When issues arise, many people think filing a lawsuit is the answer. That will initiate the litigation process, which will most likely involve an exchange of information and documents, the process of taking depositions, and probably some motion practice along the way. While in some cases it certainly is, we typically counsel new clients (and
Data reveal a concerning increase in violent crime in many U.S. cities during COVID in 2020 and 2021. Increasingly, cannabis businesses, particularly dispensaries, are targets for robbery or other criminal activity. The reason that cannabis businesses are being hit particularly hard is not hard to fathom. Federal law still treats cannabis as a Schedule I
OLCC rules are complex and change frequently, so compliance can be challenging and violations occur frequently. Over the years, we’ve represented clients in administrative proceedings across the west coast, and each system has its own quirks. Here are a few things to keep in mind if you find yourself in the process. Focus on compliance
لقد كتبنا من قبل عن ضرورة التزام شركات القنب بقانون الأمريكيين ذوي الإعاقة (المعروف بـ«ADA»)، وكما يتضح من الدعوى القضائية التي رُفعت مؤخرًا ضد شركة Good Guy Vapes Int LLC (المشار إليها فيما يلي بـ«Good Guy»)، فإن الشكاوى لم تتوقف. وينبغي على مشغلي شركات القنب، الكبيرة منها والصغيرة، أن يكونوا على دراية بالاتجاه المتزايد لرفع الدعاوى الجماعية على المستوى الفيدرالي
Do principals need to worry about personal exposure in cannabis intellectual property (IP) litigation? Surprisingly, the answer is sometimes “yes.” In this post, we will look at the “Borat” case as one example. First, it’s important to note that there are varying levels of liability that can be attributed to a cannabis company’s principals. In
Demand letters are valuable tools for creating records, dispute resolution, and much more. But, they can backfire and lead to liability for the sender and even its attorney for threats or demands that are legally improper. Today, we’ll cover some of the basics of when demand letters go too far. What is the purpose of
Last week, Phylos Bioscience filed a federal court complaint against Silver Lion Farms in the District of Oregon. The complaint details that Phylos and Silver Lion had entered into a Letter of Engagement for Silver Lion to purchase $2,954,250 worth of hemp seeds of two different varieties – 14,625,000 of AutoCBD seeds and 8,775,000 of
لا تزال تداعيات الدعاوى القضائية الناجمة عن «الاندفاع نحو القنب» تتواصل في المحاكم الولائية والفيدرالية. فقبل بضع سنوات فقط، كان الجميع، بل وأقاربهم، متحمسين للغاية للقنب. وتدفقت رؤوس الأموال الاستثمارية إلى ولاية أوريغون وولايات أخرى، وامتلأت الصناعة بمشاريع جديدة في مجالات زراعة القنب/الكانابيديول (CBD) ومعالجته وتصنيعه وتجارة التجزئة. لكن هذا البريق قد
I spend a lot of time with business owners discussing their cannabis business value. Often, they come to me when they realize they have a problem with their current or former business partner. We all like to assume our business relationships will continue indefinitely as the venture increases in value and the owners see eye-to-eye
فازت شركة Spotify AB («Spotify») في دعويين للطعن رفعتهما ضد تسجيل علامتين تجاريتين باسم «POTIFY»، كانت شركة U.S. Software Inc. («U.S. Software») قد تقدمت بطلب تسجيلهما، وذلك في سياق منصة «Potify» الخاصة بها. ووفقًا لشركة U.S. Software، فإن «Potify» هي «منصة برمجية خلفية مصممة لمنافذ بيع الماريجوانا القانونية لتسويق منتجاتها وبيعها».
