Mediation best practices explored
Published: June 05, 2026
The Eastern District of Michigan Bar Association presented a program titled “Mediation Best Practices–a Forum for the E.D. Michigan’s Mediators, Trial Lawyers, and Judges” on Wednesday, May 20, at the Theodore Levin U.S. Courthouse in Detroit.
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Court rules common law name change alleviates need to list prior name when filing for office
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Nessel reissues summer travel tips
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- Court rules common law name change alleviates need to list prior name when filing for office
- Nessel reissues summer travel tips
- Oakland County’s second neuro-inclusive neighborhood breaks ground
- AG recognizes Elder Abuse Awareness Month in latest Elder Abuse Task Force newsletter
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