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Ian A. Stewart

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Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP

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www.wilsonelser.com

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Professional Biography

Ian Stewart has defended complex litigation in state and federal courts for 25 years with a focus on product liability, complex general casualty, cannabis law, data privacy and cybersecurity, and intellectual property litigation. Ian is deputy regional managing partner of the firm’s Los Angeles office and a member of the Information Governance Leadership Committee.

As co-chair of the firm’s national Cannabis & Hemp Law Practice, Ian leads a national multidisciplinary team of lawyers who serve all aspects of the cannabis and hemp industries, as well as financial institutions and insurance companies that service those industries. Ian has been named to the prestigious Chambers USA 2020 guide in Cannabis Law.

Ian also is co-chair of the national Cybersecurity & Data Privacy Practice. He regularly defends data privacy class-action litigation and litigated matters involving invasion of privacy, right of publicity and statutory consumer claims.

More Legal and Business Bylines From Ian A. Stewart

Proposed Cannabis Reschedule Sidesteps State Law Effects - (Posted On Wednesday, June 05, 2024)
DOJ Confirms Moving Marijuana to Schedule III; Sidesteps Anticipated Impact on State Cannabis Markets - (Posted On Friday, May 17, 2024)
Regulatory Compliance Is Now More Accessible for the Cannabis and Hemp Insurance Market - (Posted On Wednesday, February 07, 2024)
Report to Congress Identifies Significant Implications of Marijuana Rescheduling - (Posted On Monday, September 18, 2023)
Washington State’s Aggressive Approach to Preventing Intoxicating Hemp Cannabinoids May Be Adopted in Other States - (Posted On Tuesday, July 25, 2023)
Cannabis and Hemp Companies Disregard Emerging Product Liability Risks at Their Peril - (Posted On Tuesday, October 18, 2022)
California Enacts Legal Protections for Cannabis Insurance Providers - (Posted On Wednesday, September 28, 2022)
Minnesota Inadvertently Allows Unregulated Intoxicating Cannabis Edible Products - (Posted On Wednesday, July 06, 2022)
Ninth Circuit Rules Hemp-Derived Delta-8 THC Products Are Federally Legal, Creating Broad Implications for the Hemp, Marijuana and Insurance Industries - (Posted On Monday, June 13, 2022)
Michigan’s New Cannabis Liability Insurance Requirements Raise Concerns by Licensees, Insurers - (Posted On Wednesday, January 05, 2022)

Cannabis Law

Cannabis Insurance Industry Reporting

Ian A. Stewart of Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP has been selected for a National Law Review Go-To Thought Leadership Award for his analysis of insurance coverage for cannabis related businesses. Mr. Stewart has excelled in coverage of cannabis insurance specifically; of special note is his contributions to the article “The SAFE Banking and CLAIM Acts Will Transform the Cannabis Insurance Industry – Here’s What to Expect.” This piece highlights the current U.S. cannabis market and explains the insurance-related changes that have come about from recent legislation.

Food & Drug

Marijuana Law

Ian A. Stewart and his thought leadership on Marijuana & Cannabis law has been selected for a National Law Review Go-To Thought Leadership Award. Mr. Stewart ’s excellent coverage of the ever-evolving marijuana legislation and litigation landscape, especially his analysis of issues related to operating a marijuana-related business such as advertising, product liability and insurance as well as coverage of changes in legislation. A great example of his work is the article, New Rules for Cannabis: The Coming Wave of California False Advertising and Unfair Competition Claims.

Cannabis

Delta-8 and Edible THC News

The National Law Review names Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP a Go-To Thought Leader in cannabis law for the year 2022. In particular, the firm’s coverage of specialty cannabis products, such as Delta-8 and edible THC products, saw a substantial audience this year, serving as a valuable guide for attorneys and professionals in this area. Authors such as Ian A. Stewart and Leia Leitner provided key insights into topics such as the Ninth Circuit Delta-8 ruling, Minnesota’s inadvertent legalization of cannabis edibles, and much more.