In a post-victory interview with Michigan Lawyers Weekly, Richard H. Bernstein discussed how he will tackle his new role as a Michigan Supreme Court justice, his lack of judicial experience and how his blindness will actually benefit him — and those who appear before him.
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‘Blind justice’
Investigation launched into White Lake Ambulance Authority's handling of employee benefits
Dresen said she has “no knowledge” of an investigation and has been off work for a week or so because of illness. Dresen said she will contact an attorney before speaking to the media about the investigation.
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Lawyers: When you get overwhelmed, don't forget about the State Bar's Lawyers and Judges Assistance Program
Sometimes being a lawyer can be really, really hard. This was highlighted in two recent stories in the Detroit News and ABA Journal about a Michigan attorney who broke down in tears in the courtroom while arguing for leniency for her client during a difficult case and then closed her law office for a year-long sabbatical. She has since started a blog discussing the Detroit News story and the ensuing fall-out. Please be aware that if you become overwhelmed by the stress and difficulty of your job that you do not have to carry that burden alone. The State Bar…
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AG candidate Mark Totten says he'd target 'dark money,' require disclosure for political nonprofits
Michigan Democrat Mark Totten, a candidate for attorney general in next week’s general election, said Friday that he would use the office to shine light on one area of “dark money” in the political process.
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Michigan Board of Law Examiners Posts Previous Bar Exam Statistics Online
Curious about Michigan’s bar exam passing rates from previous exams? The Michigan Board of Law Examiners has posted passage statistics from previous exams, dating from February of 2000 to February of 2014. They have also posted questions and examiners’ analyses from previous exams, dating from February of 2009 through February of 2014. Stay tuned to SBM Blog – we will bring you the results from the July 2014 bar exam as soon as they are posted. The Michigan Board of Law Examiners is the entity that oversees the Michigan Bar Exam. The Michigan Supreme Court oversees the BLE. The State…
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Four tips on rethinking cross-selling
Lawyers often report that cross-selling is daunting and the legal sales process involved is unclear. That perception may be the root of the problem. Consider re-imagining the subject within an industry that is well suited to the opportunities cross-selling presents.
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Prison worker claimed racial discrimination
Two recent hires who had no knowledge of plaintiff’s previous lawsuit asserted that he was ostracized and treated poorly for no apparent reason.
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Attorneys receive federal pro bono service award
Two Detroit lawyers were recognized for their volunteer service in representing a plaintiff assigned to them by the court in a complex disability case featuring elements of ERISA.
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Final remarks heard in Detroit bankruptcy trial
Lawyers have begun making their closing arguments in Detroit’s bankruptcy trial.
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Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder outspends Mark Schauer, surpasses his own totals from 2010
Michigan Republican Gov. Rick Snyder, Attorney General Bill Schuette and Secretary of State Ruth Johnson are outspending their Democratic opponents and, with 11 days to go before the election, have already topped their own fundraising numbers from 2010.
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