ABA online program looks at
Supreme Court’s new term
The American Bar Association and American University Washington College of Law will host the virtual program, “On the Docket: Looking Ahead at the New Supreme Court Term,” on Tuesday, Sept. 29 from 1-2:30 p.m.
Panelists will discuss what to expect when the U.S. Supreme Court reconvenes on the first Monday in October. Issues before the court this new term include immigrants' rights, environmental protection, voting rights, labor rights, LGBTQI+ rights and public funds for religious schools.
Stephen Wermiel, professor of practice in constitutional law at American University Washington College of Law, will moderate the discussion.
He is a longtime observer and commentator on the Supreme Court. As a former Supreme Court reporter for The Wall Street Journal, Wermiel covered Supreme Court decisions and analyzed legal trends for 13 years.
To register, visit americanbar.org.
Panelists will discuss what to expect when the U.S. Supreme Court reconvenes on the first Monday in October. Issues before the court this new term include immigrants' rights, environmental protection, voting rights, labor rights, LGBTQI+ rights and public funds for religious schools.
Stephen Wermiel, professor of practice in constitutional law at American University Washington College of Law, will moderate the discussion.
He is a longtime observer and commentator on the Supreme Court. As a former Supreme Court reporter for The Wall Street Journal, Wermiel covered Supreme Court decisions and analyzed legal trends for 13 years.
To register, visit americanbar.org.
State Bar offers
evidence guidebook to attorneys
The State Bar of Michigan is now offering the guidebook “Evidence 101: Quick Reference Guide for Michigan Attorneys” to help attorneys navigate common evidentiary issues.
The guidebook is based on the current Michigan Rules of Evidence and provides practical advice relevance, foundation, authentication, hearsay, witness examination, objections, impeachment, expert testimony.
It also provides an admissibility roadmap, pre-court evidence checklist, sample courtroom language, defines common terms, outlines the roles and responsibilities of attorneys (with citations), and shares potential impeachment tools.
The guidebook is offered through the State Bar of Michigan’s Practice Management Resource Center.
For additional information or to download the guidebook, visit michbar.org/pmrc.
The guidebook is based on the current Michigan Rules of Evidence and provides practical advice relevance, foundation, authentication, hearsay, witness examination, objections, impeachment, expert testimony.
It also provides an admissibility roadmap, pre-court evidence checklist, sample courtroom language, defines common terms, outlines the roles and responsibilities of attorneys (with citations), and shares potential impeachment tools.
The guidebook is offered through the State Bar of Michigan’s Practice Management Resource Center.
For additional information or to download the guidebook, visit michbar.org/pmrc.
‘Use of AI’ focus of MDTC webinar
The Michigan Defense Trial Counsel (MDTC) will present an In-House Counsel webinar on “The Use of AI in Managing the Panel Counsel/In-House Relationship” Tuesday, Oct. 13, from noon to 1 p.m. via Zoom.
Among those speaking at the webinar will be Laura Canfield and James Bies of Secura Insurance, and Christopher Jacobs of Houston & Harbaugh.
To register for the free webinar, visit www.mdtc.org/event/in-house-counsel-webinar.
Among those speaking at the webinar will be Laura Canfield and James Bies of Secura Insurance, and Christopher Jacobs of Houston & Harbaugh.
To register for the free webinar, visit www.mdtc.org/event/in-house-counsel-webinar.
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