Michigan Lawyers Weekly articles from October 2007

Michigan Lawyers Weekly archives from October 2007

Michigan Court of Appeals Unpublished Criminal Case Summaries: October 1, 2007.
October 1, 2007... Byline: Michigan Lawyers Weekly Staff Affirmed Convictions Armed Robbery. Sufficient Evidence. "[T]he evidence showed that defendant repeatedly demanded the victim to 'give him the green' while pointing something at her that was in his...

Michigan Supreme Court Orders Case Summaries: October 1, 2007.
October 1, 2007... Byline: Michigan Lawyers Weekly Staff Leave Denied Fieger v. Cox. (Lawyers Weekly No. 06-64196) (4 pages). Motion for recusal denied. Statement by Chief Justice Taylor and Justices Corrigan and Young. Statement by Justice Cavanagh....

U.S. Court of Appeals 6th Circuit Case Summaries: October 1, 2007.(United States Court of Appeals for the 6th Circuit)
October 1, 2007... Byline: Michigan Lawyers Weekly Staff Civil Rights Section 1983 - Probable Cause To Arrest We affirm the district court's grant of summary judgment to all the city of Detroit defendants as to Spencer's Sect. 1983 suit because no...

Commentary: Medicaid planning: No longer for the weak at heart.
October 1, 2007... Byline: Patrick M. Simasko On Feb. 8, 2006, President Bush signed the Deficit Reduction Act of 2005 (DRA). This Act made sweeping restrictions on a person's ability to protect their assets in anticipation of obtaining Medicaid benefits to...

Verdicts & Settlements October 1, 2007: 'No cause' verdict rendered in premises liability case.(Brief article)
October 1, 2007... Byline: Michigan Lawyers Weekly Staff Plaintiff Sears was hired by defendant Edwards to install rough plumbing in her home while it was under construction. Sears fell approximately nine feet when the ladder he ascended from the basement...

Verdicts & Settlements October 1, 2007: First-party PIP claim nets 'no cause' verdict.(personal injury protection)
October 1, 2007... Byline: Michigan Lawyers Weekly Staff On July 23, 2005, plaintiff Ronald Grobaski struck a small pickup truck with his full-sized conversion van. The investigating officer described the damage to Grobaski's vehicle as a 2 on a 7-point...

Verdicts & Settlements October 1, 2007: Ex-employee alleges 'constructive discharge'.
October 1, 2007... Byline: Michigan Lawyers Weekly Staff Plaintiff Kim Giroux worked as the office manager of defendant Michigan Water, Inc., which is owned by defendant Gary Page's wife, Luann. Kim Giroux worked for Michigan Water from 1999 until she...

Religious clauses in Constitution taken way out of context in church-state matters.(Letter to the editor)(Brief article)
October 1, 2007... Byline: Michigan Lawyers Weekly Staff To the Editor: I am compelled to comment on Dennis G. Vatsis' letter to the editor, which appeared Sept. 17, 2007, regarding the separation of church and state doctrine ["Separation of church,...

Washtenaw County rules in favor of homeowner in negligence case.
October 1, 2007... Byline: Melissa P. Stewart, Esq. Verdicts and Settlements Plus Homeowners cannot be held to the same standards for liability purposes as professional general contractors. At least, that's what a Washtenaw County jury determined...

Newly minted legal professionals should take steps now to ensure financial security.
October 1, 2007... Byline: Melissa P. Stewart, Esq. The average lawyer enters the workforce with $60,000 in debt. Depending on that lawyer's chosen field, her salary may be as low as $20,000 or as high as $125,000. Despite the huge disparity in...

'If the Legislature was remiss, then courts can't dismiss'.
October 1, 2007... Byline: Todd C. Berg, Esq. Michigan Supreme Court -- Analysis Michigan's "affidavit of merit" statute says nothing about "dismissal" being the remedy for its violation. And, recent Michigan Supreme Court cases suggest courts are...

