Cannabis Law
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Duane Morris attorneys represent businesses and individuals at every level of the cannabis supply chain. Our clients include state-licensed adult-use marijuana, medical marijuana and hemp cultivators, processors, distributors and dispensaries, whether vertically integrated or operating as standalone businesses, as well as investors in those businesses. We also represent the full range of business vendors that supply their products and services to the cannabis industry, such as raw materials, technology, advertising, social media, consumption products and security companies. We have advised a wide variety of non-cannabis companies, including traditional consumer goods companies, real estate developers, insurance companies, banks, media companies, government contractors, broker-dealers, and private equity and venture capital funds in evaluating the regulatory and business considerations pertinent to entering into the cannabis space.
We have specific experience pertinent to clients participating in or otherwise involved with the cannabis industry, including:
- Regulatory
- Litigation
- Corporate
- Taxation
- Real Estate and Construction
- Intellectual Property
- Health Law
- Labor and Employment
- Bankruptcy
- Information Technology and Management Software
- Public and Community Relations
- Environmental Considerations
Chambers Review
Duane Morris utilizes cannabis expertise on a nationwide basis and across a broad spectrum of practice areas, with practitioners specializing in IP, corporate transactions and regulatory advice within the sector. Offers expanded capabilities in the wake of the 2018 Farm Bill for clients trading in hemp and hemp-derived CBD products. Also boasts litigators able to handle contentious issues for producers and distributors across the industry.
Work Highlights
- Duane Morris represented BGP Acquisition in its acquisition of Craft 1861 Global Holdings via reverse merger.
Strengths
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"Client service is really one of their strengths. Duane Morris' practitioners are also subject matter experts."
"The team at Duane Morris helps companies navigate and shape a complex legal environment."
"Client service is really one of their strengths. Duane Morris' practitioners are also subject matter experts."
"The team at Duane Morris helps companies navigate and shape a complex legal environment."
Notable Practitioners
Seth Goldberg boasts high-level experience advising cannabis businesses throughout their life cycle.
"Seth is a very skilled and knowledgeable lawyer."
Tracy Gallegos has extensive experience in the cannabis sector. Her practice covers regulatory issues, including licensing, in addition to corporate structuring and transactions.
"She's excellent - she's wonderfully commercial and responsive. A terrific lawyer."
New York-based practitioner Michael Schwamm advises cannabis businesses on a range of issues including licensing, business structures and transactional matters.
"Michael is a fantastic adviser."
Paul Josephson is recognized for his ability to provide counsel on a range of issues, including licensing, financings and business strategies.
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