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Drafting the Michigan Trust
Updated Book
Drafting the Michigan Trust is designed to help estate planning attorneys draft trusts suited for each client's particular needs. Updated information on retirement benefits planning, discussion of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, and an updated section on the Michigan Uniform Statutory Rule Against Perpetuities are among the book's latest revisions.
Labor and Employment Law Update
New Legal Update
The Michigan Court of Appeals and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit issued important labor and employment law opinions in May and June 2026. This Legal Update summarizes those opinions, which cover a variety of topics: a breach of contract claim, Family and Medical Leave Act and Title IX sex discrimination issues, and a preliminary injunction granted to the director of the National Labor Relations Board.
 
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.
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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...

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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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Min Huang
Wayne State University Law School
Detroit
Min Huang works as staff attorney at the law school's Legal Advocacy for People with Cancer Clinic. Mr. Huang has also been teaching at the law school as an adjunct professor since January 2020, where he instructs skills courses, such as Interviewing...
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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
Min Huang
Wayne State University Law School
Detroit
Min Huang works as staff attorney at the law school's Legal Advocacy for People with Cancer Clinic. Mr. Huang has also been teaching at the law school as an adjunct professor since January 2020, where he instructs skills courses, such as Interviewing...
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