Wayne Law school renovation updates presented online

On Wednesday, December 9, from noon to 1 p.m., Wayne State University Law School will present its latest Legal Briefs program online featuring Law School Renovation Updates.

During this program, WSU Interim Dean and Professor of Law Lance Gable will discuss the renovation plan and updates for the Law School.

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.”

New guidebooks and document templates available to state’s attorneys

The State Bar of Michigan has rolled out three new guidebooks and a collection of practical form templates designed to support Michigan attorneys in their day-to-day practice, streamline common legal tasks, and help build successful law practices. 

While two of the guidebooks are geared toward newer attorneys, all three offer practical insights and tips and tools that can benefit attorneys at every stage of their careers.  

• Courtroom Etiquette Basics guidebook breaks down what to do ahead of a court appearance, how to dress for court, how to address the court, navigating a judge’s chambers, courtroom decorum, and more. 

• Evidence 101: A Quick Reference Guide for Michigan Attorneys provides a roadmap that attorneys can use to help them decide admissibility of evidence, along with the proper language to use when entering in or objecting to evidence, and tips to help build witness examination skills.  

• A Solo & Small Firm’s Guide to Preparing for Time Away is the newest guidebook in the roster and tackles the unique challenges solo practitioners and small firms face when stepping away from their practice. It includes what to do before a planned vacation, how to handle an unexpected absence, and how to use technology to help you manage your practice when you are away.  

All three of these guidebooks are available through the State Bar of Michigan’s Practice Management Resource Center at www.michbar.org/pmrc.

Michigan attorneys also have access to more than a dozen sample legal forms and documents to make practicing easier and more efficient. 

These and other resources are available online at michbar.org/pmrc. 

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