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7.23.19
Illinois Municipalities Begin Debate on Recreational Cannabis Businesses
With the State of Illinois’ recent legalization of recreational cannabis, municipalities have started to debate whether to “opt in” to allow such businesses. While municipalities cannot prohibit the…
1.24.19
On January 23, 2019, the Chicago City Council approved a significant amendment to the transit-oriented development provisions of the Zoning Ordinance. Prior to the change, the Chicago Zoning…
8.06.18
Qualified Opportunity Zones: A New Tax-Advantaged Investment Strategy
The 2017 tax act (Pub. L. No. 115-97) introduced a new program designed to encourage investments in low-income communities throughout the country that have been designated as qualified opportunity…
Podcasts 1 result
6.20.23
High stakes: why proper security services are essential to any cannabis operation
Whether you’re a dispensary, grower, or transportation service, practically every business that operates in the cannabis industry needs a sound security strategy to maintain compliance and protect its…
Press Mentions 11 results
7.09.26
“Judge enforces distance rule for cannabis shops in blow to planned South Loop store”
Andrew Scott quoted in Crain’s Chicago Business article “Judge enforces distance rule for cannabis shops in blow to planned South Loop store,” The article examines a Cook County judge’s ruling that…
2.17.26
“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 2025. Dykema was one of only a select few firms recognized in this…
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…
Press Releases 33 results
6.04.26
Dykema Earns 19 Practice Area Rankings and 38 Individual Attorney Recognitions in Chambers USA 2026
Dykema, a leading national law firm, announced today that it received 19 total practice area rankings and 38 individual attorney rankings and recognition in the 2026 edition of Chambers USA: America’s…
1.21.26
Nine Dykema Attorneys Listed as 2026 Illinois Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
Dykema, a leading national law firm, announced today that nine attorneys from the firm’s Chicago office and from multiple practice areas were named to the 2026 Super Lawyers list by Illinois Super…
1.19.26
Dykema’s Cannabis Industry Group Named 2025 “Practice Group of the Year” by Law360
Dykema, a leading national law firm, announced that its Cannabis Industry Group was recognized as a “Practice Group of the Year” in Cannabis Law for 2025 by Law360. Dykema is one of only three firms…
Speaking Engagements 1 result
2.22.23
Down & Dirty: The Importance of Solid Ground
Andrew Scott served as a featured presenter at Connect Industrial Midwest 2023. Scott was a panelist for "Down & Dirty: The Importance of Solid Ground," which discussed the importance of site…
