California Considers Fines for Landlords and Companies Serving Unlicensed Dispensaries
The California Assembly has approved a measure that would levy civil fines up to $30,000 per day to those who provide building space, advertising platforms, and other aid to unlicensed operators, the Los Angeles Times reports. The bill was introduced by Assemblywoman Blanca Rubio (D) who said that as much as 80 percent of the cannabis sold in the state comes from illegal
Cannabis Marketing Amid Trump’s Social Media Battle
Trump’s executive order presents a major challenge for cannabis marketers who connect with customers through Twitter and Instagram. The bill could limit these companies’ ability to use social media in the same ways At this moment, the entire country is engaged in digesting the daily chaos of multiple crises. With everything that’s going on, it’s easy to miss some impactful changes. These
Are Your Old Cannabis and CBD Contracts Enforceable? Maybe Not.
It’s a good time to review your business contracts and here’s one example of why from the legal team at Cozen O’Conner. A court ruled that a contract was unenforceable because it must apply the law in effect at the time the parties entered into the contracts at issue. The contract was entered into in 2014, prior to legalization of recreational use. Individuals
Which Canna-businesses Got Millions in PPP Money? Jay-Z Backed Dispensary on the List.
It’s unclear what types of cannabis companies were eligible for PPP money and the picture gets foggier in the list of recipients released by the The U.S. Treasury. Marijuana-related companies were thought to be off-limits, yet celebrity backed dispensaries appear to have received help. What's less clear is the eligibility of businesses that serve the cannabis industry, or provide services to it
Moxie Cannabis Makes Move from Plastic to Paper
Long Beach, Calif.-based Moxie, the first licensed commercial cannabis business in that state, has made a move to switch from plastic packaging to paper for the bulk of it cannabis products, despite having to pay more for the materials. “The packaging is more costly than the previous packaging we had,” confirms Moxie Chief Marketing Officer Tessa Adams, “but environmental sustainability