Bills will propose including 'teens' on public sex offender registry in Michigan.
October 1, 2007... Byline: Natalie Lombardo Juveniles convicted of sexual crimes "might as well be executed," if lawmakers decide to put them on the Michigan public sex offender registry. That's what criminal lawyer Jerome Sabbota says of legislation in...

Southfield attorney Rodger D. Young goes to the U.N. General Assembly.
October 1, 2007... Byline: Natalie Lombardo Southfield attorney Rodger D. Young is digging deep into the country's most urgent concerns. President George W. Bush has appointed the commercial litigator as one of five U.S. delegates to the United Nations...

Commentary: Silver Screen Justice.
October 1, 2007... Byline: Douglas J. Levy Anticipation fills the courtroom as the jury returns with a verdict. The defendant's life hangs in the balance, with his face saying everything: I didn't do this. We know he's innocent. The underdog lawyer...

Michigan Lawyers in the News: October 1, 2007.
October 1, 2007... Byline: Michigan Lawyers Weekly Staff Elections Varnum, Riddering, Schmidt & Howlett LLP attorney Carl E. Ver Beek was elected a member of the American Bar Association's Dispute Resolution Council. He also has been reappointed as...

Michigan Attorney Discipline Board Summaries: October 1, 2007.
October 1, 2007... Byline: Michigan Lawyers Weekly Staff Attorney Fees Retainer - Refundable Fee Even though an attorney fee agreement for a divorce case contained language that the $4,000 fee was nonrefundable, the attorney was still required to...

Michigan Attorney General Case Summaries: October 1, 2007.
October 1, 2007... Byline: Michigan Lawyers Weekly Staff Banks And Banking Public Corporations - Certificates Of Deposit In accordance with section 1 of 1943 PA 20, MCL 129.91, a public corporation that elects to invest funds in certificates of...

Michigan Court of Appeals Case Summaries: October 1, 2007.
October 1, 2007... Byline: Michigan Lawyers Weekly Staff Criminal Law Fleeing And Eluding - Death Of Police Officer Where a police officer was killed when he lost control of his squad car while chasing defendant at high speed, defendant was properly...

Michigan Court of Appeals Unpublished Civil Case Summaries: October 1, 2007.
October 1, 2007... Byline: Michigan Lawyers Weekly Staff Administrative Law Residential Builders' Licensure - Incorrect Standard The court applied an incorrect standard of review when it reversed respondent-Department of Labor's denial of...

Michigan Court Of Appeals Unpublished Criminal Case Summaries: October 8, 2007.
October 8, 2007... Byline: Michigan Lawyers Weekly Staff Affirmed Convictions Assault With Intent To Commit Criminal Sexual Conduct With Penetration. Juror Impartiality. "Defendant fails to establish that he was actually prejudiced by the presence of the...

Michigan Supreme Court Orders: October 8, 2007.
October 8, 2007... Byline: Michigan Lawyers Weekly Staff Leave Denied Taig v. General Motors. (Lawyers Weekly No. 06-64262) (3 pages). Dissent by Justice Corrigan. I would remand to the Court of Appeals for consideration as on leave granted because the...

U.S. Court of Appeals 6th Circuit Case Summaries: October 8, 2007.
October 8, 2007... Byline: Michigan Lawyers Weekly Staff Civil Procedure Amount In Controversy - Remanded The district court did not err by granting plaintiff's motion to remand to state court in this class action involving allegedly defective...

Commentary: Trademark issues just as likely to pop up when using search engines.
October 8, 2007... Byline: Anessa Owen Kramer and Hope Shovein Let's say you have a lunch meeting at a restaurant, but you can only recall part of the name. Do a quick search on Google via computer -- or perhaps your cell phone -- and you've found it. ...

Commentary: Technology licensing gets more complicated with MedImmune decision.
October 8, 2007... Byline: John Guenther Until recently, patent licensees in good standing were precluded from bringing declaratory judgment actions challenging the validity of the underlying patents. Prior decisions generally held that, as long as the...

