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12.26.24

“Rollover Equity Conundrum in Transactions with Private Equity Funds – Partnership Continuations/Mergers Under Section 708 or Terminations Under Revenue Ruling 99”

Asel Lindsey co-authored the article “Rollover Equity Conundrum in Transactions with Private Equity Funds – Partnership Continuations/Mergers Under Section 708 or Terminations Under Revenue Ruling…

Blog Posts 7 results

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…

Events 1 result

2.20.25

“Ask the Experts”

Jillian Foerster will serve as a featured speaker on the “Ask the Experts” panel at the Fiduciary Summit 2025, which will take place on Thursday, February 20, 2025, at the Northwood Club in Dallas. 

Legal Alerts 170 results

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…

10.14.25

Don’t Tax My Tips! How It Works.

New IRS guidance sheds light on who can benefit from the new federal tip deduction created under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. The proposed regulations identify 68 occupations eligible to deduct…

7.07.25

Landmark Tax Legislation of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act: What It Means for You

On July 4, 2025, President Trump signed into law the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, delivering the most significant overhaul to federal tax policy since the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. The new law makes…

One Minute Matters Video Series 7 results

8.11.25

One Minute Matters [Video]: Did Texas Just Make It More Affordable to Own Property? (with Kacy Cigarroa)

How will Texas’s latest property tax reforms affect your business?From bigger homestead exemptions to a potential $250,000 personal property exemption, the 89th Legislative Session introduced major…

3.26.25

One Minute Matters [Video]: Will Michigan Make Land Splits Easier for Real Estate Developers? (with Sam Kilberg and Bel Martin)

Will Michigan’s new land division bills make development easier? Senate Bill 23 and House Bill 4081 could expand land split opportunities—but what does that mean for developers, utilities, and…

7.22.24

One Minute Matters [Video]: Dissolving Your Business? Here’s What You Need To Know about the CTA’s Latest Reporting Requirements (with Jeff Gifford)

Dissolving your business before January 1, 2025? According to some recent guidance regarding the Corporate Transparency Act, you might still have outstanding paperwork to file with FinCEN. Jeff…

Podcasts 5 results

8.01.24

What do real estate investors need to know about the Corporate Transparency Act?

In real estate, complex ownership structures have long been a part of the game. But the introduction of the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) earlier this year has presented a new set of potential…

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…

8.15.23

A tax breakthrough for growers? Cannabis industry scores big win in new Michigan ruling

In a first-of-its-kind decision, a Michigan-based cannabis business was recognized as an agricultural operation. A potential milestone for the industry, this ruling sheds light on the legal…

Press Mentions 77 results

9.18.25

32 Dykema Attorneys Named to Texas Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Lists for 2025

Dykema, a leading national law firm, announced today that 15 of its Texas-based attorneys—from multiple practice areas—were named to the 2025 Texas Super Lawyers list by Texas Super Lawyers Magazine.…

7.01.24

“The IRS’ warning shot on marijuana”

John Fraser was quoted in the Politico article, “The IRS’ warning shot on marijuana.”

6.03.24

"Taxes Take Center Stage In Pot Industry Amid Fed. Policy Shift"

Scott Kocienski was quoted in the Law360 Tax Authority article, "Taxes Take Center Stage In Pot Industry Amid Fed. Policy Shift."

Press Releases 88 results

11.06.25

Dykema Receives 14 National Rankings and 158 Metro Rankings in Best Law Firms for 2026

Dykema, a leading national law firm, announced today that the firm was nationally ranked in 14 practice areas in the 2026 Best Law Firms list and received a total of 158 metropolitan rankings…

9.01.25

Dykema Named a 2025 Michigan Powerhouse by Law360

Dykema, a leading national law firm, is proud to announce that the firm was recognized as a 2025 “Michigan Powerhouse” by Law360. The recognition comes through the publication’s annual listing of…

8.27.25

Dykema Advises Braga Fresh in Strategic Combination with organicgirl and Acquisition of Dole’s Fresh Vegetables Division

Dykema is pleased to congratulate its client, Braga Fresh, on the successful closing of a multi-step transaction that combined Braga Fresh with organicgirl, a portfolio company of Arable Capital…

Publications 2 results

10.17.22

Fall 2022 Congressional Outlook

Congress now stands in recess through the midterm elections. Lawmakers will return on November 14 for the lame-duck session that will provide the last opportunity for Congress to enact legislation…

1.18.22

2022 Congressional Outlook

Dykema's Federal Government Policy Team shares an overview of the political and policy landscape on Capitol Hill for 2022. The group summarizes some of the areas that Congress will focus on in the…

Speaking Engagements 10 results

10.22.25

Claiming Financial Confidence: Estate Planning and Trust Formation

Asel Lindsey will serve as a featured presenter for the Women in DSO® Wellness & Innovation Summit, which will be held in Washington, D.C., October 21-22. Lindsey will present “Claiming Financial…

3.05.25

Strategic M&A and Divestiture Structuring Techniques

Arthur Nathan served as a featured speaker for the National Business Institute Strategic M&A and Divestiture Structuring Techniques program. Nathan presented “The Tax Implications of the Marriage, the…

2.12.25

Doing Business in 2025: CTA and Tax Update

Asel Lindsey served as a featured presenter for the February 2025 San Antonio Association for Financial Professionals (SA AFP) Luncheon. Lindsey presented, “Doing Business in 2025: CTA and Tax…

Webinars 6 results

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.