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September 28, 2026
Volume 24, Issue 36
In the Capitol
Complete Committee Meeting List
Legislation Introduced 09/15–09/24
Last week bills were introduced in the following areas of law:
In the Hall of Justice
PROPOSED AMENDMENT
ADM File No. 2022-43: Proposed Amendment of MCR 2.118
The proposed amendment of MCR 2.118 would clarify that the rule does not necessarily preclude relation-back of a pleading amendment to substitute a plaintiff or correct a misnomer.
Issued: 9/23/26
Comment period expires: 1/1/27
RULE AMENDMENTS
ADM File No. 2023-23: Amendment of MCR 3.972
The amendment of MCR 3.972 requires the court, in child protective proceeding bench trials, to make findings of fact and conclusions of law and allow for the equivalent of an involuntary dismissal.
Issued: 9/23/26
Effective: 1/1/27
ADM File No. 2024-04: Amendment of MCR 3.981
The amendment of MCR 3.981 requires the court to advise minor PPO respondents of their right to appeal following the issuance of an order that is appealable by right and clarifies that appointment of appellate counsel in these cases is controlled by MCR 3.993(D)(5).
Issued: 9/23/26
Effective: 1/1/27
ADM File No. 2025-09: Amendment of MCR 6.610
The amendment of MCR 6.610 clarifies that defense counsel must be allowed a reasonable opportunity to attend, as part of a court-ordered presentence investigation, any presentence interview of their client.
Issued: 9/23/26
Effective: 1/1/27
APPOINTMENTS
ADM File No. 2026-01: Assignment of Business Court Judge in the 3rd Circuit Court (Wayne County)
Issued: 9/23/26
Effective: Immediately
ADM File No. 2026-01: Appointment of Chief Judge of the Wayne County Probate Court
Issued: 9/23/26
Effective: Immediately
ADM File No. 2026-01: Appointment of Chief Judge of the 10th District Court (Calhoun County)
Issued: 9/23/26
Effective: Immediately
ADM File No. 2026-01: Appointment of Chief Judge of the 25th District Court (Wayne County)
Issued: 9/23/26
Effective: 1/1/27
ADM File No. 2026-01: Appointment of Chief Judge of the Hillsdale County Courts
Issued: 9/23/26
Effective: Immediately
NEWS
Michigan Supreme Court Engages Detroit Students Through 34th Court Community Connections Program
Supreme Court to Open 2026-27 Session at State Capitol
Supreme Court Aims to Increase Access for People Who Cannot Afford a Lawyer
At the Bar
NEWS
Alena M. Clark-Sullivan to serve as RA Chair
Congratulations Alena M. Clark-Sullivan, who will serve this year as chair of the State Bar of Michigan’s Representative Assembly!
Erika L. Bryant becomes 92nd SBM President
Congratulations to Erika L. Bryant, the 92nd President of the State Bar of Michigan!
New ABA/Krill Strategies lawyer mental health study shows escalating burnout, risky alcohol use
Read the new lawyer mental health study that updates a 10-year old benchmark and reveals substantial distress, burnout, and risky alcohol use within the legal sector.
What is Constitution Day and why does it matter?
On September 17, 1787, 39 delegates to the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia signed the U.S. Constitution.
MiLawyer Podcast: Avoiding Ethical Missteps with Erica Lemanski
Attorneys often face complicated ethical questions and consequences for making missteps — even if their unethical actions are unintentional.
Links of Interest
SBM Public Policy Resource Center
Public Acts
Michigan Supreme Court
Michigan Legislature
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