Verdicts & Settlements October 8, 2007: Jury: 'No cause' in breach of surgical contract claim.(Brief article)
October 8, 2007... Byline: Michigan Lawyers Weekly Staff Lynn Coron alleged Dr. John A. Sandin III entered into a contract, wherein he guaranteed he would cure her back problems and she would be able to continue working as an L.P.N. in a group home. ...

Verdicts & Settlements October 8, 2007: Condominium developer secures $360K settlement.(Brief article)
October 8, 2007... Byline: Michigan Lawyers Weekly Staff A condominium complex developer discovered defects in the construction of the condominiums and made a demand on the builder and a subcontractor to repair. When they procrastinated, the developer...

Verdicts & Settlements October 8, 2007: Subcontractor's misrepresentations delayed project.(Brief article)
October 8, 2007... Byline: Michigan Lawyers Weekly Staff The plaintiff sought to foreclose on its construction lien for nonpayment of an alleged balance due for the installation of a glass curtain wall on a four-story office building. The plaintiff had...

Upper Peninsula lawyer takes the helm of the State Bar of Michigan.(Ronald D. Keefe)
October 8, 2007... Byline: Melissa P. Stewart, Esq. It's been 47 years since an Upper Peninsula (UP) lawyer took the helm of the State Bar of Michigan. Maybe it's because 231 miles separate the UP's southernmost tip from Lansing. Or, perhaps it's...

Michigan moving forward with reform legislation to strengthen animal anti-cruelty laws.
October 8, 2007... Byline: Natalie Lombardo This past New Years Day, Sanilac County Sheriff's deputies drudged their way through an appalling, rancid scene at a Buel Township farm. Nearly 100 animals were dead or on the brink of death from starvation,...

Michigan Humanities Council grants $9,400 to support jurisprudence program.(Michigan Supreme Court Historical Society)
October 8, 2007... Byline: Douglas J. Levy How much does the average state resident -- or, more importantly, high school student -- know about the Michigan Supreme Court's history? Whatever the figure, the Michigan Humanities Council (MHC) is putting...

Farmington Hills attorney says unmarried couples need protection.(Elizabeth A. Silverman)
October 8, 2007... Byline: Natalie Lombardo Without legal documentation, unmarried couples are equal to strangers in the eyes of the law, says Farmington Hills litigator Elizabeth A. Silverman. Silverman, who specializes in domestic cases, stresses that...

How 'to catch a predator'.
October 8, 2007... Byline: Melissa P. Stewart, Esq. There is no such thing as TMI.* At least, not when it comes to the safety of a child. That's why Mount Clemens-based Simasko, Simasko & Simasko, P.C. has partnered with the Macomb County Sheriff,...

Michigan Lawyers in the News: October 8, 2007.
October 8, 2007... Byline: Michigan Lawyers Weekly Staff Appointments Eric S. Richards of Mika Meyers Beckett & Jones PLC has been appointed to the Board of the Cascade Community Foundation. He concentrates his practice on commercial litigation and...

Michigan Attorney Discipline Board Case Summaries: October 8, 2007.
October 8, 2007... Byline: Michigan Lawyers Weekly Staff Notice Of Automatic Reinstatement Case No. 06-136-JC Notice Issued: September 19, 2007 Scott A. Isles, P 47880, Midland, Michigan. Effective September 18, 2007. Respondent was...

Michigan Court Of Appeals Case Summaries: October 18, 2007.
October 8, 2007... Byline: Michigan Lawyers Weekly Staff Real Property Easements - Intended Servitude Where plaintiffs acquired property by a deed that did not mention an easement that a city required plaintiffs have as part of their site plan to...

Michigan Court Of Appeals Unpublished Civil Case Summaries: October 8, 2007.
October 8, 2007... Byline: Michigan Lawyers Weekly Staff Civil Procedure Sanctions - Frivolous Defense The trial court correctly determined that defendant tendered a frivolous defense and properly awarded sanctions under the appropriate court rules...

