Incumbent Justice Brian Zahra and Paul Hudson won the party's endorsement for the Michigan Supreme Court. Daily Staff Reporter Caroline Wang can be reached at wangca@umich.edu. And one that's really tough to get over," Dulio said, noting Bernstein's name recognition, given the Sam Bernstein Law Firm run by his family is well known throughout the state. TMD: Is there anything that you want to say to college students? When you go to the ballot, when you go to the non-partisan section, you have to know who youre looking for, you have to know the name of the person that you want. ", Paul is active in state and federal bar associations and was appointed by the Chief Judge of the Sixth Circuit to serve as the chair of the Advisory Committee on Rules, one of just three Michigan lawyers on the Committee. She represents Michigan's 35th District, which includes her hometown of Southfield. Despite the recent increase, judges of the Michigan Court of Appeals, who each year receive the same pay increases that non-union civil servants do, will be making nearly 3% more than the justices do by this October, Clement said. But I also want my daughter and other children in the state of Michigan to know what they can achieve because it's hard to be what you can't see. They'll go to the candidates with the two highest vote totals. Sara Swanson is an editor, writer and founder of the Manchester Mirror. Morgan highlighted his work helping parents who want to control the education of their children and do so free from state interference and regulation" and people seeking vaccine exemptions. It's expected Emerson will write a letter on behalf of the commission strongly urging lawmakers to put a constitutional amendment on the ballot to change those requirements. The Court of Appeals also represents a diversity of clients and have an opportunity to advise them and counsel them as well as litigate in their defense or on their behalf as plaintiffs. I got interested in running for the Michigan Supreme Court because I practice in that court regularly and know that (the) Michigan Supreme Court is really important for all of us. Prior to the 2002 amendment, recommendations were approved unless the Legislature voted them down. On Michigan's ballot this fall, beneath the top-line races for governor, congressional and legislative seats, will be a pair of seats on the Michigan Supreme Court. Its 50 state elections. But when you get to the ballot, and you get to the non-partisan section, guess what? Michigan Government Who are the five candidates running for Michigan Supreme Court? But I think after you review the evidence, and you see what happened, the case had all kinds of problematic issues that were a part of it. Meet the MI Supreme Court Candidates: Paul Hudson, Meet the MI Supreme Court Candidates: Brian Zahra, Meet the MI Supreme Court Candidates: Richard Bernstein, Meet the MI Supreme Court Candidates: Kerry Lee Morgan, Under hedge fund ownership, Michigan mobile home parks' rents spike while maintenance lags, Claressa Shields fighting for gender equality for women boxers. Paul Hudson For Justice This year, Michigan voters will elect justices to serve on the Michigan Supreme Court. I want my baby and all the children of Michigan to be proud of the Michigan that theyre going to grow up in, she said, adding, the stakes couldnt be higher.. (Wiki Commons). Gov. Contact Official website Personal Facebook Richard Bernstein is a judge of the Michigan Supreme Court. When voters receive their ballots, they will see "Justice of the Supreme Court" next to Bernstein's and Zahra's names. As legal gambling surges, should schools teach teens about risk? And a lynch mob ensued and he was beaten and castrated and thrown into the local river. MacDonald v. Thomas M. Cooley Law School, _F.3d_ (2013)Successfully represented a law school in a purported $300 million class action brought by graduates alleging fraud and violations of the Michigan Consumer Protection Act. Successfully argued an appeal on behalf of an automotive manufacturer seeking a tax refund from the Department of Treasury. Should Michigan's governor and lawmakers get first pay raise in more than 20 years? 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Im a Democrat, Kyra Harris Bolden is a Democrat. Login. Conducted internal investigation of a largeagricultural supplier relating toallegations of fraud by awhistleblower. Estate of David Geller v. Ellis Seddon TrustSuccessfully argued an appeal dismissing an action under Michigans corporate-dissolution statute. And that is all that I will be doing as a justice. Over the course of her Supreme Court candidacy, Bolden was pregnant and had a baby, an experience she said would bring a unique perspective to the court. TMD: Can you tell me a little bit about your previous legal experience, and how you feel that has prepared you to step into the role of Michigan Supreme Court Justice? Not only for Michiganders, but for everyone in this country.". The best judges are the ones who know what it means to really face struggle, who know what it means to live with adversity, challenge and hardship, he said. Hudson graduated cum laude from Georgetown University Law Center after receiving his B.A. The future is yours and casting educated votes for those in your government is not only your civic duty but also an excellent investment into your future. The Michigan Supreme Court has also issued important decisions related to the Michigan Auto No-Fault Act in recent years and will be critical in decisions regarding implementation of the changes included in . 91.3 Port Huron 89.7 Lansing 91.1 Flint. There is no justice by letting people die in our prisons that were in comas and have bedsores. You're also an attorney. 