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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.

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

ICLE Live Event Safety Measures

Resources Exclusively for ICLE Partners

ICLE Legal Updates

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ICLE Covers You in Your Practice

License Appeal Hearing Tips

Updated Chapter

ICLE's Michigan Drunk Driving Law and Practice guides you through the thorny area of drunk driving and driver's license proceedings in Michigan. Chapter 13 includes new tips for license appeals, including who to call as witnesses, what should be covered in the drug screens, how to use the ignition interlock report, and when to adjourn a hearing or withdraw a petition.

Long-Term Care Updates

Updated Chapter

ICLE's Advising Clients on Elder and Disability Law gives you expert insights on elder and disability law issues, including incapacity planning, medical treatment decisions, long-term care, and government benefits. Chapter 9 now covers changes to nursing and assisted living facilities, MI Choice, PACE, and Medicaid policy caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Rescission of DACA Blocked

Legal Update

On June 18, 2020, the U.S. Supreme Court blocked the Trump administration's rescission of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. This new Legal Update outlines the holding, which allows DACA to stand and continue to protect undocumented immigrants brought to the country as children, known as "Dreamers."

Eviction Moratorium Extended

Legal Update

Mich Exec Order No 2020-118 extends the moratorium on most residential evictions in Michigan to June 30, 2020, and AO 2020-17 (issued with an explanatory guidance document) outlines priority treatment requirements and procedures applicable to landlord-tenant cases. This new Legal Update provides a rundown of the most important provisions in these orders.

U.S. Supreme Court Ruling on Title VII

Legal Update

On June 15, 2020, the U.S. Supreme Court held that an employer who fires an individual merely for being gay or transgender violates Title VII. Check out this new Legal Update for discussion of this landmark ruling, which has implications for the workplace rights of LGBTQ individuals, Title VII causation jurisprudence, and the future of statutory construction.

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Meet Our Contributors

Peter M. Kulas-Dominguez

Warner Norcross + Judd

Grand Rapids

Peter Kulas-Dominguez practices family law litigation with an emphasis on divorce and nonmarital domestic relationships. He counsels individuals through LGBT family issues, domestic relations mediation and collaborative law, spousal support, child custody...

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News From ICLE

Keep Up with Major Changes
These Michigan-specific resources will help you navigate your practice through: COVID-19, the SECURE Act, no-fault reform, and civil discovery reform.

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Featured Video Clips

Elder Law Institute, 6th Annual

09/17/20, Plymouth

Tax Law Series: State Tax Controversies

Return to Work During COVID-19

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ICLE community blogs

Approaching the Bench

Q & A with Judge Kathleen McCarthy, Wayne County Circuit Court

Kanika Ferency | 03/11/2020

Hon. Kathleen M. McCarthy is presiding judge of the court's Family Domestic Division. She has served on the Wayne County Family Court bench since 2001 and was named the presiding judge in 2013. Read More

Staff blogs

The Doctor (and Lawyer) are In

Michigan Court Changes Due to COVID-19 – Updated 6/26/20

UPDATED: Remote Witnessing and Notarization (and Visitation and Electronic Signatures)

More Loosened Restrictions and More Workplace Safeguards: Executive Orders 2020-114 and 2020-115

Updated: Executive Order Limits Visitation in Care Facilities and Juvenile Justice Facilities

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New Certificates—Entirely Online

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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Closely Held Business Entity Formation

Need to form a business entity for a client? From drafting governing documents to working with a CPA, see how successful Michigan practitioners structure a company and guide clients through difficult decisions. Test your skills with hands-on exercises.

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Postjudgment Custody, Parenting Time, and Support

Judges and litigators demonstrate hearings in this online training: show-cause, modification (threshold and evidentiary), and move away. Test your skills with hands-on exercises. Get charts on legal standards, challenging judgments, and local practice. Earn a certificate of completion.