Liability in a legal malpractice case does not extend to a firm with which an “of counsel” attorney shares an advertisement, office space and a receptionist, the Michigan Court of Appeals ruled.
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Legal liability of ‘of counsel’ lawyer does not extend to law firm
ADB, AGC vacancies expected to be filled in January
The Michigan Supreme Court is expected to soon fill vacancies on the Attorney Discipline Board and the Attorney Grievance Commission.
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Join the State Bar for a Town Hall Meeting
Join the leaders of the SBM 21st Century Practice Task Force from 1-4 p.m. on Friday January 29 to discuss the future of the legal profession at a town hall meeting.
The 21st Century Practice Task Force was created in March 2015 to make recommendations on how the State Bar can best serve the public and support lawyers' professional development in a rapidly changing legal marketplace. Since then, over 150 SBM members have developed more than 100 ideas to move Michigan forward toward the best possible legal future.
Now it's your turn!
The State Bar invites you to attend, in person or virtually, a town hall meeting to learn more about why the task force was formed, and offer your insights, ideas, and concerns. If you want to attend in person, make a reservation by e-mailing 21ctownhall@mail.michbar.org. The State Bar is also arranging live-streaming and virtual participation. If you are interested in virtual participation, e-mail 21cvtownhall@mail.michbar.org.
Fired police officer settles lawsuit against city, chief
Former Wyoming Police Officer Eric Grunewald filed a lawsuit alleging he was fired for using sick time and vacation time to care for ailing family members.
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Group files lawsuit against Ann Arbor in attempt to stop deer shoot
Residents hoping to stop the shooting of deer in Ann Arbor parks are taking their fight to federal court. More than a dozen members of a newly formed group called Ann Arbor Residents for Public Safety have filed a 97-page…
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We’ve moved!
Michigan Lawyers Weekly’s new address starting Jan. 1, 2016, is: 400 Renaissance Center Drive, Suite 2600, Detroit, MI 48243 Our phone and fax numbers and email addresses will remain the same. Please update your contacts list.
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Med-mal expert, attorney fees at issue in high court oral arguments
A dispute over an expert in a medical malpractice case and questions regarding attorney fees are among the issues set for Jan. 13-14 oral arguments before the Michigan Supreme Court.
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Proposals issued to amend court rules
The Michigan Supreme Court is seeking input on proposed rule changes affecting case evaluation, attorney-client communication during depositions and third-party discovery subpoenas.
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Professional discipline boards busy in 2015
2015 was a year some judges and lawyers will certainly remember — but they won’t reflect upon it fondly.
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Professional Responsibility – Retainer with ‘of counsel’ lawyer did not create relationship with firm
Where a retainer agreement unambiguously provided that plaintiff hired a sole practitioner, plaintiff had no attorney-client relationship with a firm that shared office space with the attorney he hired.
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