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Misconduct might affect ex-judges' law licenses

LANSING, Mich. (AP) — The Michigan Supreme Court is considering a way to keep the heat on judges who leave office before they can be removed for misconduct.

The court is proposing a rule that would allow the Attorney Grievance Commission to pursue disciplinary proceedings for misconduct, even if a judge quits the bench rather than face removal.

Judges have a law license. So any ethics investigation by the commission could affect their ability to practice law when they're out of office.

The Attorney Grievance Commission is the Supreme Court's investigative and prosecutorial arm for allegations of attorney misconduct.

The Supreme Court plans to hold a public hearing on the matter. The court is accepting public comment until July 1.

 

Law school hosts lecture on civil rights icon George W. Crockett Jr.

Wayne State University Law School will host a lecture on “No Equal Justice: The Legacy of Civil Rights Icon George W. Crockett Jr.” Friday, April 1, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Spencer M. Partrich Auditorium in Detroit.

George Crockett Jr. spent his life fighting racism and defending the constitutional rights of the oppressed. In their recently published book, “No Equal Justice,” Wayne Law Prof. Peter Hammer, director of the Damon J. Keith Center for Civil Rights, and Edward Littlejohn explore Crockett’s life and legacy. This event will feature Hammer in conversation with civil rights attorney William Goodman about Crockett’s indelible impact. Audience members will be invited to participate in a Q&A. The event will conclude with a reception.

Anyone with questions about this free lecture may email Calder Burgam at calderb@wayne.edu.

 

‘Insurance Law: Back to the Future’ hosted by State Bar section April 14

The Insurance and Indemnity Law Section of the State Bar of Michigan will host “Insurance Law: Back to the Future” Thursday, April 14, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Detroit Athletic Club.

The section will begin with its Business Meeting followed by a discussion to renew its Five-Year Strategic Plan with the input of \ prior chairs.

Food and drinks will be served, and valet parking is available at no cost.  Business attire is required.

To register for the event, visit https://connect.michbar.org/insurance/home.


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