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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 8 results
8.11.24
“Illinois Is Investing Huge In A Quantum Future. Why Should CRE Care?”
Andrew Scott was quoted in the Bisnow article, “Illinois Is Investing Huge In A Quantum Future. Why Should CRE Care?”.
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…
8.02.22
Andrew Scott's representation of Cannabis industry client Nirvana Management Company in its effort to open an adult-use dispensary in Park Ridge, Illinois, was highlighted in two articles published by…
Press Releases 26 results
8.15.24
216 Dykema Lawyers Listed in The Best Lawyers in America® 2025 and Best Lawyers “Ones to Watch”
Dykema, a leading national law firm, announced today that 216 of its attorneys, in multiple practice areas and markets, have been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2025 guide and the Best…
6.12.24
Dykema, a leading national law firm, announced today that the firm’s Automotive Product Liability and Class Action Litigation; Automotive and Transportation; Cannabis; Gaming and Native American Law,…
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…
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…
