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 new Michigan medical marijuana laws, and upgrades to the Michigan Automated Prescription System (MAPS). In addition, he discussed the Standing Order for Naloxone (Narcan) which allows pharmacists to dispense Narcan, the fast-acting medication intended to reverse the effects of an opioid-related drug overdose without an official prescription, and licensure complaints against prescribers and dispensers that overprescribe or over-dispense opioids.
The MPA is a state professional society active for more than 130 years serving Michigan’s pharmacy technicians and student pharmacists in all settings of practice. Their mission is to serve members by providing support, advocacy and resources that ultimately improve patient care, safety, health, and the practice of pharmacy. Contact Kim Sevska or Nick Nahorski at 734-742-1800 for more information.
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
July 2017
LARA Director: Emergency Rules for Marijuana Applications Coming This Fall
The Michigan Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) director, Shelly Edgerton, announced that emergency rules will initially be put in place this fall so that the state can meet its December deadline to accept applications for marijuana grower, processor, and transporter licenses under the Medical Marijuana Facilities Licensing Act (the “MMFLA”).