June 2017
FBMJ Attorneys Co-Author Article for CLM – “When Water Becomes Waste”
Richard Baron, Ben Fruchey and Nicholas Andrew co-authored “When Water Becomes Waste,” published in the June, 2017 issue of CLM Magazine. The article focuses on the significant growth in insurance claims related to the release of water extracted from the ground as a byproduct of oil and gas production, often... READ MORE
June 2017
MDEQ Changes Vapor Intrusion Guidance Document
On June 20th, 2017, the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) issued a bulletin which rescinded segments of its “Guidance Document: For the Vapor Intrusion Pathway,” eliminating certain screening criteria and potentially paving the way for implementation of a new tiered approach to addressing vapor intrusion, originally proposed in April,... READ MORE
June 2017
New Bill Would Add Background Checks to Marijuana Facilities License Application
A new bill in the Michigan Senate Judiciary Committee would require applicants for a facilities license under the new medical marijuana statute to undergo state and federal background checks. This is a significant departure from the legislation already in effect that did not explicitly require such background checks. Senate Bill 433... READ MORE
June 2017
Covenant Broken?
The recourse for healthcare providers in recouping costs from No-Fault insurers was cast into serious doubt in the wake of the Michigan Supreme Court’s ruling in Covenant Medical Center v State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co. (Supreme Court Case No. 152758). In its May 25, 2017 Opinion, the high court... READ MORE
June 2017
FBMJ Attorneys Hit Home Run
FBMJ attorneys will participate in the Inaugural Motion to Strike – Plaintiff vs Defense charity softball game Saturday, June 17th at 1:00 PM at the Southfield Civic Center Park – Diamond 4. The event will benefit the Cass Community Social Services (CCSS), a Detroit-based agency which provides programs for food,... READ MORE
June 2017
Richard Baron to Speak at 2017 Perrin Conferences’ Environmental Risk & Litigation Conference
FBMJ attorney Richard Baron will be a featured speaker at the upcoming Perrin Environmental Risk & Litigation Conference to be held June 20, 2017 at the Westin New York at Times Square in New York City. Rich will be the moderator and part of a panel of experienced environmental practitioners... READ MORE
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