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Civil Litigation Periodic Update
New Legal Update
The first half of the year provided a variety of amendments to Michigan Court Rules related to civil litigation, recapped in this Legal Update. This periodic update also provides summaries on a Michigan Supreme Court opinion on venue and Michigan Court of Appeals opinions on jurisdiction, state-law tort claims, arbitration, the Uniform Enforcement of Foreign Judgments Act, the Michigan Gaming Control and Revenue Act, the Whistleblowers' Protection Act, and the Wrongful Imprisonment Compensation Act.
Sample Language for an LLC for a Family Cottage
New Form
Assisting clients seeking to pass a family cottage down to the next generation can be tricky. Estate planning attorneys can use this new sample language for a living revocable trust to establish a limited liability company (LLC) for a family cottage after both grantors have died.
 
May 2026 Case Summaries
New Legal Update
The latest of ICLE's Legal Update series featuring Michigan Supreme Court and Court of Appeals opinion summaries is now available. This roundup for the month of May features published cases from a wide variety of practice areas, including civil litigation, criminal law, environmental law, family law, municipal law, taxation, and torts.
 
Clause for Removal of Trustee Discretion
New Form
The ICLE Formbank provides sample language for probate and estate planning attorneys to include when drafting trusts. This new form provides a clause to include for removal of trustee discretion from pick-and-choose language.
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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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Ferndale
Rudy Serra is an attorney in private practice. A former district judge, he served in the 36th District Court from 2004 to 2007. Before taking the bench, he had 20 years of experience in litigation, as well as experience as a research attorney for the...
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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
Rudolph Serra
Serra Services PLLC
Ferndale
Rudy Serra is an attorney in private practice. A former district judge, he served in the 36th District Court from 2004 to 2007. Before taking the bench, he had 20 years of experience in litigation, as well as experience as a research attorney for the...
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