Civil rights group condemns Mich. assistant AG’s conduct
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — The Michigan Civil Rights Commission has condemned the conduct of an assistant state attorney general accused of harassing the openly gay student assembly president at the University of Michigan.
The commission says in a Wednesday statement that Andrew Shirvell’s “conduct should not be tolerated from anyone, let alone a public official responsible for representing all people equally.”
Shirvell started a blog in April that regularly lambasted 21-year-old Chris Armstrong as a racist with a “radical homosexual agenda.” Shirvell is on personal leave.
Armstrong this month requested a personal protection against Shirvell, claiming the 30-year-old lawyer frequently harassed him over a five-month period. An Oct. 25 hearing is set.
Attorney serves as events chair for 2010 TiECON Midwest
The Detroit Chapter of TiE (Talent, Ideas and Enterprise) is hosting 2010 TiECon Midwest on October 28-29, 2010 at The Henry in Dearborn. This year’s theme is Business Karma 3.0. Kasturi Bagchi, an attorney at Maddin, Hauser, Wartell, Roth & Heller P.C., is organizing the programming for the conference for the second year in a row.
“Our focus last year was delivering content which showcased growth opportunities for the business community in spite of the poor economy,” said Bagchi. “This year’s agenda is geared towards providing opportunities to the attendees to connect and collaborate with the right folks so they can attain business success without compromising principles.”
One such program developed by Bagchi for the conference is “Extreme Power Connect,” where entrepreneurs will meet in small discussion groups with investors, consultants and other seasoned entrepreneurs and find out what attracts capital and how to take a product to market with little to no capital. The 90-minute session will be held on Thursday, October 28 from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Early registration ends October 21 for TiECon Midwest 2010 and tickets can be purchased at a fixed rate for the two-day conference including, the Gala Dinner, or for individual days and the Gala Dinner separately. Specific member and student member rates, including rates for non-members are available as well.
A full listing of the agenda, speakers, venue information and ticket prices can be found at www.tieconmidwest.org.
Bagchi is a resident of Farmington Hills and her areas of legal practice include real estate, corporate and business, as well as lending and finance.
Fundraiser for Circuit Court Judge Cholack
A fundraiser for Wayne County Circuit Court Judge Eric W. Cholack will be held at Marge’s Bar, 15300 Mack Ave, Grosse Pointe Park from 5-7 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 20. Tickets are $50 per person and can be paid at the door.
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