The 2019 Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act provided the authority for the Illinois Department of Agriculture (the “IDOA”) and the Illinois Department of Financing and Professional Regulation (the “IDFPR”) to issue additional...more
In this episode of The Grass is Greener: Cannabis Law News, Husch Blackwell cannabis attorneys Marshall Custer and Alyssa Samuel dive into ESG and what it means for the cannabis industry, specifically the regulated marijuana...more
Key Takeaways:
•The recently released IPCC Report shows irreversible harm to the global ecosystem.
•Fund managers focused on ESG criteria will have an increased focus on environmentally conscious companies and substantial...more
8/11/2021
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Climate Change ,
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Environmental Policies ,
Environmental Social & Governance (ESG) ,
Investment Funds ,
Marijuana Regulation & Taxation Act (MRTA) ,
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Renewable Energy ,
Sustainability ,
United Nations ,
Wineries
The Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) has joined the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (“the “FDA”) in enforcing laws related to marketing CBD products. The FDA has historically issued warning letters and pursued companies...more
On Friday, December 4, 2020 the US House of Representatives passed the Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and Expungement Act of 2019 (the “MORE Act”), which would effectively legalize cannabis by removing marijuana from the...more
Disclaimer: Below is a state-wide analysis of the current legal environment for the cannabis industry in light of the recent COVID-19 pandemic. This analysis highlights the ability of both medical and retail marijuana...more
The below discussion is an analysis of the current legal environment in light of the recent COVID-19 pandemic. This analysis highlights the ability of both medical and retail marijuana businesses to continue operating in...more