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Family Law Quarterly Update
New Legal Update
This fall, the Michigan Court of Appeals released a number of family law cases covering child protective proceedings, separate maintenance, grandparenting time, and guardianships. September through November cases are all summarized in this new quarterly Legal Update.
Sample Upjohn Acknowledgment
New Form
Check out this sample form if you are a business law attorney. The form is designed to facilitate the clear, consistent delivery of the Upjohn warning in an internal investigation and helps track the core elements recognized across jurisdictions.
 
MSC December Case Preview
New Legal Update
The Michigan Supreme Court hears cases on which leave to appeal has been granted, as well as cases under the mini-oral argument on the application rule. Check out this preview of the cases the supreme court plans to hear this December for the 2025-2026 term.
 
November COA Opinion Summaries
New Legal Update
Your Partnership summarizes Michigan Court of Appeals opinions monthly to help you stay on top of important caselaw. November's roundup includes cases on appellate practice, civil litigation, criminal law, family law, and no-fault.
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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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Nicholas James Ellis is a commercial litigator and supply chain attorney, focusing on commercial contracting and disputes in manufacturing and supply chains. He is a partner in the firm's Business Litigation and Dispute Resolution Practice Group and...
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Meet Our Contributors
Nicholas James Ellis
Foley & Lardner LLP
Detroit
Nicholas James Ellis is a commercial litigator and supply chain attorney, focusing on commercial contracting and disputes in manufacturing and supply chains. He is a partner in the firm's Business Litigation and Dispute Resolution Practice Group and...
Read More
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New Edition
Plan with confidence. Make Michigan Estate Planning Handbook your go-to resource for step-by-step guidance on drafting wills and trusts, tax considerations, trust administration, and much more. Included in the Premium Partnership.