Blockchain 101 & Supply Chain Management

The Prevailing Wage Act, 2023 PA 10 (“Act”), which became effective in Michigan on February 13, 2024, applying to certain state-funded projects with a bid acceptance date, on or after that date. As an update to the Act, on July 23, 2024, Senate Bill 571 (“SB 571” or the “Amendment”) was signed into law, adding registration and certification requirements, as well as the inclusion of both public and private energy facility projects, with applicable steps summarized in our most recent update. 

The rapidly evolving landscape of the cannabis industry brings with it a unique set of legal challenges, particularly in the realm of employment law. Understanding these intricacies is crucial for businesses to thrive while maintaining compliance.

On March 12, 2026, the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) initiated a second round of Section 301 investigations, this time focusing on whether major trading partners have failed to maintain or enforce meaningful restrictions on forced labor in a manner that burdens or restricts U.S. commerce.