Cannabis licensing decisions challenged by marijuana firms

Cannabis companies, particularly multistate operators (MSOs), are increasingly incorporating lawsuits into their licensing application strategy in a bid to secure a permit in a highly sought-after market. That strategy of preparing to fight license rejections by state regulators, especially those lost by a narrow margin, is based on a number of factors: "It's definitely part of the (licensing application) strategy." Mayes said that since applicants typically raise lots of money to apply for a...