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Article – Dechert LLP: Medicinal Cannabis in the UK: Fund Structuring, Investment and Listing Considerations

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However, where the target cannabis business operates overseas, difficulties may arise for UK investors if the target has not been issued with local licences in the overseas jurisdiction and does not operate in full compliance with its legal obligations. cultivating cannabis without or not in compliance with a licence). Part II, Sch.2,

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CBD Ban: Brits Take Up Fight And Send Lawyers To Brussels

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He has substantial experience of litigation involving Part 8 of the Enterprise Act 2002, having represented parties in the OFT or CMA investigations into the supermarket, ticket reselling and furniture sectors. He also defended several national companies against allegations of mis-selling or misleading prices.

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UK: All Party Parliamentary Group – for CBD (Cannabidiol) products to present their recommendations

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Reform the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002: At present, investors remain cautious about investing in the cannabis sector, owing to the risks associated with the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002.

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Italy: MINISTRY OF HEALTH DECREE – Definition of maximum levels of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) in food

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178/2002 of the European Parliament and of. Council of 28 January 2002, which establishes the principles and. check compliance with feed and food regulations. 178/2002 no. European Union legislation and policies "; Having regard to Regulation (EEC) no. 315/1993 of the Council of 8. regulations (EC) no.

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Article – Faegre Baker Daniels: Key Considerations for U.K. Investment in the Legal Cannabis Industry Abroad

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risk committing money laundering offences under the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (POCA). investment community as to the boundaries of legal risk and compliance. investors in cannabis-related entities, where the activity is legal in its jurisdiction but not legal in the U.K., There is very little guidance for U.K. Source: [link].

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The Green Wave – Legal Challenges, Considerations for Investors in Cannabis Industry

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Offence relating to cross-border use of proceeds generated from business of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances is governed under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 (“ PML Act ”) in India.

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Hollister Biosciences Inc. Announces strategic initiatives including a planned rebrand, executive and board updates

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His corporate rise led him to be named one of the 50 most powerful black executives by Fortune in July of 2002. Since 2017, Jill has led the finance, administration and compliance oversight functions for Venom Extracts. She has been responsible for all bookkeeping duties, including cash verifications, payments to vendors and payroll.