22 Key Legal Topics at Your Fingertips
When you need basic Michigan law and practical how-to advice for a wide range of subjects, this book can’t be beat. The set covers Michigan court procedure plus the core concepts in major practice areas. Whether you are a new lawyer who isn’t yet sure which areas you’ll practice in or an experienced lawyer who needs to answer questions outside your usual practice area, this book is a vital resource.
You will be able to:
- Ask the right questions in planning estates and draft the basic documents
- Follow a step-by-step guide to handling divorce cases
- Understand landlords' and tenants' rights and how to enforce them
- Handle a traffic offense, including a drunk driving case, from start to finish
- Manage common issues in major practice areas
Highlights of the latest update include:
- New Michigan Supreme Court cases regarding liability releases, mandatory life sentences, claims for bad faith, and more
- Analysis of caselaw involving warrantless searches, the Sex Offenders Registration Act, the duty of care in negligence cases, the Court of Claims Act, and more
- Updated discussions on the Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act, the Corporate Transparency Act, the Assisted Reproduction and Surrogacy Parentage Act, and court rules governing temporary admission to practice law
- New sections discussing artificial intelligence related to ethics and alternative dispute resolution
- Updated information reflecting the 2025 Michigan Child Support Formula Manual and Supplement and Bankruptcy Code exemption amounts and debt limits for 2025
PRINT BOOK
2266 pages, 2-volume, 7x10 paperback. Includes a download of forms. Current to 08/01/25. Next update September 2026. Subscription service available.
ONLINE BOOK
Fully searchable and continually updated. Citations link to Michigan caselaw, statutes, and court rules. Includes online index, downloadable forms, and summary of changes. Price is for a one-year subscription.