With cannabis being federally illegal, bankruptcy protection is not an option for cannabis-related businesses. In an effort to protect collateral and maximize recovery, cannabis lenders need to understand debt enforcement and liquidation options under state law, before entering into financing with borrowers.

Learn more in this Law360 article authored by Joseph Cioffi, Seiji Newman and Christine DeVito.

Photo of Joseph Cioffi Joseph Cioffi

Joseph Cioffi, Chief Operating Partner and Chair of the Bankruptcy, Creditors’ Rights + Finance Practice Group, gives his diverse client base a competitive edge through his deep and nuanced understanding of financial market dynamics. He advises businesses including domestic and international financial institutions…

Joseph Cioffi, Chief Operating Partner and Chair of the Bankruptcy, Creditors’ Rights + Finance Practice Group, gives his diverse client base a competitive edge through his deep and nuanced understanding of financial market dynamics. He advises businesses including domestic and international financial institutions, marketing communications firms, and creditors from various sectors. Read More…

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Seiji Newman resolves complex commercial disputes, including bankruptcy, creditors’ rights, and insolvency matters for financial institutions, real estate companies, hedge funds and business enterprises. Read More…

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Adam Levy supports solutions that help global financial institutions, creative agencies, technology startups and consumer goods manufacturers resolve their most significant commercial disputes. He has particular experience in fraudulent and preferential transfer actions and financial products litigation, including putback and indemnification lawsuits related…

Adam Levy supports solutions that help global financial institutions, creative agencies, technology startups and consumer goods manufacturers resolve their most significant commercial disputes. He has particular experience in fraudulent and preferential transfer actions and financial products litigation, including putback and indemnification lawsuits related to asset-backed securities, including RMBS. Read More…