Cannabis Employee Drug Testing: 7 Critical Rules [2026]

Can you drug test dispensary staff? Cannabis employee drug testing is allowed in Illinois but largely barred in New York. 7 critical rules for operators in 2026.

Cannabis Employee Handbook: 9 Critical Policies [2026]

Your cannabis employee handbook is the first document a plaintiff lawyer requests. Here are 9 critical policies licensed operators must get right in 2026.

How to Transfer a Missouri Cannabis License the Right Way

How to transfer a Missouri cannabis license the right way: DHSS change-of-ownership approval, the control-agreement trap, and how to avoid revocation.

How to Buy a Dispensary in Illinois Without Buying a Lawsuit

How to buy a dispensary in Illinois without inheriting hidden liabilities: the IDFPR change-of-ownership steps, due diligence, and deal traps to avoid.

Cannabis Partnership Agreement: 7 Clauses You Need

A cannabis partnership agreement decides who wins when partners fight. See the 7 clauses — equity, deadlock, buy-sell, vesting — that protect your stake.

Cannabis Holding Company Structure: 7 Smart Layers

A cannabis holding company structure separates your license from real estate, IP, and 280E exposure. See the 7 layers that protect operators — and when to call counsel.

Illinois Medical Dispensary License Opt-In Under SB 3222

SB 3222 lets Illinois adult-use dispensaries opt into a medical dispensary license starting Sept 10. See the benefits, the lock-in, and when to call counsel.

SB 3222 Changes Illinois Cannabis Principal Officer Rules

Illinois cannabis principal officer rules changed under SB 3222: the 1%-to-5% shift plus new consultant triggers. See who must re-file and when to call counsel.