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SCOTUS Rules Against Conversion Therapy Ban
New Legal Update
The U.S. Supreme Court held in Chiles v Salazar, No 24-539, 607 US ___ (Mar 31, 2026), that Colorado's law banning conversion therapy, as applied to the petitioner's talk therapy, impermissibly regulates speech based on viewpoint. This Legal Update breaks down the background of the case and the Court's opinion.
Michigan Supreme Court Preview: April Cases
New Legal Update
ICLE's Legal Updates help keep you up to date on upcoming Michigan Supreme Court cases. This update includes summaries of cases the court will hear in April, which involve the business law, criminal law, no-fault, and torts practice areas.
 
Nippon Life Sues OpenAI
New Legal Update
Nippon Life Insurance Company of America filed a lawsuit against the OpenAI Foundation and OpenAI, alleging that ChatGPT crossed the line from providing general information into the unlicensed practice of law by giving legal advice and drafting litigation documents for a pro se litigant in active federal court proceedings. Check out this Legal Update breaking down the lawsuit and why it has sparked major discussion in the legal community.
 
Parenting Time Schedules for Adolescent Children
New Top Tips in Ten Minutes
Developing parenting time schedules can be a very tricky aspect of a divorce, and it is imperative to take the children's ages into account. This set of Top Tips in Ten Minutes outlines important considerations for drafting a schedule that supports adolescent children and their specific needs.
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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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Peter A. Schmidt focuses on real estate, finance, and municipal matters. His practice is transaction oriented, and he works with businesses, institutions, developers, and investors in real estate purchases, sales, leases, financing, and development projects,...
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