LA Phase 3 Update: DCR Has Authority to Process Invoiced Applicants
March 9, 2020
Last week, ahead of the March 5th Cannabis Regulation Commission hearing, our office sent a letter to the City of Los Angeles
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Recent Publications
Los Angeles Licensing Comes to a Halt – What’s Next for the DCR, Licensees and Desiring Applicants?
February 20, 2020
Over 160 days have passed since Phase 3 Round 1, and the DCR has paused all processing of applications due to a
Political Struggles in Sacramento Add to Industry’s Policy Challenges
February 14, 2020
By now, legislators have introduced most of the bills that they will try to pass through in 2020. The illicit market, lack
California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) Makes an Example of Lowell: A Look Ahead at Enforcement in 2020
February 13, 2020
With the opening of Lowell Cafe (which has been recently redubbed the “Original Cannabis Cafe”), the first nationally-recognized cannabis consumption restaurant that
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
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
