News and Insights

Winter 2025

“Fostering a Culture of Partnership and Communication: A Guide for Associations Engaging New Legislators and Their Members”

Kate Hude and Andrea Cascarilla authored the article, “Fostering a Culture of Partnership and Communication: A Guide for Associations Engaging New Legislators and Their Members,” for the Winter 2025…

4.19.22

Paul Mooney Authors Law360 Article Highlighting Michigan Marijuana Bill Providing a Method for Tribes and States to Resolve Jurisdiction Issue

Paul Mooney authored the Law360 article, “Mich. Marijuana Bill Could Boost Tribal Economic Growth.”

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…

10.01.25

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…

9.18.25

Michigan House Looks to Solve Cannabis Industry Issues, Addressing Payment Defaults and Hemp Regulation

Takeways On Tuesday, September 16, the Chairman of Michigan’s House Regulatory Reform Committee, Representative Joseph Aragona, introduced a package of bills to address two significant problems…

6.06.24

Dykema’s 2024 Automotive Trends Webinar Series: Government Policy (Part I) and Internal Investigations & Compliance (Part II)

During this webinar we will discuss balancing innovation with responsibility, financial incentives, and stricter enforcement of emissions standards. 

2.23.23

Dykema’s 2023 Automotive Trends Report Webinar Series: E/AV, IP, Government Regulations

Many respondents expressed an industry-wide focus on legal benefits and risks tied to new electric and autonomous vehicle technologies, including increased government regulation and incentives and…

3.03.22

Electric Vehicles: The Federal Government Charges Ahead

Join Dykema’s experts for an overview of the current federal government landscape for EV, focusing on the nature of the opportunities and how they may be influenced going forward, as well as on some…

4.30.24

How Evolving Technologies Impact the Auto Safety Regulatory Environment

Join Dykema for a webinar that delves into the latest developments in the legal and regulatory environment, providing key insights to navigate the evolving legal landscape.

1.30.18

Legislation and Regulation of Highly Automated Vehicles, Vehicle-to-Vehicle Warning Systems and Real-World Roll-Out

Since Dykema’s program one year ago, there have been major developments in federal and state legislation, regulation and policies for Highly-Automated Vehicles (HAV), including the all-new Department…

10.27.22

How May I Help You? Reasonable Accommodations Including Leaves of Absence

This session is designed to review when reasonable accommodations, such as remote work, and leaves of absence are mandated or just a good business practice. So many questions about leaves of absence…

11.11.21

Dykema’s Annual M&A Outlook Event at the DAC

Join Dykema on Thursday, November 11, 2021, when we’ll provide a preview of the results of Dykema's annual "State of the M&A Market" analysis, a premier survey cited by top media including The Wall…

10.03.17

Making Sense of Illinois Government: What Happens in Springfield Affects Your Business

Please join Dykema Government Policy Advisors, Mark Boozell (former Chief of Staff to Illinois Governor Jim Edgar) and Scott Selinger (former staff member to Illinois House Speaker Michael J. Madigan)…

5.16.25

One, Big, Beautiful Bill: A Deep Dive into the GOP’s Budget Reconciliation Proposal

This week, the final Congressional committees completed their work on the budget reconciliation instructions, addressing key issues related to taxes, healthcare, and safety-net programs. The various…

1.14.25

Lame Duck: Overview of the 102nd Legislature and a Look Ahead into the 103rd

As the dust settles on the 102nd Legislature, the implications of contentious debates linger in Michigan’s political landscape.

12.11.24

Key Developments and Upcoming Priorities in Michigan’s Lame Duck Session

With various stakeholders advocating for supplemental education funding and significant changes to workers’ compensation laws, the coming weeks promise to be pivotal for Michigan’s legislative…

1.06.26

One Minute Matters [Video]: What Does Congress Need to Resolve First in 2026? (with Andy Buczek)

🏛 We’re less than a week into the new year and Washington is already feeling the pressure.

11.11.25

One Minute Matters [Video]: Shutdown Watch (with Andy Buczek) V

After 41 days, it appears the longest government shutdown in history is finally coming to an end.

