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Municipal and Negligence Law Periodic Update
New Legal Update
The previous six months were an active time for municipal and negligence law. This Legal Update covers amendments to the Revised School Code and the Recodified Tax Increment Financing Act, as well as a number of Michigan Supreme Court and Court of Appeals opinions.
Medical Marijuana Rescheduled to Schedule III
New Legal Update
Last month, the U.S. Department of Justice ordered the rescheduling of certain marijuana products from Schedule I to Schedule III. This Legal Update breaks down the most important takeaways from this new order.
 
Labor and Employment Law Quarterly Update
New Legal Update
The Michigan Court of Appeals addressed important labor and employment topics at the beginning of 2026. This quarterly update covers cases from January through March in which the court of appeals issued opinions dealing with breach of employment terms and the Whistleblowers' Protection Act.
 
Family Law Interrogatories and Document Requests
New Form
The ICLE Formbank provides Partners with a wide array of sample forms to assist with your practice. This new form serves as a starting point for crafting interrogatories and a request for production of documents in a family law 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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James P. Spica
Chalgian & Tripp Law Offices
Southfield
James P. Spica is the principal author of several Michigan statutes, including the Personal Property Trust Perpetuities Act (2008 PA 148). He is a member of the American Law Institute, currently engaged on the ALI's Restatement of Law Third, Conflict...
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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
James P. Spica
Chalgian & Tripp Law Offices
Southfield
James P. Spica is the principal author of several Michigan statutes, including the Personal Property Trust Perpetuities Act (2008 PA 148). He is a member of the American Law Institute, currently engaged on the ALI's Restatement of Law Third, Conflict...
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