On Oct. 6, 2022, President Joe Biden issued a public statement on cannabis policy reform, indicating a potentially seismic shift in how the substance may be treated under federal law. Among President Biden’s directives was a...more
11/4/2022
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Cannabis-Related Businesses (CRBs) ,
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Marijuana Related Businesses ,
Medical Marijuana ,
Recreational Use
Do Not Forget about State “RICO” Laws -
In Part I of this series Defending RICO Claims in the Business Context, we described why a plan to defend against potential claims under the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt...more
In Part I of this series Defending RICO Claims in the Business Context, we described why a plan to defend against potential claims under the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO), 18 U.S.C. §§ 1961–68,...more
Congress passed the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO), 18 U.S.C. Sections 1961–68, over 51 years ago with the intent to close the gap in the criminal prosecution of organized crime. So why should...more
On Oct. 30, 2020, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) issued a final rule clarifying prohibitions on harassment and abuse, false or misleading representations, and unfair practices by debt collectors when...more