The Michigan Judicial Institute will host “The Appearance and Practice of Judicial Impartiality Webinar” on Wednesday, October 9, from noon to 1 p.m. via Zoom.

Navigating the complexities of maintaining impartiality in both appearance and practice is essential to preserving the integrity of the nation’s courts and ensuring trust in judicial decisions. This webinar will examine commonly occurring ethical dilemmas and offer guidance grounded in the Michigan Code of Judicial Conduct on how to preserve judicial impartiality.

To register for the webinar, visit https://mjieducation.mi.gov and click on “events.” 

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