Ohio Supreme Court Delivers Blow to State Marijuana Lawyers
The Ohio Supreme Court’s Board of Professional Conduct has determined that local lawyers who help marijuana entrepreneurs launch their businesses or offer advice would be violating its code of professional conduct.
The non-binding, advisory decision is a blow to prospective cannabis entrepreneurs who want to set up a medical cannabis business in the state – as well as lawyers who want to serve new companies. The board did note, however, that the high court could change the rules of conduct to give lawyers a clear green light.
The board’s seven-page opinion was issued in response to three questions Ohio lawyers asked about the state’s new medical marijuana law, which goes into effect Sept. 8: