Author: Dr. Dorothee Altenburg The UK parliamentary elections on December 12, 2019 saw the Conservative Party winning a comfortable majority, increasing the likelihood for ratification, by the UK Parliament and the EU, of the withdrawal agreement negotiated with the EU in October 2019. The agreement provides for withdrawal from the EU by January 31, 2020, […]
Author: Sebastian Osterrieth The German Federal Patent Court (BPatG) has recently strengthened Nivea-producer Beiersdorf’s abstract color mark “Blue” in Germany (October 18, 2019 – 27 W (pat) 1/17). Beiersdorf and its UK competitor Unilever had fought over the German trademark’s existence for more than ten years. In 2005, Beiersdorf had filed the abstract color mark […]
IR Digital Podcast host Jennifer Riggins speaks with Donnie Emmi from Hunsaker | Emmi, P.C. in Colorado, US – hunsakeremmi.com/ Donnie and Jennifer discuss the Cannabis industry, how to navigate large-scale transactions in the rapidly growing cannabis market and how the sector has developed in the US and globally. Donnie Emmi is an experienced lawyer committed […]
Bob Fishman, IR Global’s exclusive member for Insolvency & Cannabis Law in Delaware & Illinois, was the headline sponsor at this year’s IR ‘On the Road’ conference in Chicago. IR Global sat with Bob during the event to discuss his firm’s areas of practice, why his IR Global membership is important to both himself and […]
Yesterday a bill containing a proposed ban on smokable hemp passed the NC Senate Agricultural Committee. The bill still has to pass through three other committees before it reaches the floor for a vote. It has also been amended to delay the proposed ban on smokable hemp until 12/1/2020. The bill has seen opposition from […]
Download a PDF of this piece This survey was prepared by the Fox Rothschild Cannabis Law Practice as a quick reference to relevant laws and statutes governing marijuana usage in the United States. *Please be mindful that possessing, using, distributing and/or selling marijuana is a federal crime, and no legal advice we give is intended […]
Illinois is poised to begin licensing scores of new dispensaries now that the General Assembly has voted to legalize the possession of recreational cannabis effective January 1, 2020. On May 31, after rounds of spirited debate in both houses, the House of Representatives passed House Bill 1438 by a 66-47 margin. Championed by Sen. Heather Steans (D-Chicago) […]
Joint ventures can be an efficient and effective way to access new markets, develop new products or explore new industries. They can be operational in nature, or passive if they […]
Read moreBlockchain was the technology story of 2017, as the paradigm shift that has been gathering among developers for several years finally hit the mainstream. News organisations have devoted much time […]
Read moreContracts form a critical part of any commercial operation, allowing businesses to enter into agreements with the suppliers, customers and distributors that drive their operation. Commercial contracts can be complex […]
Read moreIR Global, the world’s largest exclusive network of advisory firms is delighted to introduce Donnie Emmi of Hunsaker | Emmi, P.C. Donnie has joined IR as our exclusive Marijuana Business Law Member in Colorado. Donnie Emmi is an experienced lawyer committed to finding the best possible solution for his clients. His approach is creative, allowing him to […]
