Brennan Manna Diamond

The three biggest issues the cannabis industry faces are the federal tax code 280E, lack of access to banking services, and inaccessibility to federal bankruptcy courts, according to Jennifer Maffett-Nickelman, partner at Thompson Hine. She kicked off the discussion on how to create fundraising...

The echoes of conversations at the recent Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference in Chicago still resonate, painting a detailed picture of the industry’s financial narrative. Stalwarts Stephen Lenn, Michael Villapiano, Michael Hennessy, Judy Rinkus and Colin Bass dissected the intricate set of...

Stephen Lenn, Managing Partner, Phoenix, of Brennan Manna Diamond, was a panelist at Benzinga’s Cannabis Capital Conference on Wednesday, September 27th. Brennan Manna Diamond is a leading full-service law firm that describes itself as “pro-business.” The firm specializes in...

The cannabis industry has been affected by disruptions in the banking industry and changes in funding sources. Valley National's recent $72 million loan to Truly “is of particular interest, as it represents a significant move out of the shadows for banks in the cannabis industry,"...