Saginaw County Bar Association

SCBA Community Service Award Nominations

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 16:27:00 GMT

<div class="elementToProof" style="text-align: center; margin: 0in; font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> <b>SCBA COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD NOMINATIONS</b></div> <div class="elementToProof" style="text-align: center; margin: 0in; font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">  </div> <div class="elementToProof" style="margin: 0in; font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> BELOW is information regarding the Community Service Award given every year at the Annual Meeting. Look it over<b>, make a nomination</b>. There are so many qualified members.  Let your board know who you would like to see receive this award.</div> <div class="elementToProof" style="margin: 0in; font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">  </div> <div class="elementToProof" style="margin: 0in; font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">  </div> <div class="elementToProof" style="margin: 0in; font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">  </div> <div class="elementToProof" style="text-align: center; margin: 0in; font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> <b>SCBA COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD</b></div> <div class="elementToProof" style="text-align: center; margin: 0in; font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">  </div> <div class="elementToProof" style="text-align: justify; margin: 0in; font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> In 1992 the Saginaw County Bar Association Board of Directors established a Community Service Award.  This award is presented to a member of SCBA who has demonstrated an outstanding commitment to volunteer services in his or her community.    The award will be presented every year at the annual membership meetings of the SCBA.</div> <div class="elementToProof" style="margin: 0in; font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">  </div> <div class="elementToProof" style="margin: 0in; font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> <u>Award Criteria:</u></div> <div class="elementToProof" style="margin: 0in; font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> The recipient should demonstrate one or more of the following:</div> <div class="elementToProof" style="margin: 0in; font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">                                               </div> <div class="elementToProof" style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 1in; font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> A. The contribution of significant time and effort for one or more community organizations or projects.</div> <div class="elementToProof" style="margin: 0in; font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">  </div> <div class="elementToProof" style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 1in; font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> B.  The organization of, or participation in an activity which resulted in extending of community service which was previously not met.</div> <div class="elementToProof" style="margin: 0in; font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">  </div> <div class="elementToProof" style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 1in; font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> C.  The length of community service, as well as the quality of service provided, should be considered.</div> <div class="elementToProof" style="margin: 0in; font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">  </div> <div class="elementToProof" style="text-align: justify; margin: 0in; font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> Please submit your nomination with a detailed statement of why this <u>SCBA member</u> should win the SCBA Community Service Award to:  <a href="mailto:scba@PROTECTED" id="OWA55a25a7a-6729-0ef9-c2af-558e2c5c21bb" class="OWAAutoLink" style="color: blue;"><u>scba@PROTECTED</u></a>  by August 28th. </div> <div class="elementToProof" style="text-align: justify; margin: 0in; font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">  </div> <div class="elementToProof" style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> <br> </div>

