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Recent ICLE Blogs

  • Posted in: ICLE Staff Attorney Blog

    The EPIC Omnibus bill was signed into law on February 21, 2024, and takes immediate effect. 2024 PA 1 . The new law, put forward by the Probate ... Read More

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    On February 6, 2024, the Michigan Supreme Court issued ADM File No. 2023-24 , which adopts amendments to MCR 3.701 and the addition ... Read More

  • Posted in: ICLE Staff Attorney Blog

    The Michigan Legislature passed numerous bills related to criminal law before adjourning for the year. The following laws, signed by the governor, ... Read More

  • Posted in: ICLE Staff Attorney Blog

    On November 7, 2023, Governor Whitmer signed the Uniform Power of Attorney Act (UPOAA) into law. 2023 PA 187 . The UPOAA repeals the durable ... Read More

  • Posted in: ICLE Staff Attorney Blog

    The Michigan Supreme Court adopted amendments to the Michigan Rules of Evidence (MREs) effective January 1, 2024. According to the Staff Comment ... Read More

News from ICLE

ICLE Is an Accredited MCJE Provider


If you are a Michigan judicial officer, completing your mandatory MCJE requirement just got easier. As of March 7, 2024, ICLE became an accredited MCJE provider. This approval was granted by the Michigan Judicial Continuing Education Board (MJCEB). We will provide details soon about how you can earn credit from ICLE’s in-person, livestreamed, and on-demand seminars. Until then, visit http://www.courts.michigan.gov/mcje.

Approaching the Bench

  • Posted in: Judge Blog

    Judge Karl Barr was elected to the bench in November 2022, and he began his term on January 1, 2023. He currently presides at the 14A-2 District ... Read More

  • Posted in: Judge Blog

    Curtis J. Bell is the chief judge of the Kalamazoo County Probate Court and 9th Circuit Court in Michigan. He was appointed to the court by former ... Read More

  • Posted in: Judge Blog

    Hon. Amanda J. Shelton was elected to the 6th Judicial Circuit Court in November 2022 and was assigned to the family division. Prior to being ... Read More

  • Posted in: Judge Blog

    Hon. David J. Allen was appointed to the Wayne County Circuit Court by Governor Jennifer Granholm in December 2003. He practiced law for ten ... Read More

  • Posted in: Judge Blog

    Judge Kinsella was appointed to the circuit court on April 27, 2022, by Governor Gretchen Whitmer. Prior to her appointment to the Oakland County ... Read More