Honigman LLP Regulatory Group by HonigmanLLP

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Our team includes former chief advisors to Michigan Governors Rick Snyder and Gretchen Whitmer, as well as a former President of the Michigan Economic Development Corporation. Their insider knowledge enhances our ability to navigate complex government systems.

Our track record speaks for itself. We have successfully influenced laws and regulations on critical issues like healthcare funding, IT contracts, and redistricting legislation, demonstrating our ability to shape the regulatory landscape.

By maintaining strong relationships with key government officials at the federal, state, and local levels, our team’s credibility enables us to articulate client positions effectively and achieve favorable outcomes.

Regulatory

Our Regulatory Department is not just a service, but a strategic partner. Whether you are launching a new venture, expanding into a regulated market, or responding to a government inquiry, we deliver clear guidance, strategic foresight, and results-driven advocacy. We proactively navigate the complexities of federal, state, and local regulations, ensuring your business is always one step ahead. Government regulation profoundly impacts day-to-day business operations and can shape—and sometimes shake—the very foundation of your industry. Regulatory and enforcement actions by federal and state agencies can impose significant costs and, in some cases, completely shut down operations. If you’re in a highly regulated industry like automotive, cannabis, credit union, gaming, healthcare, insurance, or liquor, or facing a one-time compliance challenge, we’ll tailor our approach to your unique business goals.

What sets us apart?

Our attorneys are not just legal experts—they are industry insiders. They have not only mastered the laws and regulations governing these industries but have also helped shape them. This deep industry insight is what sets us apart and gives us a unique understanding of your business needs.

Government experience: Many of our lawyers and lobbyists have held senior roles in legal, policy, and enforcement positions within both state and federal agencies, giving us unmatched insight into how decisions are made.

End-to-end support: From securing approvals and building compliance frameworks to litigating enforcement actions or advocating for legislative change, we support our clients every step of the way.

Collaborative agency: Our experienced team works closely with and advocates for corporate leaders, industry groups, and nonprofits at all levels of government.

Automotive Advise clients on a wide range of National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) issues, including safety-related and noncompliance recalls, investigations, and enforcement proceedings, and compliance issues under the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act.

Campaign finance and election law

We advise on all aspects of campaign finance and election law—from PAC and ballot-committee formation to disclosure, petitions, and challenges— helping clients navigate complex regulations while protecting their interests in legislative and electoral matters.

Cannabis Helped draft and advocate for the Medical Marihuana Facilities Licensing Act, 2016 Public Act 281, which created a licensing and regulatory framework for medical marijuana businesses in Michigan. Assisted clients in forming business structures for marijuana-related entities.

Liquor Represent hundreds of liquor licensees in all three tiers of the alcoholic beverages industry.

Special counsel and expert witness counsel in litigation matters involving Michigan alcoholic beverage law.

Credit unions & banking We guide credit unions through mergers, acquisitions, and regulatory compliance—helping them navigate evolving financial regulations including Truth in Lending, Fair Lending, RESPA, and GrammLeach-Bliley, while ensuring smooth integration and strategic alignment.

Economic development We lead state-by-state advocacy campaigns that drive legislative and ballot-initiative success—securing hundreds of millions in federal, state, and local incentives for large-scale manufacturing, R&D, and clean-energy projects that shape Michigan’s economic future.

Energy & environmental Advise clients regarding economic development, public policy, and regulatory issues. Represent clients through interaction with government agencies, legislative committees, and elected and appointed legislative staff.

Representative clients

Accenture

Acadia Healthcare

Bayer U.S., LLC

Central Michigan University

Crimson

Eagle Creek Renewable Energy, LLC and STS

Hydropower, LLC

Federal export-import regulations

Counsel clients with Anti-Money Laundering (AML) regulatory requirements and compliance responses in financing transactions. Represent foreign acquirers and U.S. businesses before the Committee for Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS).

Gaming Represent public and privately held casino operators, platform providers, and suppliers to casinos on a range of gaming regulatory issues. Helped draft the Lawful Internet Gaming Act and Lawful Sports Betting Act in Michigan.

Land use Handle special land use, conditional use, site plan, use, and dimensional variance requests, and other entitlement applications in complex real estate development projects. Regularly appear before planning commissions, boards of zoning appeals, and local governmental bodies.

Food Bank Council of Michigan

Gateway Pediatric Therapy, LLC

Lautrec, Ltd.

Michigan Allied Poultry Industries, Inc.

Michigan Dental Association

Michigan Environmental Council

Michigan Health and Hospital Association

National Heritage Academies, Inc.

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Specialty Agriculture

Risk & Financial Association

United States Steel Corporation