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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, […]

We all know the old adage in California: “Pedestrians have the right-of-way.” Surely, however, there must be a limit on auto driver fault where a pedestrian is actually to blame for an accident. If a pedestrian darts across the street at a busy intersection, forgoing the crosswalk or proper traffic signal protection, and an accident […]

Cannabis distribution is just like any other business:  You need to protect your brand and its integrity.  If a competitor uses your brand name without your consent, your customer base may be stolen from you, your reputation could suffer, and the integrity of your business may founder.  U.S. copyright law is intended to protect brands […]

After a car crash, especially if the accident was serious and you were inured, you may have the urge to post on social media.  You may want to tell your family and friends that you are ok, giving status updates on your recovery.  You may even have the urge to complain about the accident and […]

If a negligent driver has injured you, you may be facing significant, unexpected financial hurdles:  property damage, medical bills, possible lost wages or disability, etc.  You may be entitled to recover from the negligent party or their insurance.  But what if the other driver was a teenager?  Are the rules different?  Can teens be held […]