Attorney McElfresh on MedMen CFO vs Cannabis MSO and Co-Founders

November 1 2021 in Marijuana Business, Media Coverage

MJBiz Daily: October 12, 2021 - A cannabis industry trial is set for Tuesday in a California state court, with a corporate executive suing multistate operator MedMen Enterprises and the company's co-founders, Adam Bierman and Andrew Modlin. The trial, scheduled for the Los Angeles County Superior C...

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Is Your Cannabis Retail Sign a Local Violation?

June 12 2021 in Marijuana Business

Cannabis retail businesses face many challenges, just like any retail establishment, and they must comply with state and local regulations. One of them is signage. There are statewide restrictions on cannabis retail signs, and San Diego’s municipal code has rules covering all types of signs. A c...

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Can You Modify a Commercial Space for Your Cannabis Business?

May 19 2021 in Marijuana Business

Cannabis is a legal but highly regulated business in California. You can modify commercial space to fit your needs within the limits of state and local laws and regulations, just like any other business. However, there are special considerations due to the nature of a cannabis operation. What Modifi...

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How To Update Your CA Cannabis Business License

May 3 2021 in Marijuana Business

Cannabis business licenses are not forever. State and local licenses must be renewed, or operations could be suspended. An while complying with state and local marijuana guidelines can be complicated, it’s far better than closing your doors. Why Does a Cannabis License Need Updated? Many of the ca...

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Negotiating the Sale of Your California Cannabis Business

April 25 2021 in Marijuana Business

Cannabis has become another business in California, though a highly regulated one, where operations and storefronts can be bought and sold. So if you own a cannabis business in California, you may feel it’s a good time to sell. But whether your reasons are personal, financial, or business-relate...

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...

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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 ca...

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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...

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