We have previously written about the fact that marijuana-based cannabis companies will not be eligible for SBA loans or other federal loan assistance issued under the CARES Act. The Fox
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The CARES Act, FFCRA and Cannabis Companies
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Cannabis companies operating in the marijuana space face some unique difficulties when it comes to the COVID-19 crisis. As my colleague posted about last week, those companies will not be…
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Cannabis Companies Deemed ‘Essential’ Businesses in Some States, But Not All
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Like all businesses navigating the current COVID-19 crisis, cannabis companies are eager to understand how state and local orders will impact their operations. As states issue orders requiring all but…
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California BCC Proposes Emergency Regulations
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Last week, the California Bureau of Cannabis Control (BCC) gave notice of proposed emergency regulations that will require retailers to display their Quick Response Code certificate outside their storefronts. Distributors…
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More California Cannabis Updates
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Last week, my colleagues wrote about AB 1291, which expanded upon the requirement for California cannabis companies with 20 or more employees to enter into labor peace agreements. A handful…
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Announcing The First Comprehensive Cannabis Industry Investment Report
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Fox Rothschild recently participated in the MGO | ELLO Cannabis Private Investment Review, the first comprehensive report covering investment in the cannabis industry. The report covers a number of…
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Marijuana Banking Update Issued by FinCEN
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The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network of the U.S. Department of the Treasury (FinCEN) recently issued a Marijuana Banking Update, with data through March 31, 2017. The number of banking institutions…
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Proposition 65 & California Cannabis Businesses
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Cannabis business owners in California should take note if they are unaware that Proposition 65 applies to them. Among other requirements, Proposition 65 (aka the Safe Drinking Water and Toxic…
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