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Federal Judiciary 2025 Year-End Report
New Legal Update
U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts has issued the 2025 Year-End Report on the Federal Judiciary. Check out this Legal Update for a link to the full report plus an overview of the key takeaways on filing trends in federal court, as well as changes in activity within different practice areas.
Confidential Domestic Relations Client Intakes
New Form
To effectively advocate for a family law client, you need to gather a variety of information during the intake process. This form provides a comprehensive sample of client questions covering important areas ranging from financial concerns to assets and liabilities to issues affecting minor children.
 
Weighted Selection for Cap-Subject H-1B Petitions
New Legal Update
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security published its final rule overhauling how the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services selects H-1B registrations for H-1B cap-subject petitions. This Legal Update provides background information, explains the H-1B cap weighted wage-preference system, and breaks down the impact of this final rule.
 
AI Clause for Client Engagement Letter
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Explaining to clients how you use AI in your legal practice can be tricky. Use this sample clause in your engagement letter to help inform clients about how AI will be used in the course of their legal services.
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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
Christopher W. Smith
Chalgian & Tripp Law Offices
Southfield
Christopher W. Smith focuses his law practice on assisting older adults and individuals with special needs. He advises clients on a wide range of issues, including estate and long-term care planning, special needs planning, probate administration, Medicaid,...
Read More
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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.