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1. July 26 Mark the Date
   Juvenile Probation Officer/ Caseworker Certification Exam offered online
   August 1
   The Michigan Judicial Institute and will conduct the Juvenile Probation Officer/Caseworker Certification Examination on Thursday, August 1.
   Michigan Supreme Court Administrative Order 1985-5 requires a juvenile [court] probation officer/caseworker to complete the Michigan Judicial Institute (MJI) certification training within two years of employment.
   The examination is based upon information in the MJI Juvenile Probation Officer/Caseworker Self-Instructional Manual.
   The exam is now a computer-based application, however, applicants must still pre-register to take the exam for only one time slot: 9 a.m. to noon or 1 to 4 p.m.
   Closer to the exam date, applicants will receive additional information regarding accessing the State Court Administrative Office Learning Management System where the exam is housed.
   To register for the online exam, visit https://mjieducation.mi.gov and scroll down to “upcoming MJI events.” The registration deadline is Thursday, July 25.
   
   Catholic Lawyers Society hosts summer outing
   August 2
   The Catholic Lawyers Society of Metropolitan Detroit will host a Summer Outing at Jimmy John’s Field on Friday, August 2, beginning at 6 p.m. at Jimmy John’s Field, 7171 Auburn Rd. in Utica.
   The outing will include:
   • Game seating in party patio area
   • Group photo on the field
   • Kids run the bases after the game
   • Meet JJ the Field General, the bat dog
   • Meet & greet with a team mascot
   • Free Parking,
   • Fireworks Show
   Food will be served starting when the gates open for 90 minutes. The menu will feature hot dogs, slow roasted BBQ pulled chicken, pasta salad, coleslaw, baked beans, potato chips, and cookies. Each guest will receive unlimited soft drinks, lemonade, iced tea, and water.
   Tickets are $10 per person or $15 for families of three or more.  To purchase tickets, visit www.catholiclawyerssociety.org.
   

   
   

   Law school’s Legal Briefs program to feature dean
   August 7
   On Wednesday, August 7 at 5:30 p.m., Wayne State University Law School will present its latest Legal Briefs program online featuring Richard Bierschbach, dean and John W. Reed Professor of Law. Bierschbach is an award-winning teacher and a leading scholar of criminal law and procedure.
   During this program, Bierschbach will share insight for the upcoming academic year and updates within the realm of legal education. After his remarks, Bierschbach will answer questions from guests.
   The Legal Briefs program highlights current legal content for alumni, students, and friends of Wayne Law. This virtual event is hosted and moderated by the law school's development and alumni affairs team. The program’s total run time is about 1 hour, which includes presentation time and an opportunity for guests to ask questions and connect in dialogue.
   To register and receive the Zoom login details, visit https:// law.wayne.edu and scroll down to “events.”
   
   ‘Nuts and Bolts of an OWI Case’ explored in online training
   August 8
   The Prosecuting Attorneys Association of Michigan will present the Traffic Safety Training Program Webinar “Nuts and Bolts of an OWI Case” on Thursday, August 8, from 9 a.m. to noon via Zoom.
   This training, designed for prosecutors, assistant prosecutors, law enforcement officers, and traffic safety personnel, will cover:
   • OWI Investigations,
   • The Seven Drug Categories
   • OWI Defense Challenges
   This course is approved for 3 hours of credit under PAAM’s recommended CLE Best Practice.
   To register for this free webinar, visit https://michiganprosecutor.org and click on “training calendar.” After registering, pending approval, attendees will receive a confirmation email from Zoom with instructions on how to join the webinar.  
   Anyone with questions or in need of any assistance registering for the webinar should contact Amy Gronowski at gronowskia@ michigan.gov or at 517-643-2114.
   
   Federal Bar plans Bench/Bar Golf Outing
   August 8
   The Federal Bar Association, Eastern District of Michigan Chapter, will host its Annual Bench/Bar Golf Outing on Thursday, August 8, at Northville Hills Golf Club, 15565 Bay Hill Drive in Northville.
   Participants can join the federal bench and bar in a day of golf and socializing. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. followed by golf with a shotgun start at 9:30 a.m.  
   Golf costs $850 per foursome and $225 per single golfer which includes golf and an early dinner. For those attending the dinner only, the cost is $75.
   For additional information or to register, visit https://fbamich.org/event/bench-bar-golf-outing-2. Anyone with questions may email fbamich@fbamich.org.
   