08:08 October 18, 2022 ~ Paul Hudson talks on " All-Talk with Tom Jordan & Kevin Dietz " about his run for the Michigan Supreme Court. Whether were reading Michigan Supreme Court decisions every day or not, its a really important court, and every term that affects all of us. Follow him on Twitter @arpanlobo. So my commitment is to be fair and neutral and non-partisan. DT: You've been nominated by the Democratic Party as a candidate for the court, but state Supreme Court candidates appear without party affiliation on the ballot. Michigan Radio's Morning Edition is featuring interviews with each of the five candidates running for the court. He is admitted to practice in the United States Supreme Court and has represented clients at the writ of certiorari stage. Oct 10, 2022. This decision is one of the most talked about and controversial First Amendment decisions issued . As a lawmaker, we want to make sure that we're writing laws as clearly as possible so that our judicial branch can interpret them appropriately. Paul chairs the firm's Appeals group and focuses his practice on appellate matters in the state and federal appeals courts. ContactArpan Lobo: alobo@freepress.com. I think its great that youre focusing on the Supreme Court, but I think when you research it, when you look at the cases that weve dealt with, look at the issues that we deal with, but most important, look at how its set up. Zahra was elected to a partial term in 2012 and a full term in 2014. That's comparable to the cash reserves held by Zahra and Bernstein, but might not be enough to make an impression on voters in Michigan, who are being sieged by ad blitzes focused on the governor's race, congressional races and ballot proposals. Lauren Talley Published October 26, 2022 at 6:30 AM EDT Listen 8:31 This year, Michigan voters will elect justices to serve on the Michigan Supreme Court. They'll go to the candidates with the two highest vote totals. What happens is that for anything to get certified, you have to get a majority of the Board of Canvassers. So ultimately, the only entity that determines certification at that point is the state Supreme Court. So my appellate background, I think, serves me well to step in as a justice to the Michigan Supreme Court. He assumed office on January 1, 2015. Voting is so important, particularly, the Michigan Supreme Court will be the last word in what your rights look like in the state of Michigan. He received a B.A. Frozen pay for top elected officials will make it increasingly difficult to attract good candidates, meaning "we are hurting ourselves we are hurting our citizens," she said. The bill that became law cleared up that timeline, and created a mechanism for those cases that had been previously dismissed. And again, what your children, and your childrens children, or your nieces, your nephews, your family members what their rights look like in the state of Michigan. Rick Snyder in 2011, won a partial term on the court the following year and then a full eight-year term in 2014. And so how that fits into my judicial philosophy is we want to look at situations on a case-by-case basis. Despite being listed in the nonpartisan section, candidates ended up on the ballot after receiving nominations from their respective parties. How did those pieces of legislation reflect the judicial philosophy you'd apply if you're elected to the court? Michigan Candidates Paul Hudson Data through 12/31/2022 Paul Hudson $884,874 Total Contributions $884,613 Total Expenditures Overview Contributions Expenditures Loans Personal Activity Are you Paul Hudson, or someone associated with their campaign? News Paul chairs the firm's Appeals group and focuses his practice on appellate matters in the state and federal appeals courts. And dealing with appeals, you get a better sense of how judges, particularly at the appellate level, regard appeals and handle cases and decide cases. She said she was inspired to go into law after learning the story of her great grandfather, who was lynched in Tennessee in 1939. Paul Sancya/AP Show More Show Less 2 of 12 Odia Kaba poses in Ypsilanti, Mich., Tuesday, May 23, 2023. But the Johnson Scott decision, you had two young African American men who were sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole. DT: And I want to ask you about some of your work on legislation in your first term in office. The case was argued all the way up to the Michigan Supreme Court, he said, and theyre still living in that house today.. Rick Snyder. Current State Profile Among the group of hopefuls, Paul Hudson stands out for his. A judge cant do that. The state's Democratic Party has backed Bernstein and Bolden, while Republicans have nominated Zahra and Hudson. . That sparked a huge backlash when it resulted in double-digit increases for many officeholders in 2001. And I have been in situations where honestly, I've almost cried because people have told me how much the representation means to them, not even just obtaining the position, but me running in the first place. Paul Hudson: I've been practicing law for 16 years, and for the past decade or so, I've specialized in cases in the Michigan Supreme Court and the Court of Appeals. She has held that seat since 2018. This is absolutely critical. Hudson has argued more than 150 cases in the Michigan appeals courts during his career. Because what usually happens is people focus on the governor, they focus on the Attorney General, they focus on the bigger officeholders. "I think the people of Michigan are really going to benefit from that.". It doesnt certify. But the intent of your question, I think, is whats my point of view, so to speak, or my judicial philosophy? First elected in 2014, alongside Zahra, Bernstein is the first and only blind justice to serve on the court. There is currently no Black person that sits on the Michigan Supreme Court and there has never been a Black woman to serve on a Michigan Supreme Courts history. Prior to beginning his legal career, Zahra also worked as a small business owner and said the experience was helpful as he continued his work in the courts. But again, people have the opportunity to be seen and heard within our judicial system. After the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade this summer, the Michigan high court ispoised to have a say in whether abortion is legal here and weigh in on potential restrictions. More:Detroit pay raise commission stacked with Mike Duggan, city council allies. More:Should Michigan's governor and lawmakers get first pay raise in more than 20 years? MichMash Politics, Government & Finance Races for MI Supreme Court seats are high stakes and under the radar October 11, 2022 John Filbrandt In this episode of MichMash, reporter Ken Coleman talks with Cheyna Roth about Michigan Supreme Court candidates and more. Because that shows a really great newspaper. Paul Hudson: I grew up in Rochester Hills and Bloomfield Township, went to high school at Detroit Country Day and now I live in Kalamazoo with my wife