On January 4, Attorney General Jeff Sessions rescinded the Obama-era protection that has allowed the cannabis industry to flourish despite marijuana being illegal under federal law. In 2013, then-Deputy Attorney General James...more
In May, Attorney General (AG) Jeff Sessions sent a letter to Congress that zeroed in on the Rohrabacher-Blumenauer Amendment, a cornerstone of federal cannabis legislation that has handcuffed the Department of Justice from...more
Cannabis products available to consumers under state legalization laws continue to expand in volume and variety. As the industry grows, so too do the risks and liabilities. Though the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)...more
Last month, news outlets reported that Scotiabank and Royal Bank of Canada, the two top banks in Canada, ceased all business with companies in the marijuana industry and canceled all of their existing accounts. Despite...more