Daily Briefs

 Katz presented with award for excellence in appellate advocacy

The Appellate Defender Commission (ADC) has selected Michigan Appellate Assigned Counsel System (MAACS) roster attorney Lawrence S. Katz as the recipient of the 2013 “Barbara R. Levine Award in Recognition of Excellence in Appellate Advocacy.” 

The annual award, which was presented to Katz on March 19, 2014, honors a MAACS roster member whose appellate advocacy achieves outstanding results or who demonstrates extraordinary commitment on behalf of appellate assigned clients.
 
Katz first joined the MAACS roster of attorneys at its inception in 1987.   After a brief hiatus, he returned to the roster and remains an active member today. 

The first annual award was given posthumously to Patrick K. Ehlmann in 2012 for his long and excellent service to his MAACS roster clients, and for his dedication to his clients in 2012 under extremely dire circumstances.

The award is named for Barbara Levine, who worked tirelessly with the commission to achieve the creation of MAACS in 1987. She also served as the first MAACS administrator from its creation until July 9, 1999.   
 

Wayne County Ticket Amnesty Program

A countywide Ticket Amnesty Program will be offered starting Monday, April 7 through Friday, May 2. 36th District Court will have extended hours: Monday through Friday, the court will be open 7 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. and on Saturdays from 8 a.m. to noon.
 
Civil infractions in default status and/or misdemeanor tickets with judgments can be paid in person. 36th District Court will waive all late fees and warrant costs. All original assessments and mandatory state fees, including the driver’s license reinstatement fee, will not be waived.

Participating courts include Detroit, Allen Park/Melvindale, Dearborn, Garden City, Grosse Pointe Municipal, Hamtramck, Plymouth, Southgate, Taylor and Wayne. See www.36thdistrictcourt.org or each participating court’s website for details.
 

WLAM Wayne Region’s ‘Behind the Bench’ lunch

Members of WLAM and the Detroit Metro Bar Association are invited to attend a members only lunch discussion with Wayne Circuit Judge Lita Popke. Informal and informative. Judge Popke will talk about what it’s like to be a judge and share her procedures, likes, dislikes, experiences, etc. The luncheon will be held Tuesday, April 8, noon - 1 p.m., at 645 Griswold, 13th Floor, SMART Detroit conference center training room. Minimal price for light lunch. Contact Elizabeth Jolliffe, elizabeth@yourbenchmarkcoach.com, for more information.

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