May Membership Meeting

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 14:27:00 GMT

<div id="divRplyFwdMsg"> <div style="direction: ltr;"> </div> </div> <div style="direction: ltr; text-align: center; line-height: 1.38; margin: 0in 0in 8pt; font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> <b>SCBA Membership Meeting</b></div> <div style="direction: ltr; text-align: center; line-height: 1.38; margin: 0in; font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> Trillium Banquet Center</div> <div style="direction: ltr; text-align: center; line-height: 1.38; margin: 0in 0in 8pt; font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> 6415 State St</div> <div style="direction: ltr; text-align: center; line-height: 1.38; margin: 0in 0in 8pt; font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">  </div> <div style="direction: ltr; text-align: center; line-height: 1.38; margin: 0in 0in 8pt; font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> May 28, 2026</div> <div style="direction: ltr; text-align: center; line-height: 1.38; margin: 0in 0in 8pt; font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> 11:30 am</div> <div style="direction: ltr; text-align: center; line-height: 1.38; margin: 0in 0in 8pt; font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> Presentation begins at 12:00pm</div> <div style="direction: ltr; text-align: center; line-height: 1.38; margin: 0in 0in 8pt; font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> Light lunch provided</div> <div style="direction: ltr; line-height: 1.38; margin: 0in 0in 8pt; font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">  </div> <div style="direction: ltr; text-align: center; line-height: 1.38; margin: 0in 0in 8pt; font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> <img id="x_image_0" width="372" height="76" style="width: 372.187px; height: 76px; max-width: 528px;" size="11185" data-outlook-trace="F:2|T:2" src="https://saginawbar.org/dada/mail.cgi/show_img/SCBA/20260420092752/7214f577-a0ff-48f6-bf76-5bbbdee0787e"></div> <div style="direction: ltr; line-height: 1.38; margin: 0in 0in 8pt; font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">            Presented by the State Bar of Michigan’s Special Committee on    </div> <div style="direction: ltr; line-height: 1.38; margin: 0in 0in 8pt; font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">   Professionalism and Civility</div> <div style="direction: ltr; line-height: 1.38; margin: 0in 0in 8pt; font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">  </div> <div style="direction: ltr; line-height: 1.38; margin: 0in 0in 8pt; font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"> <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">RSVP:  </span><span style="color: rgb(70, 120, 134);"><a href="mailto:scba@PROTECTED" id="OWA5fed2321-75b2-05bc-0213-619ef3e21a57" class="x_OWAAutoLink" style="color: rgb(70, 120, 134);"><u>scba@PROTECTED</u></a></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> by May 14th</span></div> <div style="direction: ltr; font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> <br> </div>

Obituary for Christ Anagnost

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 03:04:00 GMT

<div class="elementToProof" style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> <img id="image_0" width="141" height="177" style="width: 141.71px; height: 177px; max-width: 528px;" size="177127" data-outlook-trace="F:1|T:1" src="https://saginawbar.org/dada/mail.cgi/show_img/SCBA/20260415220421/2cba30f3-bf8e-4a25-8113-c2231ad600d6"></div> <div class="elementToProof" style="line-height: 1.38; margin: 0in 0in 8pt; font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> Obituary Christ Anagnost   P10161</div> <div class="elementToProof" style="line-height: 1.38; margin: 0in 0in 8pt; font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> Christ Anagnost passed away surrounded by his beloved family on April 13 at the age of 90.</div> <div class="elementToProof" style="line-height: 1.38; margin: 0in 0in 8pt; font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> Christ, born Christ Anagnostopulos, was born on October 2, 1935, in Saginaw, Michigan to Greek immigrant parents, Athanasios Anagnostopulos and Angeline Papalexiou. He is survived by his beloved wife, Olga Anagnost; his sons, Athanasios “Tommy” Anagnost, Nicholas “Niko” Anagnost, Constantine “Deno” Anagnost; his daughter, Angela Repke, and her husband, Brad Repke. He is also survived by his cherished grandchildren, Arianna and Anderson, who will hold fond memories of their “Papou.”</div> <div class="elementToProof" style="line-height: 1.38; margin: 0in 0in 8pt; font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> With integrity, passion, and love, Christ cultivated a rich life centered on his family and friends. He was a proud graduate of Wayne State University, earning his Bachelor of Arts, and then a Bachelor of Laws Degree from Wayne State Law School on June 22, 1961. From there, Christ practiced law in his community of Saginaw, Michigan for over 50 years as a respected member of the State Bar of Michigan. Known for his charisma, honesty, and commitment to helping the underdog, he made a lasting impact on both his profession and his community.</div> <div class="elementToProof" style="line-height: 1.38; margin: 0in 0in 8pt; font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> Beyond his career, Christ was a man of many interests and hobbies. He was a competitive golfer, an avid hunter, and a devoted reader and writer. He and his family were long-standing members of the Saginaw Country Club, where many lasting friendships bloomed.</div> <div class="elementToProof" style="line-height: 1.38; margin: 0in 0in 8pt; font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> Christ was deeply devoted to his Greek faith and community. He was a pivotal figure at St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church, where he served in numerous roles. Among his many contributions, he was especially proud to be one of the founders of the Greek Festival of Saginaw. His family volunteered together in the legendary gyro tent where great memories were made. He was also an active member of the Order of A.H.E.P.A., Saginaw Valley Chapter #216.</div> <div class="elementToProof" style="line-height: 1.38; margin: 0in 0in 8pt; font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> At the heart of Christ’s life was his love for his family, especially his wife, Olga, who he adored every day. They shared a loving marriage of 54 years. Their love story began with a simple but meaningful gesture—a single rose given to Olga every Monday after they first met—symbolizing a lifetime of devotion.</div> <div class="elementToProof" style="line-height: 1.38; margin: 0in 0in 8pt; font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> Christ’s greatest attributes were his authenticity, wit, and integrity, and his legacy will continue with his children and grandchildren. He instilled in them a strong work ethic, sincerity, and passion for all that they do. Tommy, Nick, and Deno cherish memories and lessons on the golf course with their dad, while Angela is forever grateful for her inherited love of the written word. He would say that his greatest achievement was his family and he was forever proud of them. Christ will be remembered as a fiercely loving husband, father, and grandfather, whose life was defined by service, generosity, and love.</div> <div class="elementToProof" style="line-height: 1.38; margin: 0in 0in 8pt; font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> Friends are welcome to visit with the family at the W. L. Case and Company Funeral Directors, 4480 Mackinaw Road, Saginaw, MI 48603 on Friday, April 17, 2026, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. with the Trisagion Service held at 7:00 p.m. A funeral service will take place at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church, 4970 Mackinaw Road, Saginaw, MI 48603. Private burial will take place at Roselawn Memorial Gardens.</div> <div class="elementToProof" style="line-height: 1.38; margin: 0in 0in 8pt; font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church, 4970 Mackinaw Rd, Saginaw, MI 48603. Please share your thoughts and memories with the family at the funeral home, church, or through www.casefuneralhome.com.</div> <div class="elementToProof" style="line-height: 1.38; margin: 0in 0in 8pt; font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Christ A. Anagnost, please visit our flower store.</div> <div class="elementToProof" style="line-height: 1.38; margin: 0in 0in 8pt; font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">  </div> <div class="elementToProof" style="line-height: 1.38; margin: 0in 0in 8pt; font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> <br> </div>

