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		<title>A heart for giving: Robert J. Dugan</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 23 Jul 2010 16:40:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>David C. Sarnacki</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Grand Rapids Press notes the passing of attorney Bob Dugan.
Heidi Fenton writes (excerpt):
Robert Dugan loved being involved with his community, a trait he built on for decades since signing onto the downtown law firm Rhoades McKee in the 1970s.
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He noted that Mr. Dugan&#8217;s compassion for clients and for the community as a whole will [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Trial v. settlement: How often is a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush?</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 15 Aug 2008 14:24:44 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>David C. Sarnacki</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The New York Times reminds us that trial is inherently uncertain, a gamble that often does not payoff.  The study to be published in September&#8217;s Journal of Empirical Legal Studies showed that 61 percent of plaintiffs who rejected settlement offers got less at trial and 24 percent of defendants who rejected offers paid more, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How to fire a client</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 29 Feb 2008 13:58:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>David C. Sarnacki</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The ABA Journal includes advice what to do when you have to fire a client, usually for not paying legal fees, leaving out important facts and documents, having unrealistic expectations, or being uncooperative or unethical.
Brian Sullivan writes (excerpt)
1. Give reasonable notice of the end of representation [opportunity to hire alternate counsel; termination letter; reminder of [...]]]></description>
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		<title>No fair peeking: Attorney-work product off limits</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 22 Dec 2007 12:54:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>David C. Sarnacki</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The California Supreme Court disqualified an attorney who used opposing counsel&#8217;s notes of a meeting with expert witnesses.  In Rico v. Mitsubishi Motors Corporation, the court stated:
Here we consider what action is required of an attorney who receives privileged documents through inadvertence and whether the remedy of disqualification is appropriate. We conclude that, under [...]]]></description>
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		<title>A life of honor</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 20 Mar 2007 10:46:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>David C. Sarnacki</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Grand Rapids Pressnotes the passing of former State Bar president, gentleman-litigator and family man Stephen Bransdorfer, at age 77 after a lengthy battle with cancer.
Barton Deiters writes (excerpt):
His skill and willingness to serve was recognized by governors, presidents and fellow attorneys, who honored him with appointments and awards, the last being the Roberts P. [...]]]></description>
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		<title>A True Professional</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 02 Feb 2007 18:00:41 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>David C. Sarnacki</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Grand Rapids Press notes the passing of retired U.S. District Judge Douglas Hillman, a favorite among attorneys practicing in federal court:
Judge Hillman, 84, who had a passion for training young lawyers, suffered a stroke in 2000 that slowed him down. His health took a turn for the worse last month.
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Judge Hillman will be remembered [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Document preparation services: buyer beware</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 29 Jan 2007 17:13:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>David C. Sarnacki</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The State Bar of Michigan obtained a permanent injunction in Grand Rapids (Kent County) against the &#8220;We the People USA, Inc.,&#8221; and its franchises in the state from engaging in the unauthorized practice of law.  Apparently, &#8220;We the People of West Michigan LLC&#8221; drafted a defective special needs trust for an elderly individual, and [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Avoiding the Top 10</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 07 Jan 2007 15:31:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>David C. Sarnacki</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The ABA includes a pdf paper from the last Tech Show on how to avoid the top ten causes of malpractice.  The presenters were Mark C.S. Bassingthwaighte, Risk Management Coordinator, Attorneys Liability Protection Society, and Reba J. Nance, Director, Law Practice and Risk Management, Colorado Bar Association.
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		<title>CASA Jurist of the Year</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 14 Nov 2006 12:40:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>David C. Sarnacki</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Judge Patricia D. Gardner received the Michigan CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) Jurist of the Year award, recognizing her for exemplifying the best attributes of a Family Court Judge. 
The press release quoted one CASA staff member as stating, &#8220;Judge Gardner has a wonderful ability to communicate clearly and sincerely to parents and is tireless [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Civility</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 04 Sep 2006 13:37:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>David C. Sarnacki</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The American Bar Association&#8217;s Section of Family Law has adopted Civility Standards.  The Standards address the responsibility of the family lawyer to be civil to clients, opposing counsel, and the court. 
I. To Client
1. Treat the client with respect.
2. Try to keep the client on an even emotional keel and
avoid characterizing the actions of [...]]]></description>
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