   ‘We the Defenders’ conference hosted at WSU
   August 12-15
   The National Association for Public Defense (NAPD) will present “We the Defenders” on Monday through Thursday, August 12-15, at Wayne State University, 471 W. Palmer Ave. in Detroit.
   “We the Defenders” is the conference for public defense investigators, mitigation specialists, social workers, paralegals, and other core staff – all roles except attorneys – who play a critical role in defense-based work. Development opportunities, networking, collaboration, and sustainability are woven into the various workshops, small groups, plenaries, and sessions at the conference.
   Cost for the conference is $645 for NAPD members and $745 for non-members. To register, visit https://publicdefenders.us and click on “events.”  
   
   Young Tax Lawyer Networking Event hosted
   August 8
   The Taxation Section of the State Bar of Michigan will host a  “Young Tax Lawyers Panel on Career Options in Tax” on Thursday, August 8, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at Hazel’s, 1 Peabody St. in Birmingham.
   Attendees will hear from a panel of practitioners with varied roles in the world of tax. The panel will discuss different types of tax-based careers, offer advice for success, and answer any questions.
   There is no cost to attend. To register, visit https://connect.michbar.org/tax/home.
   
   Law school hosts Happy Hour in Ferndale
   August 13
   Wayne State University Law School and the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences will host a Happy Hour for an end of summer celebration at Urbanrest Brewing Company on Tuesday, August 13, from 6 to 7:30 p.m.
   Wayne Law alumni, faculty, staff, students, and friends will gather at Urbanrest Brewing Company located at 2615 Wolcott St. in Ferndale. Free parking is located in the parking lot next to the building and surrounding areas.
   Guests who register in advance will receive a drink ticket for a free beverage.?Additional beverages are available for purchase at the venue.
   To register, visit https://law.wayne.edu and scroll down to “events.” For questions, contact Wendy Wippich, alumni relations officer for the law school, by emailing wendywippich@wayne. edu.
   
   ‘Restorative Justice Practices’ virtual seminar presented by ADR Section
   August 13
   The Alternative Dispute Resolution Section of the State Bar of Michigan will present a virtual seminar on “Restorative Justice Practices” Tuesday, August 13, from noon to 1:30 p.m.
   The online program will feature Belinda Dulin, executive director of The Dispute Resolution Center (DRC) which is charting a path in Michigan on the practice of restorative justice.
   Restorative justice is a more empathetic and comprehensive approach to addressing disputes when compared with the traditional justice model. The DRC, in partnership with the Washtenaw County prosecutor, has implemented a survivor-center process that examines the harmful impact of a crime or wrongdoing and considers what can be done to repair that harm. This cooperative model typically includes trained community members who serve as facilitators in a process that aims to achieve offender accountability, reparation to the survivor, and full participation by all parties impacted by the offense including families, schools, courts and community.
   Dulin has been involved with conflict resolution programs since 1998. She has a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and a Master of Arts degree in Dispute Resolution, both from Wayne State University. Prior to becoming involved in community mediation, she worked in the corporate setting assisting with employment disputes.
   She began her employment with DRC 2003 as the mediation services coordinator and assisted in launching the Small Claims Mediation Program and the Domestic Relations Motion Day Program. In 2006, she became the director of mediation services and was responsible for the development and administration various civil and family mediation programs as well as facilitating workshops to various community organizations.
   In the summer of 2007, Dulin accepted the position of executive director and continues to expand the DRC’s services. Under her leadership, DRC provides services including mediation, restorative practices and peacemaking to families, schools, courts and community. In 2013, Dulin became a SCAO approved mediator trainer.
   Cost for the virtual seminar is $10 for ADR Section members and $40 for non-members. Law students, sitting judges, and CDRC staff and volunteers can attend for free. To register, visit https://connect.michbar.org/adr/home.  For additional information, email Mary Anne Parks at parks.maryanne@ gmail.com.
   
