Daily Briefs

 State bar launches 2015 Law Day Contest

The State Bar of Michigan's fourth annual Law Day creative contest is now open for entries.

Participants should submit a creative project illustrating the 2015 Law Day Theme, “Symbols of Freedom Under Law.” Examples of creative projects include essays, debates, mock trials, podcasts, dramatic or musical plays, re-enactments, short documentaries, board games, video games, and more. Electronic submissions are highly encouraged.
 
Winning projects will most effectively illuminate or dramatize the significance of the Law Day theme. View the winning entries from previous Law Day contests at www.michbar.org/programs/lawday/home.cfm.
 
Cash prizes will be awarded. The $1,000 top prize will be awarded to one winner, up to two $750 second-tiered prizes will be awarded, and up to three $500 third-tiered prizes will be awarded. All winning submissions will be publicized for statewide recognition as Michigan Model Law Day projects.

The Law Day creative contest is overseen by a subcommittee of the State Bar of Michigan Law-Related Education and Public Outreach Committee, chaired by Allan Motzny and Monica Nuckolls. Kristin Arnett heads the Law Day subcommittee.

Entries in the 2015 State Bar of Michigan Law Day creative contest are due by 5 p.m. on Friday, May 15, 2015. For more details about the contest rules and resources visit SBM Law Day at www.michbar.org/programs/lawday/home.cfm. 
 

Michigan House panel passes religious  freedom bill in 7-4 vote 

LANSING, Mich. (AP) — A bill that supporters say would protect people’s right to exercise their religious beliefs free from government overreach has won approval from a Michigan legislative panel.
 
The Republican-led House Judiciary Committee voted 7-4 along party lines Thursday to move the legislation to the full House.

Democrats in opposition say the bill lets people discriminate against gays and others.

House Speaker Jase Bolger denies his legislation would provide a “license to discriminate.” He wants to push ahead with it in the lame-duck session even though a related measure to prohibit discrimination against gays is stalled.

Bolger’s bill would create a Michigan version of the federal Religious Freedom Restoration Act. It would provide a claim or defense to people who argue their exercise of religion has been substantially burdened by the government.
 

DMBA to hold Jingle Mingle Holiday Party 

Ring in the holiday season with the DMBA at it’s annual Jingle Mingle, Thursday, Dec. 11, from 5:30-8:30 p.m. at the District Bar and Grill, 150 W. Jefferson, Suite 125 (corner of Shelby and Larned), Detroit. Registration is just $35 for DMBA members, $45 for non-members, and includes light appetizers and one drink ticket. Members of the judiciary are welcome to join us as our guest., but are asked to register online. For more information, contact Mitzy Sharp Futro at msharpfutro@detroitlawyer.org or 313-961-6120 x201.

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