Cannabis Law

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Cannabis Law, Barristers & Solicitors

Our cannabis law firm gives small-to-medium-sized cannabis businesses and entrepreneurs the tools to plan and protect themselves.

Russell Bennett, founder

Russell Bennett, B.Sc., LL.B., an expert cannabis lawyer, founded the law firm Cannabis Law, Barristers & Solicitors on April 20, 2018.

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Canada’s Cannabis Act: Annotation & Commentary

Russell Bennett wrote Canada's first annotated version of the Cannabis Act: Canada’s Cannabis Act: Annotation & Commentary.

The second edition, 2020/2021, boasts a new author: Professor Emeritus Alan Young, and a new research editor, Kanchan Dhanjal.

The book helps to understand Canada's federal Act and Regulations. Published by LexisNexis Canada, the authors identify relevant case law and the underlying legislation used to draft the Cannabis Act.

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Litigation

Cannabis Law offers criminal, regulatory/quasi-criminal and civil litigation services to help cannabis businesses and individuals protect and defend themselves.

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Business

Cannabis Law offers business law services to help businesses and entrepreneurs navigate the legal framework that will protect and help them thrive.

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Licensing

Cannabis Law offers licensing services to help businesses cultivate, process, distribute and sell cannabis and cannabis products.

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Read What our Clients Have to Say About Us

“Russell is an extremely passionate lawyer when it comes to Cannabis rights. He helped us so much when we were having issues with our landlord and municipality. He is very generous and down to earth. You feel that he really cares about you and the struggles you are going through. When it seemed like no one else was on our side, he was and we are so grateful. He was enormously helpful. Thank you so much!”

Heather Barnwell

“Russell is an excellent listener. He worked with me to understand my problems and to find a solution, with courtesy, respect and wisdom. I recommend him highly to anyone who needs a cannabis lawyer.”

SH, a personal medical cannabis grower and patient

“Russell Bennett is a talented, experienced and dedicated lawyer working in the cannabis sector. His creative application over the years is noteworthy; including the documentary STONED: Hemp Nation on Trial 1998 and publication of Canada’s Cannabis Act: Annotation & Commentary 2019. We consult regularly on industry related projects and truly appreciate the legal work he has done for our company CannaSystems Canada Inc.”

Bruce Ryan CEO, CannaSystems.ca

“You really want Russell on your side to fight for you, he’s literally your own advocate personified and someone who will represent you in the true meaning of the word – he’s a straight up phenomenal lawyer.”

James G. O’Hara

Cannabis Law in Canada – the Podcast with your host, Russell Bennett

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