ABA Journal

MARCH 5, 2024

A trial court did not abuse its discretion when it required a member of the rock band the Romantics to pay triple damages after his new attorney filed a “verbatim copy” of the opponent’s brief by mistake, the Michigan Court of Appeals has ruled.

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MyCase

JANUARY 12, 2021

If you’re anything like most lawyers, you’ve undoubtedly been working remotely a lot more over the past year than ever before. That’s why it’s so important to have a full understanding of the ethical implications when lawyers and other law firm employees work remotely.

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Attorney at Work

OCTOBER 19, 2022

Like a recent meme I shared, maybe a million times too many, they think of attorneys as “attack librarians.” Attorneys are fierce factotum warriors armed with quivers of precedents and the ruthless blades of facts. An Amtrak train from Pontiac, Michigan, to Chicago takes about five and a half hours. Panic Ensues.

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MyCase

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

The Report offers timely statistics regarding the technologies that lawyers are using and how they are being implemented in law firms. The rate of adoption was so dramatic that I would argue that the rate of cloud-based software adoption by lawyers since the survey concluded is most likely much higher than that reflected in the Report.

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LegalReader

JULY 1, 2022

You must have resided in Michigan for 730 days before filing your bankruptcy case to use Michigan bankruptcy exemptions.

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JURIST

MARCH 16, 2024

Freed, the court considered whether Port Huron, Michigan city manager James Freed could be sued for violating Kevin Lindke’s First Amendment free speech rights by deleting Lindke’s comments and blocking him on Facebook. In one, Lindke v.

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LawSites

JULY 27, 2022

But the California Senate has effectively shut down those working groups with a bill ( AB-2958 ), which is still pending, that would prevent any California State Bar committee from recommending any changes to the rules that only lawyers can own legal practices or deliver legal services. Listening as the chief justice answers my question.

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JonathanTurley

JUNE 29, 2022

Attorney General Dana Nessel has lost the Flint case in spectacular fashion this week. In an unanimous 6-0 ruling, the Michigan Supreme Court held that her office committed a fatal and inexplicable error in prosecuting nine officials for the Flint water crisis, including former Gov. juror) to charge them.”

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LegalReader

APRIL 19, 2022

You can seek compensation for your subsequent medical expenses, following the surgery.

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LegalReader

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

These injuries are especially common for those driving older vehicles.

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Law 360

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Lawyers everywhere are feeling overwhelmed amid mass government layoffs, increasing political instability and a justice system stretched to its limits but a design-thinking framework can help attorneys navigate this uncertainty and find meaning in their work, say law professors at the University of Michigan.

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LawSites

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

The pandemic has raised a number of ethical issues for lawyers and resulted in the issuance of several ethics opinions addressing those issues. As a result, attorneys must be particularly cognizant of how they and their staff work remotely, how they access data, and how they prevent computer viruses and other cybersecurity risks.

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FDA Law Blog

APRIL 6, 2025

Andrew Hull rejoins the firm as a Director after 6 years as an Assistant United States Attorney in the Western District of Michigan. Naomis insights and experience will solidify an already strong team of lawyers and regulatory experts helping our clients navigate the drug approval process, noted Director James Valentine.

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LegalReader

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

Medical device injuries can lead to a manufacturer vigorously defending any negative litigation to maintain company value.

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LegalReader

APRIL 1, 2022

Michigan is a no-fault state, which allows you to recover damages no matter who caused the accident, but you might also need to sue the other party if your insurance doesn’t cover all your losses. .

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LegalTalkNetwork

JANUARY 18, 2018

Lansing, MI – On January 16, the State Bar of Michigan in conjunction with Legal Talk Network released their new podcast, On Balance. The interview-style show will feature notable guests discussing how lawyers can effectively balance their personal and professional lives. Robert Edick on How Lawyers can Avoid Common Grievances.

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CourtTechBulletin

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Colorado courts have a dedicated page for "Efiling for Non-Attorneys" at: [link] There are links to forms and video/written tutorials listed. Guide & File is designed for parties who are not represented by an attorney at: [link] These services are being rolled out statewide.

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LegalReader

JANUARY 5, 2022

The Jimmy Johns franchise agreed to a settlement to avoid risks and costs associated with further litigation, according to the corporation’s attorneys. .

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Law 360

JANUARY 28, 2025

A Michigan steakhouse has dropped its malpractice suit against its former attorney after claiming the lawyer made mistakes in franchise agreements that cost it more than $2 million, according to a stipulated order Tuesday.

