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Charles N. Ash, Jr.

Warner Norcross + Judd

Grand Rapids

Charles N. Ash, Jr., is a litigator with extensive experience representing businesses in complex contract and tort litigation in state and federal courts throughout the country. He has successfully represented global manufacturers, handled several cases...

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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

ICLE Community Discussion Forum

ICLE Covers You in Your Practice

Governmental Immunity Updates

Updated Book

ICLE's Governmental Immunity in Michigan provides critical guidance for anyone bringing a tort suit against a governmental entity. Check out the What's New in This Book page for a summary of recent changes, including new caselaw concerning the open and obvious defense for municipalities, the Emergency Medical Services Act, and presuit notice requirements.

Quieting Title to Tax-Foreclosed Real Property

New How-To Kit

Real estate attorneys often need to institute quiet title actions to resolve disputed interests in tax-foreclosed real property. This new How-To Kit in the ICLE Premium Partnership provides step-by-step guidance for quieting title to real property when the client has obtained a title from the State of Michigan or from a subsequent purchaser from a tax deed.

Transfer-on-Death Designations

New Form

A motor vehicle or watercraft that is titled with the Michigan Secretary of State may be transferred to a preferred transferee or a trust after the owner's death pursuant to MCL 700.6101. Use this new transfer-on-death designation form to effect such a transfer, and encourage clients to attach it to their vehicles' titles.

Basic Practice Updates

Updated Book

ICLE's Michigan Basic Practice Handbook gives you expert guidance on all of Michigan's major practice areas. Check out the What's New in This Book page for the latest updates, including discussion of the prison mailbox rule, fee-shifting provisions in leases, premises liability in the condominium context, and the COVID-19 Bankruptcy Relief Extension Act of 2021.

Expanded Prison Mailbox Rule

Updated Chapter

Effective September 1, 2021, new MCR 1.112 expands the prison mailbox rule to apply to any pleadings or documents (not just claims under criminal proceedings) filed by unrepresented individuals incarcerated in prison or jail. See Michigan Civil Procedure, chapter 4, for details on what constitutes timely filing under the new rule.

Tax Updates for Divorce Cases

Updated Chapter

Federal tax law plays a role in almost every divorce settlement, so familiarity with potential tax implications is critical for successful settlement planning and to avoiding common pitfalls. Check out chapter 20 of Michigan Family Law for discussion regarding the special rules that apply to the child tax credit for 2021.

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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

June 1 MDHHS Gatherings and Face Mask Order Rescinded Effective June 22

Lawyer Wellness Q&A with Julie Norris

State Department Changes Policy on Assisted Reproductive Technology

MIOSHA Emergency Rules Updated

June 1 MDHHS Order Removes Outdoor Capacity Limits and Increases Indoor Capacity to 50 Percent

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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.