News and Insights

2.04.22

Lessons Learned From the Biggest Cannabis Recall Ever

Lance Boldrey and John Fraser co-authored the Marijuana Venture article, "Lessons Learned From the Biggest Cannabis Recall Ever." In the article, Boldrey and Fraser examined Michigan's cannabis recall…

8.06.25

Protect Your License: Dykema Launches Michigan Cannabis Compliance & Risk Mitigation Training

Flat-fee training prepares your team for inspections, reduces risk, and helps avoid penalties Recent reporting showed that in 2024, the Michigan Cannabis Regulatory Agency (CRA) issued more than twice…

7.24.25

Texas Senate Continues to Push Broad Ban on Hemp-Derived THC in Special Session

Takeaways The Texas Legislature kicked off a special session Monday, July 21, 2025, to address more than a dozen matters, including responding to Governor Greg Abbott’s recent veto of a full THC ban…

7.07.25

Texas Governor’s Hemp Product Veto Highlights National Legal Uncertainty—Even as Cited Ruling Is Overturned

Key Takeaways: As every reader of this blog should know, on June 21, 2025, Texas Governor Greg Abbott vetoed Senate Bill 3, a measure that would have effectively banned consumable hemp products…

9.15.20

IRS Allows Reduction of Gross Receipts For State-Legal Cannabis Businesses

On Saturday, September 12, 2020, the Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) updated a marijuana industry frequently asked questions (“FAQ”) page that provides relief to state-legal cannabis businesses. The…

4.02.14

U.S. Supreme Court Strikes Down Federal Contribution Limits

The United States Supreme Court today in a 5-4 decision authored by Chief Justice Roberts invalidated the federal law restriction that previously limited individuals to aggregate contributions to all…

9.06.12

Campaign Season Brings Donor Disclosure Challenges for Nonprofits

September 7, 2012 is an important date for nonprofit organizations to remember. As the campaign season gets into high gear, that date marks the start of the 60 days prior to the general election on…

4.30.24

What happens if cannabis moves to a lower-risk drug tier?

UPDATE: In light of the breaking news on April 30, 2024, that DEA will move to reschedule marijuana to Schedule III, it is critically important that cannabis operators begin to take steps to prepare…

2.27.24

What cannabis operators need to know about properly insuring their business

A combination of regulatory hurdles, limited market options, and the unique risks associated with the industry has made it challenging for cannabis companies in Michigan to secure comprehensive and…

1.17.24

2023 was a pivotal year in cannabis law. Here's what to expect in 2024.

From a spike in M&A activity, to a potentially rescheduling, to more states jumping on the legalization train, 2023 was a year of change and unpredictability in the cannabis industry. As operators…

4.03.25

“3 Crucial Tips for Drafting Cannabis Contracts”

Lance Boldrey and John Fraser co-authored the Cannabis Business Times article, “3 Crucial Tips for Drafting Cannabis Contracts.”

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…

5.30.24

"Cannabis rescheduling points to new opportunities"

Lance Boldrey was quoted in the Accounting Today article, "Cannabis rescheduling points to new opportunities."

8.21.25

210 Dykema Lawyers Listed in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 and Best Lawyers “Ones to Watch”

Dykema, a leading national law firm, announced today that 210 of its attorneys, in multiple practice areas and markets, have been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 guide and the Best…

6.11.25

Dykema Achieves Top National Ranks in Automotive, Cannabis, and Native American Law in Legal 500 U.S. 2025

Dykema, a leading national law firm, announced today that the firm’s Automotive Product Liability and Class Action Litigation; Automotive and Transportation; Cannabis; Gaming and Native American Law,…

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…

7.19.25

Dykema Presents at CannaCon Midwest in Lansing

Lance Boldrey and John Fraser will serve as featured presenters at CannacCon Midwest, discussing “During Hemp for Victory? Hemp-Derived Cannabinoids and a Struggling Marijuana Market.” Brett Gelbord…

12.10.24

OVD 2024 Cannabis Summit

Lance Boldrey will serve as a featured presenter at the OVD Insurance 2024 Cannabis Summit scheduled for December 10, 2024, at 2 p.m. in Wyoming, Michigan. 

9.28.23

Cannabis and Tribal Governments

Lance Boldrey will give a presentation, “Cannabis and Tribal Governments,” at the 8th Annual Cannabis Law Conference on September 28-30, 2023, on Mackinac Island. Boldrey will explain opportunities,…

4.18.24

Best Practices for Avoiding Collections Issues, Securing Payments - Presented by Dykema

Lance Boldrey and Deborah Williamson will co-present the Michigan Cannabis Regulatory Agency webinar, "Best Practices for Avoiding Collections Issues, Securing Payments - Presented by Dykema."