May Membership Meeting

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 17:31:00 GMT

<div class="elementToProof" style="text-align: center; line-height: 1.38; margin: 0in 0in 8pt; font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> <b>SCBA Membership Meeting</b></div> <div class="elementToProof" style="text-align: center; line-height: 1.38; margin: 0in; font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> Trillium Banquet Center</div> <div class="elementToProof" style="text-align: center; line-height: 1.38; margin: 0in 0in 8pt; font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> 6415 State St</div> <div class="elementToProof" style="text-align: center; line-height: 1.38; margin: 0in 0in 8pt; font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">  </div> <div class="elementToProof" style="text-align: center; line-height: 1.38; margin: 0in 0in 8pt; font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> May 28, 2026</div> <div class="elementToProof" style="text-align: center; line-height: 1.38; margin: 0in 0in 8pt; font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> 11:30 am</div> <div class="elementToProof" style="text-align: center; line-height: 1.38; margin: 0in 0in 8pt; font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> Presentation begins at 12:00pm</div> <div class="elementToProof" style="text-align: center; line-height: 1.38; margin: 0in 0in 8pt; font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> Light lunch provided</div> <div class="elementToProof" style="line-height: 1.38; margin: 0in 0in 8pt; font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">  </div> <div class="elementToProof" style="text-align: center; line-height: 1.38; margin: 0in 0in 8pt; font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> <img id="image_0" width="372" height="76" style="width: 372.187px; height: 76px; max-width: 528px;" size="10942" data-outlook-trace="F:1|T:1" src="https://saginawbar.org/dada/mail.cgi/show_img/SCBA/20260414123113/7214f577-a0ff-48f6-bf76-5bbbdee0787e"></div> <div class="elementToProof" style="line-height: 1.38; margin: 0in 0in 8pt; font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">            Presented by the State Bar of Michigan’s Special Committee on    </div> <div class="elementToProof" style="line-height: 1.38; margin: 0in 0in 8pt; font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">   Professionalism and Civility</div> <div class="elementToProof" style="line-height: 1.38; margin: 0in 0in 8pt; font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">  </div> <div class="elementToProof" style="line-height: 1.38; margin: 0in 0in 8pt; font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> RSVP:  <a href="mailto:scba@PROTECTED" id="OWAd2b05ea5-0749-4ab9-04f4-55527905ac24" class="OWAAutoLink" style="color: rgb(70, 120, 134);"> <u>scba@PROTECTED</u></a> by May 14th</div> <div class="elementToProof" style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> <br> </div>

