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Cannabis Contract Woes in Washington State

Cannabis Law Report

Furthermore, even if the contract violated the CSA, public policy under the Ninth Circuit decision in Bassidji argued for enforcement. Left Coast finally asked the court to refer the case back to state court or allow them to amend the initial pleading. 3) Not against public policy. Order to Show Cause 6:8-7:18, ECF No 21.).

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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. Published July 18, 2019.

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Ten “Must Haves” for Cannabis Businesses in 2022

Canna Law Blog

While you still can’t register trademarks with the USPTO for cannabis goods, there is now all kinds of intellectual property and brand strategy that goes into state law registration and registration for ancillary goods and services classes. At a minimum, licensees are often forced to get commercial general liability policies.

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Cannacurio Podcast Episode 33 with Tony Repanich of Shield Compliance

SpeedWeed

In the latest episode of the Cannacurio Podcast from Cannabiz Media, I speak with Tony Repanich, President and Chief Operating Officer of Shield Compliance , a comprehensive compliance management platform for banking cannabis-related businesses. Because there’s a lot of compliance issues in place here. Welcome, Tony.

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Federal Legalization – Then What?

Cannabis Law Report

[Note: while we don’t believe that anyone in Congress has proposed it yet, the Federal government could legalize cannabis for medical use [and perhaps for recreational use] and preempt many of the state laws. See The Murky Part of the STATES Act: Tribal Rights ]. for the same information. 199A Pass-Thru Entity Deduction.

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Everything You Need to Know About Running a Cannabis Dispensary in Nevada

Connor & Connor PLLC

In Nevada, the Nevada Administrative Code (NAC) explicitly states that the Department of Taxation may not compel the “production of books or papers that contain individually identifiable health information.” [2] Like any new or emerging industry, governmental regulations and policies are constantly changing as time progresses.

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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] Separate books and records should be maintained for each separate “trade or business.”. shareholders who are not C corporations.