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In August 2013, Deputy Attorney General, James M. Cole released a memo that changed the direction of the of the Federal response to prosecution of cannabis patients throughout the United States. The memo that was sent to all United States Attorneys, stated that given the Justice Department’s limited resources, they would not enforce federal laws in states that implemented their own effective regulatory systems. This allowed the initial states to implement their adult use programs and roll-out.

In January 2018, then attorney General Jeff Sessions rescinded the Cole Memo

One of your stakeholders is concerned about the uncertainty of federal law enforcement.

Write a memo that is intended to be shared with all of your stakeholders concerning what you can do to prepare for, mitigate the impacts of, and capitalize on, the uncertainty of federal law enforcement.

In your memo, consider how the interpretation of the law suggested in the Cole Memo affect your decision to invest, participate, or enter into the cannabis business in the United States.