May 22, 2026
Volume 24, Issue 21

The State Bar of Michigan will be closed on Monday, May 25, in observance of Memorial Day.

In the Capitol

Legislation Introduced 5/19–5/21
Last week bills were introduced in the following areas of law:

• Agriculture Law
• Business Law
• Consumer Law
• Education Law
• Elections Law
• Environmental & Natural Resources Law
• Family Law
• Healthcare Law
• Information Technology
• Insurance Law
• Labor & Employment Law
• Licensing & Regulation Law
• Military & Veterans Law
• Motor Vehicles
• Probate
• Real Property
• Recreation & Sports
• State & Local Government
• Tax

In the Hall of Justice

RULE AMENDMENTS
ADM File No. 2022-34: Amendment of MCR 3.992
The amendment of MCR 3.992 requires courts to consider a motion for postjudgment relief when the underlying order was entered following a referee’s recommendation and before the time for filing for judicial review under MCR 3.991 has elapsed. See MCR 3.991(A)(3).
Issued: 5/20/26
Effective 9/1/26

ADM File No. 2025-37: Amendment of MCR 7.312
The amendment of MCR 7.312 establishes rule-based briefing deadlines in leave granted and MOAA cases following appointment of appellate counsel for an indigent defendant or a ruling that the defendant is not entitled to appointment of appellate counsel.
Issued: 5/20/26
Effective 9/1/26

ADM File No. 2024-19: Amendments of MCR 9.108 and 9.110
The amendments of MCR 9.108 and 9.110 address mid-term member vacancies and eliminate the 2-full term officer limit for the Attorney Grievance Commission and the Attorney Discipline Board.
Issued: 5/20/26
Effective 9/1/26

ADM File No. 2024-08: Amendment of MCJC Canon 3
The amendment of MCJC Canon 3 clarifies a judge’s responsibility to not knowingly allow unauthorized broadcasting, televising, recording, or taking of photographs in or out of the courtroom during sessions
of court or recesses between sessions and lists other authorities addressing this issue.
Issued: 5/20/26
Effective 9/1/26

APPOINTMENTS
ADM File No. 2026-01: Appointment of Chief Judge of the 55th District Court (Ingham County)
Issued: 5/20/26
Effective Immediately

At the Bar

NEWS
Voting now open for the 2026 State Bar Elections
Michigan attorneys can now cast their votes in the 2026 State Bar Elections.

Judicial Vacancy – 6th District Probate Court, Mackinac & Luce Counties
Applications must be submitted electronically and received by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, June 5, 2026.

Links of Interest

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