Order Michigan Supreme Court Lansing, Michigan February 25, 2008 Clifford W. Taylor, Chief Justice Michael F. Cavanagh Elizabeth A. Weaver Marilyn Kelly Maura D. Corrigan 133819(69) Robert P. Young, Jr. Stephen J. Markman, Justices

MICHIGAN FEDERATION OF TEACHERS and SCHOOL RELATED PERSONNEL, AFT, AFL-CIO, Plaintiff-Appellee, SC: 133819 v COA: 258666 Washtenaw CC: 04-000314-CZ UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN, Defendant-Appellant. _______________________________________ On order of the Chief Justice, the motion by the Michigan Press Association for leave to file a brief amicus curiae is considered and it is GRANTED.

I, Corbin R. Davis, Clerk of the Michigan Supreme Court, certify that the foregoing is a true and complete copy of the order entered at the direction of the Court.

February 25, 2008 _________________________________________ Clerk