As many have come to realize, cannabis is one of the most challenging industries in which to operate a business. COVID-19 presents yet another challenge…
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Since news first broke over the summer of public health concerns around products from Juul Labs Inc. and other e-cigarette makers, companies selling vaping devices…
Traditionally, California employers have hired workers as employees or independent contractors to fit the needs of their businesses. The state’s laws generally require employers to…
If imitation is the highest form of flattery, counterfeiting should be quite the compliment. But in the cannabis industry, like other industries, counterfeiting not only…
The 2018 Farm Bill transformed the hemp industry by making it legal to produce and sell hemp, as well as legalizing the production and sale…
In a significant step toward the legalization of cannabis in the United States, the Farm Bill became law in December 2018. Among other things, this…
As an attorney in California, I get a lot of questions from current and prospective cannabis professionals about how they can be sure they can…
Ignorance of the law is not a defense for violating it, so I want to cover some of the main employment laws that you need…
With annual revenues projected to break $50 billion in the coming years, the cannabis market has transitioned from a hobby to big business. We hope…
Cannabis businesses face unique challenges in protecting their brands. With an outdated federal regulatory regime and changing state landscapes, cannabis businesses must be aware of…