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...
June 17 2023 in Recreational Marijuana
Marijuana use is widespread throughout California since it is recreationally legal; however, there have been significant challenges for people who test positive at work. Until recently, that positive test was often used to justify the termination of employees who were partaking in marijuana after wo...
October 11 2022 in Marijuana Business, Recreational Marijuana
As the cannabis industry grows, the potential for recalls increases. Failing an inspection, contaminated plants, or mislabeled products could force you to remove your merchandise from the public, risking your brand and your bottom line. However, planning for this crisis helps mitigate its impact and...
November 1 2021 in Media Coverage, Recreational Marijuana
Your Highness Podcast Sept 15th, 2021 - "I got to chat with Diana Krach of Your Highness Podcast about how your employment can be affected if you're a cannabis user." Listen to the episode here....
January 29 2021 in Marijuana Business, Medical Marijuana, Recreational Marijuana
It’s hard to keep up with the regulations for California marijuana businesses. But breaking the rules means fines, lawsuits, or possibly losing your license. One more rule you now have to follow is including a cannabis health warning label on your products. Starting Jan. 3, 2021, California says ...
September 14 2020 in Media Coverage, Medical Marijuana, Recreational Marijuana
Uprooted is a three-part documentary series, produced by Weedmaps, which tells the story behind California's complicated road to marijuana legalization. As a long-time advocate and cannabis regulatory lawyer in California, Jessica McElfresh provides legal insights and background as Uprooted detai...
January 27 2020 in Media Coverage, Recreational Marijuana
NBC 7 San Diego: January 23, 2020 - 136 retail cannabis applications have been submitted in Chula Vista with the first 20 all denied The green crosses are still a common sight in Chula Vista, but many of these dispensaries are likely operating illegally. Applications are currently being accepted fo...
January 2 2020 in Federal Marijuana Issues, Marijuana Business, Medical Marijuana, Recreational Marijuana
2019 was a tumultuous year for California’s cannabis industry, and 2020 will be no different. Several legal cases and legislative initiatives may reshape the state’s cannabis industry in ways that no one can completely foresee, adding uncertainty to the tenuous new industry. Despite the uncer...
December 30 2019 in Marijuana Business, Medical Marijuana, Recreational Marijuana
California’s troubled cannabis industry faced yet another hurdle last month when the Bureau of Cannabis Control (BCC), the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA), and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) suspended over 400 business licenses across the state. The affected...
October 30 2019 in Legal Blog, Marijuana Business, Marijuana Charges, Recreational Marijuana
Once considered as a safer alternative to smoking, it now turns out that vaping has its dangers too. As of October 8th, 1,299 people have sought medical treatment for respiratory issues, and 26 of them have died, according to the Center for Disease Control (CDC). Their condition first had doctors sc...
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