With the multitude of demands placed on lawyers — and the expectation to always be connected to clients and colleagues — how do they find time for pro bono work? It’s a matter of priorities, say attorneys who lead pro bono efforts at large firms.
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Pro bono work benefits lawyers, too
The impact of FMLA and school employees
Because traditional school employees typically work a school calendar rather than a fiscal calendar, a compliance and federal labor law attorney explains how special rules and implications exist in certain scenarios for FMLA.
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‘Speed mentoring’ connects law students with judges, lawyers
Law students on each side of Michigan will get a unique opportunity to learn from a variety of judges and lawyers during brief mentoring sessions.
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SBM Young Lawyers Will Co-Present a Women’s Leadership Forum
The forum will consist of a panel discussion featuring moderator Kristin Murphy, of Brooks Kushman PC, and female leaders from many legal fields, including Sarah Barbantini, of Meemic Insurance Company; Dean Phyllis Crocker, of the University of Detroit Mercy School of Law; Erika Davis, of Butler Davis PLLC; Deborah Hebert, of Collins Einhorn Farrell PC; the Hon. Denise Langford Morris, of Oakland County Circuit Court; and Kathy Zelenock, of Dickinson Wright PLLC.
Space is limited, so register soon. WBA is taking registrations through Eventbrite at http://tinyurl.com/WLF2016. Tickets for attorneys cost $25; the first 10 students to RSVP will receive free tickets, then tickets for law students cost $10. For more information, contact Tanya Lundberg at tanya.lundberg@ceflaywers.com or (248) 355-4141.
Governor Appoints Beardslee to the 10th District Court
Beardslee currently serves as city attorney of Marshall and also works in private practice with a focus on civil matters, representing organizations and individuals in real property, personal injury, product liability, wrongful repossession, bankruptcy, estate planning and probate matters. He serves on the Brass Band of Battle Creek Board of Directors and on the Calhoun County Friend of the Court Committee. Beardslee has also served on the Marshall Public School Board, Marshall City Council, Marshall Success Fund and has worked with the Marshall Area Chamber of Commerce. Beardslee began his law career with Dobbins, Sherman and Beardslee, PC.
He earned a bachelor's degree from Spring Arbor University and his law degree from Wayne State University Law School.
Beardslee fills the seat vacated by Judge John Hallacy and must stand for election this November to serve for the remaining four years of the term.
Obituaries: John A. Agnew, 72; James K. Miller III, 88; James Tedesco, 92; Anthony V. Trogan, 70
Agnew earned the Army Air Medal for bravery during his service in the Vietnam War, Miller was Grand Rapids city attorney and Kent prosecutor, Tedesco was with the Wayne County Road Commission, and Trogan was a FINRA arbitrator.
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Felony charges dropped against Lapeer County judge, attorney says
Embezzlement charges against a Lapeer County judge have been dropped and he will soon return to the bench, according to his attorney.
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Flint mother at center of lead water crisis files lawsuit
The Flint mother who told federal lawmakers her house was “ground zero” for lead-contaminated water has filed a lawsuit against those she says are responsible for poisoning her children.
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Three named to state ethics board
Two lawyers and a former judge have been appointed to the State Board of Ethics by Gov. Rick Snyder.
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Tort – Immunity for statements ‘solely’ to AGC unaffected by report to FBI
A court rule that provides absolute immunity for statements made “solely” to the Attorney Grievance Commission remains operative even if the statements are also provided to law enforcement officials.
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