Thinking about buying or selling a Massachusetts cannabis business? Understanding the differences between asset purchases and stock purchases can help avoid costly legal and regulatory mistakes.
Launching a cannabis business is exciting, but it is also one of the most heavily regulated entrepreneurial ventures in the country. Between licensing, financing, municipal approvals, compliance obligations, and branding, there are countless opportunities for expensive mistakes before the first sale is ever made.
Over the years, I have worked with cannabis entrepreneurs at every stage of the licensing and operational process. While every business is different, I continue to see many of the same legal issues arise.
Here are five of the most common legal mistakes cannabis startups make—and how to avoid them.
Many cannabis businesses are surprised to learn that federal trademark protection may be unavailable for products that remain federally illegal. Here’s what cannabis operators need to know about protecting their brands.
The Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission recently enacted emergency regulations implementing major changes to Massachusetts cannabis law. Here’s what cannabis businesses, investors, and industry participants need to know.
Federal support for psychedelic research is growing, but many people are misunderstanding what actually changed. Here’s what businesses, investors, and healthcare professionals should know about the recent executive order.
Massachusetts cannabis regulators are increasing scrutiny of THC potency labels amid growing concerns over “THC Inflation.” Here’s what operators and testing labs should understand about the new auditing initiative.
Many operators are conflating marijuana rescheduling with full federal legalization. Here’s what Schedule III would — and would not — actually mean for cannabis and hemp businesses.
Payment processors are increasingly restricting HHC products amid evolving DEA interpretations and compliance concerns. Here’s what hemp and THCA businesses should understand about the growing operational risks.
The Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission (“CCC”) has issued a new bulletin addressing how Cannabis Social Equity Trust Fund participation may affect certain Change of Ownership (“COO”) and Change of Location (“COL”) applications.
Massachusetts updated its cannabis laws in 2026, including a new 2-ounce possession limit and broader reforms. Here’s what it means for consumers, businesses, and operators.
