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New Proposed Rule for Joint Employer Liability
New Legal Update
The U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division recently released a proposed rule for determining joint employer liability under the Fair Labor Standards Act, the Family and Medical Leave Act, and the Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Worker Protection Act. This detailed Legal Update provides the highlights of the proposed rule and outlines the next steps to prepare for if the rule is finalized.
MCR 8.115 Amended to Address ICE Arrests
New Legal Update
Amendments to MCR 8.115 went into effect on May 1 following advocacy calling for Michigan courts to adopt a clear policy in response to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrests at or near courthouses. Understand the important changes with this new Legal Update, which also includes recaps of Justice Hood's concurrence and Justice Zahra's dissent.
 
Municipal and Negligence Law Periodic Update
New Legal Update
The previous six months were an active time for municipal and negligence law. This Legal Update covers amendments to the Revised School Code and the Recodified Tax Increment Financing Act, as well as a number of Michigan Supreme Court and Court of Appeals opinions.
 
Medical Marijuana Rescheduled to Schedule III
New Legal Update
Last month, the U.S. Department of Justice ordered the rescheduling of certain marijuana products from Schedule I to Schedule III. This Legal Update breaks down the most important takeaways from this new order.
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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...

Staff blogs
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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Wyoming
Paul D. Bratt is in-house legal counsel for litigation and compliance for Gordon Food Service in Wyoming, MI. His practice focuses on commercial litigation and regulatory compliance for the company and its affiliates. Previously, in private practice,...
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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
Paul D. Bratt
Gordon Food Service
Wyoming
Paul D. Bratt is in-house legal counsel for litigation and compliance for Gordon Food Service in Wyoming, MI. His practice focuses on commercial litigation and regulatory compliance for the company and its affiliates. Previously, in private practice,...
Read More
> Find ICLE Law Experts


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