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Advising Clients on Elder and Disability Law
Updated Book
Whether you are new to elder or disability law or a seasoned practitioner, Advising Clients on Elder and Disability Law is a must-have for your practice. The latest revisions to the book include analysis of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, updated Medicaid numbers, a new section on Social Security and Supplemental Security Income, and new Michigan Court of Appeals cases and Michigan Office of Administrative Hearings and Rules hearing decisions.
2026 SCOTUS Opinion Roundup
New Legal Update
It is time for ICLE's roundup of this year's U.S. Supreme Court opinions. This Legal Update provides summaries of the key decisions from the 2025–2026 term, featuring significant rulings on immigration, criminal procedure, the Federal Arbitration Act, the First and Second Amendments, and other important issues.
 
MSC Launches Major Form Redesign
New Legal Update
The Michigan Supreme Court is revamping Michigan court forms for the first time in 50 years. This Legal Update highlights the major points of the Forms Redesign Project, led by the Michigan Justice for All Commission.
 
SCOTUS Opinion on Fourth Amendment Searches
New Legal Update
Criminal law practitioners received a major update on Fourth Amendment searches with the U.S. Supreme Court opinion in Chatrie v United States. Make sure to read this Legal Update, which provides a breakdown of the facts of the case and the holding and reasoning of the opinion, in which the Court ruled that the police conducted a Fourth Amendment search when they acquired an individual's cell phone Location History data from Google.
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ICLE community blogs

Approaching the Bench
Matthew J. Franson | 08/01/2025
Hon. Andrew W. Kowalkowski was appointed judge for the 44th District Court in April 2022. Before his appointment to the bench, Judge Kowalkowski was an administrative law examiner for the Michigan Department of State, and before that, he was a...

Staff blogs
Spotlight on ICLE Legal Updates

FinCEN Exempts U.S.-Based Companies and Individuals from CTA Reporting

FinCEN Pauses Enforcement on Beneficial Ownership Reporting Amid Litigation and Rule Changes

Medicaid Asset Limit Increases

Cannabis Law Conference Highlights

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Hilary A. Ballentine
Plunkett Cooney PC
Bloomfield Hills
Hilary A. Ballentine is a senior attorney with the firm's appellate law practice group. She handles a wide variety of civil appeals in Michigan's state and federal appellate courts. Ms. Ballentine served as president of the Michigan Defense Trial Counsel...
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News From ICLE

New Executive Director
Jeffrey E. Kirkey has been named executive director of ICLE, effective June 4, 2026. Jeff brings nearly three decades of experience with ICLE, most recently as the Institute's chief learning officer. As head of ICLE, he will oversee day-to-day operations and help implement strategic objectives in our mission to support Michigan lawyers. Read the full announcement: https://info.icle.org/jeff-kirkey-named-icle-executive-director


Meet Our Contributors
Hilary A. Ballentine
Plunkett Cooney PC
Bloomfield Hills
Hilary A. Ballentine is a senior attorney with the firm's appellate law practice group. She handles a wide variety of civil appeals in Michigan's state and federal appellate courts. Ms. Ballentine served as president of the Michigan Defense Trial Counsel...
Read More
> Find ICLE Law Experts


News From ICLE

New Executive Director
Jeffrey E. Kirkey has been named executive director of ICLE, effective June 4, 2026. Jeff brings nearly three decades of experience with ICLE, most recently as the Institute's chief learning officer. As head of ICLE, he will oversee day-to-day operations and help implement strategic objectives in our mission to support Michigan lawyers. Read the full announcement: https://info.icle.org/jeff-kirkey-named-icle-executive-director