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Article: General Counsel’s Corner: Cannabis and the Campus

Cannabis Law Report

There also exist certain requirements to demonstrate compliance with the Regulations. IHEs may also be subject to related requirements under state and federal law and judicial rulings. Colleges offering these programs would also be required to comply with any state laws regulating the use of hemp.

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Village Farms International Acquires 70% of Québec-Based ROSE LifeScience, a Leading Vertically Integrated Branded and Third-Party Supplier to the Québec Cannabis Market

Cannabis Law Report

The Village Farms Shares issued under the Share Purchase Agreement are subject to lock-up agreements, and subject to compliance with applicable securities laws, 33% of these shares will be released in four months, another 33% of these shares to be released after eight months and the remaining shares to be released after one year.

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Tips for Winning a Marijuana Cultivation License

The Joint Blog

Hire a good marijuana lawyer who is knowledgeable about state laws and the changing cannabis landscape. In the United States, marijuana sales were estimated at $13.6 million in 2025. Expect unscheduled visits from local enforcement authorities to check if your cannabusiness is operating in accordance with state laws.

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ABA (American Bankers Assoc) & CUNA (Credit Union National Association) Team Up On Cannabis

Cannabis Law Report

In a joint op-ed in Fox Business today, American Bankers Association President and CEO Rob Nichols and Credit Union National Association President and CEO Jim Nussle called on lawmakers to resolve the existing conflict between federal and state law with respect to proceeds from cannabis-related businesses.

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International and Cross-Border Tax Issues in the Cannabis Industry

Greenspoon Marder Cannabis Law Group Blog

The courts have consistently held that marijuana dispensaries operating in compliance with state law are trafficking in controlled substances and are subject to Section 280E.[11] For years that begin after 2025, the deduction will be reduced to 37.5% 18] See IRC § 957. [19]

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Harborside Announces Business Combination with Urbn Leaf and Loudpack Creating StateHouse Holdings, a Leading California Cannabis Company

Cannabis Law Report

billion by 2025[3]. StateHouse will have a unique ability to navigate the operating challenges in the state and capitalize on the combined potential of the businesses we are acquiring. . “The combination of high-quality assets, increased scale and experienced leadership will drive tremendous value for shareholders.

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Meritas Law Firms Worldwide Article: Global Cannabis Industry: The Essential Primer

Cannabis Law Report

billion in 2025, according to Grandview Research. States may have made it legal or decriminalized it, but federal law trumps state law, and for both medical and recreational use cannabis remains illegal.”. But lawyers should check their own state’s ethics opinions first.

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