Michigan Attorney Discipline Board: October 15, 2007.(Brief article)
October 15, 2007... Byline: Michigan Lawyers Weekly Staff Notice Of Automatic Reinstatement Case No. 07-13-AI Notice Issued: Oct. 5, 2007 Pamela M. Weddell, P 40228, Fremont, Michigan, by the Attorney Discipline Board, Kent County Hearing Panel...

Michigan Attorney General Opinion Summaries: October 15, 2007.
October 15, 2007... Byline: Michigan Lawyers Weekly Staff Construction Law Building Code - Calculated Floor Area Basements are not included in the definition of "calculated floor area" under section 2012(1)(d) of the Occupational Code, MCL...

Michigan Court Of Appeals Case Summaries: October 15, 2007.
October 15, 2007... Byline: Michigan Lawyers Weekly Staff Criminal Law Double Jeopardy - Armed Robbery And Felonious Assault Under People v. Smith, 478 Mich. 292 (2007), defendant's convictions of armed robbery and felonious assault do not violate...

Michigan Court Of Appeals Unpublished Civil Case Summaries: October 15, 2007.
October 15, 2007... Byline: Michigan Lawyers Weekly Staff Civil Procedure Case Evaluation - Conditional Acceptance Where an employer and an employee sued each other in two separate cases, the employee's failure to object to the trial court's decision...

Michigan Court Of Appeals Unpublished Criminal Case Summaries: October 15, 2007.
October 15, 2007... Byline: Michigan Lawyers Weekly Staff Affirmed Convictions Assault With Intent To Do Great Bodily Harm Less Than Murder. No Prosecutorial Misconduct. "Examined in context, the prosecutor's remarks in closing argument -- that this case...

U.S. Court of Appeals 6th Circuit Case Summaries: October 15, 2007.
October 15, 2007... Byline: Michigan Lawyers Weekly Staff Constitutional Law First Amendment - Political Campaign Where defendant, who was plaintiff's political rival, discharged plaintiff, not for the fact that plaintiff was a candidate for...

Are law firms ready for an ombudsman?
October 15, 2007... Byline: Roy Baroff As lawyers, we have become quite familiar with mediation through the various court-sponsored programs, and many of us serve as mediators. Thus, the idea of a neutral third party to assist in the resolution of a dispute...

Verdicts & Settlements October 15, 2007: Plaintiff injured by 'highly corrosive' substance.
October 15, 2007... Byline: Michigan Lawyers Weekly Staff Scaffold carpenter Lindsay McLean sustained second-degree burns and exacerbation of pre-existing knee injury -- rendering him completely disabled from his chosen line of work -- when a valve at...

Verdicts & Settlements October 15, 2007: 'No cause' verdict rendered for med-mal claim.(medical malpractice)
October 15, 2007... Byline: Michigan Lawyers Weekly Staff Plaintiff John B. McDonald injured his knee and lower leg when he hit a tree and was thrown over the handlebars of his dirt bike. He proceeded to the emergency room at Reed City Hospital, where Dr....

Verdicts & Settlements October 15, 2007: Carwash owner not liable for injuries caused by door.
October 15, 2007... Byline: Michigan Lawyers Weekly Staff The car wash, a stand-alone building adjacent to the insured's gas station and convenience store, is the type where you drive in and stop on the activation pedal. Plaintiff Maureen Yomber-Reedy had...

Commentary: Michigan Supreme Court bias apparent with rape case.(Essay)
October 15, 2007... Byline: Courtney E. Morgan Jr. It has been debated for some time whether certain members of the Michigan Supreme Court are truly biased against individuals such as workers or consumers and in favor of employers, business owners and...

Experts say critics of Michigan Supreme Court's environmental law ruling are wrong.
October 15, 2007... Byline: Todd C. Berg, Esq. MSC -- Analysis The Michigan Supreme Court is getting a bum rap over a recent environmental law ruling. Critics are lambasting the court's decision for "gutting" the Michigan Environmental Protection Act...

