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The Institute of Continuing Legal Education
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Rosati Schultz Joppich & Amtsbuechler PC
Farmington Hills
Carol A. Rosati, the managing shareholder of the firm, practices in the areas of municipal law and zoning and land use litigation. She is a past chair of the State Bar of Michigan's Government Law Section (formerly the Public Corporation Law Section),...
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The Institute of Continuing Legal Education
We are the leading provider of how-to solutions that harness the wisdom of Michigan's leading practitioners. Our practical tools save you time and give you confidence in the advice you're giving.
NAVIGATE YOUR PRACTICE THROUGH COVID-19
We’re here to help your Michigan practice through this pandemic and beyond. Turn to these Michigan-specific resources for the timely and trusted guidance you need right now.
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Arbitration Provisions in Attorney Fee Agreements
Updated Chapter
Effective September 1, 2022, new Michigan Rule of Professional Conduct 1.19 specifically prohibits arbitration provisions in attorney fee agreements unless the client provides informed consent in writing.
See
ADM File No 2021-07
. The "Ethics and Fee Arrangements" chapter of
Attorney Fee Agreements in Michigan
has been updated to include discussion of the new rule.
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"Surviving Spouse" Under EPIC
Legal Update
The Michigan Supreme Court ruled on
In re Estate of Von Greiff
, No 161535, ___ Mich ___, ___ NW2d ___ (June 10, 2022),
aff'g
332 Mich App 251, 956 NW2d 524 (2020), holding that the decedent's daughter failed to rebut the presumption that the purported surviving spouse was not willfully absent. Check out this new Legal Update for details on the holding and discussion of the court's analysis.
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Real Property Updates
Updated Book
Michigan Real Estate Practice and Forms
is your go-to resource for real estate practice, providing expert insights and sample forms on a variety of common issues. Check out the What's New in This Book page for discussion of recent caselaw concerning dower rights, remedies, and liability of contractors working on residential properties.
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Recently Added Legal Updates
ICLE's collection of Legal Updates keeps you informed with succinctly written summaries about significant new legal developments. Check out the most recently added Legal Updates, covering U.S. Supreme Court opinions on arbitration waivers, evidentiary hearings in habeas petitions, and
Bivens
actions.
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Approaching the Bench
Q&A with Judge Elian Fichtner, Presiding Judge of the 70th District Court of Saginaw County
Maximillian (Max) H. Matthies
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06/14/2022
Hon. Elian E. H. Fichtner was appointed by Governor Rick Snyder to the 70-2 District Court in Saginaw County in April 2018. Before her appointment, she was in private practice for 12 years with Smith Bovill, PC, focusing on probate...
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Small Business Bankruptcy: Subchapter V of Chapter 11
Need to guide your client through Subchapter V? Get expert coaching as 14 experienced Michigan bankruptcy judges, trustees, and lawyers take you through actual cases. See the entire process firsthand, from prefiling considerations to implementing the reorganization plan.
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Commercial Lease Drafting and Negotiation
Need to negotiate a commercial lease? Get expert coaching as experienced real estate lawyers demonstrate best practices. Follow along as they counsel their clients; draft, redline, and negotiate the lease; and resolve disputes. Then get hands-on practice in this online training.
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Meet Our Contributors
Carol A. Rosati
Rosati Schultz Joppich & Amtsbuechler PC
Farmington Hills
Carol A. Rosati, the managing shareholder of the firm, practices in the areas of municipal law and zoning and land use litigation. She is a past chair of the State Bar of Michigan's Government Law Section (formerly the Public Corporation Law Section),...
Read More
>
Find ICLE Law Experts
News From ICLE
ICLE Helps You Save on Malpractice Insurance
Learn More
New Edition
The Sixth Edition of
Worker's Compensation in Michigan: Law and Practice
helps you effectively handle work-related injury cases from start to finish. Includes the full text of the new administrative rules and a detailed analysis of how to apply them in your practice.
Meet Our Contributors
Carol A. Rosati
Rosati Schultz Joppich & Amtsbuechler PC
Farmington Hills
Carol A. Rosati, the managing shareholder of the firm, practices in the areas of municipal law and zoning and land use litigation. She is a past chair of the State Bar of Michigan's Government Law Section (formerly the Public Corporation Law Section),...
Read More
>
Find ICLE Law Experts
News From ICLE
ICLE Helps You Save on Malpractice Insurance
Learn More
New Edition
The Sixth Edition of
Worker's Compensation in Michigan: Law and Practice
helps you effectively handle work-related injury cases from start to finish. Includes the full text of the new administrative rules and a detailed analysis of how to apply them in your practice.