A replay of Mainstreaming Cannabis: Real Estate and Valuation is now available. for viewing.
Webinar: Mainstreaming Cannabis: Real Estate and Valuation
The Duane Morris Cannabis Industry Group, the American Trade Association for Cannabis and Hemp and Centri Business Consulting present Mainstreaming Cannabis: Real Estate and Valuation on Thursday, April 25, 2024, from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. Eastern.
As with any type of business, the cannabis industry faces real estate concerns ‒ but with particular lease-related issues unique to the field. Facilities for the cultivation, manufacturing and distribution of cannabis and cannabis products are important not only to cannabis operators, but also investors and landlords, all of whom face federal, state and local regulations that can vary by location. Our panel will discuss the interplay between state and federal laws as it relates to cannabis regulations and implications for real estate transactions. REGISTER FOR THE WEBINAR.
What Rescheduling Could Mean For Cannabis Bankruptcies
Lawrence J. Kotler, Seth A. Goldberg and Ryan Spengler authored the Law360 article, “What Rescheduling Could Mean For Cannabis Bankruptcies.”
More than 75% of the U.S. population lives in states that have legalized cannabis for adult and/or medical use. Pursuant to a 2022 directive from President Joe Biden, a 2023 recommendation of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, and a scientific review released in January supporting the HHS’s recommendation, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration is now evaluating whether to reclassify cannabis as a Schedule III drug.
Webinar Replay: Internal Revenue Code 280E and Tax Efficiency
A webinar replay of Mainstreaming Cannabis: Internal Revenue Code 280E and Tax Efficiency is now available for viewing.
Webinar: Internal Revenue Code 280E and Tax Efficiency
The Duane Morris Cannabis Industry Group, the American Trade Association for Cannabis and Hemp and Centri Business Consulting will present Mainstreaming Cannabis: Internal Revenue Code 280E and Tax Efficiency on Friday, March 8, 2024, from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. Eastern.
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Webinar Replay: Bankruptcy, Receiverships and Reorganization
A webinar replay of Mainstreaming Cannabis: Bankruptcy, Receiverships and Reorganization is now available for viewing.
ROI Influencers Power List for Cannabis – Paul Josephson
Duane Morris partner Paul Josephson was once again named to the New Jersey ROI Influencers: Power List for Government Affairs and Cannabis.
Webinar: Mainstreaming Cannabis: Bankruptcy, Receiverships and Reorganization
The Duane Morris Cannabis Industry Group, the American Trade Association for Cannabis and Hemp and Centri Business Consulting will present Mainstreaming Cannabis: Bankruptcy, Receiverships and Reorganization on Wednesday, February 7, 2024, at 12:00 p.m. Eastern.
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Class Certification For Wage & Hour Claims Against Cannabis Dispensaries Granted by California State Court
A California Superior Court recently granted class certification relative to a class of hundreds of employees against a group of dispensary defendants where the Plaintiffs presented sufficient evidence that the off-the-clock work claims, meal and rest period claims, and reimbursement of necessary business expenses claims predominated over individual inquiries and were typical of the class. The Court did not rule on the merits of the integrated enterprise, alter ego, or joint employer arguments, nor did the Court agree with the Defendant’s arguments that the claims were not typical because the Plaintiffs were not employed by each Defendant. Nonetheless, the ruling is important for employers in general and cannabis dispensaries in particular.
To read the full text of this article by Seth A. Goldberg and Nick Baltaxe, please visit the Duane Morris Class Action Defense Blog.
Prepare Workplace Policies for Legalized Cannabis
Kathryn Brown authored the article “Prepare Workplace Policies for Legalized Cannabis,” which was published in the Legal Connections section of Columbus Business First.
On November 7, 2023, Ohio made history when a majority of voters approved Issue 2, a proposed law to control and regulate cannabis for Ohioans 21 and older. In so doing, Ohio became the 24th state to legalize cannabis for adult use without a medical card. Read the full article.