Partner Kristi Wolff discusses the official launch of Kelley Drye's cross-functional Cannabis Law practice group.

Kelley Drye has been involved in cannabis work for a number of years. As more states diverge from federal policy by legalizing cannabis, and with the passage of the 2018 Farm Bill and the emergence of the hemp industry, we have wanted to formalize our services and help clients understand the business environment and conflicting federal, state, and local laws and regulations.

This new practice leverages a deep bench of attorneys from across the firm who bring extensive knowledge and experience in the rapidly-changing issues confronting the cannabis industry, as well as conventional companies considering involvement in the cannabis industry. This interdisciplinary team has been formed to help companies navigate the full range of legal and regulatory challenges including state licensing compliance, food and drug, advertising, intellectual property, corporate, real estate, tax, banking, employment, litigation, trade secrets, internal investigations, criminal defense and other issues.