Michigan's public defense needs work.
October 15, 2007... Byline: Natalie Lombardo When Darryl Hunt sleeps, he relives the sheer terror of prison -- as if enemies trying to stab him in the shower are still a reality. Hunt can't find the words to explain to his wife the reason he wakes in the...

Famed civil rights attorney speaks at Mott Community College.(lawyer Morris S. Dees Jr.)
October 15, 2007... Byline: Melissa P. Stewart, Esq. "One nation, with liberty and justice for all." For famed civil rights lawyer Morris S. Dees Jr., the ubiquitous challenge inherent within this phrase hits close to home. Born to a family of...

'Theatrical adventure' under way in Lansing.(Calendar)
October 15, 2007... Byline: Douglas J. Levy Considering Lansing is the state's capital, it's easy to say that the law is one of the city's most recognized attributes. So it's only fitting that a theater series featuring three law-related plays would be...

Upon re-examination, Michigan Court of Appeals rules for widow in land case.
October 15, 2007... Byline: Melissa P. Stewart, Esq. Michigan Court of Appeals In 1988, the late Robert J. Adams conveyed his one-third interest in a parcel of land to the Robert J. Adams Trust. Because he owned his interest as a tenancy by the...

Employment, immigration can be marred by misdemeanors.
October 15, 2007... Byline: Natalie Lombardo Even when the criminal justice system proves correct in the adjudication of an offender, there are still civil consequences. Employment and immigration are especially affected, a pair of experts says. "A...

Thomas M. Cooley Law School adds Auburn Hills campus.
October 15, 2007... Byline: Natalie Lombardo Thomas M. Cooley Law School is adding a $36 million campus in Auburn Hills to accommodate its increasing enrollment. Though experts say the legal profession is taking a hit due to Michigan's sluggish economy,...

Michigan Lawyers in the News: October 15, 2007.
October 15, 2007... Byline: Michigan Lawyers Weekly Staff Elections Steven L. Barney of Plunkett Cooney was elected president-elect for the 2007-08 term of the executive officers for the Federation of Defense & Corporate Counsel. Honors Mark R....

Verdicts & Settlements October 22, 2007: A deal's a deal.
October 22, 2007... Byline: Melissa P. Stewart, Esq. Verdicts & Settlements Plus When Pamela Anton and Cheryl Snipes scored the largest DSL sale in SBC Global Service's history, they saw dollar signs. Seven-figure dollar signs. So, perhaps not...

Wayne County Circuit judge sentences man to up to 20 years after 13th drunk-driving offense.(Wayne County Circuit Judge David Groner)
October 22, 2007... Byline: Natalie Lombardo Even after a dozen drunken-driving convictions and prison time, Mark D. Marvin got behind the wheel again. But his 13th ill-fated offense has stopped him -- for up to 20 years. Marvin, 49, was given a...

Michigan Lawyers in the News: October 22, 2007.
October 22, 2007... Byline: Michigan Lawyers Weekly Staff Appointments Clifford A. Knaggs, founder and president of Knaggs, Harter, Brake & Schneider, P.C., was appointed vice chair to the American Bar Association's Petroleum Marketing Committee, Section...

Distinguished Detroit appellate lawyer dies at 60.(lawyer Kathleen McCree Lewis)(Obituary)
October 22, 2007... Byline: Melissa P. Stewart, Esq. Prominent Detroit lawyer Kathleen McCree Lewis died recently after a lengthy battle with breast cancer. Lewis, known first as the daughter of the late U.S. Solicitor General Wade McCree and later as a...

Michigan Attorney Discipline Board: October 22, 2007.
October 22, 2007... Byline: Michigan Lawyers Weekly Staff Notice Of Automatic Suspension For Non-Payment Of Costs Case No. 07-59-GA Notice Issued: Oct. 11, 2007 Geoffrey L. Craig, P 46554, Detroit, Michigan. Effective Oct. 2, 2007 ...

