Tax Issues Surrounding Arm’s Length vs. Non-arm’s Length Transactions
June 17, 2019
Written By Simon Menkes CPA and Abraham Finberg CPA When we meet non-cannabis people at Hollywood parties and they find out the
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Recent Publications
Legislative Limbo for Expired Temporary Licensees
May 17, 2019
California policymakers have several time-sensitive decisions on their plate regarding the cannabis industry. Surviving state license backlogs, navigating tax burdens, and reducing
Cannabis Leases: Top 10 Things to Consider
May 16, 2019
There’s no such thing as a “basic” cannabis contract — and commercial cannabis leases are no exception. Unlike with standard commercial leases,
Los Angeles: Timing, Practicality and Enforcement Concerns for Phase 3 Govern Newest Cannabis Policies
May 16, 2019
Since last month’s update, there have been several meetings where LA City Council and DCR discussed the different possibilities and processes for the
THE (CANNABIS) CLONE WARS
May 14, 2019
By Abraham Finberg CPA and Simon Menkes CPA “A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away …” It is a
The Legalities of Interstate Transportation of Hemp
May 13, 2019
Legalizing hemp is one thing, regulating the hemp industry is another. The 2018 Farm Bill explicitly legalized hemp production in the U.S.,
LA Update- Phase 3, Social Equity, Budget Approval, and Enforcement.
April 17, 2019
Over the last several weeks, the City of Los Angeles has been very busy! The city has approved a budget for funding
Are Delivery “Pop Up Shops” Legal?
April 13, 2019
In case you missed it, Barneys New York made headlines this past February when it announced that it was opening its very
California’s Regulatory Problems Are Far From Temporary
April 11, 2019
California is experiencing some serious growing pains. Business owners and cannabis supporters are still battling against local jurisdictions to have them open
CBD – Somehow Everywhere, Even Walgreens
April 8, 2019
CBD, or cannabidiol, is somehow everywhere. You can now find it in patches and creams at Walgreens or CVS. You can get
The Cannabis Advisory Committee: Going from Puppeteering to Action
March 27, 2019
California’s Cannabis Advisory Committee (CAC) was scheduled to meet on March 27 for its first meeting of 2019. But now that the
Will Federal Law Change This Year? Likely Not, But We Get Closer Every Year
March 5, 2019
As Congress begins considering 2019 legislation in earnest, the national cannabis community wonders which bills may change federal cannabis laws, or at
First-come, First-served Retail and Delivery, OH MY – LA’s Phase 3 considerations and an indication that new retail applications may become available soon
March 5, 2019
The whiplash in LA continues as the city ventures to create plans and procedures for its anticipated phase 3 application window. In
House Hearing Historic First for Cannabis Banking Policy Reform
February 25, 2019
Written by: Talyor Ulrich, Esq. Currently, 30 U.S. states have laws on the books legalizing cannabis in some form. But it is
Take Two for California Cannabis Legislation
February 18, 2019
The ink on California’s state cannabis regulations is barely dry, yet legislators have already introduced nearly 20 bills that could impact the
