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Cannabis Litigation Update: Canna Provisions Case

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While the cannabis industry is closely following the recently published notice of proposed rulemaking from the Department of Justice (“DOJ”) and the Drug Enforcement Administration (“DEA”), which will move cannabis from a...more

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In re The Hacienda Company, LLC – a Flicker of Hope for Distressed Cannabis Companies: Can Non-Operating Cannabis Companies...

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Until recently, the bankruptcy courts have generally been unavailable for insolvent cannabis companies to liquidate or reorganize.   The Office of the United States Trustee (the “UST”) has a mandate from the Department of...more

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Missouri Financial Institutions Must Prepare for Impending Marijuana Banking Challenges

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In November 2018, Missouri voters passed Amendment 2, setting in motion state regulated medical marijuana. Over the last month, the Missouri Department of Health & Senior Services (DHSS) began approving license applications...more

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DEA to Review Applications to Become Registered Marijuana Growers - Cannabis Industry News Alert

The average American consumer has probably noticed an increase in products for sale that include cannabidiol (CBD), a non-psychoactive component of cannabis. These products have seen an exponential increase in popularity,...more

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Potential Immigration Consequences For Workers And Investors In The Canadian Cannabis Industry

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Canada legalized the recreational use of marijuana effective October 17, 2018. Although many American states have loosened their marijuana restrictions, including those on the U.S.-Canada border like Washington, Michigan, and...more

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Cannabis Advertising

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On January 4th, Attorney General Jeff Sessions took a big step backward. He announced that the Department of Justice rescinded the " Cole Memo " and other internal enforcement guidelines, issued under the Obama Administration...more

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Cannabis, Cash, and Crime

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ON OCTOBER 2, 2012, kidnappers robbed and abducted a marijuana dispensary owner from his Newport Beach home. They then drove him to the Mojave Desert where they tortured him and demanded that he reveal where he had buried his...more

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It’s High Time to Update Your Marijuana Policies

The legalization of recreational use of marijuana in several states, including California, has left many employment policies vague and confused. This article offers insights to questions every employer should be asking in...more

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Attorney General Sessions' Rescission of DOJ Marijuana Guidance Signals Uncertainty for the Marijuana Industry

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On January 4, 2018, U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions officially rescinded all of the prior Obama-era Department of Justice (DOJ) marijuana-related guidance, including the so-called “Cole Memo.” That guidance had provided...more

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