February 13, 2023
Volume 21, Issue 7

The State Bar of Michigan will be closed on Monday, February 20, in observance of Presidents' Day.

In the Capitol

2/14 House Criminal Justice, 9:00 a.m. MORE
Agenda:
Presentations by:
Michigan Sheriffs' Association;
Criminal Defense Attorneys of Michigan.

2/14 House Appropriations Subcommittee on Licensing & Regulatory Affairs, Insurance & Financial Services, 10:30 a.m. MORE
Agenda:
House Fiscal Agency Overview of the FY 2023-24 Executive Budget Recommendations for the Department of Insurance and Financial Services and the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs.
*The Michigan Indigent Defense Commission is housed within LARA and its budget.*

2/14 House Regulatory Reform, 10:30 a.m. MORE
Agenda:
Overview of the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs.

2/15 House Appropriations Subcommittee on Judiciary, 10:30 a.m. MORE
Agenda:
Overview of the FY 2023-24 Judiciary Budget Request -- Chief Justice Elizabeth Clement, Michigan Supreme Court;
Overview of the FY 2023-24 Court of Appeals Budget Request -- Chief Judge Elizabeth L. Gleicher, Michigan Court of Appeals.

Complete Committee Meeting List

At the Court

NEWS

SCAO Launches Grant Program for Legal Self-Help Centers

Attorney Alicia Moon Named Michigan Supreme Court General Counsel

Supreme Court Announces March 1-2 Oral Argument Schedule

At the Bar

NEWS

State Bar of Michigan celebrates attorneys with 50 years of membership
The State Bar of Michigan will host its annual 50-Year Golden Celebration luncheon on Thursday, May 25, 2023.

New ‘Justice System and You’ webpage educates public about rule of law
The State Bar of Michigan has launched a new webpage to help raise awareness and understanding of the rule of law.

SBM Accepting Nominations for the 2023 Representative Assembly Awards
Nominations are now being accepted for two State Bar of Michigan Representative Assembly awards honoring attorneys for their outstanding achievements.

SBM launches survey to assess economic state of the legal profession
The State Bar of Michigan is asking all Michigan attorneys to participate in the 2023 Economics of Law Survey.

Links of Interest

SBM Public Policy Resource Center
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Michigan Supreme Court
Michigan Legislature
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