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Michigan Appellate Handbook
Updated Book
Michigan Appellate Handbook provides a comprehensive overview of Michigan appellate courts, as well as practice tips and advice from experts. The latest updates to the book include amendments to MCR 7.312 regarding amicus briefs and new sample briefs, new discussion on appointed appellate counsel and collateral immigration consequences in criminal appeals, and new caselaw on appeals of agency decisions and what constitutes a "final order."
SCOTUS Opinion on Foreclosure Sale Proceeds
New Legal Update
In addition to covering major Michigan Supreme Court and Court of Appeals cases, ICLE Legal Updates also include breakdowns of the facts and analysis of important U.S. Supreme Court opinions. This update dives into Pung v Isabella Cty, in which SCOTUS held that the proper baseline for measuring "just compensation" following a fairly conducted tax sale is the auction sale price.
 
Sanctions for Using AI-Fabricated Caselaw
New Legal Update
Michigan courts have now addressed the issue of improper use of generative artificial intelligence in legal filings in a court of appeals case. This Legal Update provides the facts and an analysis of the court's decision that plaintiff's counsel's repeated submissions of AI-fabricated and unsupported authority violated the duty of reasonable inquiry and warranted sanctions.
 
Michigan Drunk Driving Law and Practice
Updated Book
Successfully represent your clients charged with drunk or drugged driving offenses with Michigan Drunk Driving Law and Practice. The latest revisions to the book include updates on evidential breath testing, expanded information on the transfer of sobriety court cases between jurisdictions, and a recent court of appeals case.
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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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Southfield
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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
Christopher W. Smith
Chalgian & Tripp Law Offices
Southfield
Christopher W. Smith focuses his law practice on assisting older adults and individuals with special needs. He advises clients on a wide range of issues, including estate and long-term care planning, special needs planning, probate administration, Medicaid,...
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