22-03

Ethics Opinion Type
Lawyer
Opinion Number
22-03
Year
2022
Opinion
Question Presented

1) Can a Nebraska licensed attorney invest in a medical cannabis business in another state where the business is legal in that state?  2) If the investment by the attorney is found to violate the Rules of Professional Conduct in Nebraska, could the investment be made by the spouse of the attorney?  3) Can a Nebraska licensed attorney advise Nebraska clients on how to deal with employment issues surrounding medical cannabis where the client has employees who live in a state where cannabis is legal, but whose employees are employed in Nebraska?