Public Policy Update from the State Bar of Michigan
 
 
 

October 5, 2026
Volume 24, Issue 37


In the Capitol

Complete Committee Meeting List

Legislation Introduced 09/29–10/01
Last week bills were introduced in the following areas of law:

In the Hall of Justice

RULE AMENDMENT
ADM File No. 2024-32: Amendment of MCR 2.410
The amendment of MCR 2.410 explicitly allows ADR proceedings to be conducted by videoconferencing technology if such participation is appropriate under MCR 2.407. The amendment also clarifies that ADR proceedings conducted by videoconferencing technology need not be recorded and are not subject to public access.
Issued: 9/30/26
Effective: 1/1/27

NEWS
Michigan Supreme Court Justices Return to Lansing-Area Schools to Celebrate Inaugural ‘Court Community Connections Plus’

At the Bar

NEWS
Last call: Sign up for Stress Reset for Lawyers virtual webinar
There’s still time to sign up for Stress Reset for Lawyers, a free virtual workshop offering Michigan attorneys a practical technique for managing stress.


Links of Interest

SBM Public Policy Resource Center
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