San Diego Cannabis Business Purchased for $15 Million

April 10 2021 in Case Results, Marijuana Business

After an interested MSO approached a local San Diego cannabis retailer about purchasing their location and license, attorney Mcelfresh handled the deal. Ultimately, the multi-state operator acquired the cannabis business for the negotiated price of approximately $15 million. The outcome of an in...

La Mesa Cannabis Business Opens Amid Pandemic

March 30 2021 in Case Results, Marijuana Business

Despite the numerous challenges presented by the COVID pandemic, attorney McElfresh helped a cannabis retail store in La Mesa with the complicated process of opening its doors. Jessica assisted the business with its original business plan, formation, and application. She helped them through the wh...

$36 Million MSO Buyout for San Diego Retailer

February 28 2021 in Case Results, Marijuana Business

From inception to permit application, and licensure, attorney McEfresh assisted a San Diego cannabis retailer with the various legal aspects of getting their operation off the ground. Over the years, the business grew, which attracted interest from a Canadian MSO. McElfresh negotiated the purchase a...

empty billboard

California Marijuana Businesses Banned from Some Billboard Advertising

February 11 2021 in Marijuana Business

Billboard advertisements are everywhere along California’s highways, but if you see any for cannabis businesses, their days might be numbered. In November, a judge ruled billboards for the cannabis industry along highways that cross state borders are illegal. McElfresh Law helps California’s ...

cannabis piggy bank

Ways To Finance Your California Cannabis Business

February 3 2021 in Marijuana Business

Why is it challenging for most cannabis business owners to qualify for business loans? Your business is like any other that needs capital. But it’s unlike most companies in that your product is illegal under federal law. Balancing these two realities can make running a legit cannabis business in C...

smoking marijuana in a car

California’s New Cannabis Health Warning Label

January 29 2021 in Marijuana Business, Medical Marijuana, Recreational Marijuana

It’s hard to keep up with the regulations for California marijuana businesses. But breaking the rules means fines, lawsuits, or possibly losing your license. One more rule you now have to follow is including a cannabis health warning label on your products. Starting Jan. 3, 2021, California says ...

7 La Mesa Cannabis Retail Stores Open

January 15 2021 in Case Results, Marijuana Business

Over the past year, attorney Jessica McElfresh worked with seven separate cannabis operations. This involved initial business planning, application, and representation through the often grueling conditional land use and licensure process. In the end, she obtained state and local permits for all seve...

spilled jar of marijuana

Dos & Don’ts of Cannabis Delivery in California

December 20 2020 in Marijuana Business

As a licensed cannabis business in California, you can deliver to people over 21 years old at physical addresses. But there’s a catch. Local municipalities can prohibit or regulate delivery, according to a recent court decision. Though delivery is generally lawful, you may run into cities and coun...

Co-Authored 2020 Encinitas Cannabis Ballot Initiative

November 30 2020 in Case Results, Marijuana Business

Attorney Jessica McElfresh co-wrote the recent ballot measure to allow retail sales and cultivation within the city of Encinitas. In November 2020, the voters weighed in and the measure passed. As a result, the application process is set to begin and new, local cannabis businesses will start opening...

spilled jar of cannabis

What You Need to Know About San Diego’s Marijuana Tax Lawsuit

November 2 2020 in Marijuana Business

Last month, San Diego filed its first lawsuit seeking payment of a tax on cannabis products. And while it appears the legal action may not last long because the defendant, San Diego developer Dave Gash, stated he’d pay it immediately, he did blame the problem on a misunderstanding and lack of comm...

Avvo Award
california cannabis industry association award
INCBA award
NACDL award
national cannabis industry association award
award badge
county bar association award
superlawyers award badge
the states bar of california award