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The Institute of Continuing Legal Education

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Daniel J. Larin

Daniel J. Larin PC

Birmingham

Daniel J. Larin practices in the areas of criminal law and driver's license restoration. He is a member of the State Bar of Michigan and the Kansas Bar Association. While attending Washburn School of Law, Mr. Larin was an editor for the "Washburn Law...

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News From ICLE

New Online Book
Unemployment Insurance in Michigan is now available. Experts walk you through every step of the unemployment benefits process. This concise guide is also part of the Premium Partnership’s collection of 56 Online Books.

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July 26–31, 2021

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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

Child Tax Credit Payments

Legal Update

As part of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, Pub L No 117-2, 135 Stat 4 (2021), qualifying taxpayers will receive advance payments of half of their 2021 child tax credit. This new Legal Update provides some information on how the advance credit payments may factor into child support calculations.

Purchase and Sale of a Business

Updated Chapter

Michigan Business Formbook provides you with expert-drafted sample forms for all major areas of business practice. The "Purchase and Sale of a Business" chapter includes a new sample acknowledgement of satisfaction of conditions precedent, as well as a new wire transfer instructions form.

Employee Handbook Provisions

Updated Form

The decision to include a particular provision in an employee handbook depends on a variety of factors, such as the level of job security the employer wishes to provide, litigation risks, and general personnel practices. This recently updated form incorporates selected provisions—including a remote work assignment policy—that could be incorporated into an employee handbook depending on the employer's goals.

Buying a Tablet

Updated Buying Guide

There are a variety of tablets on the market right now, but the four tablets outlined in this recently updated buying guide are excellent choices for lawyers. This handy comparison chart will help you evaluate each tablet's product specs, prices, and special features in order to make the best decision when investing in this useful office gadget.

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Featured Video Clips

Elder Law Institute, 6th Annual

The Spectrum of Accommodations Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic

Criminal Law Legislative and Trial Practice Update

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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

The 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

Amended Michigan Court Rules Retain COVID-19 Technology Provisions

Michigan Court Changes Due to COVID-19 - Updated 7/26/21

A Few Helpful HIPAA Basics for Lawyers

Michigan Court Changes Due to COVID-19 - Updated 7/13/21

Lady Bird Community Zoom

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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.