February 2018
Perfluoroalkyl Compounds: An Emerging Contaminant in Michigan
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
January 2018
Foley, Baron, Metzger & Juip Welcomes New Attorney
Foley, Baron, Metzger & Juip, PLLC (FBMJ) is pleased to announce that Christopher J. Ryan has joined the firm as a Senior Associate attorney. Clyde M. Metzger, Managing Member, made the announcement. In his new position,
January 2018
FBMJ Attorneys Co-Author Article for CLM – “Emerging Contaminants – What You Need to Know About PFASs”
Richard Baron, Benjamin Fruchey and Nicholas Andrew co-authored “Emerging Contaminants – What You Need to Know About PFASs,” published in the December, 2017 issue of CLM Magazine. The article focuses on the impact of poly-
December 2017
FBMJ Hosts 2nd Annual Fundraiser to Help Friedreich’s Ataxia Patients
FBMJ is proud to once again sponsor a very special event, Friday, December 15, 2017 – a movie fundraiser featuring the highly anticipated premiere of the movie Star Wars: The Last Jedi. This charity event
December 2017
Attorney Richard Baron Presents Fracking Webinar
FBMJ attorney, Richard Baron, along with Texas attorney Rebecca Jo Reser, delivered a presentation entitled “Fracking and Insurance Coverage Issues” as part of the quarterly meeting of the Environmental & Toxic Tort Section of the
November 2017
Cannabis Licenses Carry High Capitalization Costs
As has long been suspected, the state announced last week that those seeking licenses from the Michigan Bureau of Medical Marihuana Regulation (BMMR) beginning in December will undergo an evaluation of their capitalization. In other
November 2017
Medical Marijuana Dispensaries Can Continue to Operate
After more than two months of mixed signals, current medical marijuana users in Michigan will be relieved to hear that the Michigan Bureau of Medical Marihuana Regulation (BMMR) will not force existing dispensaries to close
November 2017
Emerging Contaminants, Emerging Concerns
Most contaminants share a common trait: stop its release and the ecosystem will dilute the concentrations or degrade the contaminant until it is no longer a threat to human health or the environment. Yet greater
November 2017
FBMJ Attorneys Present at Wound Care Conference
On November 2, 2017, FBMJ attorneys Clyde Metzger and Mitchell Jackson presented at Saint Joseph Mercy Health’s Wound Care Conference, which is designed to educate healthcare providers regarding clinical interventions to prevent skin breakdown and
October 2017
Joseph McGill Presents to SBM Probate & Estate Planning Section
FBMJ attorney Joseph McGill presented at the State Bar of Michigan’s (SBM) Probate and Estate Planning Section meeting held on October 14, 2017 in Lansing, MI. McGill, who is a member of the SBM Board