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12 July

3 Cannabis Legal Research Tips

  • Posted by rkocot
  • Categories Research
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Learn how to efficiently research #cannabis statutes, regulations, and other relevant cannabis law on a budget.

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07 July

Cannabis Contracts: 3 Big Picture Tips

  • Posted by rkocot
  • Categories Contracts
  • Comments 0 comment

Don’t miss the forest for the trees. Check out these three big picture tips to consider when it comes to #cannabis industry #contracts.

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16 June

Cannabis Compliance: Ongoing Disclosures

  • Posted by rkocot
  • Categories Compliance
  • Comments 0 comment

Learn about #cannabis disclosure requirements at the state and local level and how to go about ensuring strict compliance.

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14 June

One of the Most Common Cannabis Compliance Pitfalls

  • Posted by rkocot
  • Categories Compliance
  • Comments 2 comments

Learn about the one of the most common #cannabis compliance pitfalls and how to go about preventing it from happening in the first place.

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02 June

5 Cannabis Marketing Tips to Consider

  • Posted by rkocot
  • Categories Compliance, Marketing
  • Comments 0 comment

5 key #compliance tips to consider when marketing or advertising your #cannabis business

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28 May

3 Things to Consider when Performing Cannabis Compliance Audits

  • Posted by rkocot
  • Categories Compliance
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Learn key three considerations to take into account when performing #cannabis compliance audits for your business.

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26 May

Cannabis Packaging and Labeling Compliance

  • Posted by rkocot
  • Categories Compliance
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Learn how to ensure strict compliance with #cannabis packaging and labeling regulations in any jurisdiction.

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24 May

How to Start Writing Standard Operating Procedures (Even if Your Jurisdiction Hasn’t Released Regulations Yet)

  • Posted by rkocot
  • Categories Compliance
  • Comments 1 comment

Learn how to start writing #cannabis SOPs even if your jurisdiction hasn’t released regulations or its application process yet.

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17 May

Cannabis Retail Licensing Master Class Preview

  • Posted by rkocot
  • Categories Licensing
  • Comments 0 comment

Our California state storefront & non-storefront (delivery) cannabis licensing master class will be released very soon. Make sure you’re signed up for our newsletter for early access to the course and discounts! Here’s a preview of the “Local Considerations” portion …

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14 May

5 Ways to Get Ahead in a Newly Legalized State

  • Posted by rkocot
  • Categories Licensing
  • Comments 3 comments

In our last article, we discussed how to get started with the cannabis licensing process. One suggestion was to research the application process in other states if you find yourself in a jurisdiction that hasn’t released its licensing process yet. …

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10 May

Cannabis Licensing: Where to Start

  • Posted by rkocot
  • Categories Licensing
  • Comments 2 comments

Where to start with cannabis licensing.

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23 November

COVID-19 PREVENTION PROGRAMS FOR CANNABIS BUSINESSES

  • Posted by rkocot
  • Categories Compliance, Uncategorized
  • Comments 0 comment

The California Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board (“Cal-OSHA”) has proposed a COVID-19 prevention emergency action that highlights the importance of an expanded definition of “compliance” in the cannabis industry. In short, it requires a written COVID-19 Prevention Program, and …

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18 November

YOUR STATE JUST LEGALIZED CANNABIS. NOW WHAT?

  • Posted by rkocot
  • Categories Business
  • Comments 0 comment

In a perfect world, a cannabis entrepreneur would obtain their license within days or weeks of a state legalizing cannabis. Businesses would open and entrepreneurs and states alike would start reaping the benefits of a regulated cannabis market. Unfortunately, that’s …

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16 November

5 Keys to Implementing a Cannabis Compliance Program

  • Posted by rkocot
  • Categories Compliance
  • Comments 1 comment

Creating a cannabis compliance program is only the first step in ensuring that your business is compliant—the program must also be systematically implemented. Existing compliance content does a nice job of explaining the “what” by outlining state specific cannabis regulations, …

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13 November

Creating a Cannabis Compliance Program: Where to Start

  • Posted by rkocot
  • Categories Compliance
  • Comments 1 comment

We have previously discussed the need to redefine “compliance” in the cannabis industry. The industry needs to consider law that may apply to businesses that is not discussed or is otherwise absent from state and local cannabis regulations. Businesses ought …