Fw: Michigan Supreme Court Commission on Well-Being in the Law - Proposed Secured Leave Court Leave

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 19:15:00 GMT

<div style="direction: ltr; margin-top: 1em; margin-bottom: 1em; font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> Good afternoon,</div> <div style="direction: ltr; margin-top: 1em; margin-bottom: 1em; font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> The Michigan Supreme Court’s Commission on Well-Being in the Law’s Incentivizing Well-Being Committee is revisiting a proposed court rule that would allow attorneys to schedule a reasonable amount of personal time by providing advance notice to opposing counsel and the courts where they have pending matters. Once notice is provided, matters would not be scheduled during the attorney’s secured leave period. A similar proposal received overwhelming support from the State Bar of Michigan Representative Assembly in 2019 (attached).</div> <div style="direction: ltr; margin-top: 1em; margin-bottom: 1em; font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> Before drafting and submitting an updated proposal, the committee would like to ensure that a broad range of legal stakeholders who may be impacted have an opportunity to weigh in so the proposal is well-rounded and practical.</div> <div style="direction: ltr; margin-top: 1em; margin-bottom: 1em; font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> The committee is considering updates that would:</div> <ul style="direction: ltr;"> <li style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); direction: ltr;"> Allow up to 20 days of secured leave per calendar year</li><li style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); direction: ltr;"> Clarify secured leave does not change legal or court rule deadlines</li><li style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); direction: ltr;"> Recommend a standard notice form developed by SCAO</li><li style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); direction: ltr;"> Shorten the notice period from 90 to 60 days</li></ul> <div style="direction: ltr; margin-top: 1em; margin-bottom: 1em; font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> Could you please review and share within your organization as appropriate?</div> <div style="direction: ltr; margin-top: 1em; margin-bottom: 1em; font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> Feedback is requested by <b>May 29, 2026</b> and can be submitted using this survey link: <a href="https://us01.l.antigena.com/l/xk-f4Qas_oo91yN9ICpeA~WMyRZxyfuD_rBYNaSx0-ed5nk00R0qBw1-YKA1KtuIDjIA05ACMu34QcJliqr4FLns8Qkua-WvZ5y2bSZXJXf5GONI3-DKrn73gssLaxPL6PGLzFBX12-oobgov5ynu6AoCp55l_YYW68sLGodE1Gb-v_ELAxImeTQpdJYU1RCF1QJ" id="OWA523f172d-77f2-211b-3802-d0b1e8935edc" class="x_x_x_x_x_x_x_x_x_OWAAutoLink" title="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3a%2f%2fforms.office.com%2fg%2f0ra98fz6zm&data=05%7c02%7ctarsine%40courts.mi.gov%7cfc087da7512f4478c8f308de586448c7%7c295e93f8384b497c8dcaf2b9a863befd%7c0%7c0%7c639045385178099074%7cunknown%7ctwfpbgzsb3d8eyjfbxb0eu1hcgkionrydwusilyioiiwljaumdawmcisilaioijxaw4zmiisikfoijoitwfpbcisilduijoyfq%3d%3d%7c0%7c%7c%7c&sdata=sgulzbs%2bxd7p8slyynwt6efmho%2fj1ztoorlwyt7l0bq%3d&reserved=0" data-auth="NotApplicable"> office.com</a></div> <div style="direction: ltr; margin-top: 1em; margin-bottom: 1em; font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> Thank you,</div> <div id="x_Signature"> <p style="direction: ltr; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(23, 78, 134);"><b>Hailey Richards, Court Analyst</b></span></p> <p style="direction: ltr; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Michigan Supreme Court | State Court Administrative Office | Field Services</span></p> <p style="direction: ltr; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Hall of Justice | P.O. Box 30048 | Lansing, MI 48909 | 517-373-7913 phone</span></p> <div style="direction: ltr; font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> <br> </div> <p style="direction: ltr; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><i>This message has been prepared on computer equipment and resources owned by the Michigan Supreme Court.  It is subject to the terms and conditions of the Court’s Computer Acceptable Use Policy.  The content of this communication is not an authoritative statement of the Michigan Supreme Court.</i></span></p> <p style="direction: ltr; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> </span></p> <p style="direction: ltr; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><img width="145" height="115" style="width: 145px; height: 115px; max-width: 780px; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;" size="26701" data-outlook-trace="F:2|T:2" src="https://saginawbar.org/dada/mail.cgi/show_img/SCBA/20260413141501/10c32f58-3e75-4d60-a2bf-135fece6325f"></span></p> <div style="direction: ltr; font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> <br> </div> </div>

