Section R. 205.3503 - Failure to appear at prehearing conference; waiver of objections; binding nature of conferenceRule 503.
(1) If a party fails to appear or to be available at a conference after proper service of notice or after filing a request for a conference, the presiding officer may proceed with the conference if no adjournment is granted.(2) Failure of a party to attend or be available for the conference shall constitute a waiver of all objections to any agreements reached and any ruling or summary with respect to matters covered by the notice of the conference.Mich. Admin. Code R. 205.3503