Lawsuit challenging controversial city program dismissed
A Washtenaw County judge has dismissed a lawsuit that challenged the legality of Ann Arbor’s footing drain disconnection program. Circuit Judge Timothy Connors signed the final order on Friday afternoon in the case that was brought against the city nearly…
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AGC, ADB vacancies filled by high court
The Michigan Supreme Court has filled vacancies on the Attorney Grievance Commission and the Attorney Discipline Board.
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Deputies denied immunity after man tased in his home
The attorney for a man who was tased during a dispute over his father’s death said he has a strong case that deputies behaved inappropriately.
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Read why judge dismissed Planet Fitness transgender lawsuit
An attorney said he disagrees with Midland County Circuit Judge Michael J. Beale’s decision to dismiss a lawsuit filed against Planet Fitness for its transgender-friendly locker room policy.
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Obituaries: Thomas P. Casey; Donald B. Lawrence; Jack Neal; Robert C. Vogel
Casey was a St. Clair Shores attorney, Lawrence was a longtime partner with the Hubbard Law Firm, Neal served as Special Assistant Attorney General, and Vogel was interim executive director of Cristo Rey Community Center.
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Legal liability of ‘of counsel’ lawyer does not extend to law firm
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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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
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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