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The SEC has found that two businesses that were alleged to invest in acquiring and leasing real estate to cannabis companies are frauds.  The three defendants who used two crowdfunding websites to raise capital for the alleged real estate businesses are:  Robert Samuel Shumake, Jr., of Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, the alleged “ringleader” with multiple criminal convictions, including two felonies involving financial crimes and on probation Nicole T. Birch, a solo licensed attorney in Georgia with a personal relationship to Shumake Willard L. Jackson, of Houston, Texas, the CEO and sole director of 420 Real Estate  All falsely represented themselves to investors, as well as omitted Shumake’s previous criminal record and other important facts to investors in connection with the crowdfunding offerings. They then redirected thousands of dollars from investor funds to different accounts for their own personal benefit. The SEC has found that two businesses that were alleged to invest in acquiring and leasing real estate to cannabis companies are frauds. The three defendants who used two crowdfunding websites to raise capital for the alleged real estate businesses are: Continue reading ›

After meeting him at bar in Boca Raton, Tania Deutsch began investing with David Cohen, who promised incredible returns through marijuana and real estate investments. Deutsch lost $1.45 million with Cohen, who was not licensed as a broker or financial adviser and is accused of defrauding her. This is a familiar story which was highlighted in a recent Palm Beach Post story. On October, 22, 2020, David Cohen was booked at the Palm Beach County Jail and criminally charged with money laundering, two counts of grand theft of over $100,000, and conducting an organized scheme to defraud $50,000 or more. Our securities fraud attorneys are representing investors in a variety of cases tied to investments in  Marijuana, CBD and THC related companies. This growing area of the economy is rife with fraud and non-registered brokers or financial advisors and company insiders taking investors to new highs only to discover that most of the money has been taken for the insiders own personal use.After meeting him at bar in Boca Raton, Tania Deutsch began investing with David Cohen, who promised incredible returns through marijuana and real estate investments. Deutsch lost $1.45 million with Cohen, who was not licensed as a broker or financial adviser and is accused of defrauding her. This is a familiar story which was highlighted in a recent Palm Beach Post story. Continue reading ›

Silver Law Group is investigating Aurora Cannabis Inc (ACB) on behalf of investors for potential violations of federal securities laws.  If you have losses from investing in Aurora Cannabis Inc. (ACB) stock, contact Silver Law Group for a no-cost consultation at (800) 975-4345 or by email at ssilver@silverlaw.com.  Aurora Cannabis Inc (ACB) is a publicly traded company headquartered in Canada that produces and distributes medical cannabis products. Aurora is the second-largest marijuana company after Canopy Growth Corporation, when measured by market capitalization.Silver Law Group is investigating Aurora Cannabis Inc (ACB) on behalf of investors for potential violations of federal securities laws.

If you have losses from investing in Aurora Cannabis Inc. (ACB) stock, contact Silver Law Group for a no-cost consultation at (800) 975-4345 or by email at ssilver@silverlaw.com. Continue reading ›

On September 3, 2020, the Unites States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) commenced a civil action against Illinois resident Geoffrey Thompson. According to the SEC’s Complaint, from July 2014 through June 2019, an entity founded and controlled by Thompson, Covalent Collective, Inc., offered several different types of investments to approximately 500 investors, raising more than $19 million. According to the SEC’s Complaint, Geoffrey Thompson and Covalent used a variety of methods to solicit investors, including the use of unregistered broker-dealers, press releases, an investor relations firm, a public website, and a call center operated by Thompson’s company, Fortress Legacy. The SEC lists the following fraudulent offerings as part of its new lawsuit:  Advantameds Convertible Promissory Notes Covalent Warrants Covalent Common Stock Covalent Promissory NotesOn September 3, 2020, the Unites States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) commenced a civil action against Illinois resident Geoffrey Thompson. According to the SEC’s Complaint, from July 2014 through June 2019, an entity founded and controlled by Thompson, Covalent Collective, Inc., offered several different types of investments to approximately 500 investors, raising more than $19 million. Continue reading ›

Silver Law Group, a nationally-recognized class action law firm representing investors, is investigating Canopy Growth Corporation (CGC), a publicly-traded company involved in the production, distribution, and sale of cannabis in Canada, on behalf of shareholders of the company’s stock. The investigation concerns potential violations of federal securities laws.Silver Law Group, a nationally-recognized class action law firm representing investors, is investigating Canopy Growth Corporation (CGC), a publicly-traded company involved in the production, distribution, and sale of cannabis in Canada, on behalf of shareholders of the company’s stock.

