Month: May 2015
Advising Medical Marijuana Businesses
With the passage and implementation of the Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Pilot Program Act, Illinois stands to follow many other states on the path towards legalized marijuana use. However, despite allowing specific uses of marijuana, the federal government still identifies the possession, sale, and production of marijuana as illegal. While the U.S. Department of
When the Bubble Bursts: How Tech Start-Ups Are Hurtling Towards a Crash
At the turn of the 21st century, the internet had become a new market for individuals of all backgrounds and experience to begin online companies. Backed by venture capitalists and millions of dollars, dozens of internet companies such as Amazon, Yahoo, and Google were launched, and the dot-com era was born. These companies would go