Save the Date Golf and Annual Meeting

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 12:18:00 GMT

<div class="elementToProof" style="line-height: 1.38; margin: 0in 0in 8pt; font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(111, 192, 64);"> <b>SAVE THE DATE</b></div> <div class="elementToProof" style="line-height: 1.38; margin: 0in 0in 8pt; font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(111, 192, 64);"> <b>SCBA GOLF OUTING AND ANNUAL MEETING</b></div> <div class="elementToProof" style="line-height: 1.38; margin: 0in 0in 8pt; font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">      <img width="212" height="151" style="width: 212px; height: 151px; max-width: 528px;" size="3437" data-outlook-trace="F:1|T:1" src="https://saginawbar.org/dada/mail.cgi/show_img/SCBA/20260410071845/20310d0b-c457-4031-8a53-c55d0763dafc">    <span style="color: rgb(111, 192, 64);">  <b>and</b>       </span>                           <img width="148" height="148" style="width: 148px; height: 148px; max-width: 528px;" size="14008" data-outlook-trace="F:1|T:1" src="https://saginawbar.org/dada/mail.cgi/show_img/SCBA/20260410071845/e9fa7b7d-3360-416f-9136-87b95ffbc320"></div> <div class="elementToProof" style="line-height: 1.38; margin: 0in 0in 8pt; font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">  </div> <div class="elementToProof" style="line-height: 1.38; margin: 0in 0in 8pt; font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(111, 192, 64);"> <b>Thursday, June 18, 2026</b></div> <div class="elementToProof" style="line-height: 1.38; margin: 0in 0in 8pt; font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(111, 192, 64);"> <b>Saginaw Country Club</b></div> <div class="elementToProof" style="line-height: 1.38; margin: 0in 0in 8pt; font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(111, 192, 64);"> <b>          Shotgun start 1:00pm</b></div> <div class="elementToProof" style="line-height: 1.38; margin: 0in 0in 8pt; font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(111, 192, 64);"> <b>          Dinner 5:30pm</b></div> <div class="elementToProof" style="line-height: 1.38; margin: 0in 0in 8pt; font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(111, 192, 64);"> <b><br> </b></div> <div class="elementToProof" style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> <br> </div>

