Cannabis

Since Arkansas legalized medical cannabis in November of 2016, a multi-disciplinary team of attorneys has been working to advise our clients on the diverse range of issues raised by the emerging program. We have now expanded our services to include Oklahoma and Missouri, where we offer experienced counsel and representation on every aspect of medical marijuana. Whether you are an established cannabis business or an entrepreneur looking to jump into the “Green Rush,” our attorneys have the legal skills and the practical experience to help your business get established and grow. Our experience includes:

• Updating employment policies and HR practices;
• Advising traditional businesses on issues raised by transactions with a medical marijuana business;
• Assisting in the application process for a medical marijuana business license;
• Representing medical marijuana businesses before city, county and state government regulatory bodies
• Representing entities or potential investors in a medical marijuana-related business investment, including securities compliance; and
• Advising medical marijuana businesses on state tax compliance, Section 280E and other tax implications.

For employment-related medical marijuana issues or concerns, contact:

Stuart Jackson
wjackson@wlj.com

For all other medical marijuana matters, contact:

Erika Gee
egee@wlj.com

Recent Publications:

• In the Workplace 2018: Getting Ready for Medical Marijuana
• Appellate Decision Leaves Cannabis Credit Union in a Haze
• The State of Medical Marijuana
• Medical Marijuana Employment Bill Passed by General Assembly; Awaits Governor’s Signature
• Investing in Medical Marijuana is a High Risk, High Reward Venture
• Legislative Update: Medical Marijuana Legislation
• Medical Marijuana: A Headache for Arkansas Employers in 2017?
• How Arkansas Will Implement Medical Marijuana
• How Arkansas’ 2 Medical Marijuana Proposals Differ

Disclaimer: WLJ advises its clients on state laws regarding medical marijuana in order to facilitate compliance with those laws. Although Arkansas has decriminalized the possession, sale, and distribution of marijuana by individuals and entities that have obtained appropriate licensure from the state, the conduct decriminalized under state law remains illegal under federal law, including but not limited to the Controlled Substances Act, 21 U.S.C. § 801 et seq. Federal enforcement policy may at times defer to state law in not enforcing conflicting federal laws, but businesses and individuals should be aware that compliance with state law in no way assures compliance with federal law, and there is a risk that conflicting federal laws may change or be enforced in the future.