James Bradley
Secrest Wardle
As I noted in my last column, the practice of law for those of us in the Negligence Section has been transformed by the Legislature’s recent amendment to the Michigan No-Fault Statute. This transformation has intensified with the Supreme Court’s recent adoption of substantial amendments to the...
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Government Affairs Update
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Todd Tennis
Capitol Services
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The first year of the 2019-2020 Michigan Legislative session was marked by the major budget battle that took place between Governor Whitmer and the Republican Legislative majority. Governor Whitmer’s road funding package was declared “dead on arrival” in the House and Senate, and the Legislature and Governor battled...
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Young Lawyers Section Update
A Brave New World: Electronically Stored Information and the New Michigan Court Rules
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Emily G. Thomas
Olsman MacKenzie Peacock & Wallace
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The changes to the Michigan Court Rules are aimed at improving the civil discovery process to make it more efficient, more cost effective and to increase access to the courts. MCR 2.302(A), encourages parties and their attorneys to cooperate in the process of discovery at the outset of a case, requiring initial disclosure of relevant and proportional information...
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Statutes I Have Loved and (Mostly) Lost
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Mark R. Granzotto
Mark Granzotto PC
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Reprinted with permission from the June 2018 issue of the
Michigan Bar Journal
For an appellate attorney who concentrates in the area of negligence law, having personal feelings for particular statues comes easy. Some recently enacted statues became instant favorites since it was obvious that years of appellate litigation were going to be necessary to understand them. Some less-favored statues were bound to cause serious mischief because they either shouldn't have been written the way they were or shouldn't have been written at all...
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Michigan Negligence Law Trivia
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Mark R. Granzotto
Mark Granzotto PC
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It is time for another round of Michigan negligence law trivia, in which we will once again shine a bright light on the obscure and the recondite in negligence law in this state. The ground rules for this trivia challenge remain the same: you can use Westlaw, Lexis or any other legal research tool of your choice. You may not, however, consult an appellate attorney. Good luck to all.
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Michigan Lawyers Weekly wants to hear about your verdicts and settlements:
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Please submit recent civil cases (within the past six months) where you prevailed - whether in a jury verdict or a settlement -- so MLW may publish them.
Questions about Lawyers Weekly's Verdicts and Settlements policy may be directed to the editor at (800) 678-5297 or
editor@mi.lawyersweekly.com.
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Special Offer from the MAJ and MDTC
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The Michigan Association for Justice in cooperation with
The Michigan Defense Trial Counsel offer their membership and the public this first opportunity to purchase:
Motor Vehicle No-Fault Law in Michigan (TextBook)
2011 Edition includes 2015 supplement
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The State Bar of Michigan Lawyer Referral Service (LRS)
The SBM Lawyer Referral Service (LRS) currently receives more than 500 calls each week from people looking for lawyers. Many of these are unable to find a match because there are not enough attorneys in some geographic areas or in some practice areas. For more than a year we have been revising and improving the LRS. The result is a system that produces better matches for attorneys and consumers alike. We are ready to begin a significant marketing initiative to consumers and we need more lawyers to participate as panel members.
Here are few examples of concrete improvements: Better matches mean a higher likelihood of securing paying clients than ever before. The new online platform now automates much of the tracking and reporting that attorneys had to do in the past. In addition to traditional cases, LRS has added Modest Means panels for family law and bankruptcy, and opportunities for attorneys to market Limited Scope practice.
Thank you very much. We are excited about these new opportunities for your section members to expand their practices and to enhance access to quality legal services throughout Michigan.
Click
here to learn more about LRS
Click
here to learn more about joining one or more of our LRS panels
Click
here to learn more about Limited Scope practice
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Remember to renew your membership to the Negligence Section when you renew your State Bar Annual Dues!
