Colorado’s Supreme Court ruled on Monday that lawyers in the state can advise marijuana businesses on how to navigate the industry’s legal complexities without fear of violating state ethics rules, AP reports.
It offers lawyers the assurance that they will not be punished solely for giving clients marijuana-related legal advice, as long as they also advise clients about federal law and policy.
Colorado legalized recreational sales of the drug in January, but they remain illegal under federal law. Washington, Nevada and Connecticut have similar proposals before their high courts.
If you’d like to discuss marijuana issues, contact Ryan Hurley, director of the Rose Law Group Medical Marijuana Dept. rhurley@roselawgroup.com
