News and Insights
Articles 4 results
6.14.24
“Do medical marijuana companies need to comply with HIPAA?”
John Fraser, Matthew Hays, and Gerald Aben co-authored the MJBizDaily article, “Do medical marijuana companies need to comply with HIPAA?”.
Winter 2023
"Estate Planning Considerations for Cannabis Business Owners"
John Fraser co-authored the article, "Estate Planning Considerations for Cannabis Business Owners," for the Michigan Probate and Estate Planning Journal. The article appeared in the Winter 2023…
July 2023
Cannabis Law Update: Second [Amendment] Edition
John Fraser co-authored the article, "Cannabis Law Update: Second [Amendment] Edition," which appeared in the July 2023 issue of the Ingham County Bar Association's Briefs publication.
Blog Posts 20 results
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…
7.01.25
CRA’s July 2025 Updated Disciplinary Guidelines: A Much-Needed Lifeline
Takeaways During last week’s CRA quarterly public hearing, Executive Director Brian Hanna indicated that the agency would be releasing updated disciplinary guidelines that would reflect a change in…
2.11.25
Takeaways On February 10, 2025, Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer released her “Mi Road Ahead” Plan to “fix the damn roads”—echoing her 2018 campaign slogan. To the consternation and fear of the…
One Minute Matters Video Series 2 results
10.28.24
Influenced by regulatory uncertainty, shifting consumer demand, and the evolving capital landscape, it’s been a capricious couple of years for M&A activity in the cannabis industry. John Fraser breaks…
5.08.24
When the DEA proposed a reclassification of marijuana from a Schedule I substance to a Schedule III substance, most of the headlines focused on the tax breaks businesses would recieve with the…
Podcasts 9 results
8.19.25
What happens when a cannabis business can’t pay its debts?
How do you measure success in an industry where operators need to evaluate their business plans based on regulatory trends, tax limitations, and (sometimes illegal) competition?
8.20.24
How challenging is it to secure a trademark for your cannabis brand?
Picture this: Your cannabis business is thriving, sales are through the roof, and you’ve developed a loyal, passionate following for your brand. And yet… you still haven’t been able to register a…
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…
Press Mentions 19 results
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…
2.17.25
John Fraser Quoted Extensively by Media Outlets Regarding Michigan Marijuana Tax Proposal
John Fraser was quoted extensively by media outlets following proposed tax plans by Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer on marijuana.
Press Releases 16 results
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…
8.19.25
53 Dykema Attorneys Named to 2025 Michigan Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Lists
Dykema, a leading national law firm, announced today that 29 of its attorneys from the firm’s Michigan offices—and from multiple practice areas—were named to the 2025 Super Lawyers list by Michigan…
6.11.25
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,…
Speaking Engagements 11 results
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…
3.06.25
“Hazy Hodgepodge: Navigate the Cannabis Trademark Landscape”
John Fraser and Marsha Gentner will be co-presenters for the Intellectual Property Law Section of the State Bar of Michigan and Institute of Continuing Legal Education’s Intellectual Property Law…
2.21.25
“Is Michigan Still High on Marijuana?”
John Fraser will serve as a featured panelist at the 2025 GLS Winter Educational Seminar. Fraser's panel is titled, “Is Michigan Still High on Marijuana?”.
Webinars 2 results
6.11.25
Navigating Funding Unit Disputes for Trial Courts
John Fraser and Erin Sedmak served as featured speakers for the webinar, “Navigating Funding Unit Disputes for Trial Courts,” Hosted by: Michigan Judicial Institute on Wednesday, June 11, 2025.
1.25.23
John Fraser Participated in ICLE Community Webinar on Current Marijuana Law
John Fraser participated in an ICLE Community virtual panel on Wednesday, January 25, 2023. In the webinar, Fraser discussed current issues in marijuana law, including case updates, supply…