and two kids two middle schoolers, an eighth grader and a sixth grader. He has also served on the State Bar of Michigan's Appellate Practice Council and the American Bar Association's Appellate Practice Committee. In addition to his legal work, Bernstein served an eight-year term on the Wayne State University Board of Governors and as an adjunct professor in the University of Michigans political science department. So let me just give you an example: the issues as it pertains to who can vote, how they vote, where they vote, the process in which people vote, all the issues that youre hearing about as it pertains to how people are going to cast the ballot, every constitutional question that arises from anything dealing with how an election is run, goes to the state Supreme Court. Michigan Politics Meet the Michigan Supreme Court candidates Two incumbents and three challengers are vying for two available seats on the Michigan Supreme Court in this November's. Democratic nominated judges currently hold a 4-3 advantage. It doesnt say that. I do this job because I have a love for people, I care about people. LANSING A state commission on Wednesday recommended two 7% pay hikes for justices of the Michigan Supreme Court, along with $10,000 expense accounts, while calling for a constitutional change to the way Michigan sets compensation for its top elected officials. Mich. 2011)Won dismissal of multi-million-dollar fraud and malpractice claims against an Australian law firm. "Ive been around a while, I get that. Paul is known for his clear, concise, and persuasive writing style. But, having seen almost every aspect of the law except for actually being a judge, I think I have a great knowledge base as to how our laws now should be interpreted, having made laws and litigated laws. TMD: Can you tell me a little bit about your platform and what you want to accomplish as a Michigan Supreme Court Justice? Electoral machinations ahead of November aside, the Michigan Supreme Court has weighed in on several key matters in the state in recent months. Alyssa Jones of. Bolden of Southfield is currently a Democratic state lawmaker serving her second term in the Michigan House. Morgan works in private practice and has been an attorney since 1981. Jesse Lee Bond's death was ruled "an accidental drowning," which eventually became the name for a documentary highlighting the lynching and the lack of justice Bond received. "I felt a sense of duty that I was in position with my experience in the courts to step up and make a run at this position.". So, we know that voting rights and who gets to vote, where they vote, and how they vote will be solely, exclusively determined by the Michigan Supreme Court. Future Michigan Supreme Court justices could play a role adjudicating legal questions over abortion access if voters adopt Proposal 3 this fall. 2012)Argued appeal involving retention of confidential documents by a company executive after termination. Under a constitutional amendment Michigan voters passed in 2002, the commission's recommendations only take effect with majority votes from both the House and Senate, and lawmakers can't vote to approve some recommended increases and reject others. Conducted internal investigation of a defense contractor relating to allegations of fraud by a whistleblower. Ive been practicing law for over 40 years. Hudson said his judicial philosophy revolves around being fair and neutral and treating anyone who appears before them with respect. He has argued more than 50 appeals in appellate courts across the country, including the Michigan Supreme Court, the Michigan Court of Appeals, and the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit. 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"Im really enjoying that," Zahra added. I think its important for that perspective to be represented on the highest court in the state of Michigan. Gretchen Whitmer has asked the court to weigh in on the law, and a separate lawsuit that resulted in an injunction against the law is likely to be appealed and could end up at the Michigan. I think we need our best and most experienced people to step up for this, and so I felt a sense of duty to step up and run for this seat. The Michigan Supreme Court should be reflective of the diversity of perspectives and experiences of the everyday Michigander. RB: I think at the end of the day, heres the key: a judge cant take a position. So what happens if you have two Democrats and two Republicans, and they deadlock? Beyond that, judges really shouldnt wander, and they shouldnt be rewriting the statute or updating it or modernizing it. In the trial courts, the judges that are there, theyre faced with the actual day-to-day things of litigation and so, thinking on your feet, these are all good, I think, to prepare one for the bench, having argued before many different judges. Thats what they need to understand: that we tend to get lost. Bernstein graduated from the University of Michigan and the Northwestern University School of Law. Nolan said he's embarrassed by the pay for top Michigan officials and the fact they generally have not had raises in more than two decades. I have to internalize everything, Ive got to memorize everything. Doug Tribou: You're a sitting legislator who is not being term-limited out of office. . [laughs] I made the decision in April. He clerked for Judge Lawrence P. Zatkoff of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan before joining the Dickinson Wright law firm. Bolden would be the first Black woman to serve as a Michigan Supreme Court justice. Hudson of Kalamazoo chairs the appeals group at Miller Canfield law firm and has argued more than 150 cases in the Michigan appeals courts. I didn't realize, to be quite honest, how important it was until I started running. And I believe that there is a voice missing on our Michigan Supreme Court. And youre familiar with, I imagine, what happened in Flint with the water. Michigan One Funding, LLC v. MacLean, 2012 WL 4210424 (Mich. App. So everything takes me considerably more effort than it does for a person whos able-bodied. Being a judicial law clerk, you do the research and you recommend how the judge should rule on cases. Ultimately, theres a lot of things that happen within the system and you need justices to ensure that things are done correctly, and that peoples rights are ultimately