   ‘Friend of the Court Alternative Dispute Resolution Training’ offered online
   August 13-15, 20-21
   The Michigan Judicial Institute (MJI), in collaboration with the Friend of the Court Bureau, will provide a virtual 20-hour “Friend of the Court Alternative Dispute Resolution Training” on August 13, 14, 15, 20, and 21, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day via Zoom.
   MCR 3.224 provides that the State Court Administrative Office (SCAO) will establish training and qualification requirements for persons conducting each type of alternative dispute resolution activity.
   This virtual training meets SCAO’s training requirements for friend of the court staff to conduct facilitative and information-gathering conferences and friend of the court domestic relations mediation.
   Due to the interactivity of the webinar, participation will be limited to no more than 24 participants. MJI will ensure that as many courts are included in the training as possible. By registering for this webinar, staff is committed and required to attend all sessions. If there is any reason staff cannot attend all sessions, they should not register.
   To register for the webinar, visit https://mjieducation.mi.gov and click on “events.” Once registration is complete, attendees will receive an e-mail from Zoom indicating that registration is pending and waiting for host approval. MJI will select and notify attendees of their acceptance to the training.
   
   ‘Juvenile Legal Update’ presented online
   August 14
   The Prosecuting Attorneys Association of Michigan and the Juvenile Justice &?School Safety Training Project will host a online “Juvenile Legal Update” online Thursday, August 14, from noon to 1 p.m. via Zoom.
   The Justice for Kids & Communities Bill Package was signed into law on December 12, 2023, affecting a number of juvenile statutes. The statutory changes relate to delinquency cases and take effect October 1. 2024. Prosecutors and Assistant Prosecutors  are encouraged to attend the online update to review the major changes and how they may relate to their work.
   To register, visit https://michiganprosecutor.org and click on “Training Calendar.”  
   
   ‘Bar Night Out’ planned by OCBA
   August 15
   The Oakland County Bar Association will host a spring membership mixer with “Bar Night Out at Steven Lelli’s Inn On the Green” on Thursday, August 15, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
   Attendees can mix and mingle with members of the OCBA while enjoying a festive atmosphere, appetizers, and a cash bar. Steven Lelli’s Inn On the Green is located at 27925 Golf Pointe Blvd. in Farmington Hills.
   The event is free for OCBA members and $25 for non-members. Space is limited. To register, visit www.ocba.org and click on “events.”
   Anyone with questions may contact Katie Tillinger at 248-334-3400 or ktillinger@ocba.org.
   
   Claimants in Bauserman case against UIA must return signed release
   August 19
   Michigan residents who believe they were wrongly accused of falsely receiving unemployment benefits from 2013-15 should be aware of an upcoming deadline to return a key document to potentially qualify for the class action lawsuit.
   The Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency (UIA) is leading the effort to resolve the long-standing case that arose from automated claim determinations made by a computer system installed during Gov. Rick Snyder’s administration. The UIA is rolling out in 2025 a modern, user-friendly interface called MiUI that will replace the decade-old Michigan Web Account Manager (MiWAM).
   The Michigan Court of Claims set an Aug. 19 deadline for 377 potential class action members in the Bauserman v UIA lawsuit to return a properly signed release to Analytics Consulting, the settlement’s Claims Administrator. Claimants should have received a release from Analytics Consulting.
   Those who fail to return a release may lose their right to payment from the $20 million lawsuit settlement approved by the Court of Claims in January 2023.
   For additional information:
   • Questions about the signed release should be directed to Analytics Consulting. Call 1-833-438-5028 or email info@UIAClassAc tion.com.
   • Links to information about the case can be found on the Claimant Homepage of the UIA’s public website at Michigan.gov/UIA.
   • Analytics Consulting has set up a separate website with case information at UIAClassAction. com.
   The settlement is the result of a lawsuit filed in 2015 on behalf of unemployment benefit claimants who experienced wrongful collection activities, wage garnishments, or tax return intercepts after being erroneously found to have committed fraud through an auto-adjudication process applied to unemployment benefit claims from Oct. 1, 2013, to Aug. 31, 2015.