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ChatGPT o1 Updates
New Legal Update
The recently released OpenAI ChatGPT o1-Preview model performs reasoning tasks before producing a response, which is useful for particularly complicated inquiries or questions involving multiple steps. This new Legal Update in our ICLE AI Series discusses how this new model works, its benefits and limitations, and what issues persist.
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Subpoenaing Cell Phone Data
New Form
In Michigan trucking cases, subpoenaing a defendant driver's cell phone service provider is especially critical when there are indicia of distracted driving like no braking activity or for cases in which the truck veered left of center. Use this new sample form when drafting a letter to accompany such a subpoena in order to clarify the requested data.
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Spoliation Letter for Trucking Case
New Form
In a trucking matter, as in any case, a spoliation letter puts the defendant motor carrier on notice of potential litigation and guards against the destruction of documentary or other evidence. This new form is a sample spoliation letter that the injured party's counsel can send to the motor carrier, the insurer, and any third-party vendors the carrier uses.
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Residential Tenant Estoppel Certificate
New Form
An estoppel certificate provides the title insurance company with representations they can rely on to issue the loan policy of title insurance. Use this new form as an example when drafting an estoppel certificate made by a residential tenant to a landlord's lender acknowledging that the lease remains in effect and that the tenant's obligations continue.
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Approaching the Bench
Lindsey A. DiCesare | 11/04/2024
Judge Janice K. Cunningham was elected on November 6, 2012, as the first woman circuit court judge in Eaton County and took office on January 1, 2013. She became Chief Judge for Eaton County Trial Courts effective January 1, 2020....Read More

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UPOAA and EPIC Omnibus Resources
Want to get up to speed? ICLE's Premium Partnership has everything you need to be successful. Check out a sampling of the timely content we created in light of this sweeping legislation and see why 12K+ Michigan lawyers are already Premium Partners.

MCJE Credit for Judges
Great news! Michigan judicial officers can earn Michigan Continuing Judicial Education (MCJE) credit for attending or teaching ICLE in-person, livestreamed, and on-demand seminars. Read this FAQ to learn more.


Meet Our Contributors
Nyal D. Deems
Varnum LLP
Grand Rapids
A partner in the firm, Nyal D. Deems focuses his practice on real estate transactions, financing, and development. He is a past president of the American College of Mortgage Attorneys, a fellow in the American College of Real Estate Lawyers, and a past...
Read More
> Find ICLE Law Experts


News From ICLE

UPOAA and EPIC Omnibus Resources
Want to get up to speed? ICLE's Premium Partnership has everything you need to be successful. Check out a sampling of the timely content we created in light of this sweeping legislation and see why 12K+ Michigan lawyers are already Premium Partners.

MCJE Credit for Judges
Great news! Michigan judicial officers can earn Michigan Continuing Judicial Education (MCJE) credit for attending or teaching ICLE in-person, livestreamed, and on-demand seminars. Read this FAQ to learn more.