Law Day Mock Trials and Lunch

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 12:34:00 GMT

<div id="divRplyFwdMsg"> <div style="direction: ltr;"> </div> </div> <div style="direction: ltr; text-align: center; font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> <img id="x_image_0" width="189" height="142" style="width: 189.162px; height: 142px; max-width: 529px;" size="52564" data-outlook-trace="F:2|T:2" src="https://saginawbar.org/dada/mail.cgi/show_img/SCBA/20260407073448/f4292a67-3470-4f54-a1a4-d68a5b52ce95"></div> <div style="direction: ltr; text-align: center; line-height: 1.38; margin: 0in 0in 8pt; font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> <b>Law Day Mock Trials</b></div> <div style="direction: ltr; text-align: center; line-height: 1.38; margin: 0in 0in 8pt; font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> <b>Join the 2026 Law Day Teams at the Pizza Lunch following Mock Trials.</b></div> <div style="direction: ltr; text-align: center; line-height: 1.38; margin: 0in 0in 8pt; font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> <b>April 30, 2026, at 12:15 pm First Presbyterian Church, 121 S Harrison</b></div> <div style="direction: ltr; text-align: center; line-height: 1.38; margin: 0in 0in 8pt; font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> <b> </b></div> <div style="direction: ltr; line-height: 1.38; margin: 0in 0in 8pt; font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> <b>RSVP by April 9th</b></div> <div style="direction: ltr; line-height: 1.38; margin: 0in 0in 8pt; font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"> <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b> 989 274-1745 or </b></span><span style="color: rgb(70, 120, 134);"><a href="mailto:scba@PROTECTED" id="OWAdc226c86-8ea1-2d3c-827a-146f46824f85" class="x_OWAAutoLink" style="color: rgb(70, 120, 134);"><b><u>scba@PROTECTED</u></b></a></span></div> <div style="direction: ltr; text-align: center; line-height: 1.38; margin: 0in 0in 8pt; font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> <b> </b></div> <div style="direction: ltr; text-align: center; line-height: 1.38; margin: 0in 0in 8pt; font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> <b>Can’t make lunch!  Stop in and watch our high school teams present their case in front of either a Circuit, District or Probate Judge.</b></div> <div style="direction: ltr; text-align: left; font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> <br> </div>

DATE CORRECTION Law Day Mock Trials and Lunch

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 18:49:00 GMT

<div class="elementToProof" style="text-align: center; font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> <img id="image_0" width="189" height="142" style="width: 189.162px; height: 142px; max-width: 529px;" size="52564" data-outlook-trace="F:1|T:1" src="https://saginawbar.org/dada/mail.cgi/show_img/SCBA/20260401134949/f4292a67-3470-4f54-a1a4-d68a5b52ce95"></div> <div class="elementToProof" style="text-align: center; line-height: 1.38; margin: 0in 0in 8pt; font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> <b>Law Day Mock Trials</b></div> <div class="elementToProof" style="text-align: center; line-height: 1.38; margin: 0in 0in 8pt; font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> <b>Join the 2026 Law Day Teams at the Pizza Lunch following Mock Trials.</b></div> <div class="elementToProof" style="text-align: center; line-height: 1.38; margin: 0in 0in 8pt; font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> <b>April 30, 2026, at 12:15 pm First Presbyterian Church, 121 S Harrison</b></div> <div class="elementToProof" style="text-align: center; line-height: 1.38; margin: 0in 0in 8pt; font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> <b> </b></div> <div class="elementToProof" style="line-height: 1.38; margin: 0in 0in 8pt; font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> <b>RSVP by April 9th</b></div> <div class="elementToProof" style="line-height: 1.38; margin: 0in 0in 8pt; font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"> <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b> 989 274-1745 or </b></span><span style="color: rgb(70, 120, 134);"><a href="mailto:scba@PROTECTED" id="OWA6836768f-2c97-51ca-befa-c1aefbf4a68f" class="OWAAutoLink" style="color: rgb(70, 120, 134);"><b><u>scba@PROTECTED</u></b></a></span></div> <div class="elementToProof" style="text-align: center; line-height: 1.38; margin: 0in 0in 8pt; font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> <b> </b></div> <div class="elementToProof" style="text-align: center; line-height: 1.38; margin: 0in 0in 8pt; font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> <b>Can’t make lunch!  Stop in and watch our high school teams present their case in front of either a Circuit, District or Probate Judge.</b></div> <div class="elementToProof" style="text-align: left; font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> <br> </div>

