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Hon. David A. Perkins

Wayne County Probate Court

Detroit

Hon. David A. Perkins assumed office in 2019. He previously served as a Wayne County Juvenile Court referee for 17 years, magistrate for the 30th District Court, assistant corporation counsel for Wayne County, and judge advocate for the Michigan National...

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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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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.

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Dissolve a Nonprofit Corporation

New How-To Kit

Attorneys working to dissolve a nonprofit corporation have numerous methods of dissolution to consider, each with their own particular requirements. This new How-To Kit walks you through the process, step by step, and provides additional information on notice requirements, administrative concerns, and liquidation and distribution of assets.

Health Care DPOA

New Form

For a durable power of attorney (DPOA) for health care to be valid in Michigan, it must comply with a number of statutory provisions. This new sample DPOA for health care, custody, and medical treatment decisions includes language authorizing the withholding or withdrawal of specific treatments such as feeding tubes, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and respirators.

Social Media Tips

New Top Tips in Ten Minutes

Social media can be an important source of evidence in family law cases, but complicated issues of privacy and admissibility and even potential criminal liability can come into play. This new set of Top Tips in Ten Minutes will help you advise clients about how to avoid common pitfalls and strategically use social media content.

Basic Practice Updates

Updated Book

ICLE's Michigan Basic Practice Handbook provides expert guidance on all of Michigan's major practice areas. Updates include discussion of new caselaw regarding the application of arbitration agreements to nonparties and the notice requirements for claims against the state, as well as updates on new and amended Michigan Court Rules.

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Intellectual Property Law Institute, 48th Annual

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ICLE community blogs

Approaching the Bench

Q & A with Judge Jennifer J. Manley, 67th District Court

Katy P. Sanchez | 06/01/2023

Judge Jennifer J. Manley was elected to serve on the 67th District Court in November 2014. Prior to taking the bench, Judge Manley was in private practice with the Manley Firm, PC, now Manley & Manley, where her primary practice...Read More

Staff blogs

Community Zoom Recap: Michigan Marketable Record Title Act (MRTA)

Artificial Intelligence in the Legal Industry

U.S. Supreme Court Reinforces Overtime Pay for Daily-Rate Workers

Community Zoom Recap: Marijuana Update

Updated: Changes to the No-Fault Model Civil Jury Instructions

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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.