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January 2026 Court of Appeals Opinions
New Legal Update
ICLE Legal Updates provide summaries of Michigan Court of Appeals published opinions all in one spot. The update for January includes cases in criminal law, environmental law, family law, municipal law, and negligence/torts.
Navigating the MiBusiness Registry Portal
New Top Tips in Ten Minutes
The MiBusiness Registry Portal simplifies business registration in Michigan. Make the most of the platform with this new set of top tips to manage your business records.
 
Where the CTA Stands Today
New Legal Update
Although the reporting requirements for U.S. entities under the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) were eliminated in March 2025, the CTA is not yet officially dead. This Legal Update highlights important reasons to keep an eye on the ever-evolving act.
 
Family Law Attorney-Client Agreement
New Form
The ICLE Formbank includes sample attorney fee agreements for a variety of practice areas. Use this new form as a starting point for family law cases.
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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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Meet Our Contributors
Eric J. Pelton
Kienbaum Hardy Viviano Pelton & Forrest PLC
Birmingham
Eric J. Pelton practices in the area of labor and employment law, counseling employers on employment issues and traditional labor law, grievance arbitration, policy formulation, wage and benefit issues, noncompete covenants, and class-action litigation....
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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.