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California Governor Signs AB 1775, the “Cannabis Cafe” Bill

by Omar Figueroa & Lauren Mendelsohn September 30, 2024      On Monday, September 30, 2024, the last day for the Governor to sign laws approved by the Legislature, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 1775, known colloquially as the “Cannabis Cafe Bill.”  This law, which is classified as […]

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California Department of Public Health Announce Emergency Regulations Banning Hemp Products with any Detectable Amount of Total THC

by Omar Figueroa and Lauren Mendelsohn September 6, 2024     On Friday, September 6, 2024, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) announced they intend to adopt emergency regulations which would, among other things, prohibit manufactured hemp products from containing any detectable amount of total THC  (which per the […]

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California Legislature Passes Cannabis Cafe and Farmers Market Bills

by Omar Figueroa and Lauren Mendelsohn August 29, 2024   The California Legislature passed two bills on August 28, 2024 which would allow Amsterdam-style cannabis cafes and also allow licensed cultivators to engage in direct-to-consumer sales at  cannabis events.  The bills are now headed to Governor Newsom for consideration. Assembly […]

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Update on the Legal Consequences of Rescheduling Marijuana

by Omar Figueroa & Lauren Mendelsohn May 1, 2024 Yesterday, we wrote that the Drug Enforcement Administration is anticipated to support the reclassification of marijuana from a Schedule I to a Schedule III controlled substance.  Today, the Congressional Research Service issued an updated report on the Legal Consequences of Rescheduling […]

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CDFA Proposes Changes to Cannabis Appellations Regulations

March 1, 2024 By Lauren Mendelsohn   The California Department of Food & Agriculture (CDFA) has proposed modifications to its regulations pertaining to the Cannabis Appellation Program (CAP). Public comments are due by midnight on March 19, 2024, and a virtual public hearing will be held on Tuesday, March 19 […]

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Emergency Regulations for Cultivation License Fallowing Proposed

By Lauren Mendelsohn On February 5, 2024, the California Department of Cannabis Control (“DCC”) filed emergency regulations regarding cultivation license fallowing with the Office of Administrative Law. Comments are due by Monday, February 12. The emergency regulations were prompted by the passage of SB833 in 2023 (now codified in Business […]

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Cybersecurity Issues Threaten Cannabis Businesses, But Can Be Mitigated

by Andrew Kingsdale June 14, 2023 Photo by Kevin Ku on Unsplash. Cybersecurity breaches can deplete a company’s profits, affect its reputation, and jeopardize employee safety and customer wellbeing. According to IBM, in 2022 the global average cost of a data breach was $4.35 million, around 2.6% higher than in […]

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New Regulations and Expanded Dispensaries: New York’s Cannabis Control Board Makes Strides

by Andrew Kingsdale May 23, 2023   On May 11, 2023, New York’s Cannabis Control Board (CCB) met and advanced several priorities, including approving 50 conditional retail licenses, implementing a social equity plan, and introducing a new draft of proposed regulations.  These initiatives aim to shape a fair and thriving […]

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Can Foreign Nationals Invest in New York’s Cannabis Market?

By Andrew Kingsdale May 17, 2023 New York State’s cannabis market offers numerous opportunities for entrepreneurs and consumers alike, but legal restrictions apply.  This post summarizes the statutory restrictions on foreign nationals interested in applying for a cannabis license or investing in a licensed cannabis business. In general, foreign nationals […]

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AB 471: Cannabis Catering Bill Advances in California Legislature

by Omar Figueroa April 10, 2023 A new law has been proposed in California which would authorize the California Department of Cannabis Control (Department) to issue a state caterer license that authorizes the licensee to serve cannabis at a private event approved by a local jurisdiction for the purpose of […]

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