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
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Recent Publications
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
Two Cannabis Bills Sitting on Newsom’s Desk You Should Know About
September 19, 2019
This past Friday the 13th marked the last night of session for the California Legislature. As expected, it was a busy time for
Back in Session: Sacramento Legislators Look to Push Cannabis Bills Forward
August 21, 2019
After taking a few weeks off to visit their constituents back in their districts, California legislators are back in Sacramento to tackle
LA Update: T-minus 2 Weeks Until Phase 3 Retail – Application Details & Expansion of the Social Equity Program
August 20, 2019
A lot is moving forward in the LA Cannabis world for all verticals and Phase 3 is dangerously close and it looks
Can You Save On Income Tax? (And Other Taxes Too!)
August 14, 2019
Written by Abraham Finberg CPA and Simon Menkes CPA As most people in the industry already know, due to Internal Revenue Code
METRC: The Transition to CCTT
August 8, 2019
As you may know, California has contracted with Metrc (Marijuana Enforcement Tracking Reporting Compliance) as the state’s track-and-trace system for purposes of
Elizabeth Warren and Her Stance on Cannabis
July 23, 2019
As American citizens, it is our civic duty to educate ourselves and participate in our democracy. With 20+ Democratic presidential candidates, Manzuri
Navigating the BCC’s “Change of Ownership” Rules
July 23, 2019
In The Art of Selling a Cannabis Business, we covered how to address some of the hurdles involved in selling a cannabis business. Arguably
Another Era of Licensing – CBD and Hemp Applications are Now Available
July 22, 2019
The U.S. imports about $800 million worth of hemp to be used for its fiber, seed, and oil. Other countries are already
Trailer Bill Tackles Illicit Market, Boosts Organic and Equity Programs
July 19, 2019
Trailer bills, or legislation that helps implement the budget, are yet another vehicle for shaping the rules governing California’s evolving cannabis industry. AB
Provisional Licensing Changes: Reduced Barriers or New Challenges?
June 24, 2019
California recently passed a $215 billion budget for the 2019-20 fiscal year. Not only did this afford the Legislature the opportunity to
When the FDA Met CBD: What Comes Next?
June 19, 2019
CBD, or cannabidiol, is common, especially on the West Coast. CBD is also an ingredient in Epidiolex, the one Food and Drug
