Government,
Administrative/Regulatory
Dec. 7, 2017
California cannabis lawyers may face new federal threat
U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions could soon have the power to crack down on marijuana in states where it is legal.
Lance Rogers, a partner with San Diego-based Greenspoon Marder LLP, is advising clients to continue following a 2013 U.S. Department of Justice memo on marijuana even if U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions changes the policy. / Daily Journal photo
U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions could soon have the power to crack down on marijuana in states where it is legal.
But if he does, he might have to contend with reluctant U.S. attorneys, conflicting budget priorities, and an increasingly complex body of law that could make prosecutions more difficult. He could also face lawsuits from the states and an increasingly well-heeled industry.
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