The Michigan Judicial Institute will present a webinar on “Incorporating Plain Language in Judicial Opinion Writing Webinar” Wednesday, October 8, from noon to 1 p.m. via Zoom.

Clear, concise, and accessible language is essential in judicial opinions and other legal writing. This webinar explores practical strategies for incorporating plain language into judicial writing, without sacrificing legal accuracy or authority.

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

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