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11.05.20
November 2020 Election Great for Michigan Cannabis
Although the outcome of the Presidential election remains in doubt nationally, marijuana businesses and advocates won overwhelmingly in Michigan this year. For those scoring at home, we call it seven…
Legal Alerts 18 results
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…
11.27.24
One Week Into Michigan’s Lame Duck… Tension, Disagreement, and the Art of What Is Possible
The first week of the lame duck legislative session saw long caucus meetings, leadership for the 2025-26 session selected, and even some tensions boiling over among members…
Podcasts 1 result
12.05.23
Ohioans want to legalize cannabis, but do their lawmakers feel the same?
On November 7th, Ohio voters took to the polls and overwhelmingly voted in favor of a ballot initiative that will make it the 20th state to legalize adult recreational cannabis. Before it goes into…
Press Mentions 28 results
1.11.23
Steve Liedel was quoted in The Detroit News article, "Michigan Democrats plan ‘rapid’ move on presidential primary, might need GOP help." In the article, Liedel shares that he feels that Democrats…
11.22.21
Steve Liedel Quoted in The Detroit News Article on Redistricting Panel Meeting
Steve Liedel was quoted in The Detroit News article, "Michigan redistricting panel should not have met in closed session, AG says."
10.04.20
Steven Liedel, Lansing-based member of Dykema’s Government Policy & Practice group, was quoted in the Crain’s Detroit Business article “Whitmer’s COVID executive orders are out. Here are the pandemic…
Press Releases 19 results
1.23.25
Dykema Adds Government Policy Advisor Carson Gatt in Lansing
Dykema, a leading national law firm, today announced the addition of Carson Gatt as a Government Policy Advisor in the firm’s Lansing office. Gatt joins Dykema after serving as Legislative Director at…
1.06.25
Dykema Adds Government Policy Advisor and Counsel John T. Donovan in Illinois
Dykema, a leading national law firm, today announced the addition of John T. Donovan as Government Policy Advisor and Counsel to the firm’s Chicago office. Donovan joins Dykema after serving as…
10.29.24
Dykema, a leading national law firm, is proud to announce that James Brandell and Andrew Buczek were selected by the National Institute for Lobbying & Ethics (NILE) for its 2024 list of "Top…
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
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 16 results
8.04.17
Republican National Lawyers Association’s National Election Law Seminar
Lansing-based Government Policy & Practice attorneys Gary Gordon, Jason Hanselman and Alan Wilk are featured speakers at the Republican National Lawyers Association’s (RNLA) National Election Law…
Webinars 2 results
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…
11.09.22
Post-Election Forecast: What Comes Next?
Join Dykema's Government Policy Advisors James Brandell, Mary Beth McGowan and Andrew Buczek as they review “What Comes Next?" after the election. Our team will review the opportunities and challenges…
