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2020 has been an exciting year, in large part for all the wrong reasons. The winter months of 2020 have brought yet another surprise, but this time, it’s a good one: The U.S. House of Representatives just passed a bill decriminalizing marijuana at the federal level. Despite the fact that 36 states allow medicinal marijuana […]

With the advent of the legal cannabis industry in California comes all of the issues that pertain to businesses in any industry: regulation, employment disputes, insurance, etc. Business owners acquire insurance to protect against litigation, allegations of professional malpractice, natural disasters and property damage, and other financial adversity that may arise. What insurance policies apply […]

You are driving down the highway or standing on the side of the road waiting for the “walk” signal, and suddenly you see two cars collide. It looks like the drivers or passengers may have been hurt. What are your obligations? Read on for a discussion of the responsibilities of a witness to a car […]

At least before the coronavirus pandemic shut folks up inside their homes, e-scooters had become a ubiquitous presence on California roads, especially on beaches, downtown, or other tourist areas. Electric scooters present a cheap alternative to taxis and cars and may be more convenient than riding a bike or walking an extended distance. They do, […]

California lawmakers are in the final stretch of the 2020 legislative session. The legislature is still considering several significant bills concerning the marijuana and hemp industries. Assembly Bill 1525 would make it easier for legal marijuana companies to obtain banking services. Senate Bill 827 would provide a measure of marijuana tax relief. On the other […]

Southern California is a dog-friendly area. Many stores, cafés, restaurants, and bars specifically allow patrons to bring their furry friends along with them, and Southern California cities make it a point to keep and maintain dog parks for the convenience of pet owners. And for good reason: Dogs make for lovely companions. Unfortunately, dogs can […]

It is common knowledge that if you slip, trip, or fall on someone else’s property, you might be able to bring a legal claim against the owner of that property. Any accident you have on someone else’s property, if it is caused by a hazard that they either created, knew about, or should have known […]

The cannabis industry in California has been growing at a rapid pace ever since recreational usage was legalized. A rising number of investors, growers, sellers, and couriers are trying to carve out a niche or expand their brand to a broader customer base. It may be tempting to try to keep costs lean by avoiding […]

Taxes are inevitable, regardless of the industry. We talked before about how cannabis producers and sellers face additional hurdles when dealing with taxes as a result of conflicting state and federal laws. Cannabis producers also face exorbitantly high taxes compared to other industries. Thankfully, some California legislators are trying to ease the burden on cannabis […]

As we approach tax season, all businesses are in the process of making complicated allocation and valuation decisions, and the process is even more complicated due to staffing shortages and interruptions due to the coronavirus pandemic. Thankfully, California and the federal government have granted extensions to the filing deadline for many filers. In the meantime, […]