Michigan's cannabis industry is experiencing rapid merger, acquisition and divestiture activity. Unfortunately, much of this activity recently is being forced as a result of difficult market conditions due to extremely low cannabis pricing from oversupply and the future prospect of a significant increase in the State excise tax. As a result, financially distressed cannabis businesses are facing bankruptcies, liquidations and receiverships at an unprecedented pace. With significant opportunistic capital flowing into the market, operators are buying, selling, and consolidating quickly, often at fire-sale prices. However, these transactions bring complex insurance and risk management challenges requiring specialized expertise.
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