E-filing survey available to receive public input
A survey developed by the National Center for State Courts (NCSC) is now available for interested parties to provide comments regarding the key features of a statewide e-filing system. The survey can be accessed at http://survey.confirmit.com/wix6/p3069223496.aspx. The survey can be accessed through Tuesday, June 3.
An extensive e-filing stakeholder workshop was held in April and the survey is a follow- up to that discussion. Based on its research, experience in other states and input from stakeholders and the general public, the NCSC will be issuing a report to the Michigan State Court Administrator’s Office with recommendations for an e-filing system that best meets Michigan’s needs.
The goal is to create an accessible statewide e-filing system that works well for users, is funded fairly, and takes into account the unique and divergent resources of the 244 trial courts in Michigan. E-filing allows for the filing of court documents from anywhere in the state at any time of the day without having to drive to a court office or send large amounts of printed materials via a delivery service, thereby saving time, gas, parking fees, copy costs, and delivery charges. A statewide e-filing system will also allow for the electronic notice and service of process and other expanded benefits to improve the efficiency of court interactions by attorneys, parties, and the public.
Butzel Long attorneys to discuss new hiring requirements May 21
Significant changes in the hiring landscape are on the horizon for 21st Century employers. Butzel Long labor and employment attorneys will discuss new legal requirements regarding recruitment, hiring and related issues during a breakfast briefing titled “Hiring Today – From Facebook to Face-to-Face” from 8 to 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, May 21 at Automation Alley, located at 2675 Bellingham Drive in Troy. During the program, Butzel Long attorneys also will discuss best practices for conducting social media, criminal, and credit background checks based on guidance from the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC); and innovative hiring techniques to help find and retain talent. Seating is limited and registration is required. The attendance fee is $25 per person and includes a continental breakfast. To register for this program, visit www.butzel.com/events/. For inquiries, contact Jonathan Spencer at (313) 983-6995 or spencer@butzel.com.
Reception welcoming Judge Mark Randon
A reception and cash bar will be held to welcome Bankruptcy Judge Mark Randon on Thursday, May 22, 5-6:30 p.m. at the Southfield Westin. Tickets are $15 (prior to May 15); $20.00 thereafter. Checks should be made payable to: Federal Bar Association and sent to David Lerner, Plunkett Cooney, 38505 Woodward Ave, Suite 2000, Bloomfield Hills.
For more information, contact either David Lerner at 248-901-4010 or Leslie Berg at 313-226-7950.
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