Will QR Codes End California’s Illicit Cannabis Market? No, But They Are a Start
CaliforniaUncategorized February 7, 2020
Last year, the California cannabis agencies started to ramp up enforcement activities against unlicensed operators. Still, if you ask any licensed cannabis business, enforcement against unlicensed competition is far from where it needs to be. It was widely reported last year, for example, that there were 3,000 illegal cannabis businesses in California. My best guess is that…
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California Cannabis Claims: Fraud
CaliforniaUncategorized February 6, 2020
Welcome back to our litigation series on California cannabis claims. Fraud is one of those claims that clients believe will be easy to pursue, but it actually requires a lot of factual development and proof, even just to assert it in a complaint. Below is a primer. Introduction A fraud claim requires six elements: (1)…
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California Cannabis: DCR Issues City of Los Angeles Licensing Update
CaliforniaMedical MarijuanaRecreational MarijuanaUncategorized February 4, 2020
On Friday, January 31, the Los Angeles Department of Cannabis Regulation (“DCR”) issued an updates bulletin to stakeholders via email that outlines some important highlights and reminders for licensees and would-be licensees in the City. Below are the key points, with analysis. 1. Round 1, Phase 3 license applicants move forward. The initial 100 winners…
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UCLA Cannabis and the Law Series: “The Legal Landscape of Cannabis in California”
CaliforniaUncategorized February 3, 2020
Every month from February through June, Harris Bricken is partnering with UCLA’s CannaClub to lead “Cannabis and the Law,” a seminar series examining the myriad of legal questions and concerns related to the present and future of the United States cannabis industry. As the largest legal market for cannabis in the United States, California state…
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ICYMI: Proposed Emergency Regulations Require QR Code on All Licensed California Retail Cannabis Premises
CaliforniaUncategorized January 28, 2020
On Thursday, January 23rd, the Bureau of Cannabis Control (BCC) announced new proposed emergency regulations that will make it mandatory for all cannabis businesses to post their unique Quick Response Code (QR Code) in their storefront windows and to carry it with them while transporting or delivering cannabis. According to the BCC, these new regulations…
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Hilary Bricken on January 30 at “Take Me To Your Dealer: A KCRW Joint”
CaliforniaUncategorized January 24, 2020
It’s been a crazy two years since California legalized adult-use cannabis with the passing of Prop 64 and the adoption of the Medicinal and Adult-Use Cannabis Regulation and Safety Act. On Thursday, January 30th, our own Hilary Bricken will join KCRW’s cannabis round table to discuss the industry’s evolution and future. This is a rare opportunity…
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Cannafornia strikes deal for Florida Super License, has opportunity to become one of 22 Florida Licensees
CaliforniaCBDFlorida January 20, 2020
Welcome back to our litigation series on California cannabis claims. We’re continuing today with a cause of action we unfortunately commonly see in cannabis litigation: the breach of fiduciary duty. Introduction A fiduciary relationship exists between parties when at least one of the parties is, in duty, bound to act with the utmost good faith…
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California Cannabis Claims: Breach of Contract
CaliforniaUncategorized January 15, 2020
Happy 2020, everyone! Our litigation team would like to kick-start the year by starting a series on the most common causes of action that we see in and around the cannabis industry. We hope these overviews help our audience not only understand what they can expect if they ever find themselves in litigation, but also…
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Receivership and Distressed Cannabis Assets in California
CaliforniaReal EstateUncategorized January 10, 2020
Succeeding in the cannabis industry is not easy, especially in California. Complex regulation, high taxes, expensive real estate, and competition with the black market are just a handful of factors that challenge cannabis businesses. The majority of players lack sufficient reserves and agility to stay in the game. Due to the substantial upfront costs required…
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