The investigation concerns potential violations of federal securities laws. Continue reading ›

Curaleaf Holdings, Inc. (CURLF), a publicly-traded Massachusetts-based cannabis operator, is the subject of a class action lawsuit for alleged violations of federal securities laws.Curaleaf Holdings, Inc. (CURLF), a publicly-traded Massachusetts-based cannabis operator, is the subject of a class action lawsuit for alleged violations of federal securities laws.

Investors who purchased Curaleaf shares between November 21, 2018 and July 22, 2019 (the class period) are eligible to participate in the lawsuit. The deadline to apply to be lead plaintiff, or class representative, is October 4, 2019. Continue reading ›

CannTrust (CTST), a publicly-traded producer of medical and recreational cannabis in Canada, is the subject of a class action lawsuit filed on behalf of shareholders who lost money investing in the company. On July 8, 2019, news broke that CannTrust was growing cannabis in a greenhouse in Pelham, Ontario where regulatory approval was still pending. Holds were placed on the company’s inventory, and CannTrust says this will cause a product shortage. Analysts downgraded the stock.CannTrust (CTST), a publicly-traded producer of medical and recreational cannabis in Canada, is the subject of a class action lawsuit filed on behalf of shareholders who lost money investing in the company.

On July 8, 2019, news broke that CannTrust was growing cannabis in a greenhouse in Pelham, Ontario where regulatory approval was still pending. Holds were placed on the company’s inventory, and CannTrust says this will cause a product shortage. Analysts downgraded the stock. Continue reading ›

Silver Law Group is investigating Level Brands, Inc. (LEVB), a publicly-traded company that produces CBD (cannabidiol) products under the cbdMD brand, on behalf of investors concerning whether the company and its officers or directors may have violated federal securities laws, as well as violations by the selling stockbrokers.Silver Law Group is investigating Level Brands, Inc. (LEVB), a publicly-traded company that produces CBD (cannabidiol) products under the cbdMD brand, on behalf of investors concerning whether the company and its officers or directors may have violated federal securities laws, as well as violations by the selling stockbrokers.

If you are an investor and have suffered a loss with this company, you may be able to recover some of your losses. Continue reading ›

KushCo Holdings Inc. (KSHB), a publicly-traded company that sells a variety of cannabis-related products, is being investigated by Silver Law Group on behalf investors concerning whether the company and its officers or directors may have violated federal securities laws as well as violations by the selling stockbrokers.KushCo Holdings Inc. (KSHB), a publicly-traded company that sells a variety of cannabis-related products, is being investigated by Silver Law Group on behalf investors concerning whether the company and its officers or directors may have violated federal securities laws as well as violations by the selling stockbrokers.

If you are an investor and have suffered a loss with this company, you may be able to recover some of your losses. Continue reading ›

Petrotech Oil & Gas Inc. (PTOG) is a company based in Bedford, TX, and claims it is involved in petroleum recovery from oil wells that are considered “empty.” Using their own extraction technology with CO2 and N2 called “Gas-Injection EOR” (Enhanced Oil Recovery), Petrotech is able to recover 20% or more than previously thought possible.

The SEC Has Proposed New Regulations for Fiduciaries on silverlaw.comOn February 19, 2014, the company announced that it would also be entering the legal cannabis market in Washington and Colorado, causing their stocks to surge. Petrotech’s deal created subsidiary Legalizepot.us Management Group, Inc. (the site is now a blank page.) LP.US Management was intended to manage the growing companies where cannabis became legal, starting with Washington and Colorado.

On March 14, 2014, the SEC suspended trading for the company “because of questions that have been raised about the accuracy and adequacy of publicly disseminated information concerning, among other things, the company’s operations.” Trading resumed on March 28, 2018. The company was in the process of completing a 2-year audit to comply with SEC reporting standards to achieve full reporting status.

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