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Kerr Russell
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Justin J. Hakala is a coleader of the firm's medical litigation practice group, focusing on medical malpractice defense, as well as life sciences and product liability claims. As a former plaintiff's attorney, Mr. Hakala knows how to approach cases from...
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Keep up to date on the big news and advancements in AI with ICLE's AI Series of Legal Updates. The most recent update addresses the promises and pitfalls of agentic AI in law, including the potential impact on the practice of law, roadblocks in the legal field, and the future and early adoption of agentic AI in your practice.
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The ever-evolving Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) saga continues with the newest update from the U.S. Department of the Treasury removing the requirement for U.S.-based companies and individuals to file CTA beneficial ownership information reports. Check out this Legal Update provided by expert attorneys from Honigman LLP for the most up-to-date information.
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Judge Borrello was elected to the 10th Circuit Court in 2016. Judge Borrello handles both criminal and civil cases for the Saginaw County Circuit Court and also presides over the Saginaw County Recovery Court with Judge Gafkay. Prior to taking...
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Justin J. Hakala
Kerr Russell
Detroit
Justin J. Hakala is a coleader of the firm's medical litigation practice group, focusing on medical malpractice defense, as well as life sciences and product liability claims. As a former plaintiff's attorney, Mr. Hakala knows how to approach cases from...
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of the timely content we created in light of this sweeping legislation and see why 12K+ Michigan lawyers are already Premium Partners.
New Edition
Walk into the courtroom fully prepared. The Fourth Edition of
Introducing Evidence at Trial
includes coverage of pleadings, vehicle data, and more. Plus, get the judicial perspective and sample witness examinations. Included in the Premium Partnership.
Meet Our Contributors
Justin J. Hakala
Kerr Russell
Detroit
Justin J. Hakala is a coleader of the firm's medical litigation practice group, focusing on medical malpractice defense, as well as life sciences and product liability claims. As a former plaintiff's attorney, Mr. Hakala knows how to approach cases from...
Read More
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Find ICLE Law Experts
News From ICLE
UPOAA and EPIC Omnibus Resources
Want to get up to speed? ICLE's Premium Partnership has everything you need to be successful. Check out a
sampling
of the timely content we created in light of this sweeping legislation and see why 12K+ Michigan lawyers are already Premium Partners.
New Edition
Walk into the courtroom fully prepared. The Fourth Edition of
Introducing Evidence at Trial
includes coverage of pleadings, vehicle data, and more. Plus, get the judicial perspective and sample witness examinations. Included in the Premium Partnership.