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Five Stories That Matter in Michigan This Week – July 26, 2024

  1. No Ballot Measures Have Been Approved for the November Election in Michigan

While most of the attention on the upcoming election has been focused on the presidential candidates, one thing that’s noteworthy is that there may be no ballot initiatives for Michigan voters to consider on November 5, 2024.

Why it Matters: There have been a number of high-profile statewide ballot initiatives in recent years, including ones related to marijuana legalization, an independent redistricting commission, election rules and abortion rights. Proposals to eliminate property taxes in Michigan and to raise the minimum wage to $15 by 2027, as well as other petition drives undertaken this year have failed.

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  1. Second Quarter Cannabis Sales Top First Quarter in Michigan

The last three months of cannabis sales in Michigan have equaled $836,999,633.86, an increase of over $40 million compared to the first three months of cannabis sales in 2024 for Michigan, which equaled $792,692,363.81.

Why it Matters: Marijuana sales remain strong in Michigan, particularly for recreational use. However, there still are significant concerns about profitability and market oversaturation that the industry is contending with.

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  1. Michigan Cannabis Exceeds $278 Million in June ‘24

Cannabis sales surpassed $278 million in June, via the monthly report from the Michigan Cannabis Regulatory Agency. Michigan adult-use sales came in at $277,404,034.21, while medical sales came in at $1,436,084.60, totaling $278,840,118.81.

Why it Matters: While the prices of cannabis and cannabis-related products continue to decrease and make consumers happy, growers on the other hand are seeing profits decrease resulting in them seeking ways to halt new licenses to be granted in an effort to steady prices.

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  1. Michigan Supreme Court Rules that Condo Association Owes Duty of Care to Co-Owners for Premises Liability

In a ruling on July 11, 2024, the Michigan Supreme Court overturned previous case law and redefined the legal relationship between condominium associations and their co-owners with respect to premises liability.

Why it Matters: The Court ruled that when using common areas of the condominium, a co-owner is deemed to be an invitee. This classification requires the condominium association to exercise reasonable care to protect co-owners from hazardous conditions in these shared spaces. Learn more.

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  1. A Health Professional’s Guide to Navigating the Disciplinary Process: What to Expect if You Are Facing a Professional Licensing Investigation or Administrative Complaint

Health professionals are committed to caring for patients with expertise, compassion, and integrity. However, in the heavily regulated healthcare field, those professionals can sometimes find themselves navigating not just the medical challenges of their patients but licensing issues of their own as well. Licensing issues can arise unexpectedly, and, when they do, they can cause tremendous stress and uncertainty.

Why it Matters: As an attorney with years of experience handling professional licensing matters for health professionals, Robert J. Andretz has witnessed firsthand how professional licensing investigations and Administrative Complaints can disrupt health professionals’ careers and their ability to provide patient care. He will explore how to navigate the disciplinary process in Michigan so that you can know what to expect if you are ever faced with a threat to your license. Learn more.

Related Practice Groups and Professionals

Cannabis Law | Sean Gallagher
Real Estate | Andrew Moore
Professional Licensing | Robert Andretz