Nominating petitions for 2026 SBM election available in March

Nominating petitions for the 2026 State Bar of Michigan election will be available in the Michigan Bar Journal and posted on the State Bar website in March.

Candidates will be required to submit nominating petitions to the State Bar of Michigan between Wednesday, April 1, and Thursday, April 30.

Ballots will be emailed to all active members before May 22 and must be completed and returned by June 15. Anyone with questions may contact Amy Owens at aowens@michbar.org or Carrie Sharlow at csharlow@michbar.org.

‘Attorney-Client Privilege’ explored in webinar, Feb. 24

The National Business Institute will present a live video webinar on “Attorney-Client Privilege: New Risks and Challenges” Tuesday, February 24, from11 a.m. to 1:15 p.m.

The webinar will bring attendees up to date on the latest challenges and best practices for protecting attorney-client privilege.  Participants will: 

• Review the ins and outs of attorney-client privilege.

• Stay informed of the latest updates concerning privilege risks.

• Discover common attorney misunderstandings about the privilege rule.

• Delve into the effects of non-attorney law firm ownership on privilege.

Cost for the webinar, which includes course book download, is $259.  To register, call 1-800-930-6182 or visit www.nbi-sems.com.

‘Attorney-Client Privilege’ explored in webinar, Feb. 24

The National Business Institute will present a live video webinar on “Attorney-Client Privilege: New Risks and Challenges” Tuesday, February 24, from11 a.m. to 1:15 p.m.

The webinar will bring attendees up to date on the latest challenges and best practices for protecting attorney-client privilege.  Participants will: 

• Review the ins and outs of attorney-client privilege.

• Stay informed of the latest updates concerning privilege risks.

• Discover common attorney misunderstandings about the privilege rule.

• Delve into the effects of non-attorney law firm ownership on privilege.

Cost for the webinar, which includes course book download, is $259.  To register, call 1-800-930-6182 or visit www.nbi-sems.com.

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