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Paul F. Doherty

Johnson Law PLC

Detroit

Paul F. Doherty practices in the areas of medical malpractice, complex personal injury, and commercial litigation. He is a member of the American Association for Justice, the Michigan Association for Justice, and the Detroit Metropolitan Bar Association....

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The Third Edition of Torts: Michigan Law and Practice is an essential guide to modern tort practice for both plaintiff and defense counsel. This newly streamlined book covers a wide variety of actions and features 24 experts.

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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.

COVID-19 Guidance from Michigan Lawyers

Safety Measures for In-Person ICLE Events

Resources Exclusively for ICLE Partners

ICLE Legal Updates

ICLE Community Discussion Forum

ICLE Covers You in Your Practice

Death or Incapacity of a Business Owner

New Form

It is important for business owners to think about what will happen if the person who runs their business becomes unavailable, such as whether the business should be retained or it is better to sell. Use this new form to walk your client through questions that will help them plan for the death or incapacity of the person who runs their business.

Fitness for Duty Worksheet

New Form

An employer may require a fitness for duty exam if there is a reasonable belief that an employee's ability to perform essential job functions may be impaired or that an employee presents a direct threat. This new form is a sample worksheet to assist employers in assessing whether an employee should receive drug or alcohol testing or undergo a fitness for duty exam.

Testamentary Trusts

New How-To Kit

Testamentary trusts can be extremely useful estate planning tools, and establishing one in Michigan can be surprisingly simple. This new How-To Kit guides you step-by-step through the process for admitting a will to probate to establish a testamentary trust when you do not want to probate an estate or appoint a personal representative.

Employment Litigation Updates

Updated Book

Employment Litigation in Michigan provides practical advice for litigating an array of employment cases, including claims related to discrimination and harassment, the Family and Medical Leave Act, and wrongful discharge. Check out the What's New in This Book page for a summary of the latest updates, including a recent Final Rule from the Department of Labor regarding tip credits and a number of recent executive orders affecting federal contractors.

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Labor & Employment Law Institute, 47th Annual

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Approaching the Bench

COVID-19 Follow-Up Q&A with Judge Paul Denenfeld, Kent County Circuit Court

John B. Swift | 12/08/2020

The following is from our July 2020 interview of Judge Denenfeld. What are the main procedural changes in your courtroom due to COVID-19? We are only doing remote hearings now, but no trials. We use Zoom for most of our hearings and...Read More

Staff blogs

Status Update on Vaccine Mandates

Should Messy Citations Get (Cleaned Up)?

Sixth Circuit to Decide OSHA ETS Consolidated Lawsuits

Fifth Circuit Reaffirms Stay of OSHA Vaccine or Testing Mandate

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New Certificates—Entirely Online

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.