The Cannabis Business: Understanding Law, Finance, and Governance in America’s Newest Industry

As the largely illicit cannabis market transitions to a legal, regulated industry, the "canna-curious" and experienced industry participants alike are experiencing the harsh truth: Making a fortune in the legal cannabis industry is a challenge made even more difficult by a complex patchwork of state and federal laws. The Cannabis Business clears the confusion around topics such as the distinction between hemp and cannabis and why it matters for consumers and regulators, why CBD isn't completely legal in the U.S., why and how states differ in their licensing processes, and how deal structuring is impacted by state regulations. Written by attorneys from the nation's leading cannabis law and policy firm, this comprehensive primer on all things cannabis law is a must-have for anyone seeking to understand the major practical legal issues facing the cannabis industry in the U.S.The Cannabis Business includes chapters on the following topics: Federal Law and Policy Overview - Cannabis - Charles S. Alovisetti and Carl Werner Federal Law and Policy Overview - Hemp and CBD - Charles S. Alovisetti, Shawn Hauser, Michelle Bodian, and Catie Wightman State Law Overview - Cannabis - Charles S. Alovisetti and Andrew Livingston State Law Overview - Hemp and CBD - Charles S. Alovisetti, Shawn Hauser, Michelle Bodian, and Catie Wightman Risks of Cannabis Investments - Charles S. Alovisetti, Ben Leonard, and Sahar Ayinehsazian Risks of Cannabis Investments - Hemp and CBD - Charles S. Alovisetti, Michelle Bodian, and Catie Wightman Introduction to Cannabis and Tax Law- Charles S. Alovisetti and Andrew Livingston Introduction to Cannabis and Bankruptcy Law- Charles S. Alovisetti, Phil Silverman, and Jason C. Adelstone Introduction to Cannabis and Intellectual Property Law - Charles S. Alovisetti, Matthew Bartling, Barine Majewska, and Michelle Bodian Introduction to Cannabis and Real Estate Law- Cassia Furman and Charles S. Alovisetti Introduction to Cannabis, Securities Law, and Private Placements - Charles S. Alovisetti, Ilya Ross, and Sahar Ayinehsazian Introduction to Cannabis and Banking - Sahar Ayinehsazian and Charles S. Alovisetti Introduction to Cannabis and Insurance - Charles S. Alovisetti Introduction to Cannabis and Licensing - Charles S. Alovisetti, Jessica Scardina, and Emily Hackman Introduction to Cannabis and Social Equity - Cassia Furman and Kelsey Middleton Introduction to Cannabis and Advertising - Cassia Furman, Andrea Golan, and Charles S. Alovisetti Introduction to Cannabis and Business Formation - Charles S. Alovisetti, Elliot Y. Choi, and Catie Wightman Introduction to Cannabis, Due Diligence and Deal Structuring - Charles Alovisetti, Elliot Y. Choi, and Sahar Ayinehsazian