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Where the CTA Stands Today
New Legal Update
Although the reporting requirements for U.S. entities under the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) were eliminated in March 2025, the CTA is not yet officially dead. This Legal Update highlights important reasons to keep an eye on the ever-evolving act.
Family Law Attorney-Client Agreement
New Form
The ICLE Formbank includes sample attorney fee agreements for a variety of practice areas. Use this new form as a starting point for family law cases.
 
Federal Judiciary 2025 Year-End Report
New Legal Update
U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts has issued the 2025 Year-End Report on the Federal Judiciary. Check out this Legal Update for a link to the full report plus an overview of the key takeaways on filing trends in federal court, as well as changes in activity within different practice areas.
 
Confidential Domestic Relations Client Intakes
New Form
To effectively advocate for a family law client, you need to gather a variety of information during the intake process. This form provides a comprehensive sample of client questions covering important areas ranging from financial concerns to assets and liabilities to issues affecting minor children.
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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...

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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Foster Swift Collins & Smith PC
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Douglas A. Mielock practices in the areas of estate planning and trust litigation. He is a fellow of the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel and a member of the American Bar Association, the State Bar of Michigan (SBM), the Ingham County Bar...
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Meet Our Contributors
Douglas A. Mielock
Foster Swift Collins & Smith PC
Lansing
Douglas A. Mielock practices in the areas of estate planning and trust litigation. He is a fellow of the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel and a member of the American Bar Association, the State Bar of Michigan (SBM), the Ingham County Bar...
Read More
> Find ICLE Law Experts


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New Edition
Plan with confidence. Make Michigan Estate Planning Handbook your go-to resource for step-by-step guidance on drafting wills and trusts, tax considerations, trust administration, and much more. Included in the Premium Partnership.