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MSC Overrules Domicile Rule in Grange
New Legal Update
The Michigan Supreme Court released an opinion that affects both no-fault and family law by overruling its earlier decision in Grange Ins Co v Lawrence. See the background facts and details of the holding for Frownfelter v Esurance Prop & Cas Ins Co in this Legal Update.
Request Inheritance Tax Determination
New How-To Kit
This new How-To Kit walks step-by-step through requesting an inheritance tax determination from the Michigan Department of Treasury. The kit outlines the actions, documents, and procedures necessary to successfully complete this request on behalf of your client.
 
Drafting the Michigan Trust
Updated Book
Drafting the Michigan Trust is designed to help estate planning attorneys draft trusts suited for each client's particular needs. Updated information on retirement benefits planning, discussion of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, and an updated section on the Michigan Uniform Statutory Rule Against Perpetuities are among the book's latest revisions.
 
Labor and Employment Law Update
New Legal Update
The Michigan Court of Appeals and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit issued important labor and employment law opinions in May and June 2026. This Legal Update summarizes those opinions, which cover a variety of topics: a breach of contract claim, Family and Medical Leave Act and Title IX sex discrimination issues, and a preliminary injunction granted to the director of the National Labor Relations Board.
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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...

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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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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
Mark K. Harder
Warner Norcross + Judd
Holland
Mark K. Harder is a member of the firm's Private Client and Family Office Practice and concentrates his practice in estate planning and administration for high-net-worth individuals and in the representation of family-owned businesses and their owners....
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