The information you need to understand the legal and regulatory risks of operating in what has been called the fastest growing industry in the United States, whether you already represent cannabis clients or are considering entering this budding field.
As the number of states legalizing marijuana for medical and recreational use continues to rise and cannabis-related businesses proliferate, marijuana remains illegal under the Federal Controlled Substances Act. The result is a legal and regulatory landscape fraught with uncertainty and risk, both for businesses that deal directly with marijuana and related products and for those “non-leaf-touching” entities seeking to enter into business relationships with them.
Fully updated with legal and regulatory developments over what has been a huge year for advocates of marijuana legalization, the 2019 edition of Legal Guide to the Business of Marijuana covers: