April 16, 2020: Los Angeles, CA
California and LA County lowered bail to $0 for several offenses to keep people out of jail during the pandemic. But internal emails show prosecutors discussing ways to apply the old bail amount in certain cases.
March 31, 2020: Los Angeles, CA
State-legal hemp businesses will be allowed to access financial relief under the multi-million dollar federal coronavirus stimulus package approved last week.
April 1, 2020: Los Angeles, CA
The City of Los Angeles has completed its audit of Phase 3 Round 1 Storefront Retail Licensing. The city employed a third party to conduct the audit following concerns and accusations the Accela portal was accessed by some before the application period officially opened at 10am on September 3rd in 2019, giving them an unfair advantage in the “first come, first served” process.
Los Angeles, CA
Especially in this time of social distancing brought on by the coronavirus, cannabis delivery is more important than ever. And the ability to use 420 at home depends upon the vitality of the cannabis retail industry. Fortunately if you’re interested in operating a cannabis retail license and would like to make Riverside your hub, you’re in luck because there’s a lot of opportunity.
March 23, 2020: Los Angeles
In much of California, cannabis businesses are allowed to continue on with their normal operations, despite Governor Newsom’s order to residents last week (
https://covid19.ca.gov/img/Executive-Order-N-33-20.pdf) to stay home due to the Coronavirus. Only businesses deemed “essential” are allowed to stay open, and notably, cannabis businesses have been included in this category by state and local officials.
March 23, 2020: David E. Carpenter (Forbes Online)
So much for the worn-out idea that cannabis consumers are an idle lot. As millions of Californians wade into the second week of mass-lockdowns and unprecedented business closures, marijuana entrepreneurs are gearing up this week for an online pitch event that could see their businesses flourish.
March 19, 2020: Los Angeles, CA
Coronavirus talk has engulfed our society. Most of us are holed up at home, with our daily patterns of life completely changed (for who knows how long). With everything now different, what happens to our contracts and agreements we entered into before anyone had even heard of the Coronavirus? If they are causing us financial distress or are no longer providing us any benefit, is there a way out, or are we stuck with them? What are the options for a business struggling in these strange times?
March 19, 2020: Los Angeles, CA
Due to the Coronavirus, cities across America have placed restrictions on their citizens and their ability to freely associate. Many are under forced quarantines. In Orange County, CA, all public and private gatherings outside a single household are now banned – including work. San Francisco is under indefinite “lockdown” (joining Italy, France, Spain, and Belgium) – although cannabis dispensaries have been deemed “essential” and allowed to stay open. Most schools have closed indefinitely. Courts have shut down most of their operations. Widespread looting has been reported, and there are long lines at gun stores. Police departments are intentionally making fewer arrests. Regular household products like toilet and milk are sold out at many stores.
March 5, 2020: Los Angeles, CA
On March 5, 2020, the City of Los Angeles Cannabis Regulation Commission held a special meeting at City Hall to provide an update on the City’s commercial cannabis licensing, and an opportunity for public comment and discussion of cannabis licensing issues among members of the Commission. The Cannabis Regulation Commission makes recommendations to the City Council about proposed changes to the City’s cannabis laws and regulations.
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Los Angeles, CA:
by DCR Staff on February 26, 2020
To All Phase 2 Applicants without Temporary Approval:
Section 104.08(f) of the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) authorizes the Department of Cannabis Regulation (DCR) to grant Applicants an extension to pass the pre-licensing inspection required by LAMC 104.08(a) due to extenuating
Santa Monica, CA:
The cannabis industry is complex to navigate, even if the plant is often viewed as a gateway to a simpler state of mind. To help food and drink entrepreneurs grow within it, experts presented data and insights last month at
Santa Monica, CA:
Featuring: Allison Margolin, a founding partner of law firm Margolin & Lawrence, who brings years of understanding of the legal environment for cannabis businesses in California to attendees structure companies strong enough to withstand the shifting regulatory winds surrounding the growing industry.
Corona, CA:
By DAVID DOWNEY | ddowney@scng.com | The Press-Enterprise
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Riverside County’s third-largest city may open the door to marijuana enterprises, while capping dispensaries at 17.
While that may seem an odd, arbitrary figure, it is based on round-number math: one marijuana storefront for every 10,000 residents in Corona, whose population is approaching 170,000.
Los Angeles, CA:
As California tries to get its struggling licensed cannabis industry up and running, people have asked us questions about the role of labor unions in the process. Many business owners have allied with a labor union from the beginning, recognizing the substantial benefits that union ties can bring to a licensed and heavily regulated business. Other business owners, however
CBS Los Angeles:
In a sweeping move, Los Angeles Country District Attorney Jackie Lacey announced that her office has asked the court to
Los Angeles, California:
Phase 3 Cannabis retail licensing for the City of Los Angeles is on hold until the completion of an audit for licenses issued during Round 1 in September 2019. Verified Tier 1 and Tier 2 Social Equity Applicants still have the opportunity to obtain a storefront cannabis retail license through the Public Convenience or Necessity (PCN) process. The PCN process is open and separate to Phase 3 licensing intended for applicants located in areas that have hit their “undue concentration” limit. Having
