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It wasn’t that long ago that marijuana was illegal in every state and in the United States, at the federal level. But things have been changing over the last decade or so. Most states now have medical marijuana laws, and roughly half allow for the use of recreational...
Cannabis businesses in weed-friendly states like California continue to thrive, especially when under sound business management. However, they still face many of the legal and financial risks that can threaten any business. There are many ways to limit your business...
Exploring innovative strategies that can set you apart from your competitors is imperative in the online marketplace. The legalization and growing acceptance of cannabis have paved the way for a thriving online market for related products. If you're in the marijuana...
It may sound like an old Seinfeld storyline. However, recycling fraud is a very real problem in California, and prosecutors take it seriously. The California Department of Justice (DOJ) even has a Bureau of Investigation Recycle Fraud Team (RFT) that investigates this...
Marijuana or cannabis legalization in California has led to a new, booming market. There are thousands of businesses in the state cannabis industry, ranging from professional grow operations and dispensaries to extraction companies. Those trying to break into the...
Money laundering involves taking dirty money earned from illegal activities and making it appear clean to obscure its illicit origins. By doing so, individuals or groups can enjoy their ill-gotten gains without drawing suspicion. Money laundering traditionally...
With serious criminal offenses, it’s usually the most violent crimes that take up most of the headlines. While this is understandable, there is a different bracket of crimes that can also result in severe penalties. White collar crimes may not involve violent...
Section 280e of the Internal Revenue Code (IRC) is a provision that prohibits businesses from deducting "ordinary and necessary" expenses related to the sale of controlled substances. This provision includes operations that deal in cannabis, even when legal under...
Conspiracy is sometimes a difficult criminal offense to understand. That’s because conspiring to do something illegal is a crime even if the planned offense wasn’t carried out. It’s considered a crime of intent. The severity of the consequences depends on a number of...
Any entity that provides products to consumers can face a product liability claim if someone suffers harm from a defective product. Since the cannabis industry is still evolving, even here in California, those operating a marijuana business may be at more risk. So,...