Cannabis

By Matthew Madsen

Law firm mergers should start with people, then move to strategy: A two-level screening that puts finding a cultural fit at the pinnacle of the process can unearth shared values that are instrumental to deciding to move forward with a combination, says Matthew Madsen at Harrison.

By Jaqueline McCool

A Missouri county cannot impose an additional 3% excise tax on cannabis sales in its incorporated areas because it's not the prevailing taxing authority under state cannabis laws, the state Court of Appeals ruled. 

By Mike Curley

An investor suing the principals of cannabis company Devi Holdings Inc. over an undisclosed $13 million tax liability is urging a Florida federal court to deny a motion for summary judgment from Devi's CEO, saying it ignores undisputed facts and rehashes old arguments that were rejected at the dismissal stage.

By Chris Campbell, Breanna Fields and Sarah Carrier

To successfully leverage the common-interest doctrine in a multiparty transaction or complex litigation, practitioners should be able to demonstrate that the parties intended for it to apply, that an underlying privilege like attorney-client has attached, and guard against disclosures that could waive privilege and defeat its purpose, say attorneys at DLA Piper.

By Kevin McLaughlin

When making the decision to merge, law firm leaders must factor in strategic alignment, cultural compatibility and leadership commitment in order to build a compelling case for combining firms to achieve shared goals and long-term success, says Kevin McLaughlin at UB Greensfelder.

By Jonathan Capriel

New York City has settled claims with two e-cigarette wholesalers that have agreed to stop pushing flavored vapes within the five boroughs and to pay $1,000 fines for future violations, while litigation continues against other companies that are accused of flooding the market with illegal products.