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Intoxicating Hemp Products Are Now Banned in CA: What You Need to Know

October 14 2025 in Federal Marijuana Issues, Marijuana Business, Marijuana Charges, Media Coverage, Medical Marijuana, Recreational Marijuana

California has officially taken the next major step toward a unified cannabis and hemp regulatory system. On October 2, 2025, Governor Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 8 (AB 8), authored by Assemblymember Cecilia Aguiar-Curry (D-Winters), creating a single framework for regulating all intoxicating ...

Attorney Jessica McElfresh featured in Redfin

April 8 2025 in Media Coverage

Attorney Jessica McElfresh was recently named an expert in a Redfin article exploring real estate, cost of living, culture and more in San Diego vs. Los Angeles. Check it out here: Los Angeles vs San Diego: Which City is Right for You? | Redfin, a parent company of Rent...

Attorney Jessica McElfresh Interviewed in NBC 7 on SDCC Cannabis Tax Hike

March 19 2025 in Media Coverage

Attorney Jessica McElfresh was recently featured in an NBC 7 San Diego story covering the San Diego City Council's vote to raise the local cannabis business tax by two percent. Jessica shared her insight on how the tax increase could impact local businesses and consumers who might have to pay more f...

Federal Rescheduling & Cannabis Law: Attorney McElfresh on the Ganjapreneur Podcast

October 4 2024 in Media Coverage

As a premier cannabis industry attorney and Chair of the Cannabis Law Institute, Jessica McElfresh recently appeared on the Ganjapreneur Podcast. In the episode, Jessica discusses the potential federal rescheduling of cannabis and its impact on the industry. She shares key insights from the Cann...

Cannabis attorney Jessica McElfresh recently quoted in San Diego Union-Tribune

August 23 2024 in Media Coverage

Cannabis attorney Jessica McElfresh was recently quoted in a San Diego Union-Tribune article on a circulating cannabis licensing scam involving predatory contracts pushed by a local consulting company. Jessica expressed her lack of surprise toward these one-sided agreements that potential licensees ...

Attorney Jessica McElfresh interviewed on CannabisRadio.com

July 24 2024 in Media Coverage

Attorney Jessica McElfresh recently appeared on an episode of the Grassroots Marketing podcast from CannabisRadio.com. In the episode, Jessica discussed the upcoming 2024 INCBA Cannabis Law Institute and the multifaceted challenges of cannabis law. She gave an overview of key aspects of the Cann...

Navigating Legal Conflicts of Interest in the Cannabis Industry

March 22 2024 in Legal Blog, Media Coverage

A recent Forbes article explored ethical obligations among cannabis attorneys and how they should navigate legal conflicts of interest within the industry. Attorney Jessica McElfresh identified some of the most common conflicts that cannabis attorneys encounter, such as multiple clients vying for t...

Proposed Bill Could Allow Cannabis Businesses to Serve Food, Host Shows

February 9 2023 in Marijuana Business, Media Coverage

A new proposed bill in California could allow cannabis businesses to serve food and drinks and host live music. Supporters of AB 374 say it could help businesses compete with the illegal market and appeal to more customers. Similar cannabis cafes are popular in Amsterdam. Jessica McElfresh was ment...

Biden Pardons Thousands in Federal Prison for Simple Possession of Marijuana

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...

New Law Could Protect Employees’ Marijuana Use Away From Job

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...

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