News & Notices

Section Briefs March 2023

 

Michigan Bar Journal

 

ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION SECTION

Upcoming section events include the ADR Summit on March 21 and 28 and the ADR Annual Conference on Sept. 29-30. Future events, past event materials, and the latest Michigan Dispute Resolution Journal can be found at connect.michbar.org/adr/home.

CONSUMER LAW SECTION

The Consumer Law Section is pleased to announce a new annual publication award for the best articles submitted to and published by the section. The section council will vote on the three best articles; the awards will be presented at the annual meeting. This award is open to any person with an interest in consumer law other than members of the section council. Contact Paul Matouka at pmatouka@oliverlawgroup.com with questions or submissions.

ENVIRONMENTAL LAW SECTION

The Spring Air Conference cosponsored by the section and the Michigan Manufacturing Association will be held on April 18 at the MMA offices at 620 S. Capitol Ave. in Lansing. Our next council meeting takes place immediately after the conference. Detailed event information and past eventmaterials are available at connect.michbar.org/envlaw.

GOVERNMENT LAW SECTION

The Government Law Section will hold its annual summer conference on June 23-24 at Crystal Mountain Resort in Thompsonville. More details will be available in the coming weeks on our website.

LITIGATION SECTION

On Jan. 18, the Litigation Section held a successful Zoom seminar titled “iLitigate on an iPad Workshop.” Members wanting to learn more about the subject or interested in the seminar materials can contact section chair Edward Perdue at eperdue@perduelawgroup.com.

REAL PROPERTY LAW SECTION

Register for the Real Property Law Academy II on May 10-11 at the MSU Management Education Center in Troy. The event will be taught by some of the most respected and experienced Michigan real estate attorneys and will provide a basic understanding of the fundamental aspects of a real estate practice. It is intended for real estate attorneys and attorneys who encounter real estate issues from time to time. To register or learn more about the academy, go to na.eventscloud.com/rplsaii22. A recording of the program will be available for purchase at na.eventscloud.com/ereg/index.php?eventid=706951&.