Poletown and eminent domain focus of symposium
The Michigan Supreme Court Advocates Guild is hosting a symposium on the development of Michigan’s law on eminent domain, as moderated by Justice Brian Zahra. “The Story of Poletown — A Night of Hathcock, Eminent Domain, and the Michigan Supreme Court” will take place Thursday, May 9, from 5 to 7:30 p.m. at Wayne State University Law School’s Partrich Auditorium, 471 W. Palmer Ave. in Detroit.
Michigan Supreme Court Justice Brian Zahra will moderate a panel featuring former Chief Justice Robert Young, the author of the Hathcock decision, former Supreme Court Justice James Ryan, the author of the dissent in Poletown, as well as Mary
Massaron, the lead advocate who argued for the plaintiffs in Hathcock, who all played a role in defining Michigan law on eminent domain. A reception will take place at 6:15 p.m. following the symposium
There is no charge to attend the in-person event but those who plan to attend should register by emailing Lynn Seaks at lynnseaks@micourthistory.com.
Michigan Supreme Court Justice Brian Zahra will moderate a panel featuring former Chief Justice Robert Young, the author of the Hathcock decision, former Supreme Court Justice James Ryan, the author of the dissent in Poletown, as well as Mary
Massaron, the lead advocate who argued for the plaintiffs in Hathcock, who all played a role in defining Michigan law on eminent domain. A reception will take place at 6:15 p.m. following the symposium
There is no charge to attend the in-person event but those who plan to attend should register by emailing Lynn Seaks at lynnseaks@micourthistory.com.
Commencement ceremony planned for Class of 2024
The University of Detroit Mercy School of Law will celebrate the graduating class of 2024 at the Commencement Ceremony on Friday, May 10, at 2 p.m. in Calihan Hall on the McNichols Campus of University of Detroit Mercy.
Graduates, dignitaries, and faculty are expected to arrive at Calihan no later than 1 p.m. Guests may begin to be seated in Calihan Hall at 1 p.m. and should be seated by 1:45 p.m. to make way for the academic procession.
Currently, there are no limits to the number of guests allowed per graduate for the School of Law ceremony. No tickets are required.
For additional information, visit the Commencement webpage at https://law.udmercy.edu/students/commencement.php.
Graduates, dignitaries, and faculty are expected to arrive at Calihan no later than 1 p.m. Guests may begin to be seated in Calihan Hall at 1 p.m. and should be seated by 1:45 p.m. to make way for the academic procession.
Currently, there are no limits to the number of guests allowed per graduate for the School of Law ceremony. No tickets are required.
For additional information, visit the Commencement webpage at https://law.udmercy.edu/students/commencement.php.
SBM to celebrate attorneys with 50 years of service
The State Bar of Michigan will host its annual 50-Year Golden Celebration luncheon from noon to 2 p.m. on Thursday, May 23, at Saint John’s Resort in Plymouth to honor our colleagues who have been State Bar members since 1974.
To attend, register at www.michbar.org/50year. Tickets cost $45. (Honorees may register to receive two complementary tickets.)
The full list of honorees can viewed at www.michbar.org/50year.
To attend, register at www.michbar.org/50year. Tickets cost $45. (Honorees may register to receive two complementary tickets.)
The full list of honorees can viewed at www.michbar.org/50year.
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