protected, and thats absolutely a critical thing. A leading Michigan appellate lawyer, father, & athlete, running for the Michigan Supreme Court. Ive handled over 150 cases in the Michigan appeals courts. The thought processes of the lawmakers is integral to how you interpret the law. Abortion will be determined by the Michigan Supreme Court. So they can say, if you vote for me, Im going to do X, Y and Z. Its completely inappropriate for a judge to do that. 2013)Represented law school in an appeal setting the standard in Michigan for discovery of the identity of an anonymous internet defamation defendant. Urban Global v. DibbsBarker, 2011 WL 2802904 (E.D. They can take positions. I like to say that I will be a justice for generations just [because of] my family history of injustice. Jackson v. Sedgwick Claims Claims Management, __ F.3d __ (2013) Successfully defended a worker's compensation claims administrator against allegations of civil RICO violations. The commission is appointed by the governor and is currently dominated by Democrats, who also hold slim majorities in both chambers of the Legislature. And Ive always thought the role of a judge is to be an umpire. Thats what its about. Because its not going to tell you whos a Democrat or whos a Republican, its just not gonna say it. The Wrongful Imprisonment Compensation Act was created because we want to, as a society, to right our wrongs when people are once fully convicted. Kyra Bolden is the other. So what we did was create a mechanism so that people could go to nursing homes. The Michigan Daily: What is your current position and why did you decide to run for Michigan Supreme Court? But my record speaks for itself. Michigan Radio is answering your questions about how to participate in the upcoming midterm election. Why do you think that college-aged voters should vote for you? Charges dropped against man who served 21 years in prison for deaths of 2 Michigan hunters, Auchter's Art: Avocados and affordable housing, Whitmer names commission to set population target, Your Michigan midterm election voting questions answered. Zelenko made a motion to increase justices' salaries by 7% in 2025 and another 7% in 2026. So the fact that youre focusing on a Supreme Court race, I think is fantastic, and I think you should be really praised for that. When you interview senators and congresspeople or governors, thats different. Briefed and argued a criminal-procedure issue of first impression in the Michigan Court of Appeals. "It's a huge hurdle. You must be logged in to post a comment You dont know. Politics are white-hot right now, but you can be confident that I'll block out the noise and just call those balls and strikes. For as little as $1 a month, you can keep Manchester-focused news coverage alive. KHB: My great-grandmother shared with me the story of my great-grandfather, and that's in 1939. Especially with lived experiences, you may be able to see things in a different way than someone else and be able to share that perspective. Paul Hudson chairs the appeals group at Miller Canfield law firm and has argued more than 150 cases in the Michigan appeals courts. according to a research report prepared for the commission. The seven-member bench is currently a 4-3 split, with Democratic nominees to the bench holding a one-justice majority. Zahra, first appointed to the court by former Gov. And, while I dont believe thats a reason to vote for me in and of itself, I do believe that representation is important. Michigan Radio's Morning Edition is featuring interviews with each of the five candidates running . And it wasn't that long ago when government sanctioned injustice was the norm. I decided to run for office in 2018 because I kept seeing these gaps in the law and I wanted to, at the conception of the language, be able to have a voice as to how the language affects everyday Michiganders. And I hope that people will Google the work that Ive done in the House and make a decision to bubble in Kyra Harris Bolden in the non-partisan section of the ballot. My great-grandfather, Jesse Lee Bond, was lynched in Tennessee. "I've always been trying to find my place in the justice system, how to make it more equitable, just given our history and how important representation is and how important this moment is that we have justice," she said in an interview. Lauren Talley is Michigan Radios Morning Edition producer. Any issue on the most personal level that a student is concerned over, the Michigan Supreme Court is going to be the last word on that.People advocate, people argue, they can do all that stuff. And I think that if youre looking for something that is critical about the court, I would say that would be one of the key issues that Ive focused on in my tenure on the court. Theres a seven-jurist panel, theres not just one individual. Paul Hudson is a Republican nominee for the Michigan Supreme Court. BZ: Having owned and operated a small retail business to pay my way through school instilled in me life experiences that have proven extremely valuable in every aspect of my legal career. I cant use a computer, I cant use notes. He previously worked in his familys law firm, The Sam Bernstein Law Firm in Farmington Hills, specializing in protecting the rights of people with disabilities. Bernstein, as previously noted, is synonymous with the family law firm bearing his last name. All rights reserved. The sports symbolism runs through his campaign, as he believes justices should be akin to umpires calling balls and strikes, not ballplayers. TMD: Can you tell me a little bit about your platform and what you would hope to accomplish on the Michigan Supreme Court? I think the best experience for being an appellate judge is to be an appellate lawyer, and I take a lot of pride in my legal writing. The current chief of the court is Elizabeth Clement. So I was able to write the opinion that ultimately, basically allowed for the residents of Flint to have their voice heard. He was asking for a receipt from a store owner. He is the grandson of former Michigan State football coach Duffy Daugherty. Paul uses this deep and varied appellate experience to defend our clients' hard-fought victories on appeal and to overturn unfavorable decisions from the lower courts. . 