April 2019
Nicholas J. Tatro Joins Foley, Baron, Metzger & Juip, PLLC as a Senior Associate
Foley, Baron, Metzger & Juip, PLLC (FBMJ) is pleased to announce that Nicholas J. Tatro has joined the firm as a Senior Associate. Clyde M. Metzger, Managing Member, made the announcement. Nick’s practice focuses on environmental,
April 2019
Cannabidiol & Cosmetics – Changing Federal & State Regulations
Based on recent enforcement actions and rule changes at the state and federal levels, the focus on cannabidiol (CBD), the non-psychoactive component of both hemp and marijuana, as an additive to consumer products is on
March 2019
Governor Moves to Abolish Marihuana Board, Form New Approval Agency
The Bureau of Marihuana Regulation (BMR), including its board that votes on whether to approve licensees under the Marihuana Facilities Licensing Act (MFLA), will be abolished by an executive order Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed March
March 2019
What You Need to Know to get Licensed to Operate a Medical Marihuana Business in Michigan
It has been just over one year since the state of Michigan implemented comprehensive medical marihuana regulation. The need for such regulation only increased with November 2018 voter approval of recreational marihuana (cannabis). These two
March 2019
(Ian) Eric Nordan Joins Foley, Baron, Metzger & Juip, PLLC as an Associate
Foley, Baron, Metzger & Juip, PLLC (FBMJ) is pleased to announce that (Ian) Eric Nordan has joined the firm as an Associate. Clyde M. Metzger, Managing Member, made the announcement. Eric has joined the Healthcare Law
February 2019
State Allows Provisioning Center to Reopen, Sell Untested Marijuana
There were four recalls of marijuana in January 2019 while more than 70 unlicensed provisioning centers were permitted to reopen as the state continues to struggle to find a balance of making marijuana available to
February 2019
2019 Michigan Non-Economic Damages Caps
On January 18, 2019, the State of Michigan Department of Treasury announced the 2019 Non-Economic Damages Caps for medical malpractice claims. Michigan has placed these limitations on the total amount of damages for non-economic loss
January 2019
Brian Whitelaw Joins Foley, Baron, Metzger & Juip as a Partner
Foley, Baron, Metzger & Juip, PLLC (FBMJ) is pleased to announce that Brian Whitelaw has joined the firm as a partner. For over 35-years, Whitelaw has defended health care entities and professionals in malpractice litigation
November 2018
Elyse L. Heid Joins Foley, Baron, Metzger & Juip, PLLC as an Associate
Foley, Baron, Metzger & Juip, PLLC (FBMJ) is pleased to announce that Elyse L. Heid has joined the firm as an Associate. Clyde M. Metzger, Managing Member, made the announcement. Elyse’s practice focuses on defending healthcare
October 2018
Welcoming the 21st Century: The Rebranding of the Representative Assembly
FBMJ attorney Joseph McGill, former Chair of the Representative Assembly and newly elected Member of the Board of Commissioners of the State Bar of Michigan, recently authored, “Welcoming the Twenty-First Century: The Rebranding of the