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MSC December Case Preview
New Legal Update
The Michigan Supreme Court hears cases on which leave to appeal has been granted, as well as cases under the mini-oral argument on the application rule. Check out this preview of the cases the supreme court plans to hear this December for the 2025-2026 term.
November COA Opinion Summaries
New Legal Update
Your Partnership summarizes Michigan Court of Appeals opinions monthly to help you stay on top of important caselaw. November's roundup includes cases on appellate practice, civil litigation, criminal law, family law, and no-fault.
 
Hemp Loophole Closing
New Legal Update
On November 12, 2025, the U.S. Congress closed the hemp-derived cannabinoid loophole created by the 2018 Farm Bill, effective November 12, 2026. Check out this Legal Update for a comprehensive discussion of the new federal definition of hemp, the expected national impact, and Michigan-specific ramifications, as well as anticipated enforcement issues and the legal risks ahead.
 
Basic Practice Updates
Updated Book
Michigan Basic Practice Handbook is your starting point for practice guidance in all of Michigan's major practice areas. The What's New in This Book page highlights the latest additions, including caselaw concerning the meaning of "final order" under MCR 7.202(6)(a)(i), judicial impartiality and sentencing in criminal cases, and the imposition of sanctions for AI-generated false citations.
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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...

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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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Meet Our Contributors
Randi P. Glanz
Clark Hill PLC
Birmingham
Randi P. Glanz concentrates her practice in areas of matrimonial and family law, representing individuals throughout Michigan, particularly in Metro Detroit. Ms. Glanz has more than 30 years of experience and is a well-established negotiator and litigator...
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New Edition
Plan with confidence. Make Michigan Estate Planning Handbook your go-to resource for step-by-step guidance on drafting wills and trusts, tax considerations, trust administration, and much more. Included in the Premium Partnership.