Michigan Court Of Appeals Case Summaries: October 22, 2007.
October 22, 2007... Byline: Michigan Lawyers Weekly Staff Family Law Arbitration - Untimely Challenge The trial court correctly entered judgment after sending this divorce case to arbitration without the parties' waiver because even if...

Michigan Court Of Appeals Unpublished Civil Case Summaries: October 22, 2007.
October 22, 2007... Byline: Michigan Lawyers Weekly Staff Commercial Law Revocation Of Acceptance - No Impaired Value The trial court correctly ruled that the value of an asphalt heater plaintiff purchased from defendant was not substantially impaired...

Michigan Court Of Appeals Unpublished Criminal Case Summaries: October 22, 2007.
October 22, 2007... Byline: Michigan Lawyers Weekly Staff Affirmed Convictions Breaking And Entering With Intent To Commit Larceny. Identity. Complainant was unwavering in his identification of defendant. He testified that "he could see defendant's face...

Michigan Supreme Court Orders: October 22, 2007.
October 22, 2007... Byline: Michigan Lawyers Weekly Staff Leave Granted State News v. Mich. State Univ. (Lawyers Weekly No. 06-64371) (1 pages). Leave is granted, limited to the issue whether the Court of Appeals erred in instructing the Ingham Circuit...

U.S. Court of Appeals 6th Circuit Case Summaries: October 22, 2007.(United States. Court of Appeals for the 6th Circuit)
October 22, 2007... Byline: Michigan Lawyers Weekly Staff Arbitration Scope - Later Contract Where plaintiff seeks declaratory and injunctive relief regarding its rights to subsurface waters that defendants had deeded to it, the arbitration clause in...

Communication key to brownfields redevelopment success.
October 22, 2007... Byline: Gerald L. Kirkpatrick Brownfield redevelopment projects and sale agreement negotiations are becoming more complex, and as that level of complexity expands, communication among the transaction support team has become critical. In...

Verdicts & Settlements October 22, 2007: Jury returns $6M verdict against SBC.(SBC Global Services, Inc.)(Brief article)
October 22, 2007... Byline: Michigan Lawyers Weekly Staff Plaintiffs Pamela Anton and Cheryl Freeman Snipes were commissioned sales employees of defendant SBC Global Services, Inc. In June 2000, they sold a wholesale DSL contract with huge revenue potential....

Verdicts & Settlements October 22, 2007: 'No cause' verdict rendered in auto neg. case.(auto negligence case)(Brief article)
October 22, 2007... Byline: Michigan Lawyers Weekly Staff Plaintiff Diane Brown was a passenger in a motor vehicle accident. She suffered clear bruising on her left breast, and other aches and pains that resolved within 10-14 days. However, Brown further...

Verdicts & Settlements October 22, 2007: 'UP' contractor secures $300K verdict.(Brief article)
October 22, 2007... Byline: Michigan Lawyers Weekly Staff During the construction of a Northern Michigan residence, defendant homeowner Raymer ordered dozens of changes and improvements to the original proposal, yet he later refused to sign or pay on many of...

Verdicts & Settlements October 22, 2007: Judge refuses to set aside default judgment.(Brief article)
October 22, 2007... Byline: Michigan Lawyers Weekly Staff After an auto accident, the plaintiff retained counsel and filed suit against the defendants. The defendants failed to respond to the complaint, even though they had auto insurance coverage. Upon...

Israel Bonds gives honors to 3 who keep up good fight in Michigan.
October 22, 2007... Byline: Douglas J. Levy To hear Peter M. Alter tell it, his mother, Jetty, was an inspiration in keeping Jewish faith alive. "It's a very emotional subject," he said. "My mother graduated from medical school in occupied Belgium in...

Commentary: Taking the 'binding' out of 'binding precedent'?
October 22, 2007... Byline: Todd C. Berg, Esq. Michigan Court of Appeals -- Analysis Has the Michigan Court of Appeals found a way to avoid having to follow its own published opinions? It looks that way. If its circumvention technique had a name,...