2012)Successfully represented a turbocharger supplier against a $50 million warranty claim brought by a large truck manufacturer. In recent years, it's been fairly unusual for legislators to become justices. The Michigan Daily: Could you tell me a bit about your current position and why you are running for Michigan Supreme Court? Bernstein (Nonpartisan, Democratic Party) ran for re-election for judge of the Michigan Supreme Court. KHB: What I want to accomplish as a justice on the Michigan Supreme Court is to bring in a fresh perspective. "It can be hard with relatively limited funds for Supreme Court candidates to get their name out there to the point where people will recognize it when they go to the voting booths or cast an absentee ballot, and convince them that they should be hired and the sitting justices should be fired," Dulio said. Why do you think that college-aged voters should support you? And I actually think that's an important perspective to bring to the highest court in Michigan, because there is no justice currently sitting that has lawmaking experience. So its important to complete the ballot. But heres the key, and I cant emphasize this enough, is on all the most significant personal issues that I would imagine students are very concerned about, the Supreme Court is going to be the last word on all of it. Two of the seven seats will be chosen. KM: Platforms probably a term better suited to the legislative branch and the executive branch. Michigan Supreme Court elections are nonpartisan, although nominees are put forward by political parties. This is why. Theres always that case where you look at it and you say, you know what, as challenging, and as difficult and as hard as this is, theres that one case when you look at it and you say, Okay, this is why we do what it is that we do. And this was the Johnson Scott decision. L. Q. REP. 229 (2007), 2023 Miller, Canfield, Paddock and Stone, P.L.C. Recently, it: And the court could still weigh in on another poignant issue being debated in Michigan right now the constitutionality of the state's 1931 law banning most abortions. It is my hope that, from injustice, a justice can be born, she said. Thats how significant that is. Those individuals can now reapply. Supreme Court Justice Brian Zahra has been on the bench since 2011. He has earned degrees from Michigan State University, Regent University and Detroit College of Law, and prior to entering private practice worked with the United States Commission on Civil Rights in Washington, D.C. Morgan said he considers the biggest challenge facing the judicial system is moral confusion and exceeding the authority of the judicial branch. TMD: Is there anything that you want to say to college students? RB: One of the areas that I tend to focus on is wrongful convictions and exoneration. "I think that perspective reminds me that this stuff matters to real people, that this is not an academic exercise, and it never will be to me," Hudson said. Theyll focus on the governor, theyll focus on the other races. So Ive got a lot of judicial experience and practical experience. "The system is broken," said Commissioner Paula Zelenko. "In order to overcome that disadvantage, those challengers need a bunch of money and they don't have it," Dulio said. Ford Motor Co. v. Department of Treasury, __ NW.2d __, 2014 WL 2894925 (Mich 2014)Successfully argued an appeal on behalf of an automotive manufacturer seeking a tax refund from the Department of Treasury. So Ive got to memorize and internalize all the cases. Meet the MI Supreme Court Candidates: Kyra Harris Bolden. At the end of the day, you know, everything comes down to how the Court decides, and the Court is the last word on every issue I think people are concerned about. Nessel's salary ranks 39th among the states and is 26% below the average of attorney general salaries in the comparison states, according to the report. PH: I lead the appeals group at Miller Canfield, so for the past decade, basically all of my cases have been in the Michigan Supreme Court, the Court of Appeals and then state and federal appeals courts across the country. We know what it means to live with adversity, challenge and hardship," Bernstein said during the candidate forum. If elected, you would become the first black woman to serve on the state Supreme Court in its history. (D-Southfield) and Republicans have picked Justice Brian Zahra and attorney Paul Hudson. Kyra Harris Bolden: That is the question on the minds of everyone. The Justice for All Commission, launched last year, aims to ensure every Michigander has access to the judicial system. But the shortcut is you try to get judges that will do it for you, and that tends to be a double-edged sword. The Michigan Daily: What is your current position and what made you want to run for Michigan Supreme Court? Two of the seven seats will be chosen. A national legal writing expert recently conducted a blind study of merits briefs filed in the Michigan Supreme Court and concluded that "one name is coming out on top: Paul Hudson. But this is really significant. 2023 One hundred and thirty-two years of editorial freedom. 420 Maynard St, Ann Arbor, MI 48109, Edited and managed by the students at the University of Michigan since 1890, The Michigan Daily sits down with MI Supreme Court candidates ahead of elections, Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window). 0:00 3:27 Michigan Supreme Court Justice Brian Zahra's ex-wife told NBC News that Zahra paid for her to have an abortion in the 1980s when the two were dating in college. While the court currently has a narrow 4-3 Democratic-nominated majority, the . "Because a lot of people don't realize justice is a quality of life issue. With the exception of the justices, salaries for state elected officials have not increased in more than 20 years ever since the state constitution was changed to require an affirmative vote from lawmakers to put pay raises into effect. Before being elected to the Michigan House of Representatives in 2018, Bolden was a judicial clerk for Judge John A. Murphy in Wayne County and later practiced civil litigation at Lewis and Munday, per her website. Watch a recording of the forumhere. Hudson has an athletic background of his own, playing college baseball. 