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Cannabis’ legalization and what it means for regulatory regimes worldwide
Cannabis has been considered an illegal substance globally since the creation of the Single Convention on Narcotic Drugs (The Convention) in 1961.
Global | Publication | October 2020
Our global Food and Agribusiness team has a deep understanding of the existing and emerging issues surrounding the global cannabis industry. Cannabis is a sector in a state of rapid transition globally, as numerous countries and states have legalized its use for either recreational or medicinal purposes in recent years. This creates a myriad of opportunities and challenges for companies considering investment in the sector, particularly in relation to investments across multiple jurisdictions. Find out what’s new in this developing industry sector.
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Cannabis has been considered an illegal substance globally since the creation of the Single Convention on Narcotic Drugs (The Convention) in 1961.
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The maturation of the cannabis sector is presenting an array of opportunities to private producers and retailers.
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In the 12 months leading to legalization in October 2018, Canadian public companies already in the medical cannabis space experienced “jaw-dropping growth” in their market capitalizations, notwithstanding that many reported negative earnings.
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The cannabis sector is a growing and exciting sector.
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On 16 January 2025, the USTR published a notice of determination that China’s targeting of the maritime, logistics and shipbuilding sectors for dominance is actionable under Section 301 of the US Trade Act of 1974. Section 301 grants the USTR the authority to investigate and remediate, including through the imposition of tariffs or other import restrictions, foreign trade practices that it determines (1) are unreasonable or discriminatory, and (2) burdens or restricts US commerce.
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The OECD Pillar Two rules (also known as the Global Minimum Tax), where implemented by a national jurisdiction, require multinational enterprises (MNEs) with a consolidated group turnover of more than €750 million to calculate the effective tax rate in each jurisdiction in which it operates.
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