Californians have known for decades the benefits of marijuana, especially as a treatment for certain medical ailments. Now the state is reaping the benefits of added tax revenue from recreational marijuana businesses pouring into cities that have chosen to legalize marijuana under Proposition 64. In addition to taxes flooding into…
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Smaller Cannabis Business Operations Need More Support
Cannabis business owners want to be able to operate in full compliance with California law and function as a legitimate business. They are open to paying taxes and following the rules. However, they are facing many barriers to achieving this end goal while operating a successful business – one of…
Could Veterinarians Recommend Pot for Pets?
We all know the importance of keeping Sparky away from the pot brownies. But is it possible your pet could receive medical marijuana as a recommended treatment from their vet? A vast majority of rational Americans agree that the use of marijuana as a treatment for medical purposes is a…
Coach Fouls Out After Rejecting Colorado Student Over State’s Marijuana Laws
Marijuana legalization has been a decades-long battle that is finally paying off, with states all over the country legalizing medical and/or recreational cannabis. But in addition to fighting for your rights on the legal front, our experienced lawyers know there is another fight that must be won: the battle of…
Sacramento Tries to Get Marijuana Delivery Services Back on Track
The road to marijuana legalization is paved with regulations, for better or worse. And it’s a bumpy road that marijuana delivery service businesses have had to learn to navigate. Delivery businesses specializing in cannabis have a unique set of rules to follow. They must abide by the laws in the…
Los Angeles Zones Where Cannabis Businesses Can Operate
There are many questions that have been answered with the legalization of recreational marijuana in California. What? Proposition 64 was approved by voters and made legal adult-use marijuana. Who? Residents 21 years or older. When? As of Jan. 1, 2018. Where? Now, that’s a trickier matter. Firstly, the state law…
Students Who Need Medical Marijuana Deserve Easier Access
To discourage minors from using marijuana, officials have implemented many regulations. But in regards to medical marijuana and the children who benefit from it, there comes a question of who is really being protected. Some children use cannabis oils, tinctures, capsules, creams, or liquids as treatment for medical issues with…
Privacy Protections Necessary for Recreational Marijuana Users in California
While many Californians are finally enjoying the freedom to use recreational marijuana, some are questioning how safe their private information is when they make a purchase. When Proposition 64 went into effect Jan. 1, adult-use marijuana became legal in the state, with local governments able to set up their own…
It’s High Time California Protected Medical Marijuana Users in the Workplace
Even though medical marijuana has been legal in California for more than 20 years, patients might just now be getting protections in the workplace. A bill that would prevent employers from discriminating against employees because they use cannabis for medical purposes was recently introduced by Assemblyman Rob Bonta (D-Oakland), according…
Recreational Marijuana Gets Sanctuary in Berkeley
While excitement over marijuana legalization continues to rise at the state level, the incoming clouds of the federal government continue to threaten to rain on the parade. And while some hope to just wait out the storm, others are taking the matter into their own hands. Berkeley City Council is…