News and Insights

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…

5.03.24

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…

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…

2.14.24

Do cannabis brands need a PR strategy (even when there’s no crisis)?

When you’re a cannabis operator dealing with an issue that could impact your reputation, your first call should be to your attorney (trust us). Your second call? Your PR team. But public relations…

9.19.23

Green logistics: unpacking the cannabis supply chain

Every link in the cannabis supply chain faces unique challenges that can complicate planning and potentially impact margins. From breeders to consumers, there can be critical regulatory challenges and…

6.06.23

The green divide: unraveling business valuation in cannabis industry breakups

When shareholders part ways, how do they determine the value of their ownership interest? It’s not as simple as adding up assets and contracts. And within the cannabis industry specifically, there are…

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."

10.12.23

"The Marijuana Money: Impacts of legal cannabis and Ohio's sales tax plans"

Brett Gelbord was interviewed by ABC News 5 Cleveland for a video segment and web story.

1.27.23

Law360 Profiles Dykema’s Cannabis Team as a 2022 “Practice Group of the Year”

Dykema’s Cannabis Team was profiled by Law360 as part of its recognition as a “Practice Group of the Year” in Cannabis Law for 2022. In the profile, "Cannabis Group Of The Year: Dykema," Law360…

3.20.24

Six Dykema Attorneys Selected for 2024 Law360 Editorial Advisory Boards

Six Dykema attorneys were selected to serve on various Law360 Editorial Advisory Boards for 2024. According to Law360, the editorial advisory boards provide feedback on the outlet's coverage and…

1.10.24

Dykema Elects 11 New Members

Dykema, a leading national law firm, announced that its Executive Board elected 11 new members to the firm effective January 1, 2024.

1.08.24

Brett Gelbord Named to Top 200 Global Psychedelic Lawyers and Policy & Regulatory Experts Guide

Dykema, a leading national law firm, is proud to announced that Brett M Gelbord has been named among the Top 200 Global Psychedelic Lawyers.