December 4, 2023
Volume 21, Issue 46

At the Capitol

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

At the Court

APPOINTMENT
ADM File No. 2023-01: Appointments to the Commission on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the Michigan Judiciary
Issued: 11/29/23
Effective: 1/1/24

RULE AMENDMENT
ADM File No. 2023-05: Amendment of MCR 3.613
The amendment of MCR 3.613 requires a court to pay the costs of publication in a name change proceeding if fees are waived under MCR 2.002 and ensures that any case record reflecting the court payment be made nonpublic.
Issued: 11/29/23
Effective: 1/1/24

NEWS

Commission on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the Michigan Judiciary Releases Strategic Plan

At the Bar

NEWS

Judicial Vacancy—36th Circuit Court, Van Buren County
Applications must be submitted electronically and received by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, December 15, 2023.

31 SBM presidents urge support for Access to Justice
A coalition of 31 SBM presidents have come together to urge MI attorneys to donate to the ATJ Campaign to ensure that all Michiganders have access to fair legal representation.

Links of Interest

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