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…

10.03.25

Michigan Cannabis Tax Passes: Numbers

At 3:00 a.m. on October 3, 2025, Michigan’s Legislature passed a 24% wholesale tax on legal marijuana sales, without hearing a single second of testimony and just eight days after the bill’s language…

10.01.25

The Real Impact of Michigan’s New Wholesale Marijuana Tax

Takeaways After failing to enact annual appropriations bills by the start of the new fiscal year, Michigan legislators have taken the unprecedented step of passing a short continuation budget.…

9.29.25

Bucking the Trend: Michigan Wholesale Tax Nightmare at Hand

Takeaways As everyone in Michigan’s cannabis industry is all too painfully aware, Michigan’s Legislative leaders and Governor have agreed to create a new (minimum) 24% wholesale tax on the state’s…

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."

9.02.25

Boldrey, Fraser, and Gelbord Named “Global Top 200 Cannabis Lawyers” in Cannabis Law Report and Cannabis Law Journal

Dykema, a leading national law firm, is proud to announce that Lance Boldrey, John Fraser, and Brett Gelbord were each selected for inclusion in the 6th edition of the “Global Top 200 Cannabis…

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,…

10.09.25

Boldrey, Fraser, and Gelbord to Speak at the Cannabis Law Section of the State Bar of Michigan's 10th Annual Cannabis Law Conference

Lance Boldrey, John Fraser, and Brett Gelbord will each serve as featured speakers at the Cannabis Law Section of the State Bar of Michigan’s 10th Annual Cannabis Law Conference, which takes place…

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. 

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."