- Real ID Deadline is May 7, 2025
Beginning May 7, 2025, Michigan residents will need to present a REAL ID-compliant document to fly within the United States and enter certain federal facilities to comply with federal law.
Why it Matters: The requirement arose from a 2005 law passed by Congress to establish nationwide security standards for state-issued identification documents.
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- Fraser Trebilcock Attorney Obtains Complete Dismissal for Firm Client
Fraser Trebilcock Shareholder and Firm Secretary Jared A. Roberts recently obtained complete dismissal of a Bureau of Professional Licensing Complaint for the firm’s client.
Why it Matters: In this instance, the real estate salesperson’s meticulous preservation of all documents, emails, and text messages were key to establishing a timeline that disproved the allegations. Mr. Roberts advises real estate salespeople to preserve everything and move every scrap into their digital deal file after closing. Read more.
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- Michigan Cannabis Exceeds $241 Million in February ‘25
Cannabis sales surpassed $241 million in February 2025, via the monthly report from the Michigan Cannabis Regulatory Agency. Michigan adult-use sales came in at $241,295,133.97, while medical sales came in at $631,498.46, totaling $241,926,632.43.
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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- FinCEN Update: U.S. Companies No Longer Needed to Report
On Friday, March 21, 2025, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) issued an interim final rule regarding the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), revising the definition of “reporting company” such that entities formed under the laws of any U.S. State or Tribal jurisdiction likely will not have to file a beneficial owner information report (BOIR).
Why it Matters: Through this interim final rule, all entities created in the United States, including those previously known as “domestic reporting companies,” and their beneficial owners will be exempt from the requirement to report BOI to FinCEN. Read more.
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- U.S. Court of Appeals Rules on AI-Generated Copyright Eligibility
On March 18, 2025, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit issued a decision for Thaler v. Perlmutter, which addressed whether a work created autonomously by artificial intelligence (AI) is eligible for copyright protection.
Why it Matters: This case reaffirms the prevailing legal principle that copyright protection is reserved for works created by humans. As AI continues to evolve, questions about the extent of human involvement necessary for copyright eligibility remain open for future consideration. Indeed, the question will be directly addressed in the upcoming case in Allen v. Perlmutter in the District Court of Colorado. Read more.
Related Practice Groups and Professionals
Real Estate | Jared Roberts
Cannabis Law | Sean Gallagher
Business & Tax | Robert D. Burgee
Intellectual Property | Andrew Martin