October 26, 2026
Volume 24, Issue 39

In the Capitol

Complete Committee Meeting List

In the Hall of Justice

ADOPTION OF ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER
ADM File No. 2025-30: Adoption of Administrative Order No. 2026-5
Issued: 10/14/26
Effective: Immediately

PROPOSED AMENDMENTS
ADM File No. 2025-25: Proposed Amendment of MCR 2.116
The proposed amendment of MCR 2.116 would require courts to provide notice and a reasonable opportunity to be heard before sua sponte summarily dismissing a case or claim.
Issued: 10/21/26
Comment period expires: 2/1/27

ADM File No. 2025-43: Proposed Amendment of MCR 9.114
The proposed amendment of MCR 9.114 would clarify that a complainant may seek judicial review of the AGC’s decision to admonish a respondent-attorney.
Issued: 10/21/26
Comment period expires: 2/1/27

NEWS
Supreme Court to Hold Public Administrative Hearing on November 18

At the Bar

NEWS
State Bar mourns passing of Drew Baker
A memorial service has been planned to remember Drew Baker, the State Bar of Michigan’s general counsel since 2022.

MiLawyer Podcast: An update on attorney wellbeing with Patrick Krill
There’s no doubt that attorneys are under a lot of stress that can often lead to burnout and wellbeing issues, and now we have data-driven insights that prove it.

U.S. District Court Eastern District - Two Notices
On October 5, 2026, the Judges of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of MI approved the publication of a proposed amendment and an amendment to local rules.

New ethics opinions available on accepting gifts, dealing with clients’ staff, and supporting specialty courts
Three new ethics opinions provide guidance to attorneys and judges on accepting gifts, communicating with a client’s staff/volunteers, and judges’ support of specialty courts.

Links of Interest

SBM Public Policy Resource Center
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