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Sheryl Toby (Member) has substantial experience in two unrelated fields. First she regularly advises manufacturing entities (such as automotive clients) in a wide variety of day-to-day supply chain matters. In both traditional and advanced technology manufacturing, she focuses on legal requirements within the context of practical application. She works closely with purchasing groups, in-house legal, finance and other business teams in developing strategy for addressing business challenges that intersect operational and legal issues. Her vast experience spans across matters such as, development of unique collaborative agreements in advanced vehicle manufacturing, front end procurement contracting best practices and addressing "stop-ship," financially troubled suppliers and other litigation threats. She is often called upon by entities to strategize with and lead experts in a variety of other disciplines to address unique challenges faced by companies in highly regulated manufacturing based industries including, for example, internal investigations of safety issues and other matters. Second, Ms. Toby is a prominent bankruptcy and restructuring attorney with over 30 years of experience. She is known for her creative approach in providing solutions for creditors, debtors and lenders addressing financial challenges. Ms. Toby has been involved in numerous significant bankruptcy cases throughout the country and is a frequent speaker and media consultant in her fields.

The adult-use marijuana market in Michigan has seen a plunge in the price of marijuana. According to the Cannabis Regulatory Agency, the average price of one ounce of marijuana in December 2020 was $350.88. In contrast, the average price fell to $109.22 in September 2022. This rapid price compression puts tremendous pressure on many marijuana businesses as they face greater competition with ever-slimming margins. For some, these market forces may present a financial or existential crisis.

Often, financially-distressed companies seek the protection afforded by federal bankruptcy courts to restructure their finances. There are several benefits to an overwhelmed debtor going through the bankruptcy process. As just one example, once a debtor files for bankruptcy, an automatic stay on actions prevents creditors from collecting against a debtor until the bankruptcy case is resolved or the Court allows the stay to be lifted. In addition, bankruptcy provides an orderly process that provides the debtor with the means of resolving creditor claims simultaneously.
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