The end of 2020 saw an uptick in merger and acquisition activity in the cannabis market as the industry shook off some pandemic-related instability. In this alert, Melissa Sanders and Jared Schwass say they expect the trend to increase significantly in 2021 and outline the steps smaller businesses should take now to become attractive targets for acquisition.

Fox Rothschild’s Securities Industry team has launched an interactive tool to assist companies issuing exempt securities under Section 4 of the Securities Act of 1933 in complying with the complicated array of state “Blue Sky” registration and filing fee requirements. Review fees, deadlines and other important features of each state’s regulations, along with key state contacts, at the click of a mouse.

The COVID-19 pandemic directly impacts businesses in myriad ways. Our Coronavirus Response Resource Center spans dozens of legal practice areas and provides links to free webinars, alerts, articles and charts with practical guidance for leaders of companies of all sizes. The page is updated daily and includes sections on the CARES Act and FFCRA, as well as state-specific alerts.