The cannabis industry in the United States has developed within the context of conflicting and evolving federal and state laws, and businesses in the cannabis industry must navigate a wide array of legal challenges. These challenges extend to those businesses that provide services or otherwise interact with cannabis companies.
Bradley’s Cannabis Industry team has a deep understanding of the many unique legal and business issues that impact companies – including hemp companies – operating in this sector. We monitor industry trends and legislative developments to provide timely and proactive guidance to clients. Our multidisciplinary team of attorneys also helps businesses successfully identify and mitigate risk and recognize opportunities for sustainable growth. We have substantive experience advising on a wide range of matters, including banking, regulatory compliance, licensing, intellectual property, taxation, corporate transactions and dispute resolution.
Our services include:
- Business licensing and permitting
- Federal, state and local regulatory compliance
- Corporate formation and restructuring
- Corporate, securities, and financing transactions, including M&A and joint venture structuring
- Real estate transactions, including commercial leasing
- Construction, zoning and land use
- Government advocacy and legislative lobbying
- Economic development and incentives
- Branding and intellectual property protection, including product label approvals and trademark protection
- Commercial litigation and dispute resolution
- Consumer protection and product liability litigation
- Healthcare licensing and reimbursement issues
- Labor and employment compliance and litigation
- Drafting and negotiating contracts and operating agreements
- Tax planning and strategy
- Defense of enforcement, investigations, and administrative litigation
- Privacy and data security, including information technology, financial privacy, and health privacy and security
- Insurance coverage and policyholder disputes
Bradley lawyers have the breadth of experience to provide full-service representation to our cannabis clients, including litigation if necessary. As strategic advisors, we give each client the practical counsel they need to make the best decisions for their businesses.
Disclaimer: Possessing, using, distributing and/or selling marijuana or marijuana-based products is illegal under federal law, regardless of any state law that may decriminalize such activity under certain circumstances. Although federal enforcement policy may at times defer to states’ laws and not enforce conflicting federal laws, interested businesses and individuals should be aware that compliance with state law in no way assures compliance with federal law, and there is a risk that conflicting federal laws may be enforced in the future. No legal advice we give is intended to provide any guidance or assistance in violating federal law.
