Looking Through the Crystal Ball – 2020’s Cannabis Law Predictions
January 28, 2020
In California, 2019 was an interesting year and 2020 will continue to challenge cannabis business operators almost to a breaking point, but
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Recent Publications
New Year, New Regulator? Newsom Proposes Big Changes for California
January 23, 2020
Governor Newsom and his Administration are starting out the new decade strong with a proposed budget that benefits from a generous surplus.
Newly Enacted Employment Laws Your Cannabis Business Needs to Follow
January 21, 2020
California Legislature and Governor Newsom were busy in 2019 passing many new laws directly affecting California employers and employees. Please remember, only
USDA Interim Final Hemp Rules
January 21, 2020
On October 31, 2019 — yes, on Halloween and almost a year after the legalization of commercial hemp production — the USDA
Defining Moments in 2019 Cannabis and What They Mean for 2020
December 20, 2019
It has been two years since California began licensing yet operators still struggle with compliance and are all still de facto, breaking
Coming Soon: Compassionate Care Program Implementation
December 16, 2019
As people prepare for 2020, it’s important to remember that new cannabis laws will go into effect beginning January 1. A couple
Foresight in 2020: Employment Law Outlook for the Coming Year
December 16, 2019
In the countdown to the new year, it is important to evaluate your employment relationships and ensure compliance with the countless employment
MedMen: Where There’s a Will, There’s a Lawsuit.
November 25, 2019
While the City of Los Angeles is receiving backlash for Phase 3 Retail Round 1 Licensing processes, the City of West Hollywood
Looking Ahead: California in Need of Creative Solutions for Regulatory Burdens
November 12, 2019
Black Friday may be right around the corner, but the state isn’t making it easy for cannabis business owners to see their
SAFE Banking: Crucial for Hemp Businesses to be Welcomed by Financial Institutions.
November 11, 2019
It’s no secret that the conflict between state and federal law has created banking issues for hundreds of state-licensed and regulated marijuana
LA Cannabis Business Licensing – BOO! The Phase 1, 2 and 3 Shenanigans
October 25, 2019
Since our last LA Update, the application submission process for Phase 3, Round 1 has come and gone and there have been
Newsom Pushes California Cannabis in Right Direction
October 17, 2019
Going into the end of the legislative session, many members of the cannabis industry were optimistic about the fate of cannabis-related bills
Your Cannabis Business – What to Look For in a Management Agreement
October 16, 2019
As with any other industry, owners of licensed cannabis businesses often determine that their limited time and resources require utilizing the services
Hemp and CBD: A New Definition of Industrial Hemp and Expansion of Farmland
September 24, 2019
While the legislative process continues to mold and direct cannabis regulation (you can read more about the Cannabis bills in Sacramento here),
California Flexes on Illicit Cannabis Activities, Will it Make an Impact?
September 24, 2019
As California struggles with the woes of the illicit cannabis market – we’ve all come to realize – with regulation – comes
