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Proposed New Michigan Cannabis Rules V: Hearings, Disciplinary Proceedings, And Declaratory Rulings

By R. Lance Boldrey

September 24, 2021

On Monday, September 27, Michigan’s Marijuana Regulatory Agency will hold a public hearing on draft administrative rules updating all of the State’s current cannabis-related rules other than for hemp. The deadline to provide written public comments is that Monday at 5:00 PM. In a six-part series, we outline the substantive proposed changes in each of ten draft rule sets and then will conclude with coverage of next week’s hearing. Today, we cover the rule sets…

Proposed New Michigan Cannabis Rules IV: Sale Or Transfer And Employees

By R. Lance Boldrey

September 23, 2021

Proposed New Michigan Cannabis Rules III: Operations, Testing, and Infused Products

By R. Lance Boldrey

September 22, 2021

On Monday, September 27, Michigan’s Marijuana Regulatory Agency will hold a public hearing on draft administrative rules updating all of the State’s current cannabis-related rules other than for hemp. The deadline to provide written public comments is that Monday at 5 p.m. In a six-part series, Dykema will outline the substantive proposed changes in each of 10 draft rule sets and then will conclude with coverage of next week’s hearing. So far, we have covered…

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The Future is Electric

By Dommond E. Lonnie & Jeffrey J. Cox

September 21, 2021

In early September, Dykema’s Jeff Cox and Dommond Lonnie served as moderators for the DRI’s Strictly Automotive seminar, joining fellow automotive in-house and outside counsel to discuss trending topics in the industry. Jeff’s session, “The Future of Alternative Fuel Vehicles is Already Here,” included a high-level discussion of alternative fuel vehicles, including hybrid, fully electric and hydrogen fuel cell designs, with an update from manufacturers on their short-term and future development, new technology, EV recalls,…

Proposed New Michigan Cannabis Rules II: Licensees

By R. Lance Boldrey

September 21, 2021

On Monday, September 27, Michigan’s Marijuana Regulatory Agency will hold a public hearing on draft administrative rules updating all of the State’s current cannabis-related rules other than for hemp. The deadline to provide written public comments is that Monday at 5 p.m. In a six-part series, Dykema outlines the substantive proposed changes in each of 10 draft rule sets and then will conclude with coverage of next week’s hearing. Yesterday, we covered the Marihuana Licenses…

Proposed New Michigan Cannabis Rules I: Licenses

By R. Lance Boldrey

September 20, 2021

On Monday, September 27, Michigan’s Marijuana Regulatory Agency (MRA) will hold a public hearing on draft administrative rules updating all of the State’s current cannabis-related rules other than for hemp. The deadline to provide written public comments is that Monday at 5 p.m. In a six-part series, Dykema will outline the substantive proposed changes in each of 10 draft rule sets and then will conclude with coverage of next week’s hearing. We begin today with…

Dykema Labor & Employment Law Blog

To Vax or Not to Vax: No Longer a Question for Larger Private Employers Under Biden’s Vaccine Mandate

By Elizabeth A. Voss, Abad Lopez, Robert A. Boonin

September 15, 2021

On Thursday, September 9, 2021, President Biden announced his administration’s latest plan to increase the number of Americans who are vaccinated to combat the spread of COVID-19. For private employers, the most significant portion of the plan is President Biden’s direction to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to develop an Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) requiring employers with 100 or more employees to mandate vaccinations for their employees or require their employees to produce…

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Important Enforcement Updates on No Surprises Act and Transparency Requirements

By Kathleen A. Reed, David R. Padalino

September 13, 2021

Health plans and insurers will have a little more time to comply with some of the multitude of new requirements under the Consolidated Appropriations Act (“CAA”). On August 20, 2021, the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and the Treasury (the “Departments”) issued an FAQ updating plans and issuers on critical enforcement guidance for several CAA transparency measures. The Departments have acknowledged that plans and issuers are struggling to comply with the litany, and…

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An Enhanced Standard of Commercial Reasonableness for Security Procedures? The FFIEC Updates Its Authentication Guidance for Internet-Based Financial Services

By Scott R. Fryzel, Lindsay S. Henry & Lauren E. Quigley

September 2, 2021

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On August 11, 2021, the Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council (the “FFIEC”) issued new guidance on risk management principles for access to and authentication of electronic funds transfers for the first time in over a decade, titled Authentication and Access to Financial Institution Services and Systems (the “New Guidance”).[1] The New Guidance effectively replaces the FFIEC’s prior guidance on this topic, including its original guidance issued in 2005, Authentication in an Internet Banking Environment (the “Original Guidance”), and the…

Dykema Labor & Employment Law Blog

The Window Is Closing for Employers to Notify Individuals About the Expiring ARPA COBRA Subsidy

By Daniel R. Stern, Amy M. Christen

September 2, 2021

The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (“ARPA”) provides a premium subsidy for continuing coverage under the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (“COBRA”) for employees who lost their health insurance coverage as a result of an involuntary termination (other than gross misconduct) or a reduction of hours, known as Assistance Eligible Individuals (“AEIs”). This COBRA premium subsidy generally is available between April 1, 2021, and September 30, 2021, unless it ends earlier for AEIs who…

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Proposed New Michigan Cannabis Rules V: Hearings, Disciplinary Proceedings, And Declaratory Rulings

Proposed New Michigan Cannabis Rules IV: Sale Or Transfer And Employees

Proposed New Michigan Cannabis Rules III: Operations, Testing, and Infused Products

The Future is Electric

Proposed New Michigan Cannabis Rules II: Licensees

Proposed New Michigan Cannabis Rules I: Licenses

To Vax or Not to Vax: No Longer a Question for Larger Private Employers Under Biden’s Vaccine Mandate

Important Enforcement Updates on No Surprises Act and Transparency Requirements

An Enhanced Standard of Commercial Reasonableness for Security Procedures? The FFIEC Updates Its Authentication Guidance for Internet-Based Financial Services

The Window Is Closing for Employers to Notify Individuals About the Expiring ARPA COBRA Subsidy

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