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
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Recent Publications
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
Cannabis Businesses and the Stockmarket: Wall Street Buy Me Out!
July 18, 2018
Written by Abraham Finberg, CPA and Simon Menkes, CPA Great news! A publicly traded company from Canada through a reverse merger (whatever
Two Sides of the Same (BIT)coin
July 17, 2018
Written by Elizabeth Kozlov A few months ago, Daniel Boyd McMonegal of West Coast Organix was charged with money laundering after selling
The Lynchpin Wears a Lab Coat: The Need for Cannabis Testing Labs
July 13, 2018
There is no one reason why many cannabis retailers saw their inventory plummet on July 1 – but one major factor is
Transitioned: Life in the Fully Regulated Market
July 10, 2018
It’s been a few weeks since we hit the ominous July 1 date that marked the end of California’s transition period to
New Cannabis Ordinances in Los Angeles: What Changes Can We Expect to See
June 26, 2018
Recently, the Los Angeles City Council adopted a handful of ordinances and made several recommendations to the City Attorney and other departments
CBD is the New Avocado Toast
June 14, 2018
As the demand for Cannabidiol (CBD) continues to skyrocket, CBD products now line the shelves of Whole Foods and can be added
Is it in the Cards? Trump-ing the Federal Ban on Marijuana
June 12, 2018
Written by Elizabeth Kozlov In late May, 2018, a bipartisan coalition, including Republican U.S. Sen. Cory Gardner of Colorado and Democratic U.S Sen.
