October 14 2022 in Marijuana Charges, Media Coverage
President Biden recently pardoned thousands in federal prison for simple possession. He supported this decision with the fact that these convictions have limited opportunities for those with a criminal record in many ways, including employment, housing, and education. He also noted how these convict...
October 11 2022 in Marijuana Business, Recreational Marijuana
As the cannabis industry grows, the potential for recalls increases. Failing an inspection, contaminated plants, or mislabeled products could force you to remove your merchandise from the public, risking your brand and your bottom line. However, planning for this crisis helps mitigate its impact and...
September 28 2022 in Marijuana Charges, Media Coverage
Gov. Gavin Newsom recently signed Assembly Bill 2188, amending the California Fair Employment and Housing Act to prohibit employment discrimination against an individual based on an employer-required drug screening test. Basically, some employers would not be able to screen for marijuana before hiri...
September 14 2022 in Drug Crimes
For over a year, San Francisco Senator Scott Wiener (D) has made attempts to pass a bill legalizing the possession of several psychedelics. Determined, Senator Wiener saw much progress with the new law as it made its way through the Senate and subsequent Assemblies. However, after a long and t...
March 1 2022 in Media Coverage
Law360: February 16, 2022 - The International Cannabis Bar Association has warned the American Bar Association against a proposed change to the ethical guidelines regarding lawyers' responsibilities to combat money laundering, saying it could ensnare attorneys. The proposed changes would broadly e...
November 1 2021 in Media Coverage, Medical Marijuana
Heady Vermont: April 11, 2022 - A woman had started the interview process. She spent seven weeks going through an interview process for a new job, after months of pandemic-related unemployment. At first, it seemed like the time spent was worth it and by the end of the interview process, the company ...
November 1 2021 in Media Coverage, Recreational Marijuana
Your Highness Podcast Sept 15th, 2021 - "I got to chat with Diana Krach of Your Highness Podcast about how your employment can be affected if you're a cannabis user." Listen to the episode here....
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...
June 12 2021 in Marijuana Business
Cannabis retail businesses in San Diego, California 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 ...
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 Modif...
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