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Tax Win in Oregon Reminds Cannabis Businesses to Properly Classify Expenses
December 2, 2022
Tax season is nearly upon us. As cannabis businesses and the professionals who advise them can expect, navigating the variations and even direct conflicts that exist between and among the state and federal authorities that govern a cannabis business’s respective tax filings can be treacherous.
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The Marijuana Licensing Game is Officially Afoot in Alabama
December 2, 2022
In late October, the Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission (AMCC) sent comprehensive License Application Forms to more than six hundred medical marijuana industry hopefuls throughout the state. The deadline to apply for one of Alabama’s 12 cultivator, four processor, four dispensary, five “integrated facility,” secure transporter, and state testing laboratory licenses is December 30, 2022.
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Podcast: Governing an Algorithm? The DeFi and Crypto Enforcement Landscape
November 29, 2022
The regulatory framework for cryptocurrency and DeFi in general is still a little murky. That hasn't stopped regulatory bodies from bringing enforcement actions against players in this space. What's on the horizon when it comes to investigation and enforcement activity in the decentralized finance space?
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What Louisiana companies need to know about cryptocurrency and digital transactions
November 21, 2022
Talk of bitcoin and cryptocurrency has been unavoidable in recent years. What should Louisiana businesses understand to play in this new sandbox? First, the American Law Institute (ALI) and the Uniform Law Commission (ULC) have approved amendments to the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) governing business transactions which will make control of digital assets simpler andMore
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Pot Cos. Can Rely On State Law For Bankruptcy Safeguards
September 19, 2022
The trend to legalize the medical and recreational use of marijuana continues to blaze through the states, but federal law — and bankruptcy courts by extension — have not yet followed suit.
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MBA Report Reveals Drop in Residential Mortgage Loan Delinquency Rate
June 16, 2022
The MBA's First Quarter 2022 National Delinquency Survey revealed that the delinquency rate for mortgage loans on 1–4-unit residential properties decreased to 4.11% of all loans outstanding at the close of the first quarter of 2022.
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3 Predictions For Mortgage Industry As Foreclosures Mount
December 10, 2021
Jim Sandy (Cleveland) authored an article on predictions for the mortgage industry for Law360's "Expert Analysis."
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Dollars, coins, and tokens: Is your business prepared for digital currency?
July 30, 2021
When Tesla announced that it would begin accepting Bitcoin payments, it sent shock waves through the automotive industry and cryptocurrency markets. Many businesses are apprehensive about accepting cryptocurrencies for payment due to a variety of factors, including crypto’s volatility and uncertain regulation.
