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Join me and Jonathan Keselenko next Friday for a webinar on critical updates to New Jersey’s cannabis marketplace! As a market that the Cannabis Regulatory Commission expects will eclipse $1 billion in sales, increased growth brings additional challenges and opportunities in New Jersey. Many will ask: How do I compliantly bring on new investors and/or owners? How do I utilize investment incentives newly authorized by the New Jersey Legislature that would allow me to compliantly own up to 35% in up to seven cannabis businesses? How do I appropriately, and compliantly, engage with unions in light of my labor peace agreement and regulatory and statutory obligations? Foley Hoag’s New Jersey Cannabis team will discuss: -Common regulatory infractions and best practices. -Considerations associated with any new investments into cannabis businesses and regulatory limitations imposed with respect to same. -Labor issues faced by cannabis companies, including negotiating a labor peace agreement, what to expect after an LPA is signed, and what happens after you are organized. https://lnkd.in/epUN-8cF

We've got a new episode of A Higher Law! Great conversation with Joseph DeHondt on the state of Cannabis M&A! If you're in the cannabis industry, I hope you'll give this episode (and all of our others) a listen! What topics should we discuss on upcoming episodes? And if you're interested in joining us for a conversation, please let me know! You can find A Higher Law wherever you get your podcasts!

Like most other practices in the cannabis industry, conducting M&A activity presents its own unique challenges. Federal prohibition restricts traditional financing methods and complicates business valuations, while patchwork regulation across individual states can throw a wrench in due diligence measures. John Fraser, Michigan team leader of Dykema’s cannabis industry group, sits down with Joseph DeHondt, co-chair of Dykema’s M&A practice group, to discuss these nuances and offer advice for how to navigate them. Listen to episode 22 of A Higher Law now: https://lnkd.in/e5Pz-ash #CannabisIndustry #AHigherLaw

Join our cannabis team for a series of discussions focused on New York, Maryland and New Jersey, including what current and future license holders need to know about what the markets look like now and how they may change over the course of this year. #cannabislaw

The rescheduling of cannabis from Schedule I to Schedule III marks the most significant shift in federal cannabis law in decades. However, it still leaves many questions unanswered for cannabis attorneys regarding the future of federal cannabis regulation and its impact on their clients. Naturally, Bloomberg Law has you covered. Our new Cannabis Rescheduling FAQ addresses the biggest questions about cannabis under Schedule III, including its effects on interstate commerce, federal regulations, and banking access. Subscribers can find it on the In Focus: Cannabis page, along with additional practical guidance on rescheduling. 🌳

Last Call! Join us on Tuesday, June 25th, from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM for an insightful and informative webinar on the cannabis industry! Register today for this virtual event, where we'll dive into the latest updates that you need to know about the cannabis industry. This event isn't limited to the Minnesota cannabis market! Whether you're a CPA, an entrepreneur or business owner in the cannabis industry, or just interested in the field, this webinar is packed with valuable insights and information for everyone. Our presenters include seasoned cannabis industry experts: CPAs, tax, compliance, and licensing advisors, attorneys, business valuation specialists, and more! This webinar will provide crucial industry updates and trends, help you understand the impact of new regulations and policies, and offer insights from leading cannabis industry authorities. Register now: https://buff.ly/3VOnVFJ #CannabisIndustry #IndustryUpdates #VirtualEvent

Last Call! Join us on Tuesday, June 25th, from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM for an insightful and informative webinar on the cannabis industry! Register today for this virtual event, where we'll dive into the latest updates that you need to know about the cannabis industry. This event isn't limited to the Minnesota cannabis market! Whether you're a CPA, an entrepreneur or business owner in the cannabis industry, or just interested in the field, this webinar is packed with valuable insights and information for everyone. Our presenters include seasoned cannabis industry experts: CPAs, tax, compliance, and licensing advisors, attorneys, business valuation specialists, and more! This webinar will provide crucial industry updates and trends, help you understand the impact of new regulations and policies, and offer insights from leading cannabis industry authorities. Register now: https://buff.ly/3VOnVFJ #CannabisIndustry #IndustryUpdates #VirtualEvent

Cultivating a competitive edge in the cannabis industry hinges on innovation. But how do you protect your game-changing ideas from copycats? Brett Gelbord sits down with Steven Zeller of Dykema’s Intellectual Property group to discuss the complex world of cannabis trade secrets, exploring what qualifies as a secret worth safeguarding, the unique challenges cannabis businesses face, and best practices for keeping your competitive edge sharp. Listen to episode 23 of A Higher Law now: https://lnkd.in/eM6XPFdG. #CannabisLaw #CannabisIndustry #AHigherLaw

A big thanks to my partner Steven Zeller for taking the time to talk about safeguarding #tradesecrets in #cannabis. Protecting the valuable ideas that make your business competitive can be a challenge, but there are tools available to help. Have a listen to find out more! #cannabisindustry #cannabislaw #ip #intellectualproperty #employmentlaw

Last Call! Join us on Tuesday, June 25th, from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM for an insightful and informative webinar on the cannabis industry! Register today for this virtual event, where we'll dive into the latest updates that you need to know about the cannabis industry. This event isn't limited to the Minnesota cannabis market! Whether you're a CPA, an entrepreneur or business owner in the cannabis industry, or just interested in the field, this webinar is packed with valuable insights and information for everyone. Our presenters include seasoned cannabis industry experts: CPAs, tax, compliance, and licensing advisors, attorneys, business valuation specialists, and more! This webinar will provide crucial industry updates and trends, help you understand the impact of new regulations and policies, and offer insights from leading cannabis industry authorities. Register now: https://buff.ly/3VOnVFJ #CannabisIndustry #IndustryUpdates #VirtualEvent