Daily Briefs

MAJ to conduct 18th Annual Golf Outing Oct. 6


The Michigan Association for Justice is hosting its 18th Annual Golf Outing on Monday, October 6, at Western Golf & Country Club, 14600 Kinloch in Redford.

The outing begins with registration 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.  The outing is hosted/sponsored by MAJ Past President Brian McKeen and Terry Cochran.

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.”  For additional information, contact MAJ at 517-321-3073.

Law school to conduct Annual Red Mass Sept. 23


The University of Detroit Mercy School of Law invites the legal community to celebrate the 113th Annual Red Mass on Tuesday, September 23, beginning at noon at Ss. Peter & Paul Jesuit Church, 438 Saint Antoine in Detroit.

Red Mass is an occasion for judges, attorneys, civic leaders and law students of all faiths to come together and pray for blessings and strength in the coming year's work. A luncheon reception in the atrium at Detroit Mercy Law School immediately follows the service.

This year’s Red Mass will be celebrated by Archbishop Edward J. Weisenburger, Archdiocese of Detroit.  U.S. District Court Judge Shalina D. Kumar, Eastern District of Michigan, will lead the Renewal of the Lawyer’s Oath of Commitment.

Detroit Mercy Law’s annual Red Mass dates back to 1877. 

To register for the September 23 Red Mass, visit https://law.udmercy.edu and scroll down to “Upcoming Events.”  Anyone with questions should contact Brittany at dawsonba2@udmercy.edu.

Webinar focuses on plain language in judicial opinion writing Oct. 8


The Michigan Judicial Institute will present a webinar on “Incorporating Plain Language in Judicial Opinion Writing Webinar” Wednesday, October 8, from noon to 1 p.m. via Zoom.

Clear, concise, and accessible language is essential in judicial opinions and other legal writing. This webinar explores practical strategies for incorporating plain language into judicial writing, without sacrificing legal accuracy or authority.

To register for the webinar, visit https://mjieducation.mi.gov and click on “events.”

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