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SCOTUS Issues Voting Rights Act Opinion
New Legal Update
Late last month, in Louisiana v Callais, the U.S. Supreme Court struck down Louisiana's 2024 congressional map as an unconstitutional racial gerrymander. This Legal Update provides background information on the case and breaks down the Court's opinion and its analysis of the Voting Rights Act of 1965.
Family Law Motion for Order to Show Cause
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When a party fails to comply with a records subpoena, family law attorneys can file a motion to show cause. This new sample form provides a template for drafting your motion along with a brief in support for a failure to respond to a records subpoena.
 
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AI can be a useful tool for attorneys when used correctly. This new set of Top Tips in Ten Minutes gives excellent advice on how and when to incorporate AI into your practice.
 
Successor Trustee Disclosure Form
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Probate and estate planning attorneys face potential ethical issues when a client asks the attorney to also serve as their fiduciary. This new sample form provides a strong starting point when a client is naming you as a successor trustee, personal representative, or agent.
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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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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
Kathleen A. Martone
Varnum LLP
Birmingham
Kathleen A. Martone practices in the area of probate and estate planning, probate litigation, and nonprofit organizations. She advises clients with estates of all sizes and designs customized estate plans for the efficient management and transfer of...
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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