Initiatives supporting the legalization of cannabis continue to gain support during midterm votes. More and more states see candidates supporting a regulated cannabis market and singing the praises of pioneering states like California. Most recently, Missouri and Utah have approved initiatives which would allow medical marijuana. On election day, FindLaw.com posted blurbs on Governor-elects who …
On Friday, November 2, 2018, California’s Bureau of Cannabis Control (BCC) announced that it had granted the state’s first annual cannabis licenses. The state agency had previously only issued temporary licenses which allowed cannabis businesses to operate while the state was reviewing annual applications. Read the BCC’s update HERE. We are proud to announce that …
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Congratulations to Yelena Katchko and Capalino+Company for a fantastic and informative cannabis summit held on October 16, 2018! Capalino+Company brought together policymakers, thought-leaders and industry experts to discuss New York’s path forward toward developing a sustainable cannabis market. As part of the event, Katchko, Vitiello & Karikomi, PC (“KVK”) founder Yelena Katchko sat on a …
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Katchko, Vitiello & Karikomi, PC is heavily involved in California’s cannabis movement. What once was a rush to acquire storefront or warehouse space is now, for many, a rush for a state Adult-Use or Medicinal license of some form whether retail, cultivation, distribution, etc. New Trouble for the Cannabis Industry The effort and expense involved …
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The City of Pasadena filed a nuisance abatement action against several medicinal cannabis dispensaries and associated individuals. Pasadena argued that “This use is prohibited in the City of Pasadena.” Pasadena also stated that “Section 17.78.060A of the Zoning Code states in pertinent part that any use contrary to the code is unlawful and a public …
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As commercial cannabis operations take hold in legal states, Courts are increasingly called upon to adjudicate rights that impact the industry or that touch on the individual interests of cannabis operators. This trend is particularly interesting in the federal court context of bankruptcy. As a Court operating in federal jurisdiction, practitioners don’t know what …
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Two major issues have plagued (and continue to plague) California’s cannabis industry. The first is the limited availability of banking institutions to serve cannabis retailers. The second is the devastating and still-lasting effects of past marijuana crimes appearing on one’s record. California legislators have proposed SB 930 and AB 1793 to address these issues. Read …
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On January 1, 2018, certain provisions of the HBOR expired. However, the expiration date did not apply to all of the HBOR’s provisions and many provisions have been replaced by new regulations. We’ve prepared the below summary of some of the substantial changes to the law and how they will affect HBOR litigation in the …
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The State of California is welcoming 2018 with new Labor Laws. Hiring and Enforcement processes will see significant changes, including compliance with Form I-9 and immigration Laws. Below is a brief summary of the new 2018 laws updates taking effect in January 1st, 2018. BAN –THE-BOX LAW Employers with 5 employees or more, are now …
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In response to Jeff Sessions’ recent repeal of the Obama-era Cole memo, California lawmakers are taking a stand. California will not tolerate federal enforcement actions against legal cannabis businesses. Assembly Bill 1578 has been proposed by Assemblyman Reggie Jones-Sawyer, D-Los Angeles, which would protect the will of voters who legalized marijuana in 2016. “The intent …
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