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Cannabis Banking: Thoughts on FinCEN’s Latest Report
FinCEN drops new marijuana-related business banking data
The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) is a bureau in the U.S. Department of Treasury. Last...
Webinar Replay | Cannabis Without Borders
If you missed our live session last week, the replay of Cannabis Without Borders: Global Policy & Market Trends is now available!
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Federal Court Rejects “Illegality Defense” in Cannabis Trademark Case
The creative defense that failed
A trademark infringement defendant argued it couldn’t be sued in federal court because its cannabis business was engaged...
Cannabis Licensing Moves Forward Across Minnesota
We have been on the Minnesota cannabis bandwagon for a while. Like a lot of programs, this one has been slow to...
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The widening cannabis policy gap
Despite the United States’ draconian federal policies towards marijuana—which more closely resemble prohibitionist countries like Russia, rather...
Trump’s Cannabis Plays, Explained
Last week, President Trump told reporters that his administration was considering rescheduling marijuana, and would make a determination over “the next few...
Federal Appeals Court Rejects Preferences for In-State Cannabis Applicants
A federal appellate court has ruled that a New York cannabis licensing rule favoring in-state residents is unconstitutional, because it discriminates against...
FREE WEBINAR: Cannabis Without Borders: Navigating International Opportunities and Regulatory Trends
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The widening cannabis policy gap
Despite the United States’ draconian federal policies towards marijuana—which more closely resemble prohibitionist countries like Russia, rather...
New Mexico Emergency Hemp Rules: The Regulatory Gap and Market Impact
Effective August 1, 2025, the New Mexico Environmental Department (NMED) issued emergency amendments to New Mexico’s Hemp extraction, production, transportation, warehousing, and...
Your Cannabis Business: Consistent Filings are Critical
I have helped people buy, sell and invest in hundreds of cannabis businesses. I’ve represented many hundreds more. One thing that makes...
