They’ll Get Your Cannabis Company Funded, for a Fee? Don’t Do It!
Definitely say “NO” to unregistered broker dealers. Startups in the cannabis space have few options…
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Cannabis Company Basics: Capitalization and Licensure
Prepare to describe how the sausage was made. Over the past few years, we have…
Protecting Your Cannabis Copyrights (Yes, You Have Them)
Copyright is an aspect of intellectual property (IP) law less frequently considered by cannabis businesses…
Oregon OSHA and Your Cannabis Business
The OSHA model. And a good look for cannabis business. So, what is Oregon OSHA…
The Anatomy of a Cannabis Trademark TTAB Decision
We’ve written (and talked) extensively about the dos and don’ts of filing cannabis-related state and…
Breaking Cannabis Banking: Tips on Getting an Account
Banking is within reach for many cannabis businesses. In my previous post, I wrote about…
Top Five Things Your CBD Business Needs to Consider
It is no secret that cannabidiol (CBD) is having a moment right now. Unlike its…
Equity Financing: Top 5 Deal Terms Cannabis Founders Must Understand, Before the First Term Sheet
Investors are savvy. Make sure you know your terms! Equity financing has only recently become…
Marijuana Banking Fraud: What You Need to Know
“Offshore cannabis bank.” Of the many issues that prevent cannabis businesses from acting like regular…
What to Look for in an Cannabis Accountant
Your cannabis business should have a team of professionals and advisors on which you can rely….
As Cannabis Businesses Grow, So Do Applicable Employment Laws: Part 2
Some employment laws are applicable to all businesses, such as minimum wage and hour laws….
On the Fringe of California Cannabis Investing: Avoiding “Ownership” and “Financial Interests”
Passage of California’s Medicinal and Adult-Use Cannabis Regulation and Safety Act (“MAUCRSA“) has opened the…