11.04.25

One Minute Matters [Video]: Shutdown Watch (with Andy Buczek) IV

Day 34, and the shutdown’s ripple effects are now moving beyond federal employees.

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…

2.14.24

Do cannabis brands need a PR strategy (even when there’s no crisis)?

When you’re a cannabis operator dealing with an issue that could impact your reputation, your first call should be to your attorney (trust us). Your second call? Your PR team. But public relations…

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…

7.11.25

“Transportation Policies To Watch In 2025: A Midyear Report”

Jay Logel was quoted in the Law360 article, “Transportation Policies To Watch In 2025: A Midyear Report.”

2.24.25

“Michigan Senate, House attorneys make case over 9 stalled bills in court”

Kyle Asher was quoted in the Detroit Free Press article, “Michigan Senate, House attorneys make case over 9 stalled bills in court.”

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…

2.05.26

Former Director for the Michigan Department of Technology, Management & Budget, Michelle Lange, Joins Dykema as a Government Policy Advisor

Dykema, a leading national law firm, today announced that Michelle Lange has joined the firm as a Government Policy Advisor in the firm’s Lansing office. Lange joins Dykema after seven years with the…

12.12.25

Andrew Buczek, and Mary Beth McGowan Named 2025 “Top Lobbyist” by The Hill

Dykema, a leading national law firm, proudly announces that Andrew Buczek and Mary Beth McGowan were named 2025 “Top Lobbyists” by The Hill. According to The Hill, the 2025 honorees are among “the…

12.09.25

Dykema Secures Federal Dismissal in High-Profile Michigan Cannabis RICO and Nuisance Case

Dykema successfully defended HiCloud LLC and its owner in a closely watched federal lawsuit challenging Michigan’s regulated cannabis industry. On December 9, U.S. District Judge Paul L. Maloney…

10.30.25

M&A Sector Spotlight: Cannabis

M&A activity in the cannabis sector continues to lag behind the exuberant dealmaking of the early 2020s, but selective opportunities still exist. Instead of broad-based expansion or aggressive capital…

2.18.25

Dykema Releases 2025 Automotive Trends Report: Navigating Industry Transformation Amidst Regulatory Shifts, Tech Advances, and Supply Chain Strain

Dykema’s Automotive Industry Group, a four-time recipient of Law360’s Practice Group of the Year for Transportation, is pleased to announce the release of its 3rd Annual Automotive Trends Report. This…

10.10.24

The Oil and Gas Industry Post-Chevron: 5 Key Takeaways

What does the demise of Chevron deference mean for the oil and gas industry? Here are five key takeaways from Chantel Febus’ recent webinar with the Texas Alliance of Energy Producers (TAEP), “The Oil…

3.12.26

Battery Safety 2026: Preventing Fires, Proving Safety, and Containing Claims

Connor Walby will serve as a featured speaker at the American Conference Institute’s 2nd Annual EV Battery and Advanced Technology Supply Chain and Compliance Summit on March 12, 2026, in Chicago.

March 10-11, 2026

ACI’s 14th Annual Automotive, Litigation, Regulation, and Innovation Summit

Laura Baucus and Jay Logel will serve as featured presenters at the American Conference Institute’s 14th Annual Automotive Litigation, Regulation, and Innovation Summit, taking place March 10–11,…

9.19.25

Impact of a State Government Shutdown

Steve Liedel served as the featured presenter for the Michigan Nonprofit Association public policy council meeting, “Impact of a State Government Shutdown.” A recording of the meeting is available…

2.19.25

Coffee and Conversation: A Conversation with Jen Flood, State of Michigan Budget Director

You are invited to join us for “Coffee and Conversation,” a dynamic webinar series hosted by the Dykema Government Policy team. Each episode brings together influential leaders, policymakers, and…

11.21.24

Post-Election Coverage: Tax Policy Update

With Republicans in control of Congress and Donald Trump’s return to the White House, they are positioned to pursue an ambitious agenda with tax policy leading the way.

9.13.24

Tax Horizons – Looking Ahead to the Looming Tax Debate in 2025

Join our Washington DC Government Policy Team for the first of a two-part series examining the upcoming tax debate expected to be at the top of the Congressional agenda in 2025.