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7.10.25

“Cannabis Employment Compliance: How to Navigate Complex State and Federal Regulations”

Brett Gelbord authored the Cannabis Business Times article, “Cannabis Employment Compliance: How to Navigate Complex State and Federal Regulations.”

3.30.23

Managing Workforce In The Age Of Legalized Drugs And The Opioid Epidemic

Brett Gelbord authored the HR.com article, "Managing Workforce In The Age Of Legalized Drugs And The Opioid Epidemic."

11.28.22

Cannabis & the End of Employment Related Drug Testing

Brett Gelbord Authored the Bloomberg Law Professional Perspective article, "Cannabis & the End of Employment Related Drug Testing." In the article, Gelbord briefly discusses some of the changing legal…

5.23.25

Federal Labor Law Preempts State’s Attempt to Regulate Union Activity in Cannabis Industry

Takeaways In an ironic turn of events this week, the application of federal law benefited state-licensed cannabis businesses in Oregon—and potentially nationwide. Those involved with the cannabis…

5.03.24

Michigan Secure Cannabis Transporter Does Not Get Quick Dismissal From FLSA Case

The federal Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”) is the law that, among other things, requires covered employees to be paid time-and-a-half for hours worked over 40 hours in a given week. As we have…

10.06.23

Updates on Michigan Psychedelic News

It’s been an active few weeks in Michigan on the psychedelics front, with activity on both the legalization and law enforcement sides of the issue. Here’s a quick recap of two important bits of…

11.10.22

Preparing for a Post-Pandemic Workplace in 2023

Join Dykema’s Labor and Employment team as they explore the Department of Labor’s recently proposed independent contractor rules. Dykema’s panel will discuss the litigation risks that employers will…

5.29.25

One Minute Matters [Video]: Did Texas Just Redefine Its Drug Policy in One Legislative Session? (with Brett Gelbord and Antonio Cifuentes)

Did Texas just redefine its drug policy in one session?Lawmakers in Texas just enacted a wave of legislation aimed at banning hemp-derived THC, expanding medical cannabis access, and investing heavily…

3.19.25

One Minute Matters [Video]: Where Does the Law Stand on Psychedelics? (with Brett Gelbord)

Psychedelics are going mainstream—but are they legal? With regulated markets in Oregon and Colorado, growing decriminalization efforts, and FDA trials underway, the legal landscape is rapidly…

1.30.25

How can cannabis companies retain their best employees?

How do you build a thriving workforce in an industry known for instability? Brett Gelbord sits down with Nate Russell and Ben Richards of The Lab to discuss what it takes to create fair and effective…

10.15.24

Is hiring a foreign national a risky move for cannabis employers?

Cannabis legalization may continue to spread state-by-state, but Uncle Sam still sees it as a controlled substance and those who engage in the field can fit the definition of narcotics traffickers. So…

9.10.24

Can psychedelics overcome the complex legal challenges to provide wider access to their benefits?

Psychedelics hold immense promise for disrupting the consumer wellness space, and present a potentially lucrative opportunity for investors. But before they can fully capitalize on this potential,…

2.19.25

“Cannabis Group Of The Year: Dykema”

Law360 profiled Dykema’s Cannabis Industry Group as part of its recognition as a “Practice Group of the Year” in Cannabis Law for 2024. Dykema was one of only a select few firms recognized in this…

12.24.24

“The Rise, Fall (and Future?) of MDMA-Assisted Therapy”

Brett Gelbord was quoted in the HCP Live article, “The Rise, Fall (and Future?) of MDMA-Assisted Therapy.” 

12.27.23

"Legal Expert Decodes Cannabis Employment Law: Challenges And Future Trends"

Brett Gelbord appeared on the Benzinga Cannabis Insider podcast and was quoted in the Benzinga article, "Legal Expert Decodes Cannabis Employment Law: Challenges And Future Trends."

6.05.25

Dykema Earns 18 Practice Area Rankings and 35 Individual Rankings in Chambers USA 2025

Dykema, a leading national law firm, announced today that it received 35 individual attorney rankings and 18 practice area rankings in the 2025 edition of Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for…

1.21.25

Dykema’s Cannabis Industry Group Named 2024 “Practice Group of the Year” by Law360

Dykema, a leading national law firm, announced that its Cannabis Industry Group was recognized as a “Practice Group of the Year” in Cannabis Law for 2024 by Law360. Dykema is one of only three firms…

6.06.24

Dykema Earns 16 Practice Area Rankings and 33 Individual Rankings in Chambers USA 2024

Dykema, a leading national law firm, announced today that it received 33 individual attorney rankings and 16 practice area rankings in the 2024 edition of Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for…