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MSC Launches Major Form Redesign
New Legal Update
The Michigan Supreme Court is revamping Michigan court forms for the first time in 50 years. This Legal Update highlights the major points of the Forms Redesign Project, led by the Michigan Justice for All Commission.
SCOTUS Opinion on Fourth Amendment Searches
New Legal Update
Criminal law practitioners received a major update on Fourth Amendment searches with the U.S. Supreme Court opinion in Chatrie v United States. Make sure to read this Legal Update, which provides a breakdown of the facts of the case and the holding and reasoning of the opinion, in which the Court ruled that the police conducted a Fourth Amendment search when they acquired an individual's cell phone Location History data from Google.
 
Michigan Appellate Handbook
Updated Book
Michigan Appellate Handbook provides a comprehensive overview of Michigan appellate courts, as well as practice tips and advice from experts. The latest updates to the book include amendments to MCR 7.312 regarding amicus briefs and new sample briefs, new discussion on appointed appellate counsel and collateral immigration consequences in criminal appeals, and new caselaw on appeals of agency decisions and what constitutes a "final order."
 
SCOTUS Opinion on Foreclosure Sale Proceeds
New Legal Update
In addition to covering major Michigan Supreme Court and Court of Appeals cases, ICLE Legal Updates also include breakdowns of the facts and analysis of important U.S. Supreme Court opinions. This update dives into Pung v Isabella Cty, in which SCOTUS held that the proper baseline for measuring "just compensation" following a fairly conducted tax sale is the auction sale price.
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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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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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Washington, DC
Practicing in the area of appellate litigation, Michael F. Smith is a member of the Labor and Employment Law and the Appellate Practice Sections of the State Bar of Michigan, the Judicial Division Council of Appellate Lawyers and Section of Labor and...
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News From ICLE

New Executive Director
Jeffrey E. Kirkey has been named executive director of ICLE, effective June 4, 2026. Jeff brings nearly three decades of experience with ICLE, most recently as the Institute's chief learning officer. As head of ICLE, he will oversee day-to-day operations and help implement strategic objectives in our mission to support Michigan lawyers. Read the full announcement: https://info.icle.org/jeff-kirkey-named-icle-executive-director


Meet Our Contributors
Michael F. Smith
The Smith Appellate Law Firm
Washington, DC
Practicing in the area of appellate litigation, Michael F. Smith is a member of the Labor and Employment Law and the Appellate Practice Sections of the State Bar of Michigan, the Judicial Division Council of Appellate Lawyers and Section of Labor and...
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News From ICLE

New Executive Director
Jeffrey E. Kirkey has been named executive director of ICLE, effective June 4, 2026. Jeff brings nearly three decades of experience with ICLE, most recently as the Institute's chief learning officer. As head of ICLE, he will oversee day-to-day operations and help implement strategic objectives in our mission to support Michigan lawyers. Read the full announcement: https://info.icle.org/jeff-kirkey-named-icle-executive-director