As the cannabis industry matures, there will be winners and losers. Losers lack access to the U.S. Bankruptcy Code. Marijuana related assets cannot be sold free and clear of liens and encumbrances via the tried and true...more
7/26/2023
/ Agribusiness ,
Asset Management ,
Assignment of Benefits (AOB) ,
Bankruptcy Code ,
Cannabis Products ,
Cannabis-Related Businesses (CRBs) ,
Commercial Bankruptcy ,
Controlled Substances Act ,
Financial Distress ,
Receivership ,
Sale of Assets ,
Section 363 ,
Trustee Sales
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On March 31, 2020, the Rhode Island Superior Court announced the creation of its COVID-19 Receivership Program. The Program establishes a unique non-liquidating receivership calendar intended to assist Rhode Island businesses...more