Washington State in a Sticky Edible Limbo
October 22, 2018
Written by Taylor Ulrich, J.D. Producers of edible marijuana products in Washington State have found themselves in a sticky edible limbo. Should
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Recent Publications
Legal CBD? The Reclassification of Epidiolex
October 22, 2018
Written by Elizabeth Kozlov In June 2018, the Federal Drug Administration (FDA) approved Epidiolex for the treatment of seizures associated with Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome
Proposition 64: Relief Is Easier
October 16, 2018
As most know, Proposition 64 offered conviction relief for many cannabis offenses. Proposition 64 reduced or eliminated criminal penalties for cannabis cultivation,
Sweet Relief: New Laws Provide Respite with Provisional Licenses
October 11, 2018
While Jerry Brown has not been the biggest proponent of cannabis during his time in the Horseshoe of Sacramento, he has proven
Cross-Border IPOs: US and Canadian Cannabis Companies find that the Grass is sometimes Greener on the Other Side
October 8, 2018
Written by: Taylor Ulrich, J.D. The budding cannabis industries in both the United States and Canada have an eye on the green
CBD – Can’t Mail It Because it’s Kind of Not Legal
October 3, 2018
CBD seems to be everywhere, from all over the news to local pet stores. Given its proliferation, it is easy to assume
Higher Than Ever Before
September 27, 2018
Written by Taylor Ulrich, J.D. Los Angeles International Airport recently published the current position of the Los Angeles Airport Police Department by
Crackdowns in California: Scare Tactic or Simply Scary?
September 24, 2018
The Bureau of Cannabis Control (BCC) is cracking down heavily on illegal businesses, or so it wants you to think. As California
California to Eliminate Cash Bail System
September 12, 2018
Written by Elizabeth Kozlov On August 28, 2018, California Governor Jerry Brown signed a piece of trailblazing legislation that is set to
Choosing the Best Entity for your Cannabis Company (Not just Corp vs. LLC)
September 10, 2018
Written by Abraham Finberg, CPA and Simon Menkes, CPA Traditionally, deciding on the best entity for a business involves a comparison of the
Paying Federal Income Tax – the Deductions Cannabis Businesses Can’t Take
September 3, 2018
The two definites in life are death and taxes – even for cannabis businesses. As you may well know, when it comes
Phase 2: Only a few days left!
August 27, 2018
Written by Elizabeth Kozlov On August 1, 2018, the Los Angeles Department of Cannabis Regulation (“DCR”) began accepting applications for Phase 2
CBD – Is Corporate America Playing with Fire
August 27, 2018
Written by Taylor Ulrich, J.D. For many years, California has been the “cool kid” when it comes to cannabis regulation. In fact,
Cannabis Recalls: Cause for Panic or Just Good Corporate Citizenship
August 17, 2018
Last month, two California cannabis companies, Lowell Herb Co. and Bloom Brand, voluntarily recalled products, making retailers pull the affected products off
Controversial Proposals in California’s Final Regs Countdown
August 14, 2018
They’re here. Proposed regulations from California’s three cannabis licensing authorities were released last month, kicking off the long-awaited regular rulemaking process. These
