Cannabis Industry

As our laws continue to evolve, companies and investors from coast-to-coast are contemplating entering the rapidly-growing cannabis space. But while many states have legalized cannabis products for either medical or recreational use, the regulatory landscape remains unsettled at both the state and federal level. Frankfurt Kurnit helps guide clients through business formation, financing issues, litigation and dispute resolution, and other legal and business concerns.

Our Clients  

We represent cannabis growers, property owners, investors, advertisers, agencies, and companies that manufacture and sell cannabis products and services. Our representative clients include cannabis companies based in both New York and California and numerous media and advertising clients who partner with existing cannabis companies.

Client Benefits 

Cannabis Ventures 

We help cannabis venture entrepreneurs obtain the licenses and registrations necessary to launch their businesses. 

Investors

We advise investors seeking to make equity investments in cannabis companies.

Advertising and Regulatory Compliance  

We advise media and advertising clients on a number of issues surrounding the advertising and promotion of cannabis products including compliance with state and federal laws, required disclosures, and content-specific regulations. Our renowned Advertising Group helps cannabis marketers understand which laws govern, where advertising content can appear, and what claims are permissible under current FTC and state and local advertising regulations.  

Trademarks

In an environment where it can be difficult to establish lawful commercial use, our top-ranked Trademark & Brand Management Group helps clients clear, protect, and maintain trademarks on a Federal and State basis, and oppose registration and seek cancellation of infringing, competitive trademarks.

Employment Law Issues

Can employers discipline employees for workplace or recreational marijuana use? How do recreational cannabis laws affect employers? Our Employment Group provides employers with day-to-day counseling on their hiring procedures, compensation practices, employment policies, and compliance with all employment laws and regulations. 

Litigation and Dispute Resolution

Our Litigation Group represents cannabis growers, property owners, dispensers, distributors, investors, and cannabis product manufacturers in business disputes and litigation.

White Collar Defense and Investigations

Our White Collar Defense and Investigations Group defends individuals and businesses in cannabis-related matters and also represents companies in internal investigations and other regulatory enforcement matters.

Legal Ethics and Professional Responsibility 

Our Legal Ethics & Professional Responsibility Group counsels lawyers and law firms on their legal and ethical obligations under the rules and regulations governing lawyers as well as best practices for lawyers advising cannabis clients.

Keeping up with Fast-moving Changes

Our attorneys regularly monitor and report to clients on cannabis legalization bills, FDA approval proceedings, and other state and federal legislative and regulatory developments.