Mich. L. Ct. R. Cir. Ct. 2.401
The assignment clerk shall, based upon the term calendar, determine which cases are ready for pretrial conference and notify counsel of record as to the date, time, and place thereof; however, all pretrial conferences shall, as far as practicable, be held a reasonable time prior to trial. Failure of counsel to appear at pretrial conferences without notice may result in such action as is provided by the Michigan Court Rules. The pretrial conference may be waived in writing by both counsel through stipulation, except where a pretrial conference is expressly ordered by the court. All counsel for the respective parties shall attend the pretrial hearing, unless excused by the court, and they may, at their discretion, and the discretion of the court, be accompanied by their respective clients. As far as possible, trial dates will be assigned to counsel at the pretrial conference, and no further notice of trial shall be given. Post pretrial discovery shall be allowed; however, failure to complete discovery prior to trial shall not be a basis for adjournment of the trial date set at the pretrial hearing, except for good cause shown.
Mich. L. Ct. R. Cir. Ct. 2.401