Legislative Update: Wins and Losses as First House Deadline Approaches
May 12, 2021
The end of April marks the deadline for policy committees to hear all legislation identified as having a fiscal impact on the
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Recent Publications
5 Corporate Governance Pitfalls in Cannabis Companies
April 27, 2021
Corporate documents for cannabis companies need to be carefully drafted and tailored for the unique aspects of the industry. Template documents that
New York Cannabis – The Marijuana Regulation & Taxation Act
April 23, 2021
Guest Author: Alexis Lazzeri, Esq. I. The Legalization of Cannabis in New York Will Have A Far Reaching Impact. On March 31,
Cannabis Banking Catastrophe – Two Eaze Consultants’ Convictions Have Deep Implications for the Industry
March 31, 2021
Guest Author: Alexis Lazzeri, Esq. Eaze Consultant Convictions: A “Clear Criminal Conspiracy.”1 As long as cannabis remains federally illegal, licensed cannabis businesses
Cannabis, the Constitution and a Path to a National Market
March 31, 2021
Although cannabis is illegal at the federal level, it has been legalized in an increasing number of states in recent years, and
California Trademark Protection for Cannabis Businesses
March 31, 2021
A trademark is a word, name, or symbol used in commerce to identify and distinguish the goods and services of one company
The Benefits of Market Expansion Through SB 398
March 31, 2021
For years, cannabis advocates, entrepreneurs, and legislators have worked, with limited success, to expand the regulated market in California. Most legislative proposals
New Year, Old Battles: California’s Latest Cannabis Legislation
March 1, 2021
With the COVID-19 pandemic throwing a wrench in their plans for cannabis policy last year, lawmakers and state regulators are pushing for
Building Your Brand: Trademarking Cannabis, Hemp, and CBD with USPTO
March 1, 2021
One of the most important business and legal considerations for companies is how to protect valuable intellectual property (“IP”) assets. But businesses
Special Purpose Acquisition Companies (“SPACs”) May Be the Future of Cannabis and Hemp Business Growth, and Industry Consolidation
March 1, 2021
Special Purpose Acquisition Companies, commonly referred to as “SPACs”, have garnered significant public attention and investment capital in the past year and
Meital Manzuri’s Article “Legal Consequences for Using or Acting as an Unregistered Broker-Dealer in the Cannabis Industry” published in California Lawyers Association’s Real Property Journal
February 16, 2021
This article discusses the rise of unregistered broker-dealers in the cannabis industry. The focus of this article is defining what are broker-dealers
LA Update – What will 2021 licensing opportunities be in the biggest market in the world?
February 10, 2021
The first Cannabis Commission hearing of 2021 was packed with information for LA operators and applicants. Here are the key takeaways from
CA Cannabis License Citations and Suspensions: Your Regulatory Rights When Facing Enforcement and Disciplinary Proceedings
February 3, 2021
Due to the cannabis industry’s developing nature, licensed California cannabis operators may find themselves in violation of constantly-changing rules and standards implemented
State Agencies Enact Regulations to Improve Banking Access for Cannabis Industry
January 20, 2021
On February 1, 2021, regulations set forth by the California Department of Food and Agriculture, Department of Cannabis Control and Department of
Meital Manzuri Comments on Cannabis Policy Reform Under a Biden & Harris Administration
January 14, 2021
Meital Manzuri was recently quoted in A.J Herrington’s article “Post-Election Outlook for Federal Cannabis Legalization Uncertain,” which was featured in the November/December
