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 tedio...
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 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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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