The Cannabis Industry and Predatory Debt; A Word to the Wise
As the US economy continues to struggle and interest rates remain inflated, pre-operation cannabis license holders are feeling the pressures more than most. Best case scenario for active entrepreneurs within the industry is that they received a license 1-2 years ago and were either sufficiently funded through equity investments or obtained debt financing before the […]
Safe Harbors to AKS and Why They Matter
The Federal AKS is a law that prohibits any remuneration in exchange for referrals for services or products covered by government health programs
New Jersey’s Cannabis Industry is Primed to Explode
Those in the know are excited about what lies ahead for New Jersey’s cannabis industry, 2023 is set to be an explosive year.
New Jersey Codey Law Summary
The practice of physician self-referral occurs when a physician refers patients to entities in which they have a financial interest.
Federal Anti-Kickback Statute
The Federal AKS prohibits offering, soliciting, paying, or receiving anything of value in exchange for referrals of federal healthcare business
The Corporate Practice of Medicine Doctrine
The corporate practice of medicine is a controversial issue that arises when non-physician entities contract physicians for medical services.
EKRA: Beyond Opioid Treatment
Under EKRA, benefits and discounts related to drugs for applicable beneficiaries are exempt from the statute's general prohibition on kickback
Cannabis and Real Estate Lending; Securing Opportunity in the Face of Widespread Fear
Despite an exceptionally poor year of revenue and returns, the cannabis industry is still very much in its infancy stage with massive expectations for the next five years. While the greater economy continues to struggle, and the media pushes a fearmongering narrative of a hopeless industry, it’s more important now than ever to take a […]
The Struggle Continues for Recipients of a New Jersey Conditional Cannabis License
New Jersey began accepting cannabis license applications for its adult use market back in December of 2021 and started issuing the first of its many conditional licenses in March of 2022. Conditional licenses issued in the state were given first to those who qualify for priority status (i.e. due to their social equity, veteran status, […]
The Sale-Leaseback Transaction; A Utility Tool for Cannabis Operators and Lenders Alike
As the US economy goes through its struggles, the cannabis industry continues to pick up momentum with each passing month. Although any realistic amendments to federal banking and criminal regulations seem to be far off in the future, the cannabis industry is made up of clever investors and operators alike, and together they are finding […]
