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Webinar: Conducting Remote Depositions
Presenters:Shaun Fitzpatrick Bio Collin RitsemaBioOverview: Held on Friday, May 15th, 2020 This webinar is about how to successfully conduct remote depositions when all participants are at separate locations. The video covers the following topics: An overview of video...
Webinar: Electronically Stored Information and Michigan’s New Discovery Rules
Presenters: Shaun Fitzpatrick Bio Ian Williamson Bio Overview: Held Thursday, May 22nd, 2020. This webinar was in regards to Electronically Stored Information and Michigan's New Discovery Rules. This video covers the following: SECTION I: Preservation - MCR...
Webinar: Adapting Your Business Development During COVID-19
Presenters:Jim StaplesBioDavid H. Freeman, J.D.BioOverview: Held Thursday, May 26th, 2020. Lawyers have suddenly been thrust into a world where many commonly used techniques for business development are not available, such as client visits, in-house presentations,...
Quarterly Segment: Legal Malpractice Update
Twice Baked, LLC, v. Lawyer Defendants, unpublished per curiam opinion of the Court of Appeals, issued February 26, 2019 (Docket No. 341378); 2019 WL 943191About the Authors:Michael J. Sullivan and David C. Anderson are partners at Collins Einhorn Farrell, P.C. in...
Quarterly Segment: No Fault Report
Twice Baked, LLC, v. Lawyer Defendants, unpublished per curiam opinion of the Court of Appeals, issued February 26, 2019 (Docket No. 341378); 2019 WL 943191About the Author:Ron Sangster concentrates his practice on insurance law, with a focus on Michigan no- fault...
New Executive Director begins work at Land Conservancy of West Michigan
Grand Rapids, Michigan (Jul. 26, 2016) – The Land Conservancy of West Michigan is excited to introduce Joe Engel as its new Executive Director. An attorney by training and vocation, Joe has been involved in numerous environmental and conservation...
Amicus News – Nexteer Automotive Corp v Mando America Corp
The Michigan Defense Trial Counsel has filed an amicus brief in support of the defendant’s application for leave to appeal in Nexteer Automotive Corp v Mando America Corp. The issue in Nexteer is whether a party can waive a contractual right to arbitrate...
Technology Corner: Eventbrite – Registration Made Simple
Author: Kyle PlattAttending an event can be a great experience, but registration can get complicated at times. Finding the form online or in an email, printing it, filling it out, writing a check, finding an envelope, putting a stamp on it ... and the list...
Judicial Spotlight
Judicial Spotlight: Christopher P. Yates, 17th Circuit Court
Christopher P. Yates What has been the most difficult decision you have had to make as a judge?Whenever my heart pulls me in one direction but my brain pulls me in the other direction, I have to remind myself that I am essentially an umpire charged with calling a...
Judicial Spotlight: Patricia P. Fresard, 3rd Circuit Court Civil Division
Patricia P. Fresard What has been your most memorable case (in practice and/or as a judge)? My most memorable case as an attorney was the successful prosecution of John Lomnicki. Mr. Lomnicki is a pedophile who had prevailed in deceit to the extent that he...
Qiana Denise Lillard, 3rd Circuit Court Criminal Division
Qiana Denise Lillard What has been your most memorable case (in practice and/or as a judge)? My most memorable is case is my very first jury trial. It was an insurance fraud case involving a vehicle rated for personal use that was actually being used for...
Christopher M. Murray, Michigan Court of Appeals
Christopher M. Murray What has been your most memorable case (in practice and/or as a judge)? Wayne County v Hathcock, as I wrote a concurring opinion pointing out the deficiencies in the Supreme Court’s Poletown case (eminent domain). The Supreme Court...
Events
MDTC/MAJ Battle of the Bar 2025
Thursday, August 14, 2025The Corner Ballpark1680 Michigan AvenueDetroit, MI 48216 5:00 p.m. - Doors Open 6:00 p.m. - Game Start
2025 Annual Meeting & Conference
Register today! All Refunds must be done through the MDTC directly and not through EventBrite. Cancellations will be accepted 72 hours prior (in writing) to the event less a $50.00 administrative fee. Register Through Eventbrite Sponsor Through Eventbrite...
Meet the Judges 2024
Save the Date! Justices of the Supreme Court, and the Judges of the Court of Appeals, Eaton, Genesee, Ingham, Jackson, Livingston, Macomb, Oakland, Washtenaw and Wayne County Circuit Courts, and Wayne, Oakland, Macomb, and Livingston District Courts, and U.S....
Annual Meeting & Summer Conference 2024
Join us for a conference where the largest topics in defense will be presented by expert speakers, Judges, and celebrate excellence with the presentation of the Regional Judicial Award at this all day event! Friday, June 20, 2025 Location: Soaring Eagle Casino and...
Winter Meeting
The Future of Law and Your Practice.How to Strengthen Your Skills and Become a Better Lawyer, Colleague, and Manager. Register here! For the Handout, click hereDate and Times: Friday, November 3, 2023 8:00 A.M. - 3:30 P.M....
27th Annual MDTC Open Golf Tournament
Register today! A portion of proceeds will support Detroit Police Athletic League (PAL) Bring a Client, a Judge, or a Guest! (...Judges attend for free!) Register here! Sponsor here! Date and Times: Friday, September 15, 2023 8:30 A.M. Registration 9:30 A.M....
MDTC/MAJ Softball Fundraiser
Register today! MDTC/MAJ Members, Non-Member attorneys, Judges, Justices, Court Staff, Legal Staff, Law Students, Family, Friends, and Vendors!! Everyone is welcome to attend. Click below to view ticket options and support your team! Date and Time: Friday, August...