They write……In The Legal’s Cannabis Law supplement, read about diversity in the industry and why it’s necessary, cannabis business RICO claims, workplace guidance and the recent CBD boom.
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Creating Diversity in the Cannabis Industry and Why It’s Important
Five Ideas That Can Solve the Cannabis Banking Problem
Despite this exponential growth, the cannabis industry still suffers from the lack of even the most basic financial services. It’s a problem that over-anxious legislatures have simply avoided and swept under the rug, so as to not disturb the potential tax revenue that awaited them on the upside.
CBD Has Gone Mainstream—But Is It Legal?
Bartenders are mixing it into cocktails. Professional athletes are using it to treat injuries. Mondelez International—the owner of Oreo, Ritz Crackers and other billion-dollar food and beverage brands—is considering adding it to snacks.
Chapter 20 Litigation: Regulatory Policymaking by Other Means
Litigation has improved Pennsylvania’s medical marijuana research program. The program, Chapter 20 of the Medical Marijuana Act, pairs medical school/teaching hospitals with businesses that grow and dispense medical marijuana.
Cannabis Business RICO Claims Have Failed So Far, but They’re Still a Threat
With a growing number of states legalizing medical and adult-use marijuana, anti-cannabis plaintiffs have turned to innovative legal theories, including RICO racketeering and conspiracy claims, aimed at disrupting cannabis businesses.
Legal Guidance for Medical Marijuana in the Workplace Remains Hazy
The legal landscape for employers grappling with the impact of medical marijuana on their workplaces remains quite hazy (pun intended).
