At a Glance ...

Friend of the Court ADR training
offered online


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 Aug. 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.

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


ALA hosts event at Jimmy John’s Field


The Association of Legal Administrators, Metropolitan Detroit Chapter, will host an Outdoor Networking Event on Thursday, Aug. 15, from 6 to 10 p.m. at Jimmy John’s Field in the Cabana Open Air Suite, 7171 Auburn Rd. in Utica.

The evening will feature baseball, food, drinks, and fun with:    

• Exceptional Suite Servers
• Visit from JJ the Field General, the Bat Dog and the USBPL’s Mascots
• Group photo in suite
• Free parking

ALA members and business partners can attend for free; tickets for others are $35.  

To register, visit https://aladetroit.org.


Battle of the Bar pits MDTC against MAJ


The Michigan Defense Trial Counsel and Michigan Association of Justice will take to the field at the Corner Ballpark for the MDTC/MAJ Battle of the Bar softball game on Thursday, Aug. 22, from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Corner Ballpark in Detroit.  

The friendly sportsmanship competition raises funds for the Detroit Police Athletic League (PAL).

MDTC/MAJ members, non-member attorneys, judges, justices, court staff, legal staff, law students, family, friends and vendors are all invited to cheer on their favorite teams.

Visit www.mdtc.org/event/2024-mdgc-maj-softball-game to register.

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