New California Medical Marijuana Regulations: More Enforcement Coming

November 8 2019 in Marijuana Charges, Medical Marijuana

The California cannabis industry is at a crossroads. The state’s new medical marijuana regulations are finally in place, and medicinal and adult use dispensaries are now operational in many cities. On the other hand, California’s black market for marijuana is booming, with unregulated businesses...

Vitamin E and Cannabis Vaping: What You Need to Know

October 30 2019 in Legal Blog, Marijuana Business, Marijuana Charges, Recreational Marijuana

Once considered as a safer alternative to smoking, it now turns out that vaping has its dangers too. As of October 8th, 1,299 people have sought medical treatment for respiratory issues, and 26 of them have died, according to the Center for Disease Control (CDC). Their condition first had doctors sc...

Imperial Beach Initiative for Unlimited Dispensaries

October 22 2019 in Legal Blog, Marijuana Business, Recreational Marijuana

More dispensaries could be coming to Imperial Beach in 2021 if residents approve a new ballot measure in November 2020. Currently, the residential beach community has no open dispensaries--although it is currently reviewing applications from prospective businesses. The proposed reform would allow...

Cannabis Packaging and Labeling Practice in California

October 15 2019 in Marijuana Business

With 2020 just around the corner, it’s time for your business to think about cannabis packaging and labeling practices in California. At the new year, the temporary packaging and labeling requirements will be replaced with the more strict, permanent ones. And you don’t want to get caught by surp...

Attorney McElfresh on Supreme Court Ruling on San Diego Marijuana Law

September 16 2019 in Marijuana Business, Media Coverage

The San Diego Union-Tribune: August 19, 2019 – The California state Supreme Court ruled Monday, that San Diego failed to sufficiently study the potential effects of its 2014 marijuana law. In a unanimous decision, the court ruled that local governments must consider any reasonably foreseeable c...

How Is Your Cannabis Business Dealing with Waste Management?

August 27 2019 in Legal Blog, Marijuana Business, Medical Marijuana, Recreational Marijuana

Since Proposition 64 was passed in California, the cannabis industry has become a major source of revenue. However, remaining legally compliant and managing a cannabis business comes with unique challenges. If you own a cannabis business, managing waste within your business is an important priority ...

Young Girl Charged with Shoplifting Case Dismissed

July 15 2019 in Case Results, Theft

A young girl was recently charged with shoplifting along with several of her friends. She was found with over $400 and faced six months in custody and a $1,000 fine. After enlisting McElfresh Law, San Diego shoplifting attorney Jessica McElfresh negotiated on the girl’s behalf, and the case will ...

Fake ID and Minor in Possession of Alcohol Case Dismissed

July 8 2019 in Alcohol, Case Results, Criminal Defense

Not long ago, a young woman was caught drinking at the racetracks with her friends. She received tickets for minor in possession of alcohol and possession of a fake id. She faced a year of jail time and a fine of at least $1,000. However, San Diego college crimes lawyer attorney McElfresh worked out...

Shoplifting Case Dismissed after Volunteer Work

July 1 2019 in Case Results, Theft

Not long ago, a woman came to McElfresh law after being charged with attempting to shoplift a mouse from the Apple Store. Fortunately, San Diego shoplifting lawyer Jessica McElfresh negotiated for her client to complete 16 hours of volunteer work. Afterward, the case will be completely dismissed. ...

Investing in Cannabis Stocks

June 26 2019 in Legal Blog, Marijuana Business

As the cannabis industry expands around the U.S. and Canada, both experienced and novice investors are interested in profiting off the growth. Per ArcView Market Research and BDS Analytics Spending, data on legal cannabis, spending on marijuana is expected to increase 230% to $31.3 billion by 2022. ...

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