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11 November

Redefining Cannabis “Compliance”

  • Posted by rkocot
  • Categories Compliance
  • Comments 3 comments

“Compliance” is a cannabis industry buzzword, and rightfully so given how heavily regulated the industry is across the United States. When business owners and ancillary service providers hear the term, however, their focus typically zeros in on the state and …

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28 May

MASSACHUSETTS MARIJUANA DELIVERY 101

  • Posted by rkocot
  • Categories Massachusetts
  • Comments 0 comment

MASSACHUSETTS MARIJUANA DELIVERY 101

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27 May

CANNABIS INVENTORY PROCEDURES 101

  • Posted by rkocot
  • Categories Compliance
  • Comments 0 comment

Cannabis inventory procedures should ensure that cannabis is delivered to consumers safely and not illegally diverted. Here are some things to think about if a cannabis client requests help with inventory standard operating procedures (SOPs): Make sure that your client …

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26 May

ADVISING HEMP AND CANNABIS INVESTORS 101

  • Posted by rkocot
  • Categories Investing
  • Comments 0 comment

The hemp and cannabis markets have had their fair share of ups and downs over the last five years. Unfortunately, during that time, outside investors with little to no background in either industry have lost thousands of dollars throwing cash …

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21 May

CANNABIS ATTORNEY-CLIENT PRIVILEGE 101

  • Posted by rkocot
  • Categories Practice Tips
  • Comments 0 comment

Most cannabis attorneys are aware that they should have a disclosure in their retainer agreement that explains the conflict between federal and state cannabis law and associated client exposure. An often overlooked implication of this conflict, however, is the impact …

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20 May

SCOPE OF HEMP/CANNABIS REPRESENTATION 101

  • Posted by rkocot
  • Categories Practice Tips
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SCOPE OF HEMP/CANNABIS REPRESENTATION 101

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19 May

HEMP AND CANNABIS ATTORNEY BRANDING 101

  • Posted by rkocot
  • Categories Marketing
  • Comments 0 comment

Content marketing is key to bringing in new cannabis or hemp clients and ultimately building a brand in either industry as an attorney. The most common mistake attorneys make when it comes to building a brand with content typically has …

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18 May

CANNABIS/HEMP LICENSING EXPECTATIONS 101

  • Posted by rkocot
  • Categories Practice Tips
  • Comments 0 comment

SETTING HEMP/CANNABIS CLIENT EXPECTATIONS 101

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Hemp and Cannabis
14 May

HOW TO NAME A HEMP OR CANNABIS BUSINESS 101

  • Posted by rkocot
  • Categories Intellectual Property
  • Comments 0 comment

Building a brand in the hemp and cannabis industries is imperative since both industries have become increasingly saturated. The first step in building a brand is picking a business name. Cannabis and hemp operators shouldn’t choose a business name without …

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13 May

CANNABIS AND HEMP PACKAGING/LABELING 101

  • Posted by rkocot
  • Categories Compliance
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Cannabis and Hemp Packaging/Labeling 101

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06 May

CANNABIS VEHICLES 101

  • Posted by rkocot
  • Categories Compliance
  • Comments 0 comment

Cannabis delivery and distribution services present unique compliance concerns, particularly when it comes to choosing the right vehicle with the right specifications. Regulations often provide specific regulatory requirements that focus on vehicle security and employee safety. Here are some of …

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Cannabis
27 April

CANNABIS PRECEDENT (OR LACK THEREOF) 101

  • Posted by rkocot
  • Categories Practice Tips
  • Comments 0 comment

Cannabis litigation in the civil and criminal arenas has gone on for decades at both the State and Federal level. Regulatory enforcement actions, however, are still in their infancy in many legalized states with very little precedent for attorneys to …

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12 December

CBD LAW 101

  • Posted by rkocot
  • Categories Uncategorized
  • Comments 0 comment

The three key steps in understanding “CBD Law” comes down to understanding (1) what CBD is, (2) identifying which plant, “marijuana” or “hemp,” the CBD was extracted from, and (3) which government entity regulates CBD.1. What is CBD?Similar to amino …

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