marijuana law

Receiving a cease and desist letter from someone claiming you unlawfully use their intellectual property (IP) can be concerning. You may panic and potentially respond emotionally, which can worsen the situation. Being strategic with every step you take after receiving...

The decriminalization of marijuana in California means that workers and employers have to think carefully about how it can affect drug-free workplace policies. The state provided some clarification on that subject in Jan. 2024 with Assembly Bill 2188. This bill...

California has a law in place regarding cannabis use by employees when they are off the clock. AB 2188, provides significant protections for workers who use cannabis after work hours and restricts employers from questioning previous users of the drug. Most employers...

Cannabis has been raising debates for years. And California increased the discussions when it legalized it for medicinal and adult (recreational) purposes. One of the concerns in the industry is unfair competition. Since this type of business has not been in practice...

Navigating the world of cannabis can be daunting, especially since state and federal laws are constantly changing and evolving. While recreational use is now legal in California, transporting cannabis across state lines can be tricky. Understanding the laws and...

Selling recreational cannabis is big business in California. If you want to make a share of the profits, the obvious option is to open a cannabis business. Since the state legally allows the sale of the product, it is important to follow the proper steps when...

Even though medical and recreational marijuana are both legal on the state level, one demographic group can be targeted by overzealous police action and subsequent prosecution. Caregivers can serve multiple MMJ patients, which could potentially place them in the...

Dear Clients and Colleagues: An important tax shift has been announced by the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration. Beginning January 1, 2023, Cannabis Retailers will be responsible for the collection and paying of cannabis excise tax to the CDTFA. In...

A growing number of states have legalized cannabis for medical and recreational use in recent years, with California largely decriminalizing cannabis in 2016. This has led to a new, but thriving industry of cannabis cultivation and reduced criminal charges for...

You are ready to jump into the multi-million dollar goldmine that is the California cannabis industry. You worked out a plan and secured the necessary capital for your investment. You’ve submitted your application too. Then you receive the bad news: your trading...