March 19 2025 in Marijuana Business
Last fall, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 1775 (AB 1775) into law, and it officially took effect on January 1, 2025. This law allows licensed cannabis retailers and microbusinesses to operate cannabis cafes where customers can legally consume cannabis on-site while also purcha...
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...
November 13 2024 in Recreational Marijuana
California’s cannabis industry has evolved significantly over the past decade, including substantial regulatory changes that impact businesses and consumers alike. Since the Department of Cannabis Control (DCC) took over as the primary authority for cannabis regulation in 2018, the rules on THC...
October 22 2024 in Marijuana Business
Securing a commercial lease can be a daunting task for any business, but for cannabis businesses in California, the process presents even more challenges. To avoid costly mistakes and potential legal issues, cannabis business owners should be familiar with the leasing process. Here are the key fa...
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...
September 6 2024 in Marijuana Business
As the cannabis industry continues to flourish in California, business owners face a unique set of challenges. While the potential for growth is immense, so too is the risk of legal liability. Navigating the complex web of state and federal regulations, securing the proper licenses, and ensuring ...
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 ...
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...
May 9 2024 in Marijuana Business, Marijuana Charges, Medical Marijuana
Tourists can legally buy marijuana in California. In 2018, California began selling recreational marijuana and issuing licenses to legal dispensaries. However, there are some regulations and guidelines that in-state customers and visitors must follow. You may also have questions about what to choos...
March 27 2024 in Legal Blog, Marijuana Business
If you’re a cannabis business owner, you know that one of the best ways to attract clients is to advertise. But with cannabis still unlawful at the federal level, the regulations applying to the advertising of marijuana businesses are strict and complicated. Before you take out an ad in a newspape...
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