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10.01.25

"Uncertain Positions Vs. 280e Compliance: The Cost Of Doing Cannabiz"

Boldrey and Leiberman co-authored MICPA Connections article Uncertain Positions Vs. 280e Compliance: The Cost Of Doing Cannabiz.

8.28.24

Cannabis Rescheduling Timeframe Ends Speculation of Immediate 280E Tax Relief

The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) announced this week it will hold a hearing regarding the attorney general’s proposal to ease restrictions on marijuana. The hearing is scheduled for the…

5.06.24

Even When Section 280E No Longer Applies to Cannabis Businesses, Another Tax Problem Will Remain

Much has been written over the last week about the recommendation by Attorney General Merrick Garland to loosen restrictions on cannabis. That recommendation would, among other things, reclassify…

10.27.25

New York Moves to Clarify LLC Transparency Act Ahead of 2026 Implementation

New York has taken steps to clarify its Limited Liability Company Transparency Act before it takes effect on January 1, 2026—but not all questions are settled. Recent amendments aim to align the…

3.03.25

U.S. Companies No Longer Subject to CTA Enforcement, Treasury Confirms

On March 2, the U.S. Treasury Department announced that it would suspend enforcement of the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) against U.S. citizens and domestic reporting companies. This means that no…

2.28.25

FinCEN Will Not Impose Fines or Penalties for Beneficial Ownership Reporting Deadlines

The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) announced that it will not impose fines, penalties, or take enforcement actions against companies that fail to file or update their Beneficial…

6.10.23

Texas Lawbook Highlights Dykema M&A Q1 Deals

In its article, "CDT Roundup: 20 Deals, 18 Firms, 196 Lawyers, $3.3B," Texas Lawbook highlighted Dykema M&A activities from Q1 of 2023. 

6.05.20

Richard Lieberman Quoted in Bloomberg Article on Tax Breaks for Opportunity Fund Investors

Richard Lieberman, Chicago-based senior counsel in Dykema’s Tax Practice Group, was quoted in the Bloomberg article “Treasury Offers Broad Opportunity Zone Investor Relief (1).”

4.25.20

Richard Lieberman Speaks on Opportunity Zone Perks in Bloomberg Tax

Richard L. Lieberman, Senior Counsel in Dykema’s Chicago office and member of the firm’s Tax Practice Group, was quoted in the Bloomberg Tax article, “Tax Virus Briefing: Companies, Banks Brace for…

12.31.25

Dykema Congratulates Aleysian on Strategic Partnership with Concentric Equity Partners

Dykema is pleased to congratulate Aleysian, a leading Salesforce implementation and advisory firm, on its partnership with Concentric Equity Partners, a Chicago-based private investment firm focused…

12.18.25

Dykema Advises the Pearl Fund on Launch of $500M Tax-Advantaged Bitcoin Opportunity Zone Fund

Dykema congratulates The Pearl Fund on the launch of its groundbreaking $500 million Pearl Bitcoin Fund (Pearl BTC), the first fully SEC-compliant Bitcoin investment vehicle structured to eliminate…

12.15.25

Dykema Advises Dermatology Specialists of Omaha on its Partnership with Forefront Dermatology

Dykema congratulates its client, Dermatology Specialists of Omaha (“DSO”), on its partnership with Forefront Dermatology, a portfolio company of Partners Group. This collaboration will expand access…

5.22.20

The CARES Act – Employee Retention Credit (ERC): How To Get Tax Relief for Businesses Financially Impacted by COVID-19

Please join Dykema for a webinar on Friday, May 22, 2020 at 11:00am ET, where our panel will discuss the ERC program, including how to qualify as well as the factors that will be considered in the…