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SCOTUS Issues Voting Rights Act Opinion
New Legal Update
Late last month, in Louisiana v Callais, the U.S. Supreme Court struck down Louisiana's 2024 congressional map as an unconstitutional racial gerrymander. This Legal Update provides background information on the case and breaks down the Court's opinion and its analysis of the Voting Rights Act of 1965.
Family Law Motion for Order to Show Cause
New Form
When a party fails to comply with a records subpoena, family law attorneys can file a motion to show cause. This new sample form provides a template for drafting your motion along with a brief in support for a failure to respond to a records subpoena.
 
Practical Advice for Getting Started with AI
New Top Tips in Ten Minutes
AI can be a useful tool for attorneys when used correctly. This new set of Top Tips in Ten Minutes gives excellent advice on how and when to incorporate AI into your practice.
 
Successor Trustee Disclosure Form
New Form
Probate and estate planning attorneys face potential ethical issues when a client asks the attorney to also serve as their fiduciary. This new sample form provides a strong starting point when a client is naming you as a successor trustee, personal representative, or agent.
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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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Ronald M. Sangster, Jr.
Law Offices of Ronald M. Sangster PLLC
Troy
Ronald M. Sangster, Jr., is the managing member of his firm, which focuses its practice on personal injury protection claims for both claimant and medical provider suits. Before opening his own law firm in 2005, Mr. Sangster practiced for 17 years with...
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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
Ronald M. Sangster, Jr.
Law Offices of Ronald M. Sangster PLLC
Troy
Ronald M. Sangster, Jr., is the managing member of his firm, which focuses its practice on personal injury protection claims for both claimant and medical provider suits. Before opening his own law firm in 2005, Mr. Sangster practiced for 17 years with...
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