, 2026
The Wolverine Bar Association, the Association of
Black Judges of Michigan, and the Black Women Lawyers Association of
Michigan celebrated and thanked their presidents at the 2026 Presidents’
Dinner on Thursday, June 25, at the Hollywood Casino at Greektown in
Detroit.
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Bifurcated Hearings in Arbitration: Strategic Considerations and Procedural Guidance
July 13, 2026Among the procedural tools available to arbitrators and parties, bifurcation remains one of the most useful. The decision to divide an arbitration into distinct phases, most often liability and remedy, or jurisdiction and merits, can shape the cost, pace, and fairness of the proceeding.
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Four paws and a healing process: The role of therapy dogs in ADR
July 13, 2026Legal conflict is inherently stressful. Whether parties are navigating a bitter divorce, a workplace grievance, or a personal injury claim, the emotions that surface during alternative dispute resolution (ADR) proceedings can be intense enough to derail productive communication.
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Daily Briefs
July 13, 2026The Eastern District of Michigan Bar Association will host its 2026 Bench/Bar Golf Outing on Wednesday, August 12, at Northville Hills Golf Club, 15565 Bay Hill Drive in Northville.
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Two Michigan Law alumni complete the 200-mile Traka bike race in Spain
July 10, 2026More than a decade ago, Amanda Rauh-Bieri and Brett Frazer met in Professor Edward Cooper’s Civil Procedure class. This spring, they raced through 201.95 miles of Spanish countryside in a gravel bike race called the Traka.
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Courts
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State
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- Nessel announces $45 million multistate settlement over deceptive practices on Cash App - July 10, 2026
- Jury rules DNR conservation officer not guilty following a 2023 officer-involved shooting - July 09, 2026
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Nation
- The Trump administration is ramping up pressure on states to change election practices - July 10, 2026
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