

Michigan Microbusiness Update: February 2021 Edition
By: Scott Roberts and Elijah Simkins As Michigan cannabis lawyers we’ve seen a lot of changes in the Michigan cannabis market and the rules governing the recreational market. This
By: Scott Roberts and Elijah Simkins As Michigan cannabis lawyers we’ve seen a lot of changes in the Michigan cannabis market and the rules governing the recreational market. This
The U.S. House of Representatives may very well vote to decriminalize marijuana, as well as provide a historical overhaul of the federal government’s treatment of
So you’ve decided you want to enter the Michigan cannabis industry. Maybe it’s because its one of the state’s fastest growing industries, or maybe you
By: Griffin Kas and Scott Roberts As Michigan cannabis attorneys, we get asked almost every single day about adult-use (or recreational) marijuana by both business
In the Michigan legal cannabis market, as with other states, municipalities hold the keys to kingdom with respect to licensing specific cannabis properties. What that
Come one, come all, the Michigan adult-use market is growing! For months Andrew Brisbo, the director of the MRA, has strongly hinted that changes were
On April 8, 2020 the MRA released its latest bulletin regarding the phasing-out of caregiver product from the adult-use market. The bulletin specifically prohibited products
(Part 2 of 2) In Part 1 of this article, I talk about how increasing market share for market share’s sake is one of the
(Part 1 of 2) Like any new industry, the cannabis industry saw a flood of new entrants looking to make a quick buck off the
Despite striking differences between the two concepts, most people still believe that vaping and smoking are the same thing. Smoking is derived from the root
One of the big questions looming over the cannabis industry is what happens after federal legalization. As a cannabis business attorney, I am asked this
There has been a lot written about the issues cannabis companies have with banking in the U.S. Most of these articles talk about cannabis growers
As someone with strong connections to both dispensary owners as well as cannabis consumers, I often hear complaints about cannabis pricing in the current market.
The long awaited Deruiter decision was just announced by the Michigan Supreme Court, and the decision was yet another blow to Michigan caregivers operating under
If you look back at the past decade, one topic that has come about increasingly in conversation is CBD oil. With the legalization of CBD
Supply and Demand in Michigan Recreational and medicinal cannabis are still in high demand in Michigan, and dispensaries remain an essential business while many non-cannabis
Do you see cannabis dispensaries opening up around you? Are you wondering what will be the future of these dispensaries? Cannabis has been in a
Financing any business isn’t a walk in the park. And it’s even harder for a business that’s considered high-risk, such as a marijuana dispensary. The
Today, the State of Michigan officially declared a “shelter in place” order in order to contain the spread of COVID-19, also known as the “coronavirus.”
Needing insurance is like needing a parachute. If it isn’t there the first time, chances are you won’t be needing it again. Too often is
In the past two years, Michigan’s Marijuana Regulatory Agency and its predecessor has licensed numerous marijuana facilities under the Medical Marihuana Facilities Licensing Act, or
Michigan’s two marijuana licensing statutes—the Medical Marihuana Facilities Licensing Act (“MMFLA”) and Michigan Regulation and Taxation of Marihuana Act (“MRTMA”) place limits on the number
The legalization of hemp-based CBD oil through the Farm bill in 2018 marked the beginning of an influx in CBD products and cultivation. The industry
Many cannabis investors interested in getting into the industry have used the stock market as a way to invest in North America’s growing marijuana industry.
Earlier this year, the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) launched an industrial hemp pilot program. MDARD recently released the emergency rules related
Earlier this year, the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) launched an industrial hemp pilot program. Last week, MDARD released the emergency rules
Congratulations, you’ve successfully become an MRA approved State of Michigan licensed Marijuana Grower! Now what? The first obstacle many state licensed Growers face is where
The Marijuana Regulatory Agency recently put out new rules that will initially govern Michigan’s “adult use” cannabis market. Included in these rules was several new
The Emergency Rules issued by the Marijuana Regulatory Agency under the Michigan Regulation and Taxation of Marijuana Act (“MRTMA”) were released on July 3rd, 2019.
When evaluating a Michigan marijuana real estate opportunity, one of the first questions we ask is “is it contingent?” What this question really means is
As a cannabis attorney, you hear many horror stories from hemp and marijuana licensees. These horror stories can range from massive safety testing failures, incorrectly designed
On April 18, 2019, Governor Gretchen Whitmer and the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) announced the launch of the state’s Industrial Hemp
Due to legal and regulatory changes in the industry, including the 2018 Farm Bill and recent changes in the implementation of Michigan’s 2014 Industrial Hemp
With the passage of the 2018 Farm Bill and the legalization of the commercial hemp market in the United States, you would think that transporting
One of the major hurdles for Michigan cannabis business owners is finding financing for their medical and recreational marijuana projects. Due to the fact that
Recent polling data shows that Americans and Canadians alike are incredibly concerned about the safety of their medical and recreational marijuana purchases. With local news
In November, Michigan voters approved a proposal to legalize recreational marijuana called the Michigan Regulation and Taxation of Marihuana Act, or the MRTMA. However, the
After deciding to start a Michigan Cannabis business, one of the crucial next steps is choosing the right corporate structure for your business. To make
As one of his final moves in office, former Governor Rick Snyder signed a bill that amended sections of the MMFLA. The amendments were signed
If you are looking to enter the Michigan cannabis industry, the first step will likely be to apply for a medical marijuana license. Except for
LARA recently released new guidelines for safety and compliance testing of marijuana and marijuana infused products. The first thing that jumped off the page in
“Where can I put my money?” is one of the most prevalent questions in the cannabis industry. As licensed cannabis business attorneys our clients ask
Due to legal and regulatory changes in the industry, including the 2018 Farm Bill and recent changes in the implementation of Michigan’s 2014 Industrial Hemp
If you are like us, you were probably glued to election results on Tuesday, frantically refreshing your computer or phone, flipping through channels, or listening
Building an indoor cannabis facility is not cheap. In my experience as a cannabis attorney, Medical Marihuana Facilities Licensing Act (“MMFLA”) and Michigan Regulationa and
In this age of advancing technology, social medial has become an essential part of our day-to-day lives. It influences the service providers we choose—from MMJ
By now you’ve probably heard of Proposal 1, which will be on the ballot this November (also referred to as the Michigan Regulation and Taxation
Due to legal and regulatory changes in the industry, including the 2018 Farm Bill and recent changes in the implementation of Michigan’s 2014 Industrial Hemp
Dialing back previous guidance that gave temporary operators until December 15h to obtain an MMFLA license, LARA released guidance moving the temporary authorization deadline forward
The Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs released a new set of draft rules to replace the Medical Marijuana Facilities Licensing Act (“MMFLA”) Emergency Rules.
We are a full-service Marijuana Business Law Firm with dedication to helping both start-ups and established businesses make their mark on the Michigan Marijuana Industry. Our attorneys are deeply familiar with the laws and marketplace surrounding medical and recreational marijuana as well as Hemp and CBD. As cannabis attorneys we provide invaluable legal and business advice to help you start your grow facility, provisioning center, processing lab, safety testing facility, secure transportation company, or cannabis microbusiness.
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