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American Banker Article: BankThink A tech solution to the pot banking problem

Cannabis Law Report

Many legal cannabis suppliers and retailers are being forced to operate in a cash-intensive market due to federal laws that limit access to traditional banking. Banks face four significant challenges when servicing the cannabis industry, according to a California state-backed report. It starts with connecting the dots.

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California bank’s merger could force FDIC to rule on cannabis banking

Cannabis Law Report

The banks actions will mean somebody at the FDIC will have to make some serious decisions that could lead to a number of ramifications for the cannabis sector not only in CA but also nationwide. A small California bank’s merger application could force the FDIC to take a firmer stand on marijuana banking.

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Senate Committee Hearing Report – Challenges for Cannabis and Banking

Greenspoon Marder Cannabis Law Group Blog

On Tuesday July 23, 2019, the United States Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs hosted a hearing to discuss national safety implications relating to federal regulations that force cannabis businesses to operate on a cash basis. And that puts them and the Americans they do business with at risk. .

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Trait Biosciences Completes C$31M Series A Round Led By Btomorrow Ventures, a Corporate Venture Unit of British American Tobacco

Cannabis Law Report

We are a data and market intelligence driven firm that provides capital, M&A, corporate development, and investor relations services to emerging growth companies and qualified investors in the cannabis sector. Our banking practice, through broker-dealer Bradley Woods & Co.

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Washington: WSLCB Publish Their 2019 Cannabis Topics & Trends Alerts

Cannabis Law Report

Leaf Data Systems Update. Licenses may apply for a payment waiver if they are able to show good cause by demonstrating they are: In the process of getting a bank account. Have lost their bank. The bank has denied their application. Some other reason why they are unable to get money orders or a bank account. .

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How to prepare for a “SPAC-tacular” exit: Get Your Cannabis Company Ready for Acquisition in 4 Steps – Cannabis Business Executive

SpeedWeed

For the small business owner, selling a private company to an SPAC can deliver a faster IPO process and increase the selling price point than working with an investment bank. State law protection may also be helpful, depending on your situation. 2 – Get your house in order (or at least the data room).

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California: Eek Another Regulator

Cannabis Law Report

The agency is called the California Cannabis Authority [yet another “CCA”] and here is the short version: The California Cannabis Authority is a Joint Powers Authority established by county governments to develop and manage a statewide data platform. The CCA’s By-Laws can be found here.

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