
Cannabis Law
USA Guide 2026 : USA - Nationwide
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About
Provided by Foley Hoag LLP
Our Cannabis group is comprised of attorneys across practice groups with unique insight and experience to assist cannabis and cannabis-related operators with all aspects of their business. We also represent both buyers and sellers of cannabis businesses as well as investors. Our practice is national and international in scope, as we represent cannabis clients in transactions in a variety of states and Canada.
We also advise clients regarding industrial hemp and CBD products, and have extensive experience advising companies that are interested in providing ancillary services to cannabis companies.
We have assisted both public and private cannabis companies with:
- major mergers and acquisitions
- formation of cannabis funds
- corporation formation, early stage company issues, and other business counseling
- winning competitive licenses at the state and local level
- all phases of state and local permitting
- regulatory compliance
- government and public strategies
- real estate transactions
- intellectual property matters, including registration and defense of trademarks
- banking and finance issues
- FDA and FTC compliance and legislative interaction
- business and investor disputes
- employment matters
- labor relations and union organizing
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Work Highlights
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Foley Hoag advised FocusGrowth on a $140 million syndicated secured term loan facility to TerrAscend and a $79 million incremental credit facility.
Strengths
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Foley has an extremely deep roster of talent.
Cannabis Law respondentUSAFoley is experienced at handling complicated cannabis transactions that involve difficult regulatory issues.
Cannabis Law respondentUSAFoley does a good job of diving into complex matters and distilling them into the points that matter, and then relaying those important messages to us.
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Notable Practitioners
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Band 1 
Band 1 
Jesse Alderman
Jesse Alderman has a broad range of expertise in the cannabis sector. He demonstrates his ability to handle regulatory matters, licensing, real estate and litigation. Jesse is the best. He is the go-to in regulatory work and knows the industry inside-out.
Cannabis Law respondentUSAHe is a technician and leader.
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Band 3 
Band 3 
Erica Rice
Erica Rice is noted for her strength in advising clients on transactional issues, including high profile acquisitions and financings.
Erica is a fantastic attorney.
Cannabis Law respondentUSAErica is a smart, no-nonsense lawyer.
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Band 3 
Band 3 
Kevin Conroy
Kevin Conroy regularly advises businesses in their application for dispensary and other licenses, including appeals to the Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission. Kevin Conroy has exceptional market insights.
Cannabis Law respondentUSAKevin has a long history in the administrative process, full knowledge of the cannabis regulatory requirements and great connections in the industry.
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Band 3 
Band 3 
Michael McQueeny
Michael McQueeny's practice encompasses a broad range of matters regulatory and transactional matters. His work has involved providing counsel on complex licensing issues, joint ventures and high value acquisitions.
I trust his judgment.
Cannabis Law respondentUSAMichael knows cannabis regulatory issues back to front.
Cannabis Law respondentUSAMichael is a technical expert.
Cannabis Law respondentUSAMichael McQueeny is collaborative, eager and an industry expert.
Cannabis Law respondentUSA
Ranked Individuals at Foley Hoag LLP (4)
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Jesse Alderman
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Erica Rice
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Kevin Conroy
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Michael McQueeny
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