Law Day Mock Trials & Lunch

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 17:56:00 GMT

<div class="elementToProof" style="text-align: center; font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> <img id="image_0" width="121" height="91" style="width: 121.224px; height: 91px; max-width: 529px;" size="52321" data-outlook-trace="F:1|T:1" src="https://saginawbar.org/dada/mail.cgi/show_img/SCBA/20260401125621/364cd631-2652-4ff0-aa08-38c36940d45a"></div> <div class="elementToProof" style="text-align: center; line-height: 1.38; margin: 0in 0in 8pt; font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> <span style="font-size: 14pt;"><b>Law Day Mock Trials</b></span></div> <div class="elementToProof" style="text-align: center; line-height: 1.38; margin: 0in 0in 8pt; font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> <b>Join the 2026 Law Day Teams at the Pizza Lunch following Mock Trials.</b></div> <div class="elementToProof" style="text-align: center; line-height: 1.38; margin: 0in 0in 8pt; font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> <b>May 31, 2026, at 12:15 pm First Presbyterian Church, 121 S Harrison</b></div> <div class="elementToProof" style="text-align: center; line-height: 1.38; margin: 0in 0in 8pt; font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> <b> </b></div> <div class="elementToProof" style="line-height: 1.38; margin: 0in 0in 8pt; font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> <b>RSVP by April 9th</b></div> <div class="elementToProof" style="line-height: 1.38; margin: 0in 0in 8pt; font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> <b> 989 274-1745 or </b><a href="mailto:scba@PROTECTED" id="OWA7724fdc8-96a4-05fe-00d5-33fd05424929" class="OWAAutoLink" style="color: rgb(70, 120, 134);"><b><u>scba@PROTECTED</u></b></a></div> <div class="elementToProof" style="text-align: center; line-height: 1.38; margin: 0in 0in 8pt; font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> <b> </b></div> <div class="elementToProof" style="text-align: center; line-height: 1.38; margin: 0in 0in 8pt; font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> <b>Can’t make lunch!  Stop in and watch our high school teams present their case in front of either a Circuit, District or Probate Judge.</b></div> <div class="elementToProof" style="text-align: left; font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> <br> </div>

Fw: Referral

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 19:38:00 GMT

<div>I am looking for someone to consult with a man who called my office.</div> <div><br> </div> <div>A relative of a beneficiary of a trust is concerned that the trustee has not fulfilled his duties in terms of distribution to the beneficiary and may have appropriated some or all of the trust money to himself.</div> <div><br> </div> <div>The trust inventory is in the multiple tens of thousands of dollars. The beneficiary lives in Genesee County.</div> <div><br> </div> <div><br> </div> <div>Andrew Titus</div> <div>989-823-8577<br> <a class="OWAAutoLink" id="OWA412c1c08-f941-592a-d73b-f30b14a46a8d" href="mailto:titus.law@PROTECTED">titus.law@PROTECTED</a></div>

Fw: Roofing inspector

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 16:19:00 GMT

<div style="direction: ltr;">Does anyone recommend a roofing inspector in the Saginaw area?</div> <div style="direction: ltr;"><br> </div> <div style="direction: ltr;"><br> </div> <div style="direction: ltr;"><br> </div> <div style="direction: ltr;"><br> </div> <div style="direction: ltr; font-family: arial, sans-serif;" class="elementToProof"> Hugh R. LeFevre</div> <div style="direction: ltr; font-family: arial, sans-serif;">LeFevre & LeFevre PLLC</div> <div style="direction: ltr; font-family: arial, sans-serif;">902 Court Street<br> Saginaw, MI 48602<br> Telephone: (989)790-3133<br> FAX: (989)790 3202<br> E-mail: <a class="OWAAutoLink" id="OWAbb96a615-1c39-0a0c-7706-4a56e90f8b07" href="mailto:hugh@PROTECTED"> hugh@PROTECTED</a><br> <br> <br> </div> <div style="direction: ltr;"><br> </div>