0:30. Five candidates will be vying for two open seats and will serve eight-year terms. But her salary will remain unchanged under the commission's recommendations. How would you separate your work in the Legislature with the nonpartisan nature of the court if you're elected? Everything that were discussing in our discourse right now is solely and exclusively procedural. He serves as a lead appellate counsel for a large automotive OEM in appeals throughout the Midwest, and lead appellate counsel for a large insurer in the Michigan appeals courts. "Because when you understand what it means to really struggle, you're able to empathize, you're able to understand, you're able to believe, but most importantly, you're able to connect, and that is the most important criteria that a person can have when you're making decisions that ultimately affect people's entire lives.". He has previously served as adjunct faculty at the University of Detroit Mercy Law School and the Michigan State School of Law. Paul Hudson leads the appeals group at the Detroit-based Miller Canfield law firm. Bernstein won in the general election on November 8, 2022. Oct. 14, 2022 Billy Corriher The North Carolina Supreme Court chamber: Democrats have had a majority on the court since 2017, but Republicans could win a majority next month. Five candidates will be vying for two open seats and will serve eight-year terms. He said his decades of experience as an attorney and judge are invaluable to the court, noting his expertise in the interpretation of rules and administrative work of the body and his work as co-chair of the Michigan Justice for All Commission. (Shutterstock). Date Posted: October 4, 2022 Michigan Farm Bureau Michigan Farm Bureau's AgriPac has endorsed two candidates incumbent Justice Brian Zahra and nominee Paul Hudson as Friends of Agriculture to serve as Michigan Supreme Court Justices for the Nov. 8 general election. Members of the State Officers Compensation Commission said across-the-board pay hikes are needed for all state constitutional officers and lawmakers singling out the attorney general's salary as particularly inadequate. I would encourage college students to focus primarily on the legislative and executive branches for their policy objectives and for their judicial choices, those that will apply the law as those branches have written or interpreted. And I can say that definitively as a lawmaker. So what happens is folks, when they get to that section of the ballot, its non-partisan, so you dont know who the Democrat is. Even with the January increase, the salaries paid to Michigan's justices rank 34th nationally and 17% below the average justice salary in comparable states, according to a research report prepared for the commission, which met for nearly three hours in a Lansing state office building. This year, Michigan voters will elect justices to serve on the Michigan Supreme Court. KHB: Yeah, very easily. Overcoming the two incumbents will be difficult for challengers, said David Dulio,director of the Center for Civic Engagement at Oakland University. He touted his experience both as a justice and previously as a judge on lower courts before that. "No matter what we say or what we recommend, the Legislature is probably not going to do it," said Commissioner Amy Burton. Heres a rundown of the state Supreme Court candidates Michigan voters will see on the ballot Nov. 8 and what they had to say Wednesday: Bernstein was first elected to the bench in 2014, becoming the states first blind justice. KM: I think theres this better sense of activism in college students. KERRY LEE MORGAN LIBERTARIAN PCK-LAW.COM AS HEARD ON WJR: 00:00 08:39 Bolden graduated from Grand Valley State University and the University of Detroit Mercy School of Law. They dont pay attention to it. I did not take my decision to seek another term lightly I'm running because I believe I have much more to offer the people in Michigan and my colleagues on the court, he said. I think its fabulous. As far as my tenure on the court, I would want my outcome to be a greater trust in our judicial system, to know that people are seen and heard and that their case is being evaluated for its uniqueness and not just a number or not just This is like all other cases Ive seen with similar facts. I think thats very important and I think I would bring that with a fresh perspective. The top two vote-getters will begin eight-year terms beginning Jan. 1, 2023. So what I would say as it pertains to this is that what college students need to be mindful of is the overall importance of the state Supreme Court. Asked whether she considered herself a politician, Bolden said she did not: I consider myself a public servant.. Hudson lost in the general election on November 8, 2022. Three: vote for Kyra Harris Bolden, because I have a track record of being a fighter for justice and I have a very public record as a state representative that is easily accessible. His murderers walked free. Because if you're in a dire situation, [keeping you in prison] is not corrective behavior. 91.7 Ann Arbor/Detroit 104.1 Grand Rapids Its members are tasked with identifying barriers to justice and methods to remove them. I considered my options, Ive been in public service a long time, but I was energized by co-chairing the Justice for All Commission," Zahra told the Free Press. And I think thats really what we should all look for in our judges. Before joining Miller Canfield, Paul served as a law clerk for the Honorable Raymond M. Kethledge on the Sixth Circuit. Voters will see five candidates for the two seats under the nonpartisan section of their ballots: incumbent Justice Brian Zahra; incumbent Justice Richard Bernstein; state Rep. Kyra Bolden, D-Southfield; Paul Hudson, an attorney with Miller Canfield and Kerry Lee Morgan, an attorney with Pentiuk, Couvreur and Kobiljak. Ive been practicing law for 16 years and Ive specialized in cases in the Michigan Supreme Court and the Court of Appeals. I want to run in order to allow people to have greater choice on the ballot so they can have more options when choosing judges, particularly at the Supreme Court of Michigan, to provide them an opportunity with a candidate such as myself that really has an emphasis on defending the rights of the people as stated in the Constitution of Michigan and to restrain the government within its constitutional boundaries. And I lead the appeals group at Miller Canfield, which is a law firm based in Detroit, and Im in our Kalamazoo office. And what was happening was their cases were being dismissed because the statute