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Katherine K. Roskam

Varnum LLP

Grand Rapids

Katherine K. Roskam is an associate attorney at the firm. Her practice focuses on federal income tax matters for both foreign and domestic clients and issues pertaining to employee benefits and executive compensation. Ms. Roskam has also received an...

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New Training Required for Michigan Bar Applicants
Starting February 2023, ICLE is excited to provide the new online training, Michigan Law Basics, required for UBE transfer score applicants and bar applicants in Michigan. Learn More

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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

Established Custodial Environment Chart

New Form

Determining the applicable standard on a joint custody dispute motion that could change the established custodial environment for a minor child can be tricky. This new chart in the ICLE Formbank lays out the relevant standards for such postjudgment motions to help you identify which one applies in your case.

Section 45 Hearings

Updated Chapter

Chapter 11 of the Michigan Family Law Benchbook covers issues surrounding adoption, including procedures, involuntary termination of biological parents' rights, adult adoptees, and more. The chapter discusses a recent case involving a "Section 45" hearing challenging an institutional guardian's withholding of consent.

Municipal Law Updates

Updated Book

Michigan Municipal Law provides expert guidance on all of the most common legal issues affecting municipalities, including statutory compliance, ordinance enforcement, Open Meetings Act issues, and property taxation. Check out the What's New in This Book page for the most recent updates, including recent caselaw involving marijuana regulation.

No-Fault Developments

Legal Update

The Michigan Court of Appeals recently ruled that amendments to the Michigan No-Fault Insurance Act limiting reimbursement for expenses covered by personal protection insurance do not apply retroactively. This new Legal Update outlines the facts of the case and the court's reasoning.

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ICLE community blogs

Approaching the Bench

Q&A with Judge Cynthia M. Arvant, Judge of the 46th District Court

Rachael M. Sedlacek | 09/07/2022

Hon. Cynthia Meagher Arvant is a judge for the 46th District Court. Before her appointment to the bench, she served in various roles for the 46th District, including research attorney, magistrate, and court administrator. Judge Arvant was also previously an...Read More

Staff blogs

Abortion in Michigan since Roe v Wade was overturned

July U.S. Supreme Court Opinion Roundup

New Laws Repeal 2020 COVID-19 Liability Protections

Mandatory Interim Administrator Planning for Lawyers Coming in 2023

Case Evaluation Changes—Community Zoom Recap

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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.