Legal tips help overwhelmed attorneys.
October 22, 2007... Byline: Natalie Lombardo Stressed-out, fast-talking lawyers who are constantly on-the-go can make their lives easier with technology. Especially when nowadays, technology affects nearly every aspect of the practice of law, says Barron...

Michigan Court of Appeals says no refunds on excess child support.
October 22, 2007... Byline: Melissa P. Stewart, Esq. Michigan Court of Appeals When Grant and Joanne Fisher divorced in 1992, Grant agreed to pay $80 per week in child support. Six years later, the court increased his weekly payment to $117. Then, in...

Appellate counsel gets to 'binding' matter.(Allan S. Falk)(Letter to the editor)(Brief article)
October 29, 2007... Byline: Michigan Lawyers Weekly Staff To the Editor: I'm surprised you did not contact me before writing your article ["Taking the 'binding' out of 'binding precedent'?," Oct. 22, 2007], as I was sole appellate counsel for plaintiffs...

Elder Law of Michigan granted $400K to help end violence against older women.
October 29, 2007... Byline: Natalie Lombardo World Elder Abuse Awareness Day is June 15. But elder abuse is an issue that needs constant attention. In that regard, Elder Law of Michigan, Inc. has been awarded a $400,000 grant to provide training that...

Michigan attorneys learn about rise of family responsibilities discrimination cases.(employment law specialist Jennifer B. Salvatore)
October 29, 2007... Byline: Melissa P. Stewart, Esq. Practice management In a time when practice areas seem to be disappearing, employment law attorneys take heed: Family responsibilities discrimination cases are on the rise. And plaintiffs are...

Q&A with Charles E. McCallum, attorney at Grand Rapids-based Warner Norcross & Judd.(Interview)
October 29, 2007... Byline: Douglas J. Levy It's fitting that Charles E. McCallum is in downtown Detroit on the same sunny but windy weekend as the Detroit Marathon. Like a trained runner who tackles everything from a community fun-run to a full IronMan, the...

Women-run firms uncommon in Michigan, but may be on the rise.
October 29, 2007... Byline: Natalie Lombardo With excitement and pride, Natalie Alane and Mary Chartier-Mittendorf opened the doors to their very own law practice last month. And the duo is determined to stand as role models for women in the legal...

Elizabeth L. Gleicher and Jane M. Beckering to fill Michigan Court of Appeals vacancies.
October 29, 2007... Byline: Melissa P. Stewart, Esq. Elizabeth L. Gleicher and Jane M. Beckering have spent their careers making names for themselves as top litigators on opposite coasts, but now, both have exchanged their advocate hats for robes. ...

Warren City Council bans sex offenders from parks.
October 29, 2007... Byline: Natalie Lombardo The Warren City Council has enacted an ordinance banning registered sex offenders from 24 local parks and two community centers. The ordinance, which makes it a misdemeanor for sex offenders to be in those...

Judge mentors high school students in Flint.(Judge Herman Marable Jr.)
October 29, 2007... Byline: Melissa P. Stewart, Esq. Judge Herman Marable Jr. has seen a lot of Flint natives in his courtroom. After realizing that many of the teenagers on the wrong side of the bench were high school dropouts, he set about to shake up...

Michigan Lawyers in the News: October 29, 2007.
October 29, 2007... Byline: Michigan Lawyers Weekly Staff Appointments Kiffi Y. Ford, a member of the Dykema's Employment Practice Group, was appointed to a three-year term on the Judicial Qualifications Committee of the State Bar of Michigan (SBM). Her...

Michigan Attorney Discipline Board Case Summaries: October 29, 2007.
October 29, 2007... Byline: Michigan Lawyers Weekly Staff Final Notice Of Suspension Case No. 06-66-GA Notice Issued: Oct. 17, 2007 John D. Baker, P 33120, Adrian, Michigan, by the Attorney Discipline Board, vacating Jackson County Hearing...