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Fisher & Phillips LLP

Bingham Farms

Susan Hartmus Hiser has more than 25 years of experience practicing on behalf of private, public-sector, and nonprofit employers in the areas of labor and employment litigation, arbitration, and counseling. She represents employers in state and federal...

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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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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

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Employment Law Updates

Updated Book

Employment Law for Michigan Employers provides expert guidance on advising employers on a wide range of issues from recruitment to termination. Check out the What’s New in This Book page for summaries of recent updates, including employee leave developments, caselaw concerning unemployment compensation, and discussion of new federal legislation and rulemaking.

Distinguishing Contract Claims

New Top Tips in Ten Minutes

Although breach of contract and fraud in the inducement claims often get mixed up, the focus of allegations supporting each cause of action are distinct. This new set of Top Tips in Ten Minutes clearly explains how to distinguish between these two contract claims, plead the differences, and avoid losing one or both claims on summary disposition.

Sample Fee Agreement for Divorce

Updated Form

Michigan law requires a contractually established attorney-client relationship before a lawyer is entitled to payment for their services. This recently updated form provides a comprehensive sample fee agreement for use in a divorce case (including provisions for payment of an advance fee), as well as helpful commentary.

American Rescue Plan Act

New Legal Update

President Biden signed the federal government's third round of COVID-19-related economic stimulus, the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, Pub L No 117-2, 135 Stat 4 (2021), into law on March 11. This Legal Update outlines the key provisions, including government aid, unemployment assistance, tax changes, and an expansion of the Paycheck Protection Program.

Basic Practice Updates

Updated Book

The Michigan Basic Practice Handbook provides guidance on all major Michigan practice areas. The What's New in This Book page is a great place to check out all the latest changes, including amendments to several criminal statutes, recent caselaw and statutory amendments relating to traffic cases, employment law developments, and estate planning numbers for 2021.

Criminal Law Updates

Updated Book

Collateral Consequences of a Criminal Conviction helps you use plea bargaining, postconviction motions, expungement, and other tools to clear or clean up your clients' records. See the What's New in This Book page for a rundown of recent updates, including amendments to the Sex Offenders Registration Act and new clean slate legislation effective April 11, 2021.

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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

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

PPP Loan Application Deadline Extended to May 31, 2021

Updated: CDC Issues Order Temporarily Halting Residential Evictions

The 2020 Michigan Discovery Rules: One Year Later

Michigan Court Changes Due to COVID-19 - Updated 3/29/21

March 19 MDHHS Order Increases Outdoor Stadium Capacity and Adds Youth Athlete Testing Requirements

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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.