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America’s Missed Opportunity in the Global Marijuana Market
After attending the International Cannabis Business Conference (ICBC) in Berlin at the end of April, I was reminded, yet again, of how...
Due Diligence in Cannabis Transactions: Mechanics and Red Flags
I don’t know how it came to be, exactly, but I’ve spent countless hours of my adult working life assisting with due...
How Strong Is Your Cannabis Trademark?
Understanding Trademark Strength
We frequently discuss the cannabis-specific challenges that brands face when seeking trademark protection. But it’s just as important not to...
Oregon’s Ballot Measure 119: Time’s Almost Up?
Hopefully this is the penultimate time I’ll write about Ballot Measure 119. Hopefully, some three weeks from now, I’ll publish one last...
Buyer Beware: Five Key Due Diligence Items When Buying a Cannabis...
Know the red flags and find them.
Our cannabis business attorneys regularly handle transactions involving the purchase and sale of licensed cannabis businesses....
Cannabis Taxation: C Corp, S Corp, LLC, LLP, Partnership, Nonprofit, or...
Choosing the Right Business Entity in the Cannabis Industry
One of the most fundamental questions facing any entrepreneur – whether in the cannabis...
Why Cannabis LLCs Need Operating Agreements
Cannabis businesses are usually structured as limited liability companies (LLCs)—and for good reason. LLCs offer far more flexibility than corporations, which are...
File Under Bad Ideas: 50/50 Cannabis Business Ownership
There are many ways to set up a cannabis business, and we like to think that we’ve seen them all. But there’s...
Licensing Cannabis Trademarks: What You Need to Know
For many cannabis brands, licensing their trademarks can be a savvy business move (for more information on cannabis trademarks generally, check out...
Is There a Method to the Mayhem? The Stock Market and...
As economists overwhelmingly question the Trump Administration’s tariff policy, one has to wonder if there is a deeper strategy behind his seemingly...
