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April 13, 2020
Volume 18, Issue 15
FAQ About COVID-19 from Michigan Lawyers
Updated April 9, 2020
The State Bar of Michigan is committed to helping Michigan lawyers respond optimally throughout the COVID-19 situation. If you have a question about COVID-19 and its impact on Michigan lawyers, please ask us here. We'll keep updating the information below and working to get you answers. In some cases, the questions we're receiving have not yet been answered by the decision-makers involved. Know that we are in touch with them and will share answers here as we have them.
If you have a question or concern that’s specific to your practice area, we encourage you to join the relevant State Bar of Michigan section. These communities are crowdsourcing and sharing information that is crucial to the practice area of the section.
Here are some other resources we have available to you:
At the Bar
April 24 Board of Commissioners Public Policy Agenda
The SBM Board of Commissioners will be considering several public policy items at their April 24 meeting. The public policy agenda can be reviewed online. Members of the State Bar are invited to submit comments to the Board of Commissioners on any of the items on the agenda. All comments received before the meeting will be shared with the Board.
April 25 Representative Assembly Agenda
The Representative Assembly will be meeting on Saturday, April 25, 2020. The agenda is posted online. Members of the State Bar are invited to submit comments to Representative Assembly on any of the items on the agenda. All comments received by April 23 will be shared with the Assembly.
FAQ About COVID-19 from Michigan Lawyers
New Executive Order Allows for Remote Notarization
At the Court
Michigan Trial Courts Virtual Courtroom Standards & Guidelines
Court Extends Emergency Orders to Match “Stay Home, Stay Safe” Extension
More Michigan Courts Go Virtual; Supreme Court Allows More Remote Hearings, Provides Guide for Courts
Michigan Supreme Court Announces April 15, 2020 and April 22, 2020 Oral Arguments Schedule
Chief Justice Orders Hiring Freeze and Spending Restrictions
Administrative Orders
ADM File No. 2020-08: Administrative Order No. 2020-6 (Order Expanding Authority for Judicial Officers to Conduct Proceedings Remotely)
Issued: 4/7/20
Effective: Immediately
Proposed Amendments
ADM File No. 2019-36: Proposed Amendment of Rule 16 and Proposed Addition of Rule 20 of the Rules Concerning the State Bar of Michigan
The proposed amendment of Rule 16 and proposed addition of Rule 20 of the Rules Concerning the State Bar of Michigan would clarify the process of investigation of unauthorized practice of law claims and outline procedures for the Client Protection Fund.
Issued: 4/8/20
Comment Period Expires: 8/1/20
ADM File No. 2019-47: Proposed Amendments of MCR 3.804, 5.140, and 5.404 and Proposed Addition of MCR 3.811
The proposed amendments of MCR 3.804, 5.140, and 5.404 and proposed new MCR 3.811 would allow greater use of videoconferencing equipment in cases involving Indian children.
Issued: 4/8/20
Comment Period Expires: 8/1/20
ADM File No. 2020-04: Proposed Amendment of Rule 4 of the Rules for the Board of Law Examiners
The proposed amendment of BLE Rule 4 would explicitly state that a passing bar exam score is valid for three years, which is consistent with the character and fitness clearance expiration.
Issued: 4/8/20
Comment Period Expires: 8/1/20
Links of Interest
SBM Public Policy Resource Center
Public Acts
Michigan Supreme Court
Michigan Legislature
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