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Raising Capital for Maryland Social Equity Cannabis Businesses

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Congratulations to those who won a cannabis social equity license in the Maryland lottery! To take advantage of this exciting business endeavor, check out these suggested priority actions and read on for essential...more

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Top 10 Legal Issues in the Cannabis Industry in 2024

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In an industry known for its fast-paced changes, 2024 will be no different for cannabis. For all those with an eye on the industry, the number one question remains, is this the year for rescheduling? The answer is, maybe. And...more

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Money Doesn’t Grow on Leaves: Cannabis Investing for Dummies (and Non-Dummies)

When people learn that you are a cannabis attorney, there are a range of reactions. Nervous laughter bordering on incredulity may be most common. Another common reaction is the sentiment that investing in cannabis is a...more

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Cannabis Capital Markets in New York: M&A Deals and Capital Raises Are Skyrocketing

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When New York became the 15th state to legalize recreational cannabis on March 31, 2021, it opened one of the largest cannabis markets globally. Not surprisingly, the state’s capital raises and M&A activity in the cannabis...more

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What Is A Cannabis REIT?

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What is a REIT? “REIT” stands for Real Estate Investment Trust. Typically, a REIT is a corporation that has elected to be taxed as a REIT (which provides several tax advantages, including the ability to deduct dividends from...more

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SEC Enforcement Victory in its Efforts to Police Cannabis Industry Investments

As the cannabis industry continues to evolve and generate capital raising and investment opportunities, the SEC Division of Enforcement will continue to closely keep watch and target the bad actors that new market...more

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Raising Capital Using an Intermediary Finder: The Potential Impact of the SEC’s Proposed Conditional Finder Exemptions

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In an industry already rife with significant regulatory complexities, cannabis issuers face another challenge familiar to many small and emerging businesses raising capital: The regulatory minefield posed by hiring...more

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Changes to the Accredited Investor Definition

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Marijuana-related businesses (“MRBs”) planning to raise money in private offerings should be aware of recent changes to the “accredited investor” definition under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (“Securities Act”).  ...more

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The Week in Weed: January 2020 #4

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Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. The big news in cannabis this week comes from New Mexico.  Legislation introduced last Thursday would legalize...more

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Raising Capital in the Cannabis Industry: Fundraising Do’s and Don’ts

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Last year proved challenging for companies seeking to raise capital in the cannabis industry. The capital markets tightened and available funding dried up. Many of the industry’s publicly traded companies saw precipitous...more

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Global Healthcare Financing Trends

Healthcare companies have raised over $37.5 billion globally in the first three quarters of 2019 in over 3,409 private venture funding rounds according to a recent CB Insights report. Compared to full year 2018, the report’s...more

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Colorado Expands Ownership of Cannabis Companies

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On May 29, 2019, Governor Jared Polis signed six bills introducing new regulations on marijuana, including capital raising, social consumption and delivery. Colorado Expands Ownership of Cannabis Companies - Since the...more

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Momentum Grows for Capital Raises in MJ Markets

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The capital raised in the first five weeks of 2018, alone, matched deals for all of 2016. And the feeding frenzy has not decelerated, with the overall first quarter of 2018 seeing almost $3 billion in capital raises—more than...more

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