FBMJ attorneys Kim Sveska and Eric Nordan co-authored “FDA Says CBD Is Illegal To Market And Possibly Unsafe” published in the January 2020 issue of Michigan Pharmacist. The article concentrates on the legal uncertainty of the cannabidiol (CBD) products market.
“FDA Says CBD Is Illegal to Market and Possibly Unsafe” discusses hemp and the confusion regarding its removal from the controlled Substances Act, as well as the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA’s) concerns surrounding the safety and potential health risks of CBD. The article also focuses on problems around the processing and manufacturing controls of CBD products, the FDA’s enforcement policies for non-compliance with existing CBD regulations, and the general safety and efficacy of CBD.
The Michigan Pharmacist is a quarterly publication of the Michigan Pharmacists Association (MPA), a 136-year professional society serving Michigan’s pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and student pharmacists, designed to advance the profession of pharmacy and provide quality patient care.
Kim Sveska is a member of the Pharmacy Law Practice Group and advise clients on pharmacy-related matters, cannabis & CBD compliance and other related topics. For more information contact them at 734-742-1800.
February 2020
FDA Says CBD is Illegal to Market & Possibly Unsafe
FBMJ attorneys Kim Sveska and Eric Nordan co-authored “FDA Says CBD Is Illegal To Market And Possibly Unsafe” published in the January 2020 issue of Michigan Pharmacist. The article concentrates on the legal uncertainty of the cannabidiol (CBD) products market. “FDA Says CBD Is Illegal to Market and Possibly Unsafe” discusses
February 2020
Is Your Vape Safe?
According to the Centers for Disease Control’s (CDC), as of January 21, 2020, 2,711 EVALI cases (e-cigarette or vaping product use-associated lung injury) or deaths have been reported to the CDC. There have been sixty (60) confirmed deaths in 27 states and the District of Columbia, including three (3) from
December 2019
Attorneys Baron, Cortez & Nordan Co-Author Article for CLM Magazine – “The Path Forward For Cannabis”
FBMJ attorneys Richard Baron, Daniel Cortez and Eric Nordan co-authored “The Path Forward For Cannabis,” published in the December 2019 issue of CLM Magazine. The article focuses on legal and regulatory developments in 2019 that signal clarity and confusion for insurers. “The Path Forward For Cannabis” discusses a look back at
December 2019
Attorneys Fruchey & Tatro Co-Author Article for MDTC Quarterly – “PFAS Litigation: An Overview of Cases, Claims, Defenses, Verdicts & Settlements”
FBMJ attorneys Benjamin Fruchey and Nicholas Tatro co-authored “PFAS Litigation: An Overview of Cases, Claims, Defenses, Verdicts & Settlements,” published in the December 2019 issue of Michigan Defense Quarterly, Volume 36, No. 2 – 2019. The article, as the title suggests, focuses on contamination cases involving Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances
December 2019
FBMJ Hosts Movie Fundraiser to Help Friedreich’s Ataxia Patients
FBMJ is proud to sponsor a very special event, Friday, December 20, 2019 – a movie fundraiser featuring the highly anticipated premiere of the movie Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker. This charity event will help support a cause that is near and dear to our hearts – helping find
November 2019
FBMJ Attorney Featured Speaker at Annual Nursing Professional Development Day
On November 7, 2019, FBMJ attorney, Sarah Tupica Berard, presented “Anatomy of a Lawsuit” at Beaumont Hospital Farmington Hills at its Second Annual Nursing Professional Development Day. The presentation was designed to enhance the nursing staff’s understanding of the litigation process, best practices in documentation and the interplay between documentation
November 2019
Racketeering Lawsuit Against Cannabis Company Proceeds
While marijuana continues to become legal in more and more states, business owners should be aware of some in their communities who view them as no better than traditional criminal organizations. Multiple lawsuits brought against cannabis companies under the Civil Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act – better known as
November 2019
Casual for a Cause
FBMJ is proud to announce Casual for a Cause, an initiative transforming casual Fridays into opportunities to support charitable causes. Each Friday, firm members are encouraged to wear casual attire and asked to make small donations, with one hundred percent of the proceeds donated to charitable causes. We are currently supporting
November 2019
FBMJ Client Prevails in Dismissal of Medical Malpractice Action
The Michigan Court of Appeals (COA) recently sided with arguments made by FBMJ attorneys, Anthony Pignotti and Randall Juip, resulting in a victory for their client. In an unpublished opinion issued by a panel of the Court of Appeals on August 13, 2019, the Court unanimously reversed the trial court’s
November 2019
Federal Government Sues City of Troy, Michigan for Violation of RLUIPA
The Department of Justice (DOJ) has brought suit against the City of Troy on behalf of a Muslim organization that alleges violations of the Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act of 2000 (“RLUIPA”). RLUIPA is a federal law that protects the First Amendment rights of religious assemblies of all