Overview
The Cannabis industry is rapidly gaining mainstream market share, while also quickly evolving on a local, state, and national level. With inconsistent state laws, shifting policies, and continued federal criminalization, cannabis is one of the most complex industries to navigate. At Fairfield and Woods, we are at the forefront of these continuously evolving regulatory changes and help our cannabis clients in matters related to corporate law, intellectual property, labor and employment, government affairs, land use and real estate, taxation, and financial services.
We represent investors, start-ups, and established enterprises in the cannabis industry with all aspects of their business, including:
- Site acquisition and due diligence
- Business formation
- Equity and debt financing
- Marijuana and hemp regulatory compliance
- Intellectual property and licensing
- Processing and manufacturing
- Distributing
- Marketing and retail sales
- License applications and renewals
- Regulatory enforcement defense
- Interstate transportation
- Cross-border transactions
- Mergers and acquisitions