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The American Trade Association for Cannabis and Hemp (ATACH) has assembled a dedicated legal team to defend the federal cannabis rescheduling to Schedule III against prohibitionist legal challenges. [1, 2]
Current Legal Initiatives
- DEA Representation: ATACH filed a formal notice of intent to participate in upcoming Drug Enforcement Administration hearings.
- Funding Defense: ATACH partnered with Dutchie to launch the “Round Up for Rescheduling” fundraising campaign.
- Stakeholder Coordination: The organization coordinates weekly meetings with member associations and respective general counsels. [1, 2]
Strategic Legal Partners & Leadership
ATACH collaborates with major national law firms and industry legal counsel to direct its public policy and regulatory strategies: [1]
- Duane Morris LLP: Served as ATACH’s national law firm partner. Partners David Landau and Seth Goldberg have historically led major litigation and task forces for the association. [1, 2, 3, 4]
- Pashman Stein Walder Hayden: Seth Goldberg serves on ATACH’s Capital Markets Council. He and Sean Mack co-chair the firm’s Cannabis & Hemp Law practice and represent the organization on Capitol Hill. [1, 2, 3]
- Chris Lindsey: Serves as the VP of Policy and State Advocacy. He is a primary attorney managing state-level advocacy and hemp regulatory frameworks. [1, 2]
- Task Force & General Counsel Network: Includes legal and compliance executives from top cannabis operators, such as Acreage Holdings, Pharmacann, Cresco Labs, and Ascend Wellness Holdings.