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Upcoming Meetings and Events for the Negligence Law Section
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February 3 & 4, 2020 - Young Lawyers Tiral Skills
April 9, 2020 - YL Social Event, Jolly Pumpkin, Royal Oak - 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Friday, May 1 - Monday, May 5, 2020
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Spring Meeting
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Nobu at Caesars Palace, Las Vegas, NV
June 10, 2020 - Past Chair Dinner - Detroit Golf Club
August 13, 2020 - Annual Meeting & Awards Reception - Lansing Country Club
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Young Lawyers Trial Skills: Case Preparation -
Understanding the End Game
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What:
A presentation seeking to guide Young Lawyers to successful case preparation, facilitative mediation, and/or jury trials. The presentation will be offered twice with the same speakers, and possible guest lecturers at a different time and place.
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When:
Monday, February 3, 2020
5:30 - 7:30 PM
Riley & Hurley PC
19853 Outer Drive Ste 100 Dearborn, Michigan 48124
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Tuesday, February 4, 2020 from
5:30 - 7:30 PM at
Gruel Mills Nims & Pylman PLLC
99 Monroe Ave NW Ste 800, Grand Rapids, Michigan 4950
Co-Presenters
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Thomas R. Behm
Gruel Mills Nims & Pylman PLLC
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Robert F. Riley
Riley & Hurley PC
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New/Young Lawyers Reception
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Jolly Pumpkin Artisan Ales
Thursday, April 9th, 2020
5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
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Spring Meeting: Register Today!
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Friday, May 1 - Monday, May 4
Nobu at Caesars Palace
Las Vegas, NV
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2020 Annual Meeting & Awards Reception
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Country Club of Lansing
2200 Moores River Dr, Lansing, MI 48911
Thursday, August 13th, 2020
5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Join us for hors d'oeuvres, beverages, and fellowship!
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2020 Outstanding Achievement Award
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Tony A. Smith
Foster Swift Collins & Smith PC
Prior Recipients
2008 - Justice Elizabeth Weaver
2009 - Attorney, Dean Robb
2010 - Judge Elizabeth Gleicher, Court of Appeals
2011 - Justice Michael Cavanagh
2012 - Willam D. Booth
2013 - William F. Mills
2014 - Peter L. Dunlap
2015 - Robert P. Siemion
2016 - Frederick D. Dilley
2017 - Donald G. Rockwell
2018 - Michael Hayes Dettmer
2019 - Wayne Miller
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2020 Judge of the Year Award
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Honorable James S. Jamo
30th Circuit Court
Prior Recipients
2015 - Honorable Shalina D. Kumar
2016 - Honorable Paul J. Sullivan
2017 - Honorable Joseph J. Farah
2018 - Honorable Matthew F. Leitman
2019 - Justice Elizabeth Clement
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State Bar of Michigan Negligence Council
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James R. Bradley
Chairperson
Secrest Wardle
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Thomas R. Behm
Vice Chair
Gruel Mills Nims & Pylman PLLC
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Robert F. Riley
Secretary
Riley & Hurley PC
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Chad D. Engelhardt
Treasurer
Goethel Engelhardt PLLC
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Timothy A. Diemer
Council Member
Jacobs and Diemer PC
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Debra A. Freid
Council Member
Freid Gallagher Taylor & Associates PC
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Mark A. Gilchrist
Council Member
Smith Haughey Rice & Roegge
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Mark R. Granzotto
Council Member
Mark Granzotto PC
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Jenna Wright Greenman
Council Member
Kitch Drutchas Wagner Valitutti & Sherbrook
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Deborah A. Lujan
Council Member
Collins Einhorn Farrell PC
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Donna M. MacKenzie
Council Member
Olsman MacKenzie Peacock & Wallace
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Todd J. Stearn
Council Member
Law Offices of Todd J Stearn PLC
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Jeffrey L. Ver Beek
Council M
ember
Ruggirello Velardo Novara & Ver Beek PC
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Bryan J. Waldman
Council Member
Sinas Dramis Law Firm
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Thomas H. Howlett
Commissioner Liaison
The Googasian Firm PC
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Robert Raitt
Ex-Officio
Michigan Auto Law
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Emily G. Thomas
Young Lawyers Committee
Olsman MacKenzie Peacock & Wallace
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Kyle N. Smith
Young Lawyers Committee
Collins Einhorn Farrell PC
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Barry J. Goodman
Minister of Fun
Goodman Acker PC
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Advertise in the next Negligence Section E-Newsletter!
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