

Cannabis, Hemp, Psychedelics
Corporate & Litigation
Practice Areas


Licensing and Regulatory
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Licenses to cultivate, manufacture, distribute, or sell marijuana and hemp and hemp cannabinoids
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Federal, state, and local risk assessments & strategies
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Administrative action defense
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Compliance guidance
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FDA labeling guidance and marketing requirements.
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State by state advertising and operating strategy for compliance with state law and local regulation

Litigation
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State and federal civil lawsuits, such as breach of contract, fraud/misrepresentation, partnership/shareholder disputes
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Product liability and recall
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Trademark and patent infringement
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Employment claims
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Mediation and alternative dispute resolution
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Challenges to state regulatory programs
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Appeals
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Amicus Curiae briefs





Corporate
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Corporate formation and structure
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State residency requirement strategies
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Comprehensive contracts
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Partnership and operating agreements
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Due diligence
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Real estate
Intellectual Property
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Trademark and patent enforcement
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Licensing agreements
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Trade secrets and proprietary information protection
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Marketing and branding





Insurance
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Analysis to acquire appropriate insurance policies for marijuana, hemp and ancillary services businesses
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Negotiation with Insurers over policy exclusions and endorsements
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Risk distribution and shifting to optimize coverage
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Negotiation and settlement of insurance claims
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Disputes against insurers for denied, underpaid, and late claims

Employment
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Employment issues related to cannabis legalization
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Guidance in hiring and firing
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Employee handbooks
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Employment contracts, independent contractor agreements, consulting contracts, and professional services agreements
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Employee training
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Nondisclosure, nonsolicitation, and noncompete agreements
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Negotiation of employment related disputes
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Representation in employment related litigation
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Discharge related settlements




Banking
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Perform legal analysis
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Advise regarding contracts, disclaimers and limitations of liabilities, and risk shifting provisions
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Education regarding FinCEN guidance, anti-money laundering, RICO, Bank Secrecy Act, and Patriot Act compliance
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Acquisition of banking services
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Representation in litigation

Outside General Counsel
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Long term relationship with in depth knowledge of your specific goals and challenges
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Cost effective ongoing representation and availability
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Daily business and operational consultation
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Ongoing risk mitigation and preventative measures
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Consistent and reliable contract and negotiation services
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Connections with attorneys in other jurisdictions and specialties
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On demand tailor made service at a monthly flat rate





Psychedelics
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Research program compliance
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Policy initiatives
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Legislative advocacy
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All manner of regulatory compliance and corporate representation



Criminal Law
Have you been arrested or detained?
Many people are not aware that a vape pen or an edible puts you into felony territory, and in much of Texas, you will be arrested and/or charged with felony, and if you have a quantity of it, including at a store, you will be charged with felony marijuana distribution.
I work closely with trusted criminal lawyers to assist in explaining the new hemp laws to prosecutors. Believe it or not, not everyone is on board!
I can help find you an attorney should you find yourself in such a situation.

Mediation & Arbitration
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Mediation is a procedure in which the parties discuss their disputes with the assistance of a trained impartial third person who assists them in reaching a settlement. It may be an informal meeting among the parties or a scheduled settlement conference. The end goal is to settle the dispute out of court; without litigation
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Certified mediator and arbitrator by University of Texas Center for Public Policy Dispute Resolution
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Flexible and efficient conflict resolution
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Preparation for and representation in mediation
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Perform mediations and arbitrations tailored to all varieties of commercial disputes between cannabis companies and individuals.
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Unique combination of 25 years trial experience and 7 years of marijuana and hemp regulatory experience in 10+ states
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Settlement recommendations
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Lawsuit analysis
Click here for service tailored toward alternative dispute resolution.


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