actually said the timeline for applying for the fund would be 18 months. He also represents individual clients in cases ranging from property and contract disputes to federal criminal and habeas appeals. As a justice on the Michigan Supreme Court, I would be a fair, nonpartisan umpire, not a politician., He said one of his favorite cases was representing a retired couple who were being sued by their neighbors wanting to tear their house down. (Paul Hudson Facebook) Hudson chairs the appeals group for the law firm Miller Canfield, and as an appellate lawyer, has represented large institutions and companies seeking to dismiss claims of fraud and malpractice. There are two Democratic candidates. Incumbent Brian Zahra and Paul Hudson advanced from the Republican convention for Michigan Supreme Court on August 27, 2022. Case was decided by Sixth Circuit en banc. And I believe that I can be a fresh perspective and a new voice that's representative of the people of Michigan. I think its great, I really think its incredibly impressive, that The Daily is talking to Supreme Court candidates. Where do you get your passion and your determination and drive for this? And I think the answer is this: I was the Justice who wrote the Flint Water case. Rudisill v. Ford Motor Co., 709 F.3d 595 (6th Cir. in Government and Philosophy from Cornell University, where he played as a catcher on the baseball team. That does not apply to our judicial candidates, nor does it apply to school board or the ballot petitions. Paul was the Editor-in-Chief and Publications Chair of the State Bar of Michigan Litigation Journal, and co-authored the Michigan chapter of a leading treatise on commercial disputes, "Business Torts: A Fifty State Guide.". Hudson leads Miller Canfield's appellate division, where he has argued more than 150 cases in Michigan's Appeals Court system. She serves as a member of the House Judiciary Committee and has worked on legislation reforming the states criminal justice and prison systems, as well as efforts to protect survivors of sexual violence. The Court of appeals are not strictly plaintiff or defense counsel. What happens is that when people do canvassing and get out the vote and they do that kind of stuff, they tend to overlook the Supreme Court. DT: Recognizing that you as a candidate cannot comment on on cases that could come before the court, I would like to ask you more broadly, what legal issues seem especially important to you right now in the state of Michigan? KHB: It's really important for the highest court in the state of Michigan to reflect the diversity of the state of Michigan, a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives. Basically, the question of how an election is administered, how an election is run, is ultimately decided by the state Supreme Court. These life experiences contribute greatly to my effectiveness as a Supreme Court Justice. Detroit pay raise commission stacked with Mike Duggan, city council allies, Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. Richard Bernstein: I am currently a Supreme Court Justice for the state of Michigan. He has argued more than 150 cases in Michigan appeals courts, which gives him experience essential for being a . For some people, just being able to get to go before the court to have an opportunity to state their case is incredibly important. in Government. We don't want the judicial branch to make laws. Paul Hudson is a Republican nominee for Michigan's Supreme Court who has previously worked in appeals. You can figure that out. KHB: I think the most important thing is access to justice. So lets look at Prop 3. "Approximately 80% of the assistant attorneys general within the department even those without management responsibilities are paid more than the elected attorney general," as are many Michigan county prosecutors, Chief Deputy Attorney General Fadwa Hammoud said in a letter to the commission. 2011) Briefed and argued a complex habeas corpus appeal involving changes to Confrontation Clause law. ", In 2016, Paul won the Michigan Defense Trial Counsel's Golden Gavel Award, which is given annually to a lawyer who "exemplifies significant contribution to professionalism and courtesy in the practice of law and [promotes] the image and honorable reputation of the profession. He said his philosophy is exercising judicial restraint and said judges should simply say what the law is, not what they think the law ought to be.. The Michigan Daily: How have your previous experiences prepared you for this position? Since day one, my commitment to Michigan voters has been to be a fair and impartial judicial umpire, not a politician. But they recommended increases for only the justices because they saw those raises as both necessary and the only ones the Legislature is likely to approve. Paul graduated cum laude from Georgetown University Law Center, where he was a member of the law review. Bolden said hearing the story prompted her to go to law school and later work to introduce and pass criminal justice reform as a lawmaker in Lansing. DT: All of the seven current justices are white. Why should college-aged voters vote for you? In addition to his busy practice, Paul serves the community as a member of the Board of Directors for Goodwill Industries of Southwest Michigan and as a member of Miller Canfield's Pro Bono Committee. Hudson leads Miller Canfield's appellate division, where he has argued more than 150 cases in Michigan's Appeals . Learn about the benefits of claiming your page - it's free. Paul Hudson (Nonpartisan, Republican Party) ran for election for judge of the Michigan Supreme Court. More than 50% of the people in need of legal services in Michigan do not have access to a lawyer, and over 90% of low income people do not even recognize they have legal problems when they are confronted with them. An important part of being a judge as well is writing good, crisp, clear legal opinions. What is the presidential election? He said the state is in a financial position today where it can afford to pay for the raises. PublishedOctober 24, 2022 at 6:57 AM EDT, Photo courtesy of Audacious Publicity and Management Group, Kyra Harris Bolden, State Representative and Michigan Supreme Court Candidate. I practice law in Michigan. Spotlight on the News, now in its 57th season, is Michigan's longest-running weekly news and public . Successfully represented a large automotive supplier in a $50 million warranty dispute. Doug first moved to Michigan in 2015 when he was awarded a Knight-Wallace journalism fellowship at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. 