Michigan State Bar

Attorney challenges requirement to join State Bar

Rick Pluta | MPRN

An attorney says she should not have to join the State Bar of Michigan in order to practice law. And she has filed a lawsuit to strike down the…

Arts & Life

State Bar withdraws writing award for short story with "racist" symbolism

Steve Carmody

The State Bar of Michigan is apologizing for honoring a short story with "racist" symbolism.The bar association has offered Michigan lawyers a chance to…

Politics & Government

State Bar asks for reversal of disclosure rule

Rick Pluta | MPRN

The State Bar of Michigan says it’s time to end anonymous campaign spending in elections for judges and Supreme Court justices.The State Bar is asking…

Politics & Government

Bill to reform Michigan's public defender system comes before Senate panel

A Senate panel has begun hearing arguments on a bill to fix the way Michigan counties provide defense attorneys to the poor.The chair of the Senate…