Minimizing the Risks of Doing Business With Companies in the Cannabis Industry

As of today, 30 states have legalized the medical use of cannabis, and eight states and the District of Columbia have legalized the recreational use of cannabis. (For purposes of this article, the terms cannabis and marijuana are used interchangeably. See 21 U.S.C. § 802(16)). These state laws reflect an undeniable shift toward a more tolerant legal environment for not only cannabis users, but also for an entire industry focused on cannabis use. Prompted by this shift, the cannabis industry is growing rapidly.

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