A “fraudulent” bankruptcy petition submitted on behalf of a major Burger King franchisee caught lawyers by surprise but showcased the ability of bankruptcy courts to quickly root out shady conduct.
Cannabis businesses and owners remain (mostly) barred from filing for federal bankruptcy protection, but as more states legalize and as more "ancillary" businesses seek to file, courts continue to grapple with court supervisions of distressed cannabis businesses.
Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein's rape conviction landed him in prison. Allegations of serial sexual abuse cost him his career and his movie studio.
Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein's rape conviction landed him in prison. Allegations of serial sexual abuse cost him his career and his movie studio.
Although the use of cannabis has been legalized in approximately 39 states and the District of Columbia¹ , cannabis is still illegal federally and classified as a Schedule I drug under.