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Five Stories That Matter in Michigan This Week – November 10, 2023

  1. Michigan House of Representatives Soon to be Divided Equally Between Democrats and Republicans

As a result of two Michigan House representatives winning mayoral races in this week’s elections, the House will soon be divided equally, 54-54, between Democrats and Republicans.

Why it Matters: A year after taking full control of the Michigan legislature for the first time in decades, Democrats will now have a harder time moving their agenda forward. Any legislation in the House will now, assuming Democrat unity, require support from at least one Republican House member. Expect greater legislative gridlock moving forward given that legislation must pass both the Senate and the House in order to be sent to Governor Whitmer for ratification.

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  1. Ohio Passes Ballot Measure; Legalizes Recreational Marijuana

Following Tuesday’s results, Ohio has become the 24th state in the nation to legalize recreational marijuana.

Why it Matters: The measure will take effect in 30 days, meaning Ohio residents over the age of 21 will be able to use, grow, or sell marijuana under the supervision of the state’s regulatory body. Additionally, individuals are allowed to possess up to 2.5 ounces of marijuana and will be allowed to cultivate up to six marijuana plans at home. Learn more.

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  1. Fraser Trebilcock Named a Tier 1 Law Firm in Lansing in Six Practice Areas for 2024

Fraser Trebilcock has received a First Tier ranking in Lansing in six practice areas by U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” in 2024.

Why it Matters: In addition to the First Tier ranking in six legal practice areas, Fraser Trebilcock has been named a Tier Two firm in Lansing for four practice areas and has also been named a Tier Three firm in Lansing for three practice areas. Learn more.

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  1. Michigan Senate Passes Package of Clean Energy Bills

Three bills recently passed by the Michigan Senate would require companies to make 100% of their energy through renewables such as solar and wind by 2040, and also seeks to reduce energy waste, among other objectives. The bills have now moved to the Michigan House.

Why it Matters: Clean energy legislation is a major priority for Michigan Democrats but is opposed by Republicans and has received pushback from many business groups, who argue the legislation would increase energy costs.

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  1. November Member Mixer in the Boji Tower

Join us for the November Member Mixer on Tuesday, November 14, at the historic Boji Tower, Lansing’s tallest and most historic building.

Why it Matters: Averaging 100+ attendees, Member Mixers occur on the second Tuesday of every month and provide an opportunity to gather and network, meet other members and business professionals and get a glimpse of a local business. Learn more.

Related Practice Groups and Professionals

Election Law | Thaddeus Morgan
Cannabis Law | Sean Gallagher
Energy, Utilities & Telecommunication | Sean Gallagher

Five Stories That Matter in Michigan This Week – September 1, 2023

  1. Will Michigan High School Athletes Gain NIL Rights?

Michigan House Bill 4816, sponsored by Rep. Jimmie Wilson Jr. (D-Ypsilanti), would allow high school athletes in Michigan to profit from name, image and likeness (NIL) deals if passed.

Why it Matters: 19 states have laws that allow high school athletes to profit off of use of their NIL. The market for NIL deals is growing—various projections estimate that NIL revenue earned by athletes will top $1 billion this year.

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  1. Fraser Trebilcock Lawyers Selected Among ‘The Best Lawyers in America©’ 2024 Edition in Lansing

Fraser Trebilcock is proud to announce that 10 attorneys from the firm have been selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© 2024 edition in Lansing. Only five percent of attorneys in Michigan are awarded with the honor.

Why it Matters: Since it was first published in 1983, Best Lawyers® has become universally regarded as the definitive guide to legal excellence. Best Lawyers is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey in which almost 87,000 leading attorneys cast nearly ten million votes on the legal abilities of other lawyers in their practice areas; because lawyers are not required or allowed to pay a fee to be listed, inclusion in Best Lawyers is considered a singular honor. Learn which Fraser attorneys were selected.

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  1. Hosting an Event that Involves Cannabis in Michigan Requires Proper Licensing

As the legal cannabis industry continues to grow in Michigan, more events involving the consumption of cannabis are being hosted across the state. As the Cannabis Regulatory Agency (CRA) discussed in a recent information release, such events require proper licensing. Specifically, according to the CRA, “CRA rules require a person who allows consumption of marijuana products on the premises of a non-residential location – and charges a fee for entry, sells goods or services while individuals are consuming on the premises, or requires membership for entry – must acquire either a designated consumption establishment license or a temporary marijuana event license. An application for a temporary marijuana event license must be submitted 90 days prior to the date of the event.”

Why it Matters: Violations of requirements may result in disciplinary action.

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  1. Housing Inequality May be on the Michigan Legislature’s Agenda this Fall

Recent news reports suggest that one of the Michigan’s legislature’s priorities for this fall will be to pass a slate of bills meant to address housing inequality. This may include a 15-20 omnibus bill package addressing issues such as (according to Mlive.com) “efforts to clarify the organizing rights of tenants, requiring landlords pay for the relocation of tenants with red-tagged buildings and establishing a standard criteria for what a housing inspector may consider a safe and livable dwelling.”

Why it Matters: With high mortgage rates and low for-sale housing inventory, affordable housing is a hot-button issue for many Michiganders. Data from the National Low Income Housing Coalition’s Out of Reach report ranked Michigan 28th worst in the nation for rental affordability.

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  1. Business Education Series – Practical A.I. Business Solutions

Explore the transformative potential of Artificial Intelligence in the business landscape during our Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce Business Education Series.

Why it Matters: From understanding the capabilities of AI models like ChatGPT to creating customized workflows using API integrations and automation tools, discover how AI can drive innovation and efficiency across industries. Learn more.

Related Practice Groups and Professionals

Higher Education | Ryan Kauffman
Real Estate | Jared Roberts
Cannabis Law | Sean Gallagher

Attorney Peter Houk Honored as a “Lawyer of the Year” in Arbitration

Fraser Trebilcock Attorney Peter Houk Honored as a Lawyer of the Year in ArbitrationEach year, Best Lawyers® identifies attorneys who are rated by their peers as top in their field. This year, Fraser Trebilcock attorney Peter D. Houk has been named the Best Lawyers 2015 Arbitration “Lawyer of the Year” in Lansing. Only a single lawyer in each practice area, in each community, is honored with this distinction.

Mr. Houk has also been selected as a 2014 Super Lawyer in the field of Alternative Dispute Resolution, an honor awarded to only five percent of attorneys in Michigan in their respective field. Continue reading Attorney Peter Houk Honored as a “Lawyer of the Year” in Arbitration

Attorney Max Hoffman Honored as a “Lawyer of the Year”

Fraser Trebilcock Attorney Max HoffmanFraser Trebilcock attorney Max R. Hoffman has been named the Best Lawyers in America© 2015 Administrative/Regulatory Law “Lawyer of the Year” in Lansing. Only a single lawyer in each practice area in each community is honored as the “Lawyer of the Year.”

Mr. Hoffman has also been selected as a 2014 Super Lawyer, an honor awarded to just five percent of attorneys in Michigan in their respective field.

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Attorney Thaddeus Morgan Honored as a “Lawyer of the Year”

Thaddeus E. MorganFraser Trebilcock attorney Thaddeus E. Morgan has been named the Best Lawyers in America© 2015 Construction Litigation “Lawyer of the Year” in Lansing. Each year, Best Lawyers® identifies attorneys who are rated by their peers as top in their field, naming only a single lawyer in each practice are, in each community, as a Lawyer of the Year.

Mr. Morgan has also been selected as a 2014 Super Lawyer in the field of Business Litigation, an honor awarded to only five percent of attorneys in Michigan in their respective field. Continue reading Attorney Thaddeus Morgan Honored as a “Lawyer of the Year”

Attorney Elizabeth Latchana Honored as a “Lawyer of the Year”

Latchana, Beth_WebFraser Trebilcock Attorney Elizabeth H. Latchana has been named Best Lawyers® 2015 Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law “Lawyer of the Year” in Lansing. Only a single lawyer in each practice area in each community is honored as the “Lawyer of the Year” by Best Lawyers.

On this heels of this major announcement comes a second high honor for Ms. Latchana in achieving an AV Preeminent® peer review rating by Martindale-Hubbell. The honor is indicative of a lawyer’s high ethical standards and professional ability and is seen as a significant accomplishment as it demonstrates that an attorney’s peers rank them at the highest level of professional excellence. An individual is judged based upon their legal knowledge, analytical capabilities, judgment, communication ability, and legal experience. Continue reading Attorney Elizabeth Latchana Honored as a “Lawyer of the Year”

Fraser Trebilcock Lawyers Selected Among “The Best Lawyers in America©”

Fraser Trebilcock is proud to announce that four of its attorneys have been selected as 2015 “Lawyers of the Year” in Lansing, by Best Lawyers:

Peter D. Houk, Arbitration

Max R. Hoffman, Jr., Administrative / Regulatory Law

Elizabeth H. Latchana, Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law

Thaddeus E. Morgan, Litigation – Construction

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Attorney Darrell A. Lindman Selected Among “Best Lawyers in America” and as a Super Lawyer 2014

Fraser Trebilcock Attorney Darrell A. Lindman was recently selected by his peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© 2014 in the field of Employee Benefit (ERISA) Law. He was also selected as a Super Lawyer for 2014 in the field of Employee Benefit (ERISA) Law.

Mr. Lindman is a member of the Employee Benefits Committee of the Taxation Section of the American Bar Association.  Mr. Lindman has previously been listed as one of Michigan’s Superlawyers in the area of Employee Benefits.

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Attorney Michael E. Cavanaugh Selected Among “Best Lawyers in America” and a Super Lawyer 2013

Fraser Trebilcock Attorney Michael E. Cavanaugh was recently selected by his peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© 2014 in the fields of Administrative/Regulatory Law, Bet-the-Company litigation, Commercial Litigation, and Labor and Employment Litigation. He was also selected as a Super Lawyer for 2014 in the area of Business Litigation.

Mr. Cavanaugh is a past recipient of the 2008 Ingham County Bar Association Outstanding Attorney award, and is a life member of the “Fellows of the American Bar Association”. He has successfully handled case at all levels of the State and federal courts, including two cases in the US Supreme Court. Mr. Cavanaugh has been previously in The Best Lawyers of America, and has been listed in Super Lawyers every year the list has been published.

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Attorney Elizabeth H. Latchana Selected Among “Best Lawyers in America”

Fraser Trebilcock Attorney Elizabeth H. Latchana was recently selected by her peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© 2014 in the field of Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law.

Best Lawyers©  is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey in which almost 50,000 leading attorneys cast nearly five million votes on the legal abilities of other lawyers in their practice areas; because lawyers are not required or allowed to pay a fee to be listed, inclusion in Best Lawyers©  is considered a singular honor.

Ms. Latchana is a shareholder at Fraser Trebilcock specializing in employee health and welfare benefits.  She is an accomplished attorney representing employers and corporations throughout the United States.  Her expertise includes ERISA, COBRA, Cafeteria Plans, Wrap Plans, Health Savings Accounts (HSAs),

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