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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Twice Baked, LLC, v. Lawyer Defendants, unpublished per curiam opinion of the Court of Appeals, issued February 26, 2019 (Docket No. 341378); 2019 WL 943191About the Authors:Michael J. Sullivan and David C.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Twice Baked, LLC, v. Lawyer Defendants, unpublished per curiam opinion of the Court of Appeals, issued February 26, 2019 (Docket No. 341378); 2019 WL 943191About the Author:Ron Sangster concentrates his practice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
26th Annual Golf Outing
The 26th Annual Open Golf Tournament is on Friday, September 9, 2022 at the Mystic Creek Golf Club and Banquet Center in Milford, Michigan. Bring a Client, a Judge, or a Guest! (...Judges attend for free!) MDTC Golf Packet September 9, 2022 - Registration at 8:30...
How to be a Stand-Out Associate in a Firm
Description: Join Randall Juip as he explains how to stand out as an associate, with strategies like billing hygiene, preparedness, trial preparation and sitting as a second chair, initiative, etc... Register Today! Any questions?...call MDTC at (517) 627-3745.Date:...
Civility Integrity and Professionalism
Description: The absence of civility is a growing concern in the legal profession. It is growing with the absence of meaningful interpersonal relationships among attorneys. The virtual world like the real world requires all lawyers and Judges to demonstrate civility,...
The Scales of Justice Are Not Always Even: Reptile Tactics
Description: The Reptile Theory is commonly used by Plaintiff lawyers in all forms of litigation. Whether during a deposition or at trial, when effectively used the Reptile Theory will frustrate the Defendant, Defense witnesses, and Defense counsel. Moreover, during...
A Court Room Trial Attorney in the Public Policy and Regulatory World
Description: Challenging state action—and private litigation against the backdrop of state administrative decisions—comes with its own set of rules. What are the core concepts to understand? And what are the procedural missteps to be avoided? This session will discuss...
The King Can Do No Wrong; Or, Can He?
About this event Government clients present unique challenges and opportunities for their litigation counsel. On the one hand, they can be challenging given how politics and the collective decision making approach of governing boards can interact with the litigation...
Annual Meeting & Summer Conference
Save the date! Thursday, June 16 - 17, 2022 Treetops Resort 3962 Wilkinson Rd, Gaylord, MI 49735
MDTC Winter Meeting
Please join us for an MDTC event unlike any other. Keynote speaker: Jim StaplesJim Staples Consulting LLCDevon, PA Title: Why Should I Hire you? How Building a Personal Brand Drives Business Development Description:Every time you interact with a colleague, a client, a...