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Cannabis, Hemp & Regulated Substances

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Cannabis, Hemp & Regulated Substances

Lewis Brisbois’ Cannabis, Hemp & Regulated Substances Practice Group provides comprehensive legal counsel to entrepreneurs, businesses, and investors throughout the cannabis and hemp industries, as well as to ancillary service providers. With a deep understanding of the evolving regulatory landscape, our experienced attorneys offer strategic guidance and practical solutions to address a wide range of legal challenges.

Our Services Include:

  • Licensing and Regulatory Compliance: Secure permits and licenses, and ensure ongoing compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
     
  • Entity Formation and Governance: Establish optimal corporate structures and implement robust governance practices to protect business interests.
     
  • Real Estate Transactions: Navigate complex real estate transactions, including leasing, acquisition, disposition, development, and financing, with a focus on regulatory and land use impacts.
     
  • Tax Planning and Controversy: Optimize tax strategy to minimize liabilities and effectively manage tax controversies related to cannabis and hemp businesses, including the effects of Section 280E of the Internal Revenue Code and state and local gross receipts, excise, and similar cannabis taxes.
     
  • Intellectual Property Protection and Licensing: Safeguard brand and innovations through trademark, copyright, and trade secret protection and licensing.
     
  • Mergers and Acquisitions: Execute strategic M&A transactions to drive growth and maximize value.
     
  • Financing and Capital Markets: Secure financing, including debt and equity, to fuel business expansion.
     
  • Litigation and Dispute Resolution: Aggressively represent businesses in complex litigation matters, including contract and partnership disputes, intellectual property litigation, and regulatory enforcement actions.
     
  • Crisis Management and Risk Mitigation: Develop proactive strategies to address potential legal and regulatory risks and minimize their impact on businesses.
     
  • Insurance Coverage: Providing advice to insurers regarding the unique insurance coverage issues related to cannabis, including representation in coverage litigation.

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