Insider Intelligence

On Monday, Governor Rick Snyder announced the appointment of Sally Talberg as chair of the three-member Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC).  Ms. Talberg will replace current Chairman John Quackenbush, who intends to return to the private sector.  He will continue as a commissioner until March 31, 2016 to help facilitate a smooth transition.  Ms. Talberg […]

On December 22, Governor Rick Snyder announced the appointment of Judge John Hallacy to the 37th Circuit Court in Calhoun County, to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Judge Conrad Sindt.  Prior to the appointment, Judge Hallacy was a Judge in the 10th District Court where he served since being elected in November […]

On Tuesday, Governor Rick Snyder announced the appointment of Michael Pope to the 32nd Circuit Court in Gogebic and Ontonagon Counties.  The appointment fills the vacancy created by the resignation of Judge Roy D. Gotham.  Judge Pope had been a private practice attorney since 1993, focusing on a general insurance defense practice.  He also teaches […]