While many remember him for his rim-rocking dunks, former Seattle Supersonic Shawn Kemp has traded in the basketball shoes for a weed dispensary license. In what is being billed as Seattle’s first black-owned dispensary, Shawn Kemp’s Cannabis has opened its doors to the public. Partnering...
On November 3, 2020, voters in Arizona approved a ballot measure that made recreational marijuana legal on November 30, 2020. The measure, known as Proposition 207 (The Smart and Safe Arizona Act) passed by a 60% margin, allowing adults age 21 or older to legally...
This interview with Aaron Pelley was originally posted in Respect My Region AARON PELLEY, FOUNDER OF CULTIVA LAW, HAS BUILT ONE OF THE MOST RESPECTED CANNABIS LAW FIRMS ON THE WEST COAST ERIN LAPSANSKYNOVEMBER 19, 2020 Cultiva Law is a shining star in the cannabis legal landscape. Not...
In what is fast becoming the norm throughout the country, on November 3, 2020, another U.S. state has voted to allow for both medical and recreational marijuana production and sale. South Dakota voters approved two separate measures that pave the way for the legalization of...
2020 has spawned a number of firsts and unparalleled events. Keeping in step with that trend, the State of Oregon is moving forward with another unprecedented action. In what’s being hailed as a key step in dismantling the war on drugs, Oregon voters approved a...
As more states opt for marijuana legalization, many lawyers and banks have been reluctant to service marijuana related industries due to the drug’s illegal status under federal law. Some lawyers find themselves in an ethical dilemma when considering whether to represent a client who is...
Entering the marijuana business is a multifaceted endeavor. In addition to developing a business plan and acquiring a license, there are a litany of other aspects that you must consider before you can open for business. While technically cannabis is legal in Oregon, not all...
As the legal marijuana industry continues to expand, investors have taken notice and have sought to capitalize on the emerging market. With over 30 states choosing to make marijuana legal in some form, many industry insiders predict that the rest of the states will follow...
With recreational cannabis becoming legal in Oregon in 2016, many analysts predicted the tax revenue generated from its sale to be substantial. They were right. Oregon recently posted its 2019 cannabis tax revenue and the numbers have hit record highs. Each year since cannabis has become...