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Applications sought for state Court of Appeals vacancy

Applications are now being accepted for a seat on the Michigan Court of Appeals, 1st District, to replace vacating Judge Cynthia Stephens.

To be considered for this position, applicants must be a State Bar of Michigan member who meet the legal qualifications for this office. 

Applicants should be aware that to be appointed they must reside within the judicial district.  Recent applicants for Court of Appeals, 1st District need not reapply.

Judicial appointment questionnaire, writing samples, resume and supplemental documents must be submitted using at www.michigan.gov/appointments and received by 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 16.

Additional letters of recommendation can still be submitted after your initial submission to judicialappointments@michigan.gov.

Questions should be directed to judicialappointments@michigan.gov.


SBM Environmental Law Section co-hosts online conference

The State Bar of Michigan’s Environmental Law Section and the East and West Michigan Chapters of the Air & Waste Management Association will co-sponsor the 2021 Fall Joint Conference early next month.

The annual environmental conference will take place virtually over several days — Nov. 3, 4, 5, and 8 — with each session taking place from 9:30 a.m. to approximately noon.

To register, visit https://connect.michbar.org/envlaw/home.
 

Firm presents webinar on ‘Immigration Best Practices’

Clark Hill will present a webinar titled “Compliance Check: Immigration Best Practices” on Wednesday, Nov. 10, beginning at 1 p.m. via Zoom.

Immigration compliance in the automotive and manufacturing industries is an ever-moving target, and if employers are in violation, it affects all areas of business.
Clark Hill attorneys Karen M. Kett and Julie A. George will lead a brief discussion answering the questions:

• Are your business visitors actually “working” in the U.S.?
• Are you ready for an ICE audit?
• Are you complying with H-1B visa requirements including public access files, wage requirements, terminations, and the impact of job changes?
• Are you aware of F-1 employment issues including STEM OPT E-Verify obligations, the Form I-983 Training Plan, employer obligations, and future H-1B sponsorship?
• Are you tracking visa expirations and aware of long-term employment options?

To register, visit www.clarkhill.com and click on “News & Events.”

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