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Wendy R. Underwood practices in the areas of banking and financial services, public corporation and municipal law and finance, and schools and education matters. She has served as bond counsel or underwriter's counsel on many county, municipal, school,...

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The Institute of Continuing Legal Education

We are the leading provider of how-to solutions that harness the wisdom of Michigan's leading practitioners. Our practical tools save you time and give you confidence in the advice you're giving.

NAVIGATE YOUR PRACTICE THROUGH COVID-19

We’re here to help your Michigan practice through this pandemic and beyond. Turn to these Michigan-specific resources for the timely and trusted guidance you need right now.

COVID-19 Guidance from Michigan Lawyers

Safety Measures for In-Person ICLE Events

Resources Exclusively for ICLE Partners

ICLE Legal Updates

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ICLE Covers You in Your Practice

Choosing a Laptop

Updated Buying Guide

If you're working remotely more often and are in the market for a new laptop, you may be unsure about which model, options, and warranties will best suit your needs. This recently updated buying guide walks you through all the considerations—from antivirus protection to memory size—that will help you make an informed decision.

Discovery Strategy

Updated Chapter

MCR 2.309(A)(2), as amended in 2020, limits the number of interrogatories each separately represented party may serve on another party to 20. Chapter 11 of Michigan Civil Procedure includes a new section providing practical strategies for responding to discovery requests that may violate these numerical limits, including analyzing "discrete subparts" and making effective objections.

Family Law Updates

Updated Book

Michigan Family Law provides expert insights into increasingly common family law issues like interstate and international custody issues, change of domicile, parental alienation claims, and joint legal custody disputes. Check out the What's New in This Book page to see a summary of the latest additions to the book, including discussion of pretrial procedure, surrogacy issues, and income for calculating child support.

Drunk Driving Updates

Updated Book

If you're navigating the complicated and ever-changing area of drunk driving and driver's license proceedings in Michigan, Michigan Drunk Driving Law and Practice is your go-to resource. Stay on top of important developments—including upcoming statutory changes to license sanctions, new sentencing provisions for misdemeanors, and a new provision regarding suspension of prison terms—by reviewing the most recent updates.

Expunge an Adult Conviction

Updated How-To Kit

Recent Clean Slate legislation expanded and modified the process for expunging—or legally setting aside—a criminal conviction, giving more people the opportunity to find employment or make a fresh start. This completely updated How-To Kit provides step-by-step guidance for obtaining an expungement of an adult conviction under the new law, as well as in-depth analysis of the potential effects of expungement for your clients.

Friend of the Court Updates

Updated Chapter

Written from the judge's perspective, the Michigan Family Law Benchbook provides concise summaries of the law and helpful practice tips. Chapter 7 has been updated to reflect new legislation effective December 30, 2021, requiring the Friend of the Court to abate monthly support owed by an incarcerated payer under certain circumstances.

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ICLE community blogs

Approaching the Bench

COVID-19 Follow-Up Q&A with Judge Paul Denenfeld, Kent County Circuit Court

John B. Swift | 12/08/2020

he following is from our July 2020 interview of Judge Denenfeld. What are the main procedural changes in your courtroom due to COVID-19? We are only doing remote hearings now, but no trials. We use Zoom for most of our hearings and...Read More

Staff blogs

May 6 MDHHS Order Eases Some Mask and Gathering Restrictions

Recap: ICLE Community Zoom on Marijuana Topics

April 19 MDHHS Order Continues Restrictions and Adds New Face Mask Provisions for Young Kids

Michigan Court Changes Due to COVID-19 - Updated 5/3/21

MIOSHA Emergency Rules Extended for Six Months

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New Certificates—Entirely Online

Small Business Bankruptcy: Subchapter V of Chapter 11

Need to guide your client through Subchapter V? Get expert coaching as 14 experienced Michigan bankruptcy judges, trustees, and lawyers take you through actual cases. See the entire process firsthand, from prefiling considerations to implementing the reorganization plan.

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Commercial Lease Drafting and Negotiation

Need to negotiate a commercial lease? Get expert coaching as experienced real estate lawyers demonstrate best practices. Follow along as they counsel their clients; draft, redline, and negotiate the lease; and resolve disputes. Then get hands-on practice in this online training.