News and Insights

6.14.24

“Do medical marijuana companies need to comply with HIPAA?”

John Fraser, Matthew Hays, and Gerald Aben co-authored the MJBizDaily article, “Do medical marijuana companies need to comply with HIPAA?”.

Winter 2023

"Estate Planning Considerations for Cannabis Business Owners"

John Fraser co-authored the article, "Estate Planning Considerations for Cannabis Business Owners," for the Michigan Probate and Estate Planning Journal. The article appeared in the Winter 2023…

July 2023

Cannabis Law Update: Second [Amendment] Edition

John Fraser co-authored the article, "Cannabis Law Update: Second [Amendment] Edition," which appeared in the July 2023 issue of the Ingham County Bar Association's Briefs publication.

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…

1.31.24

Appeals of Classification of Cannabis Growing Real Property – Opportunity for Tax Savings

If you are interested in appealing your property classification, please contact Carl Rashid, Mark Magyar, Lance Boldrey, or John Fraser. Continue Reading

9.21.23

Finally, Federal Cannabis Banking Reform?!?!

As readers of this blog and the cannabis industry are aware, the conflict between state and federal law on the issue of cannabis is a constant source of tension, struggle, and frustration for the…

5.08.24

One Minute Matters [Video]: Why Eliminating Section 280E Won’t Solve All of the Cannabis Industry’s Tax Problems (with John Fraser and Scott Kocienski)

When the DEA proposed a reclassification of marijuana from a Schedule I substance to a Schedule III substance, most of the headlines focused on the tax breaks businesses would recieve with the…

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…

3.12.24

How are M&A deals structured in the cannabis industry?

Like most other practices in the cannabis industry, conducting M&A activity within this space presents its own unique challenges. Federal prohibition restricts traditional financing methods and…

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…

5.08.24

"Ann Arbor marijuana company secures $16M investment, expands to 5th state"

John Fraser was quoted in the Crain's Detroit Business article, "Ann Arbor marijuana company secures $16M investment, expands to 5th state."

1.02.24

"4 Cannabis Litigation Trends To Watch In 2024"

John Fraser was quoted in the Law360 article, "4 Cannabis Litigation Trends To Watch In 2024."

12.26.23

"Cannabis Industry to 2023: 'Don’t Let the Door Hit You in the …'"

John Fraser was quoted in the Cannabis Business Times article, "Cannabis Industry to 2023: 'Don’t Let the Door Hit You in the …'."

5.16.24

Dykema Delivers Brand Sponsorship Collaborations for Client With Detroit Lions and Detroit Tigers

In November 2023, a cannabis company founded by a Detroit Lions Hall of Famer and Pro Bowler—reached out to Dykema for assistance with a unique brand sponsorship agreement with the Detroit Lions.…

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.

9.25.23

John Fraser Recognized as a Notable Leader in Cannabis by Green Market Report

Dykema is proud to announce that John Fraser, Michigan Team Leader of Dykema’s Cannabis group, was named a Notable Leader in Cannabis by Green Market Report. Fraser was featured in the September…

6.27.24

Dykema's Cannabis Team To Host and Present at the State Bar of Michigan Cannabis Law Section’s Young Lawyers Training Program

Dykema will host and several of the firm's Cannabis attorneys will present at the State Bar of Michigan Cannabis Law Section’s Young Lawyers Training Program at the firm's Lansing office on June 27,…

9.06.23

Investing in Michigan Cannabis

John Fraser will join a panel discussion, “Investing in Michigan Cannabis,” at the Michigan Cannabis Business Summit on Sept. 6, 2023, in Detroit, Michigan. Fraser and the other panelists will do a…

4.28.23

Michigan Marijuana Industry Updates: Trends and Predictions for 2023

John Fraser and Sam Kilberg provided an update on the latest developments in the Michigan marijuana industry for the Ingham County Bar Association on Friday, April 28.

1.25.23

John Fraser Participated in ICLE Community Webinar on Current Marijuana Law

John Fraser participated in an ICLE Community virtual panel on Wednesday, January 25, 2023. In the webinar, Fraser discussed current issues in marijuana law, including case updates, supply…