January 2, 2024
Volume 22, Issue 1

At the Capitol

The Legislature has adjourned sine die for 2023 and will reconvene on January 10, 2024.

At the Hall of Justice

AMENDMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER
ADM File No. 2023-20: Amendment of Administrative Order No. 2023-1
Issued: 12/20/23
Effective: Immediately

ADM File No. 2023-32: Adoption of Administrative Order No. 2023-2
Issued: 12/21/23
Effective: Immediately

PROPOSED AMENDMENTS
ADM File No. 2022-42: Proposed Amendments of MCR 2.508 and 4.002
The proposed amendments of MCR 2.508(B)(3)(b)-(c) and 4.002(D)(2) would make the rules consistent with MCR 2.227 regarding the timing of payment of the jury fee in cases that are removed or transferred.
Issued: 12/20/23
Comment Period Expires: 4/1/24

ADM File No. 2022-54: Proposed Amendment of MCJC Canon 7
The proposed amendment of Canon 7 would provide a procedure for handling remaining funds in an attorney’s trust account if the attorney is elected or appointed to a judicial office.
Issued: 12/20/23
Comment Period Expires: 4/1/24

APPOINTMENTS
ADM File No. 2023-01: Appointments to the Commission on Well-Being in the Law
Issued: 12/20/23
Effective: Immediately

ADM File No. 2023-01: Appointments to the Committee on Model Civil Jury Instructions
Issued: 12/20/23
Effective: 1/1/24

ADM File No. 2023-01: Appointments to the Committee on Model Criminal Jury Instructions
Issued: 12/20/23
Effective: 1/1/24

ADM File No. 2023-01: Appointments to the Foreign Language Board of Review
Issued: 12/20/23
Effective: 1/1/24

ADM File No. 2023-01: Appointments to the Judicial Education Board
Issued: 12/20/23
Effective: 1/1/24

ADM File No. 2023-01: Appointments to the Michigan Judicial Council
Issued: 12/20/23
Effective: 1/1/24

ADM File No. 2023-01: Assignments to the Court of Claims
Issued: 12/27/23
Effective: Immediately; 1/15/24; 2/1/24

ADM File No. 2023-01: Appointments to the Justice For All Commission
Issued: 12/27/23
Effective: 1/1/24

NEWS
Supreme Court Approves New, Returning Members for Commission on Well-Being in the Law

Supreme Court Schedules January Oral Arguments

At the Bar

NEWS

New virtual support group for attorneys starting soon
The SBM’s Lawyers and Judges Assistance Program is offering a virtual support group for attorneys to work through stress and improve their overall well-being.

SBM Accepting Nominations for the 2024 Representative Assembly Awards
Nominations are now being accepted for two State Bar of Michigan Representative Assembly awards honoring attorneys for their outstanding achievements.

Professionalism committee launches speakers bureau, education campaign
The Special Committee on Professionalism and Civility has created a new speakers bureau to provide ongoing outreach and education to Michigan attorneys and judges.

Judicial Vacancy—31st Circuit Court, St. Clair County
Applications must be submitted electronically and received by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, January 5, 2024.

Links of Interest

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