Michigan Supreme Court Rejects Proposal to Alter Attorney-Client Confidentiality Rules in Self-Harm Cases

In a notably divided decision, the Michigan Supreme Court has turned down a proposed amendment to professional ethics rules that would have allowed attorneys to break attorney-client confidentiality in instances where a client threatens self-harm. The proposal intended to create an exception for lawyers dealing with such sensitive situations, but the court’s ruling maintains the existing confidentiality boundaries that safeguard client discussions. For further details about this ruling, visit the full report on Law360.