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Paul R. Hage

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Southfield

Paul R. Hage specializes in representing debtors, creditors' committees, secured and unsecured creditors, asset purchasers, and trustees in bankruptcy proceedings nationwide. He earned his JD from Loyola University Chicago School of Law and his LLM in...

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New Training Required for Michigan Bar Applicants
Starting February 2023, ICLE is excited to provide the new online training, Michigan Law Basics, required for UBE transfer score applicants and bar applicants in Michigan. Learn More

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Estate Planning Updates

Updated Chapter

The Michigan Estate Planning Handbook is an essential reference, offering expert advice at every stage of the estate planning process. The "Planning with Retirement Benefits" chapter includes a number of important updates concerning SECURE 2.0, as well as helpful new and updated charts and exhibits to assist you in your practice.

Juvenile Guardianships

Updated Chapter

Chapter 25 of Michigan Family Law covers all the major aspects of child protection law and procedure, from reporting and investigating suspected mistreatment to termination of parental rights. The chapter includes discussion of recent caselaw concerning reentry of youths into the foster care system after being in a juvenile guardianship.

FLSA Updates

New Legal Update

In Helix Energy Sols Grp, Inc v Hewitt, No 21-984, ___ US ___ (Feb 22, 2023), the U.S. Supreme Court held that daily-rate workers, regardless of income level, qualify as paid on a salary basis only if their compensation meets conditions set out in the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), 29 CFR 541.604(b). This new Legal Update breaks down the court's analysis.

Property Tax Updates

Updated Book

Real Property Taxes in Michigan provides expert guidance in dealing with the complicated tax issues that can arise in real property transactions. The book includes new discussion of recent caselaw concerning the jurisdiction of the Michigan Tax Tribunal and the effect of renting a room in one's home on the application of the principal residence exemption.

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Q&A with Joseph F. Burke, Chief Judge Pro Tempore, 15th Judicial District Court

Matthew J. Franson | 03/01/2023

Joseph F. Burke has sat on the 15th Judicial District Court since February 15, 2012. He was appointed by the Michigan Supreme Court as Chief Judge effective January 1, 2016. He presides over general civil provider cases and drunk driving...Read More

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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.