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2008 Press Release Archive

12/19/08	Award-Winning Author, Musical Program Highlight Labor and Employment Law Section Midwinter Conference
12/18/08	Free Veterans’ Benefits Law Training Session in Macomb County Set for Jan. 22
12/16/08	Supreme Court Endorses Nonrefundable Retainer
12/11/08	SBM Dedicates 33rd Michigan Legal Milestone on "Poletown and Eminent Domain"
12/8/08	Judicial Vacancy - Houghton County Probate Court
12/4/08	Nominations Open for McCree Awards for Journalists
11/18/08	Bar Associations Host Skate Party to Help Kids of Incarcerated Parents
11/18/08	"You and the Law" Booklet on Sale at SBM Website
11/12/08	Judicial Vacancy - 57th District Court
11/12/08	Michigan Bar Journal Wins National Luminary Award
11/12/08	Four Judicial Vacancies
11/7/08	Free Legal Workshop on Legal Issues Concerning Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Clients
11/6/08	SBM Real Property Law Section to Host 2009 Winter Conference in Florida
11/3/08	SBM to Dedicate 33rd Michigan Legal Milestone on "Poletown and Eminent Domain"
11/3/08	July 2008 Bar Examination Results and Admission Ceremonies
10/28/08	New Ethics Opinion RI-345 Issued on Lawyer's Obligation in the Face of Corporate Client Threats to Destroy Discovery Order Documents
10/22/08	Two Judicial Vacancies
10/15/08	SBM Business Law Section’s Small Business Forum Sponsors Government Assistance Seminar
10/8/08	Free Veterans Benefits Law Training Set for Oakland County Bar Association Oct. 24
10/1/08	Ed Pappas, SBM Delegation to Tour Upper Peninsula Oct. 13-15
9/30/08	Volunteers Needed for YLS/Mentors Plus Annual Picnic Oct. 4
9/26/08	SBM Professional Standards Division Announces Two Hirings
9/23/08	SBM Animal Law Section Names 2008 Award Winners
9/18/08	Ed Pappas Sworn in as SBM President
9/18/08	Kakish Is New SBM Representative Assembly Chair
9/9/08	"Tips and Tools for a Successful Practice" Slated for November 5
9/9/08	Berrien County Bench and Bar Commemorate Constitution Day and Educate Students on the Importance of the Jury Process
9/9/08	Volunteers Needed for Cultural Awareness Project
9/9/08	State Bar to Honor 2008 Award Winners at Annual Meeting
8/28/08	Jenkins Elected to ABA Board of Governors
8/5/08	SBM Young Lawyers Section Seeks Volunteers for Back-to-School Barbecue
7/30/08	SBM President Keefe Throws Out First Pitch at Tigers Game
7/28/08	Judicial Vacancy - 5th District Court
7/23/08	SBM Announces 2008 Election Results
7/14/08	SBM Experiencing Technical Problems With Incoming Internet e-Mail
7/14/08	Bar Dues Waiver for SBM Members on Full-Time Active Duty in the U.S. Armed Forces
7/10/08	SBM Survey on Pro Bono
7/2/08	New Pro Hac Vice Rule for Out-of-State Lawyers Effective Sept. 1, 2008
6/26/08	Judicial Vacancy - 1st District Court of Appeals
6/25/08	Judicial Vacancy - 37th District Court
6/17/08	National Legal Aid & Defender Association Evaluation of Trial-Level Indigent Defense Systems in Michigan
6/17/08	Report on Public Defense in Michigan Unveiled at State Bar Press Conference
6/9/08	50-Year Golden Celebration
6/9/08	Free Veterans Benefits Law Training to be Held in the U.P. June 26
5/23/08	State Bar of Michigan Offers Identity Theft Product as a Member Discount Program
5/23/08	Voting Begins June 1 for SBM and JTC Elections
5/23/08	Labor & Employment Law Section Seminar Set for June 11
5/23/08	International Law and Taxation Sections Host June 3 Presentation on European Markets
5/14/08	Lawyers Urged to Set Up Constitution Day Programs Soon
5/14/08	State Bar New Member Application
5/12/08	SBM International Law Section to Sponsor "Corporate Responsibility for Human Rights" Panel Discussion
5/7/08	State Bar Invites Members to Join a Committee
5/5/08	February 2008 Bar Examination Results and Admission Ceremonies
4/29/08	Real Estate is Focus of SBM Real Property Law Section Summer Conference
4/23/08	Kalamazoo Gazette, Detroit Free Press Journalists Lead State Bar's 2008 McCree Award Winners
4/22/08	Live Radio Broadcast From SBM Headquarters to Kick Off Law Day Activities
4/15/08	Registration for Annual Meeting is Now Open
4/10/08	Two Judicial Vacancies
4/7/08	Paralegal TasteFest and Day of Education Slated for May 1-2
3/31/08	Bench and Bar Seminar to Address Bankruptcy Court Rule Changes
3/24/08	SBM Animal Law Section Symposium Set For Friday, April 11
3/24/08	Criminal Law Section Tribute to the Hon. Terrance K. Boyle
3/14/08	Report From Chief Justice Taylor Highlights April 12 SBM Representative Assembly Session
3/14/08	SBM Young Lawyers Summit Set for May 16-17
3/12/08	Judicial Vacancy - 17th Circuit Court
3/11/08	SBM to Present "Tips and Tools For a Successful Practice" Workshop on Wednesday, May 7
3/4/08	Veterans Disability Law Pro Bono Basic Training Attracts More Than 50 Attorneys to SBM Headquarters
2/27/08	Conklin Joins SBM as Justice Initiatives Program Manager
2/21/08	Newly Redesigned SBM e-Journal Allows Readers to Directly Access Practice Area Summaries
2/5/08	Technology Tips, Tricks, and Gadgets Seminar in Flint
2/4/08	Vacancies at ABA House of Delegates
1/22/08	In Memoriam: Kimberly M. Cahill, Immediate Past President of the State Bar of Michigan
1/18/08	Free Training in Veterans Benefits Law Set for February 22
1/17/08	Business Law Section Sets Alternatives to Bankruptcy Seminar
1/17/08	Olympic Gold Medalist to Join Italian-American Bar at Jan. 29 Dinner
1/15/08	ABA TECHSHOW Takes Place March 13-15 in Chicago
1/9/08	SBM Section Name Change Reflects Rapidly Changing Developments in the Law
1/3/08	Labor and Employment Law Section Mid-Winter Meeting Set for Jan. 25-26
1/3/08	Nominations Open for 2008 Representative Assembly Awards
1/2/08	Nominations Open for 2008 Major State Bar Awards