Breach of Contract in Cannabis Deals: How Courts Actually Treat Your Agreements
The cannabis industry is booming across state-legal markets, but what happens when a deal goes bad? Breach of contract in cannabis businesses is more complex than most industries due to federal vs. state legal conflicts. Enforcing a contract in the cannabis business isn’t always business-as-usual. Cannabis operators, investors, and entrepreneurs must contend with a legal […]
Cannabis Regulatory & Compliance Litigation: Defending Businesses Against Enforcement, Rulemaking, and Zoning Actions
Introduction: When Compliance Becomes Combat Every cannabis operator learns fast—compliance isn’t optional; it’s survival.But when regulators overreach, rules conflict, or enforcement turns arbitrary, your business deserves more than compliance. It deserves a defense. At Howard Law Group, we represent cannabis licensees and stakeholders in regulatory and compliance litigation—from defending administrative actions to challenging unconstitutional agency […]
Cannabis Licensing Litigation
When your cannabis license application, renewal, or transfer hits a bureaucratic wall, litigation is sometimes the only way through. Whether you’re fighting a protest, a scoring dispute, or an arbitrary administrative decision, the right legal strategy can mean the difference between opening your doors—or losing everything you’ve built. At Howard Law Group, we represent cannabis […]
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 […]
Cannabis Litigation: A Comprehensive Guide from Howard Law Group
Litigation isn’t anybody’s favorite strain—yet when lawsuits sprout, you’d better know the rules before they smoke your bottom line. In this guide, the Howard Law Group breaks down common cannabis litigation scenarios, shows you how to dodge them, and explains what to do when “peace, love & pot” turns into subpoenas. What Is Cannabis Litigation? […]