FBMJ attorneys Richard Baron, Benjamin Fruchey and Nicholas Andrew co-authored “Perfluoroalkyl Compounds: An Emerging Contaminant in Michigan,” published in the Fall 2017 issue of the State Bar of Michigan Environmental Law Journal. The article focuses on the impact of poly- and perfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs) as emerging contaminants in the State of Michigan, while also providing a general background on PFASs for those unfamiliar with the subject.
“Perfluoroalkyl Compounds: An Emerging Contaminant in Michigan” focuses particularly on newly discovered contaminated sites that are being discovered and investigated in Michigan, including the Wurtsmith Air Force Base in Oscoda and the Wolverine World Wide Tannery in Belmont. The article also outlines the new, simple, and unenforceable regulatory guidelines issued by the State of Michigan and the US Environmental Protection Agency as they attempt to determine the risk threshold for this contaminant.
The State Bar of Michigan Environmental Law Journal is a quarterly peer-reviewed publication that is published by the Environmental Law Section of the State Bar of Michigan.
For more information on this or other environmental concerns contact Richard Baron, Ben Fruchey, or Nicholas Andrew at 734-742-1800.
October 2017
FBMJ Attorneys Co-author Article on Perfluoroalkyl Substances – in Fall Issue of the SBM Environmental Journal
FBMJ attorneys Richard Baron, Benjamin Fruchey and Nicholas Andrew co-authored “Perfluoroalkyl Compounds: An Emerging Contaminant in Michigan,” published in the Fall 2017 issue of the State Bar of Michigan Environmental Law Journal. The article focuses on the impact of poly- and perfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs) as emerging contaminants in the State
October 2017
FBMJ’s Rx Attorney, Sveska, Featured Speaker at MPA Five-Live Event
FBMJ pharmacist attorney, Kim Sveska, presented at the Michigan Pharmacists Association (MPA) / Michigan Society of Pharmacy Technicians’ Five-Live Continuing Education Event on September 16, 2017 in Flint, MI. Sveska presented a pharmacy law update which included the ever-increasing number of pharmacy audits that the typical community pharmacy faces, the
October 2017
Attorney Benjamin Fruchey Presents on Water Laws and Regulations
FBMJ attorney Benjamin Fruchey was a featured speaker at the HalfMoon Seminar on Water Laws and Regulations held September 19, 2017 at the Livonia Marriott. Fruchey’s presentation titled, “Emerging and Developing Issues in Water Law” addressed Lead (Pb) in drinking water, as well as poly- and perfluoroaklkyl substances (PFASs), an
October 2017
FBMJ Announces Firm’s Michigan 2017 Super Lawyers® and Rising Stars®
Foley, Baron, Metzger & Juip, PLLC is pleased to announce that ten attorneys have been named by Super Lawyers magazine to the 2017 Michigan Super Lawyers® and Michigan Rising Stars® list. Super Lawyers is a rating service of outstanding lawyers who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional
September 2017
Marijuana Bureau: New Law Will Allow Marijuana to Be Grown, Processed, Dispensed All at One Location
In a bit of a surprise announcement, the Michigan Bureau of Medical Marijuana Regulation (BMMR) issued an Advisory Bulletin on September 21, 2017 stating that licensees under the Michigan Medical Marijuana Facilities Licensing Act (MMFLA) will be permitted to grow, process and dispense marijuana all at the same location. Previous statements
September 2017
Marijuana Bureau: Dispensaries Can Remain Open, Application and Licensing Fees to Be at Least $14,000
Three months before the state first accepts licenses under the new Medical Marihuana Facilities Licensing Act (MMFLA), the Bureau of Medical Marijuana Regulation (BMMR), an organization contained within the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA), is zeroing in on what the nonrefundable application fees will be for those
September 2017
Joseph Patrick McGill Sworn in as Chairman of the State Bar of Michigan’s Representative Assembly
Foley, Baron, Metzger & Juip (FBMJ) attorney Joseph McGill was sworn in as Chairman of the Representative Assembly for the State Bar of Michigan (SBM) at its Annual Meeting, September 27-29 at Cobo Arena, Detroit, MI. The Representative Assembly is the final policy-making body of the State Bar and is
August 2017
Michigan Medical Marijuana Board: Dispensaries Need to Shut Down
Members of the Michigan Medical Marihuana Licensing Board (Board) sent a clear warning to owners of dispensaries now in operation – shut down the dispensary in the coming weeks or you will not be permitted to operate going forward under the Medical Marihuana Facilities Licensing Act ( MMFLA) that is scheduled
July 2017
Joseph McGill Presents Recommendations on Limited Scope Representation Rules to SBM’s Board of Commissioners
Joseph McGill, FBMJ attorney and member of the State Bar of Michigan Board of Commissioners (BOC), was appointed as BOC liaison to a special work group at the Michigan State Bar tasked with recommending amendments to the Michigan Court Rules and the Michigan Rules of Professional Conduct pertaining to the
July 2017
FBMJ’s Medical Malpractice Attorneys Obtain Successful No Cause Verdict
On July 21, 2017 attorneys Clyde Metzger and Carole Empey obtained a no cause verdict on behalf of their clients, an obstetrician gynecologist, a professional services organization of physicians and a hospital. The jury found no malpractice and that the Defendants complied with the standard of care during a DaVinci