Daily Briefs . . .

 Calton elected to  treasurer of the State Bar’s Business Law Section Council 

Judy B. Calton, a partner in Honigman’s Litigation Department and the Bankruptcy, Reorganization and Creditor Rights Practice Group, has been elected treasurer of the Business Law Section Council of the State Bar of Michigan. Calton previously served the Council as its secretary.

Calton represents clients in negotiations, disputes and in insolvency and bankruptcy related litigation.  
Calton serves on the Advisory Committee and the Rule Subcommittee of the Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Michigan. Calton has been recognized by Michigan Super Lawyers since 2007 and among their top 50 women attorneys in 2009, 2012, 2013 and 2014 and by The Best Lawyers in American since 2010. Calton received the State Bar of Michigan Unsung Hero Award in 2012.
She earned a J.D., magna cum laude, from Wayne State University Law School and a B.A., with high honors, from the University of Illinois.
 

New case inquiry system to improve public access to court records and dockets

The 36th District Court announced last week the release of its new Case Inquiry System, which may be accessed at www.36thdistrictcourt.org.
 
The system was released Oct. 1 and will enable the public to search for case and hearing information on-line. Users will also have the ability to view the Court’s calendar of scheduled proceedings.

The benefits are substantial not only to the public, legal community, and justice partners who no longer have to call or make in-person visits to the Court, but also to the staff who dedicate a considerable amount of time answering inquiries relating to case and hearing information.

With the recent transition from control of the Court from Special Judicial Administrator Michael J. Talbot to Chief Judge Nancy M. Blount, it is important for the Court to demonstrate its ability to adhere to the basic, principal foundations laid during its transformation. 

Chief Judge Blount reiterated her commitment to continue the transformation.

“This is just one of the many vital improvements we have planned for the Court as we continue on this remarkable journey of reformation.” Court Administrator Kelli Moore Owen added, “Valuable and essential enhancements to key areas of the Court continue to be implemented at an astounding rate. I am honored to have been chosen by leaders who have confidence in my administrative abilities and fortunate to have the opportunity to play such an integral role in Detroit’s comeback.”

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