Bianchi & Brandt

Rescheduling is "not a Panacea to all the problems of the industry" and would not make the issue of oversaturation and lack of investor capital go away, Frank Segall, co-chair of cannabis practice at Blank Rome, told the crowd gathered at the Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference in Chicago on...

The Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference, scheduled for October in Chicago, is set to be a standout event in the cannabis industry calendar. This conference will feature an impressive roster of industry leaders and innovators, each bringing their own perspective to the forefront of cannabis...

Exploring the cannabis industry's transition from the early green rush to a phase of recessionary thinking, industry veteran Laura A. Bianchi of cannabis-focused law firm Bianchi & Brandt spotlights the end of unleashed growth and the resurgence of small and midsize businesses (...

Original publication: October 12, 2020. Due to the ongoing U.S. federal prohibition of cannabis, states must implement their own regulations and various excise and sales taxes. Excise taxes in many Western U.S. states tend to hover 15% while others, like Washington, charge 37%. Additional charges...

Cease and desist (C&D) orders are relatively common in business. The nascent cannabis market is no exception. As the weed space steps into the legal mainstream market, its operators contend with various C&D orders from companies and regulators. Primarily Trademark Infringement Claims Justin...

Vertical integration in the cannabis industry is one of the most debated topics of the day across the sector. As part of America's piecemeal approach to state-level legalization, states can choose their regulations. In most cases, vertical integration is allowed, with some states requiring...

Cannabis reform is heating up across the nation. With it comes a booming multinational market, including a projected $102 billion in sales by 2026, according to Prohibition Partners. Global reform efforts also received a late-in-the-year shot in the arm when Malta legalized possession of up to...