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The constitutional questions as it pertains to anything dealing with an election goes to the state Supreme Court. And it was a very significant opinion because the question was, Did the Governmental Tort Liability Act shield the government? And I was able to write the opinion that ultimately allowed for the residents of Flint to be able to pursue grievance against the state for what happened. These are decisions that affect every Michigander but will certainly affect you as you go on through life, your career, the environment that youre in, the rights youre able to access. That means that we have people of different races and ethnicities and religions and sexual orientation on the court. One hundred and thirty-two years of editorial freedom. Please consider donating to The Michigan Daily, Stanford Lipsey Student Publications Building KHB: With the medically fragile bill package, it's only for people that are in our prison system that are under dire circumstances, those that are on dialysis or those that are actually in comas. Zahra of Northville Township was first appointed to the Michigan Supreme Court in 2011 by then-Gov. One of Michigans most consequential elections consistently flies under the radar. KHB: I think I know, maybe more than anyone, how important separation of powers are. Paul also maintains an active amicus curiae practice and serves as amicus counsel for the Michigan Manufacturers Association, a leading trade organization and a prominent voice in the Michigan appellate courts. . You know who the Democrats are. In Citizens United v.Federal Election Commission, a sharply divided (5-4) U.S. Supreme Court invalidated a provision of the Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act (BCRA) that prohibited corporations and unions from using their general treasury funds for express advocacy or electioneering communications.. And the Michigan Supreme Court will be the last word. 2013)Successfully argued an appeal involving a claim brought under the Ohio intentional-tort statute arising out of a factory accident. A lot of people don't know. And also, it saves the state money. They want to make things better, they want to make the system better. Gretchen Whitmer has asked the court to weigh in on the law, and a separate lawsuit that resulted in an injunction against the law is likely to be appealed and could end up at the Michigan Supreme Court as well. While there are only two seats being contested on the ballot this fall, a third seat will go to whoever Whitmer names to replace Chief Justice Bridget McCormack, who announced she would retire before the end of the year. And thats really important too, because a lot of people vote straight-ticket. And I wonder if I could ask you to share that now. But I think the key is make sure that you focus on the Supreme Court. Commissioners expressed fears that if they also asked for raises for the AG, governor, secretary of state, or lawmakers, the Legislature would not take up the recommendation and the proposed legislative pay raises would die along with them. The Michigan Supreme Court consists of seven justices. Lets walk through it. Paul Hudson is a Republican nominee for the Michigan Supreme Court. Zahra and Hudson will face off against Democratic-endorsed Justice Richard Bernstein and state Rep. Kyra Bolden (D-Southfield). Obtained a not-guilty verdict on the sole contested charge as co-counsel in a federal drug-distribution and firearms jury trial. People v. Klees, 2011 WL 2342707 (Mich. App. The Michigan Supreme Court, for all intents and purposes, is going to be the last word in all electoral issues. Paul Hudson is a litigation lawyer & chairs MILLER Canfield's Appeals group. GRAND RAPIDS, MI - The Michigan Republican Party has picked its endorsements for statewide races like attorney general, secretary of state, state board of education and more ahead of the 2022. Access to justice is incredibly important to me. Incumbent Michigan Supreme Court Justice Brian Zahra declined an interview but provided The Michigan Daily with his statement for the non-partisan coalition of college students. His current term ends on January 1, 2031. A representative of Attorney General Dana Nessel's also appeared before the commission Wednesday, urging an unspecified "substantial increase" to the current AG salary of $112,410, plus an expense allowance. In a forum hosted by the League of Women Voters of Michigan and the Jewish Bar Association of Michigan on Wednesday, the five candidates on the ballot in November shared their background and legal experience, the perspectives theyd bring to the bench and more. Whitmer will likely name McCormack's replacement before the end of the year. Bernstein said hes passionate about law because hes seen how it can make life better for people, citing his work on cases that have made it easier for people with disabilities to travel and navigate road construction. You want to understand the significance of the Supreme Court? The people of Michigan need to be able to trust that their judges are truly nonpartisan umpires and not politicians dressed up in robes, he said. Theres no indication next to it. In addition to the upcoming election to determine the fate of two Supreme Court seats, Gov. Commission Chairman Robert Emerson, a former Democratic lawmaker and state budget director, said he'd sounded out leadership on both sides of the Legislature and felt another raise for the justices was the only item that had a chance for approval, though he supports significant raises for the AG and others. Morgan was nominated by the Libertarian Party of Michigan. Rev. Michigan Radio's Morning Edition is featuring interviews with each of the five candidates running for the court. And ultimately, I just genuinely believed that these folks were innocent and I was able to write the opinion that gave them their freedom. That doesnt mean that everything will go your way all the time. It's an important boost, Dulio noted, particularly in a race that is followed much less closely than others on the ballot. Geller v. 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