Download a PDF of this piece Sept. 21, 2024 marked the one-year anniversary of Governor Newsom’s executive order directing the Department...

If anyone had forgotten about the “Vitamin E Acetate” related deaths a few years ago, this should be a jarring reminder that California...

Jeff Hamilton was a guest on Hsu Untied, an award-winning podcast hosted and produced by Richard Hsu featuring entrepreneurs, venture...

It's heartbreaking to see licensed retailers continue to shutter and the regulated market continue to shrink as consumers turn back to...

In 2023, California has adopted several new employment laws either introducing new employee protections or codifying existing practices...

While the cannabis community anxiously awaits what feels like Congress’ hundredth attempt to pass the SAFE Banking Act, there is one...

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has proposed a rule that would prohibit the use of noncompete agreements in employment contracts....

California has passed several new or amended employment laws covering topics ranging from off-duty marijuana use, reproductive rights,...

In addition to AB 152 extending COVID-19 leave through December 31, 2022, Governor Gavin Newsom has also signed into law two other...

Summary: The U.S. legal cannabis market is an estimated $60 billion industry, with approximately 28,000 businesses operating and...

Governor Gavin Newsom has signed AB 152 into law, extending Supplemental Paid Sick Leave (“SPSL”) through December 31, 2022. SPSL, which...

A new law in California will significantly change the way employers can address employees’ marijuana use. While prior law made clear that...

AB 1949, a bill passed by the California legislature and awaiting Governor Newsom’s signature, would require California employers to...

This week the California legislature passed a pay transparency act that – pending Governor Newsom’s signature – will require significant...

There has been a wave of new state and local legislation focused on pay transparency for job applicants. Right now, Colorado State and...

Chandra Andrade and Rebecca Stephens discuss "Preparing Your Cannabis Business for California’s New Employment Laws in 2022" at our...