Today, just four days after recreational cannabis became legal in California – Attorney General Jeff Sessions rescinded the long-standing “Cole Memorandum” issued in 2013 by Deputy Attorney General James M. Cole. READ MORE
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California marijuana dispensary scores victory against DOJ … but how long will it last?
Jeff Brown
November 30, 2015
The Marin Alliance for Medical Marijuana (MAMM), one of California’s oldest lawful marijuana dispensaries, won a major victory against the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) in October. READ MORE
Despite federal guidance, financial institutions hesitant to bank on cannabis businesses
August 11, 2015
In every state where it is legal, the marijuana industry remains almost entirely a cash business. Consequently, legitimate marijuana businesses are left without the financial resources and protection that banks provide. READ MORE
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