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...
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...
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 ...
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
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...
October 25 2020 in Media Coverage
California Real Property Journal - 2020 - Jessica C. McElfresh of McElfresh Law Inc. and Article Editor of California Real Property Journal, has focused on cannabis licensing, regulatory compliance, land use, business transactions, and license discipline defense since 2010. All California attorne...
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