Poletown and eminent domain focus of symposium
The Michigan Supreme Court Advocates Guild is hosting a symposium on the development of Michigan’s law on eminent domain, as moderated by Justice Brian Zahra. “The Story of Poletown — A Night of Hathcock, Eminent Domain, and the Michigan Supreme Court” will take place Thursday, May 9, from 5 to 7:30 p.m. at Wayne State University Law School’s Partrich Auditorium, 471 W. Palmer Ave. in Detroit.
Michigan Supreme Court Justice Brian Zahra will moderate a panel featuring former Chief Justice Robert Young, the author of the Hathcock decision, former Supreme Court Justice James Ryan, the author of the dissent in Poletown, as well as Mary Massaron, the lead advocate who argued for the plaintiffs in Hathcock, who all played a role in defining Michigan law on eminent domain. A reception will take place at 6:15 p.m. following the symposium
There is no charge to attend the in-person event but those who plan to attend should register by emailing Lynn Seaks at lynnseaks@micourthistory.com.
Michigan Supreme Court Justice Brian Zahra will moderate a panel featuring former Chief Justice Robert Young, the author of the Hathcock decision, former Supreme Court Justice James Ryan, the author of the dissent in Poletown, as well as Mary Massaron, the lead advocate who argued for the plaintiffs in Hathcock, who all played a role in defining Michigan law on eminent domain. A reception will take place at 6:15 p.m. following the symposium
There is no charge to attend the in-person event but those who plan to attend should register by emailing Lynn Seaks at lynnseaks@micourthistory.com.
Defenders training looks at People v Poole May 16
The Michigan State Appellate Defender Office and Criminal Defense Resource Center will present “People v Poole (2024): A Training for Defenders” online Thursday, May 16, from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. via Zoom.
In People v Poole (2024), the Michigan Court of Appeals held that individuals who were sentenced to life without the possibility of parole as 18-year-olds are entitled to resentencing, regardless of when that sentence was imposed. This training is designed for the defense teams who will be handling Poole resentencings.
Speakers will include:
• Ashley Craythorne - assistant defender, SADO Juvenile Lifer Unit
• Tina Olson - managing attorney, SADO Juvenile Lifer Unit
• Chelsea Richardson - mitigation specialist supervisor, SADO
• Claire Ward - assistant defender, SADO Juvenile Lifer Unit
To register for the webinar, visit www.sado.org/go/Poole. For questions, email cdrc@sado.org.
In People v Poole (2024), the Michigan Court of Appeals held that individuals who were sentenced to life without the possibility of parole as 18-year-olds are entitled to resentencing, regardless of when that sentence was imposed. This training is designed for the defense teams who will be handling Poole resentencings.
Speakers will include:
• Ashley Craythorne - assistant defender, SADO Juvenile Lifer Unit
• Tina Olson - managing attorney, SADO Juvenile Lifer Unit
• Chelsea Richardson - mitigation specialist supervisor, SADO
• Claire Ward - assistant defender, SADO Juvenile Lifer Unit
To register for the webinar, visit www.sado.org/go/Poole. For questions, email cdrc@sado.org.
Women’s Bar Book Club to meet May 7
The Women’s Bar Association (WBA), Oakland County region of the Women Lawyers Association of Michigan, will present its next Book Club online Tuesday, May 7, beginning at 6 p.m. via Zoom.
For the May meeting, the club will be discussing “The Waters” by Bonnie Jo Campbell.
To register for this discussion and receive the Zoom link, email Janine.M. Plourde@gmail.com.
For the May meeting, the club will be discussing “The Waters” by Bonnie Jo Campbell.
To register for this discussion and receive the Zoom link, email Janine.M. Plourde@gmail.com.
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