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Task 1 (Limit 250 words each)
Which story in the business press has interested you the most recently and why?
The legalization of Marijuana in over 20 states in America has caused lawyers to turn into the business in full swing. Legal firms across the United States are hastily forming legal departments in their firms that will handle Marijuana related cases. They are trying to find ways in which they can help their clients involved in the trade without breaking the law. Most of the states legalized Marijuana on medical grounds but recently, some states such as Alaska and Colorado have approved the use of marijuana for recreational purposes. The legalization of Marijuana for recreation has suddenly turned the business into a lucrative one as legal firms seek to play a bigger role in the business.
The Marijuana law practice is considered similar to other legal practices as it also needs trademarks, contracts, real estate transactions as well as regulatory compliance. However, lawyers are extremely cautious with the practice, even as it is poised to bring them millions. Marijuana is still being considered illegal according to the Federal law and the American Bar Association also has professional rules of conduct that prohibit the lawyers from assisting in criminal conduct. These two circumstances are responsible for the cautious approach the lawyers are taking even as they delve into the luc…