Benesch, an Am Law 200 firm with over 450 attorneys, combines top-tier talent with an agile, modern approach to solving clients’ most complex challenges across diverse industries. As one of the fastest-growing law firms in the country, Benesch continues to earn national recognition for its legal prowess, commitment to client service and dedication to fostering an outstanding workplace culture.
A Cook County judge ruled that Illinois' 1,500-foot dispensary setback requirement applies even when both operators hold social equity licenses, blocking a competing cannabis shop from opening near an existing South Loop location.
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Benesch's Cannabis Team secured a favorable ruling in a
cannabis regulatory dispute recently featured in Crain's
Chicago Business. In the case, a Cook County judge held that
Illinois' 1,500-foot dispensary setback requirement applies
even when both operators hold social equity licenses, preventing a
competing dispensary from opening near Market 96's South Loop
location.
The decision provides important guidance on the interpretation
of the Cannabis Regulation & Tax Act and reinforces protections
for licensed dispensary operators navigating Illinois' evolving
cannabis regulatory framework.
Benesch, an Am Law 200 firm with over 450 attorneys, combines top-tier talent with an agile, modern approach to solving clients’ most complex challenges across diverse industries. As one of the fastest-growing law firms in the country, Benesch continues to earn national recognition for its legal prowess, commitment to client service and dedication to fostering an outstanding workplace culture.
