January 13, 2025
Volume 23, Issue 2

At the Bar

January 24 Board of Commissioners Public Policy Agenda
The SBM Board of Commissioners will be considering several public policy items at its January 24 meeting. The public policy agenda can be reviewed online. Members of the State Bar are invited to submit comments to the Board of Commissioners on any of the items on the agenda. All comments received before the meeting will be shared with the Board.

NEWS
New pro hac vice rules now in effect
New rules governing pro hac vice admission that are designed to improve the process and increase access to justice in Michigan went into effect January 1, 2025.

SBM Members to Receive Special Rate at ABA TECHSHOW 2025
Michigan attorneys have the opportunity to attend the upcoming ABA TECHSHOW at a special reduced rate through the State Bar of Michigan.

Volunteers needed for high school mock trial competition
The Michigan Center for Civic Education is seeking volunteers to support Michigan’s 2024-2025 High School Mock Trial competition.

Links of Interest

SBM Public Policy Resource Center
Public Acts
Michigan Supreme Court
Michigan Legislature
MCL Search Engines