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LawSites

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

That brings the amount awarded since the program’s inception to 826 grants totaling more than $77 million, all focused on creating innovative ways to better serve clients, strengthen program capacity and support the work of pro bono attorneys. Here is the complete list of 2021 TIG grants: Alaska . California. Connecticut .

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LegalReader

DECEMBER 13, 2021

In addition to its involvement with alleged instances of sexual harassment, the fraternity has also been disciplined in the past for excessive hazing. .

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LegalReader

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

You can seek damages for all their medical expenses, past and future, their educational expenses, housing costs, transportation costs, and any other type of expenses their special condition may incur. .

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LegalReader

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

Truckers have a right to refuse to drive if they believe that the conditions are too dangerous.

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LegalReader

AUGUST 16, 2022

Some babies are delivered with noticeable bruises on the face or head because medical professionals did not use their forceps properly.

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ALPS

APRIL 28, 2021

Many states permit lawyers to include in their engagement agreements arbitration provisions which would require potential clients to arbitrate future malpractice claims. It is an issue with which many states are now grappling, so it would behoove lawyers to check the law in their own states if they are considering including such a clause.

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LawTechnologyToday

OCTOBER 25, 2021

The research I do for the Kennedy-Mighell Report podcast and for my classes at Michigan State University College of Law and University of Michigan Law School keep me up-to-speed as well. Outside of the ABA, I am seeing more and more courses being given specifically for lawyers on legal technology topics.

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The Crime Report

DECEMBER 15, 2022

Northup says the applications basically required assistance from lawyers and other sources through the whole process. . Variscite NY One’s majority owner has a marijuana-related conviction in Michigan and would like to obtain a New York license, but is ineligible under the current rules.

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Law 360

MAY 30, 2023

A Michigan federal judge has said a steakhouse embroiled in a negligence suit with its former attorney can't strike the lawyer's statute of limitations defense, ruling the company had overshot the 21-day deadline for the motion by nearly a year.

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LawTechnologyToday

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

The 2021 ABA Legal Technology Survey Report will be important historically because it gives us the first look at how lawyers responded to the COVID-19 pandemic. In fact, the 2021 results might be interpreted as another example of lawyers being late arrivals to technologies widely in use in other professions and businesses.

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LegalReader

DECEMBER 19, 2022

The first thing you need to know is that Michigan is a “no-fault” state, which allows you to file claims after single-vehicle accidents without assigning fault to anyone.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

MARCH 17, 2023

Many attorneys still prefer paper files and will continue doing so for a while. However, other attorneys are embracing new technologies that help them streamline their workflows and reduce costs. In addition to these benefits, there are many other ways that litigation technology helps lawyers run their practices more effectively.

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LawTechnologyToday

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Julie founded Standd after over a decade practicing law, mostly as a trial attorney at the U.S. She is a graduate of Yale University and the University of Michigan Law School. I love talking to lawyers all over the world about their work, what brings them fulfillment, and what causes frustration. Department of Justice.

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MyCase

JULY 21, 2021

However, if you’re still relying on a jury-rigged IT setup, there’s no better time than now to fill in the gaps and invest in the right software tools that will facilitate communication and collaboration from your firm’s lawyers and staff, no matter where they happen to be located.

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LawTechnologyToday

APRIL 22, 2021

If you’re serious about starting a career in law – say, become a lawyer, an attorney, or even a Supreme Court Judge – you’ll have to attend a college and university that offers the best law education. University Of Michigan — Ann Arbor. Here are ten of the best U.S. The criteria? Undergraduate GPA 25th-75th percentile: 3.54-3.94.

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SCOTUSBlog

OCTOBER 28, 2022

The state of Oklahoma, through Attorney General John M. According to a 2021 report , HBCUs account for “80% of Black judges, 50% of Black doctors, and 50% of Black lawyers,” and they are exceedingly effective in producing graduates who pursue science and engineering doctorates. A preview of the case is here.

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MyCase

MAY 10, 2022

Were you looking for a list of the best websites for lawyers in 2022? Wondering what the best websites for attorneys do right in 2022? Too many websites are judged from the subjective vantage point of the lawyer, the web design agency, or a website award company. Most lawyers want their websites to achieve a marketing goal.

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LawSites

MARCH 9, 2023

At that time, I was in my tenth year as LegalZoom’s GC, dealing with the brunt of several attorney and state bar challenges. Prior to this role, he was a principal on LegalZoom’s Attorney Services team. I specifically remember Reinvent Law and the impact it had on the profession and my own view of legal services.

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