Cannabis MSAs: When Back-Office Support Looks Like Control
A cannabis MSA that pays on revenue or controls the cash can make the provider an unlicensed owner. Seven control traps and the compliant structure.
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.
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.
Cannabis License Transfer: Change-of-Ownership Rules by State
A cannabis license transfer needs regulator approval first. Learn the change-of-ownership rules in IL, MI, MO, NY & TX — and when to hire counsel.
THCA Flower vs. Licensed Cannabis: What’s Legal in 2026?
What You’ll Learn How the THCA Loophole Works The 2018 Farm Bill’s Delta-9 THC Standard The Chemistry: THCA Becomes THC When You Smoke It The “Total THC” Problem State-by-State Legal Status What Licensed Cannabis Operators Can and Can’t Do What Happens When the Farm Bill Gets Rewritten Frequently Asked Questions Walk into a gas station […]
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 […]
Cannabis M&A 2025: Guide to Deals & Due Diligence
The cannabis industry has grown from back‑alley hustle to billion‑dollar marketplace, and now the inevitable next phase has arrived: consolidation. Investors, multistate operators and distressed owners are eyeing mergers and acquisitions (M&A) as a way to survive the tax burden, expand into new markets and exit gracefully. In this guide I cut through the hype […]
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? […]
What Does a Cannabis Lawyer Do? 5 Exciting Roles Uncovered
What Does a Cannabis Lawyer Do? Explained The cannabis industry is evolving growing. Large law firms are now adding cannabis industry practice groups to their list of services and advertising their skills as cannabis lawyers. Sometimes they lack experienced cannabis business attorneys because states are so new when they start that no lawyer really can […]