Cannabis Law

The cannabis industry is a rapidly-growing and constantly-evolving business sector. State laws vary widely, and business owners, investors, cultivators, and sellers must comply with complex regulatory and licensing processes regarding the operation of a cannabis business.

Our objective is to help cannabis businesses comply with state laws and regulations in this industry. Some of the services we provide counsel on include:

Corporate set up, governance, and administration
Corporate structuring
Tax planning and structuring
Entity formation
Employee, contractor, and advisor agreements
Real estate acquisition (lease or purchase)
Equipment acquisition (lease or purchase)
Management or administrative services agreements
Investment/financing/fundraising, including equity raises and debt raises
Municipal licensing and permitting
State licensing and permitting
Zoning requirements
Regulatory compliance
Regulatory disclosures
Corporate and commercial transactions
Supply chain transactions
White labeling
Entertainment licensing
Intellectual property protection
Intellectual property licensing
Strategic partnerships
Mergers and acquisitions
Private equity
Going public
Litigation
Regulatory hearings
Assisting in draft of municipal code
Banking and financing issues
Privacy regulations
Employment laws
Packaging and labeling guidance
Product liability
Risk management and insurance
Advertising and marketing regulations
Environmental laws

IMPORTANT LEGAL NOTICE: It is still a federal crime to grow, sell, and/or use marijuana. Any content on this website is not intended to provide legal advice to assist with violation of any law and/or the compliance with any federal laws. While Florida Senate Bill 1030, known as “The Compassionate Medical Cannabis Act of 2014” and Amendment 2 currently passed on November 8, 2016, provide for the legalization of medical marijuana in the State of Florida, one should always consult with an attorney licensed in the State of Florida to obtain legal advice from a medical marijuana lawyer with regard to compliance issues.

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