Canada’s Cannabis Laws vs. The U.S.: 7 Big Differences & What’s Next
A side-by-side look at federal and local rules shaping the cannabis market in Canada and the U.S. Canada’s Cannabis Laws vs. The U.S. isn’t just a headline—it’s the core tension driving how North American cannabis is grown, packaged, advertised, and sold. In this expanded, practical guide—built from a video conversation between U.S. cannabis attorney Tom […]
Marijuana Legalization and Crime: Data-Backed Safety Gains
Last updated: September 16, 2025 How Legal Cannabis Is Actually Making Our Communities Safer: A Lawyer’s Analysis Direct Answer: Decades of data show marijuana legalization and crime trends do not support a surge in violence. Legal markets free police resources for serious offenses, undercut illicit cartels, substitute some alcohol use with a less violence-linked option, […]
Illinois Cannabis Earn-Out Litigation: How to Win the Approvals, Accounting, and Control Fights
When a price functions like an earn‑out, approvals and accounting drive the outcome.Illinois cannabis earn-out litigation arises because earn-outs are supposed to bridge valuation gaps. In Illinois cannabis, they can also become the most expensive line item in litigation. Whether your deal was an equity sale, asset purchase, royalty, or management services structure, the pattern […]
Illinois LLC Books & Records Demands for Cannabis Operators
Illinois law gives cannabis LLC members (and some former members) the right to get material information about the company’s activities and financial condition, plus the records to be kept by statute. Cite 805 ILCS 180/10-15 and 805 ILCS 180/1-40. The company must respond to an Illinois LLC Books & Records Demands within 10 days by […]
Illinois LLC Derivative Actions for Cannabis Businesses: Self-Dealing Leases, Insider Loans & Diverted Opportunities
TL;DR – An Illinois LLC derivative action allow minority members to enforce the cannabis company’s rights when those in control refuse to act. A written demand on the managers is usually required before suing, and the complaint must detail the demand or why it would be futile. Proper plaintiffs must have been members at the […]
Nebraska Cultivation License Application (2025): Dates, Requirements, How to Apply, and Why This May End Up in Court
Nebraska cultivation license application 2025 is officially open under emergency rules. The Commission must begin granting licenses by October 1, 2025, so the practical window is short even if intake is rolling. Below is a precise how‑to, based on the emergency regulations now in effect and the permanent rules advancing toward final approval. Fast facts […]
Understanding French Cannabis Laws and Future Reforms
France has long maintained some of Europe’s most restrictive cannabis laws. Classified as a narcotic under the Public Health Code, the cultivation, sale and use of cannabis remains illegal outside limited exceptions. In recent years, however, the country has begun cautiously experimenting with medical cannabis and hemp, responding to patient demand and the growth of […]
Stop Punishing the Legal Guys: Treat All THC the Same and Let Legal Win
Treat all THC the same. The current two-track hustle is pure hypocrisy, and it is killing the licensed industry while illicit and unregulated hemp operators rake it in. The loophole crowd pushes intoxicating “hemp” vapes and gummies online and in smoke shops with light oversight, bargain taxes, and zero real compliance, then undercuts licensed stores […]
Section 781 Hemp Redefinition 2025: McConnell vs Paul and the High-THC Showdown
Hemp Redefinition 2025 – it seems on the federal agenda with the budget or the new Farm Bill. The 2018 Farm Bill opened a hemp flood-gate nobody in D.C. fully understood—especially once chemists discovered Delta-8, THCA flower, and every alphabet cannabinoid in between. Seven years later, Congress is trying to shove the genie back in […]
Cannabis License Applications: How to Get Your Dispensary, Cultivation or Microbusiness License
Introduction So you think you’re ready to jump into the green rush?Getting a cannabis license isn’t as simple as planting a seed and watching it grow. In most states you have to prove you deserve a seat at the table before you ever open your doors. This article breaks down the major types of cannabis […]