June 2017
State Appoints Five to Medical Marijuana Board, Offers Guidance to Accountants Assisting Marijuana Businesses
After a significant delay, Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder announced last week the appointment of five people to the Michigan Medical Marihuana Licensing Board, which will govern licensing of medical marijuana growers and dispensaries under the new state law going into effect in December, 2017. Rick Johnson, a former state representative, will... READ MORE
May 2017
Governor Snyder Signs Naloxone Standing Order
On May 25, 2017, Governor Rick Snyder approved and signed the Michigan Chief Medical Executive’s Standing Order (akin to a state-wide prescription) pre-authorizing the distribution of naloxone by pharmacists. Naloxone hydrochloride (naloxone) is a fast-acting medication intended to reverse the effects of an opioid-related drug overdose. Prior to this Standing... READ MORE
May 2017
FBMJ Attorneys Co-Author Article for The Michigan Business Law Journal on Key Employee Departures, Capital Raising Activities & Risks with Form S-8 Registration
FBMJ attorneys Jennifer Cupples and Joseph McGill co-authored “Departure of Key Employees, Capital Raising Activities, and the Risks involved with Form S-8 Registration” published in the Spring, 2017 issue of The Michigan Business Law Journal. The article offers analysis on several unclear issues surrounding the issuance and registration of shares... READ MORE
May 2017
State Creates New Bureau to Regulate Medical Marijuana
The State of Michigan has announced the creation of the Bureau of Medical Marihuana Regulation (BMMR) charged with developing new statutory requirements that will govern medical marijuana facility licensing in time for implementation in December. The BMMR, which will be housed in the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA), is... READ MORE
April 2017
Improved Michigan Automated Prescription System Now Operational
In what has been identified as a new tool in the fight against opioid abuse and controlled substance diversion, the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) announced Tuesday, April 11, 2017, that improvements to the Michigan Automated Prescription System (MAPS), Michigan’s electronic monitoring system that tracks Schedule 2-5 controlled... READ MORE
April 2017
Medical Marijuana Laws to Bring New Regulations Once Appointments Made
A recent delay will likely slow the announcement of specific rules and regulations that will govern the application process for a license under the Medical Marihuana Facilities Licensing Act (the Act). Michigan Governor Rick Snyder signed a package of three bills that created regulatory framework for the distribution of medical... READ MORE
March 2017
Michigan Bar Journal Features ISIAL in Article by FBMJ’s Joseph McGill
Attorney Joe McGill co-authored an article published in the March, 2017 edition of the Michigan Bar Journal featuring the Incorporated Society of Irish American Lawyers (ISIAL). McGill serves as the president of this specialty bar association comprised primarily of Michigan judges and attorneys with a personal connection to or interest... READ MORE
March 2017
2017 Non-Economic Damages Caps
The State of Michigan Department of Treasury has announced the 2017 Non-Economic Damages Caps for 2017 for medical malpractice claims. With respect to obtaining compensation for the injured plaintiff, Michigan – by statute – places a cap on the amount of noneconomic loss that a plaintiff may be awarded in... READ MORE
February 2017
Kim Sveska & Nicholas Nahorski to Speak at 2017 MPA Annual Convention & Exposition
FBMJ attorneys Kim Sveska and Nicholas Nahorski will be speaking at the upcoming Michigan Pharmacists Association (MPA) Annual Convention & Exposition to be held February 24-26, 2017 at the Detroit Marriott at the Renaissance Center. Their presentation titled “Legal Updates and More” will address the impact of the opioid epidemic... READ MORE
February 2017
Attorney Benjamin Fruchey Promoted to Associate Principal
Foley, Baron, Metzger & Juip, PLLC (FBMJ) is pleased to announce the promotion of attorney Benjamin Fruchey from Senior Associate to Associate Principal, effective February 1, 2017. Richard Baron, Member, made the announcement. Fruchey started with the firm in 2010 and specializes in the environmental and construction industries, representing clients on... READ MORE