Cannabis Law Alert: U.S. Congress Takes One MORE Step Towards Legalizing Marijuana, But Don’t Hold Your Breath
December 4, 2019
On November 20, 2019, the House Judiciary Committee took another step towards legalizing marijuana.
We make it our business to understand yours – and for clients in the complex and rapidly growing cannabis industry, this is especially important.
According to New Frontier Data’s 2022 report, The U.S. Cannabis Report 2022 Industry Outlook, the United States legal cannabis market is expected to reach annual sales of $32 billion in 2022 . Recognizing the tremendous business opportunities this market presents, we have gained considerable experience helping clients throughout the United States capitalize on the industry while mitigating risk.
We provide a full range of legal services to cannabis industry clients including investors, growers/cultivators, processors/manufacturers, dispensary owners, medical professionals, technology and product development companies and other businesses that intersect with the cannabis sector.
Our team leverages our collective experience to support clients with:
With special attention to the conflicts between state and federal law, we maintain a strong understanding of the constantly changing regulatory landscape that governs this industry and we work collaboratively across practice groups to help clients grow their businesses with confidence.
The following practice groups are instrumental to our work in this industry:
December 4, 2019
On November 20, 2019, the House Judiciary Committee took another step towards legalizing marijuana.
February 13, 2023
On February 2nd, Maryland legislators released the draft bill to regulate adult-use cannabis in the state.
May 16, 2022
Shulman Rogers Mergers & Acquisitions team was pleased to provide support to 22nd Century Group (Nasdaq: XXII) in its recently announced acquisition of GVB Biopharma.
March 25, 2020
As you may have seen, the Governor issued an order on Monday ordering all non-essential businesses and other establishments to close. The Maryland Office of Legal Counsel issued Interpretive Guidance issued guidance, as well, making it clear that the Order is not a shelter-in-place order, but noted that all Marylanders are urged to remain home and even businesses that are permitted to remain open are urged to promote work-from-home arrangements to the greatest extent possible.
March 24, 2020
Earlier today, Governor Hogan issued Executive Order 20-03-23-01, Maryland’s most restrictive coronavirus Executive Order to date. Today’s Order has the effect of shutting down any Maryland business deemed non-essential.
December 4, 2019
On November 20, 2019, the House Judiciary Committee took another step towards legalizing marijuana.
November 12, 2019
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March 8, 2019
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March 1, 2019
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