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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

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ADA/ADEA Limitations Periods
New Legal Update
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 6th Circuit recently clarified that discrimination claims brought under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) cannot be subject to contractually shortened limitation periods. This new Legal Update discusses the case background, the court's reasoning, and key takeaways from the decision.
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Life Expectancy Table Updates
Updated Chapter
The Michigan Estate Planning Handbook walks you through all stages of planning, including drafting wills and trusts, tax considerations, health care decisions, and trust administration. Chapter 22 includes updated life expectancy tables for both lifetime and postdeath required minimum distributions for distribution calendar years beginning on or after January 1, 2022.
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Finding Diversity Resources
New Top Tips in Ten Minutes
Improving diversity, equity, and inclusion in the legal profession is critical work, but the amount of resources out there can be overwhelming. This new set of Top Tips in Ten Minutes will help you find the best resources to assist you in advising clients on diversity issues and advancing diversity efforts in your own firm or workplace.
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No-Fault Updates
Updated Book
No-Fault Automobile Law and Practice in Michigan walks you through every aspect of first-party and third-party practice, breaking down the No-Fault Act and the caselaw interpreting it. Check out the What's New in This Book page for the latest updates, including new caselaw on priority, fraud, and provider litigation, along with analysis of the new utilization review rules.
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Employers and the COVID-19 Vaccine
New Legal Update
Although the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services has indicated that it is not considering a statewide coronavirus vaccine mandate, employers will surely have questions about whether their companies can require employees to take advantage of the vaccine. This Legal Update outlines some of the most important considerations for employers right now.
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Basic Practice Updates
Updated Book
ICLE's Michigan Basic Practice Handbook gives you expert guidance on all of Michigan's major practice areas. Check out the What's New in This Book page for a rundown of all the latest updates, including discussion of recent caselaw and court rule amendments in chapters covering landlord-tenant matters, civil litigation, employment law, and worker's compensation.
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Approaching the Bench
John B. Swift | 12/08/2020
he 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
Lawyer Wellness in the time of COVID

Michigan Court Changes Due to COVID-19 - Updated 02/26/21

Address Confidentiality Program for Survivors

New MDHHS Order Effective Feb 8 Amends Restrictions on Organized Sports Gatherings

Tracking Probate and Estate Planning Legislation in the New Season

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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.

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Meet Our Contributors
Randall L. Velzen
Velzen Law Office
Grand Rapids
Randall L. Velzen practices almost exclusively in the area of family law, including estate planning. He was one of the first attorneys in west Michigan to complete collaborative law training through the Collaborative Practice Institute of Michigan (CPIM)...
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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.

ICLE Helps You Save on Malpractice Insurance
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Meet Our Contributors
Randall L. Velzen
Velzen Law Office
Grand Rapids
Randall L. Velzen practices almost exclusively in the area of family law, including estate planning. He was one of the first attorneys in west Michigan to complete collaborative law training through the Collaborative Practice Institute of Michigan (CPIM)...
Read More
> Find ICLE Law Experts


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.

ICLE Helps You Save on Malpractice Insurance
Learn More



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