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3.30.23

Managing Workforce In The Age Of Legalized Drugs And The Opioid Epidemic

Brett Gelbord authored the HR.com article, "Managing Workforce In The Age Of Legalized Drugs And The Opioid Epidemic."

11.28.22

Cannabis & the End of Employment Related Drug Testing

Brett Gelbord Authored the Bloomberg Law Professional Perspective article, "Cannabis & the End of Employment Related Drug Testing." In the article, Gelbord briefly discusses some of the changing legal…

5.03.24

Michigan Secure Cannabis Transporter Does Not Get Quick Dismissal From FLSA Case

The federal Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”) is the law that, among other things, requires covered employees to be paid time-and-a-half for hours worked over 40 hours in a given week. As we have…

10.06.23

Updates on Michigan Psychedelic News

It’s been an active few weeks in Michigan on the psychedelics front, with activity on both the legalization and law enforcement sides of the issue. Here’s a quick recap of two important bits of…

7.31.23

Workplace Drug Testing Update

As legal markets for recreational marijuana continue to open up in the U.S., and public opinion about responsible marijuana use slides towards acceptance, the requirements for employment-related drug…

11.10.22

Preparing for a Post-Pandemic Workplace in 2023

Join Dykema’s Labor and Employment team as they explore the Department of Labor’s recently proposed independent contractor rules. Dykema’s panel will discuss the litigation risks that employers will…

10.15.24

Is hiring a foreign national a risky move for cannabis employers?

Cannabis legalization may continue to spread state-by-state, but Uncle Sam still sees it as a controlled substance and those who engage in the field can fit the definition of narcotics traffickers. So…

9.10.24

Can psychedelics overcome the complex legal challenges to provide wider access to their benefits?

Psychedelics hold immense promise for disrupting the consumer wellness space, and present a potentially lucrative opportunity for investors. But before they can fully capitalize on this potential,…

7.30.24

Collaboration or contamination? Here‘s how to protect your cannabis trade secrets.

Cultivating a competitive edge in the cannabis industry hinges on innovation. But protecting those game-changing ideas is a hazy process that poses a lot of questions: Can you collaborate with other…

12.27.23

"Legal Expert Decodes Cannabis Employment Law: Challenges And Future Trends"

Brett Gelbord appeared on the Benzinga Cannabis Insider podcast and was quoted in the Benzinga article, "Legal Expert Decodes Cannabis Employment Law: Challenges And Future Trends."

10.12.23

"The Marijuana Money: Impacts of legal cannabis and Ohio's sales tax plans"

Brett Gelbord was interviewed by ABC News 5 Cleveland for a video segment and web story.

1.27.23

Law360 Profiles Dykema’s Cannabis Team as a 2022 “Practice Group of the Year”

Dykema’s Cannabis Team was profiled by Law360 as part of its recognition as a “Practice Group of the Year” in Cannabis Law for 2022. In the profile, "Cannabis Group Of The Year: Dykema," Law360…

6.06.24

Dykema Earns 16 Practice Area Rankings and 33 Individual Rankings in Chambers USA 2024

Dykema, a leading national law firm, announced today that it received 33 individual attorney rankings and 16 practice area rankings in the 2024 edition of Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for…

3.20.24

Six Dykema Attorneys Selected for 2024 Law360 Editorial Advisory Boards

Six Dykema attorneys were selected to serve on various Law360 Editorial Advisory Boards for 2024. According to Law360, the editorial advisory boards provide feedback on the outlet's coverage and…

1.10.24

Dykema Elects 11 New Members

Dykema, a leading national law firm, announced that its Executive Board elected 11 new members to the firm effective January 1, 2024.