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  • 2025
    • July
    • June
    • May
      • How a Business Lawyer Can Assist You with Litigation Support for Unfair Competition Cases
    • March
      • Local & State Licensing for Cannabis Businesses In California: Why It's Essential to Hire a Business Attorney
      • Avoiding Common Pitfalls in Drafting Business Contracts
    • January
      • Litigation-Ready? The Surprising Questions Every Business Owner Should Be Asking Right Now.
      • Why Businesses Lose Lawsuits: Insights from the Courtroom You Can’t Afford to Ignore
      • How to Protect Your Business from Breach of Contract Claims
  • 2024
    • December
      • What Is the Role of a Business Lawyer in Mergers and Acquisitions?
    • November
      • When Partnership Agreements Go Wrong: Steps to Take When Facing Internal Disputes
      • Can I Break a Commercial Lease in California?
    • October
      • How Do I Open a Marijuana Dispensary in California?
      • Defending Against Breach of Contract Claims: What Every Business Should Know
      • The Benefits of Getting Your Business Contracts In Order Before the Holiday Season
    • September
      • 5 Reasons to Protect Your Company's Intellectual Property
      • What to Include in Your Business Succession Plan
      • What Is California's Track-and-Trace System for Cannabis Companies?
      • Does My Cannabis Retail Business Need a Storefront in California
    • August
      • Cannabis Business Licenses in California
    • July
      • How to Choose the Right Business Partner
      • Cannabis Compliance Is Serious Business
      • California S Corporations vs. California C Corporations
    • June
    • May
      • What Is the Role of a Business Lawyer in Mergers and Acquisitions?
    • April
      • How Can a Business Lawyer Support Your Company's Compliance with State and Federal Regulations
    • March
      • How Does Adverse Possession Work in California
      • Can I Sell Alcohol at My Cannabis Dispensary?
    • February
      • What Are My Options for Collecting on a Judgment?
      • Forming a New Business? Think Twice Before Using Legal Zoom.
      • What Are the Key Elements of a Successful Business Contract & How Can a Business Lawyer Assist?
    • January
      • What to Do After a Cannabis Compliance Violation in CA
      • Obtaining a Cannabis Cultivation License in CA
      • What Are the Legal Aspects of Selling or Transferring Ownership of a Business & How Can a Business Lawyer Guide You?
  • 2023
    • December
      • Legal Considerations for Starting a Small Business
      • Understanding Intellectual Property Rights for Businesses
    • November
      • What Should You Consider When Choosing a Business Lawyer for Your Company?
    • October
      • The Benefits of Having an Attorney Draft or Review Your Company's NDAs
      • Choosing the Right Entity During Business Formation
      • Do You Need an Attorney to Start an LLC?
      • Comparing Different Business Structures for Startups
      • Preventing Breach of Contract: Drafting Tips for Airtight Agreements
    • August
      • How Close Can a Cannabis Dispensary Be to a School in California?
      • What Are the Most Common Cannabis Business License Violations in California?
    • July
      • California DMV to Study Impact of Cannabis on Driving
      • The 6 Most Common Causes of Breach of Contract and How to Avoid Them
      • Cannabis Businesses at Risk of Losing Licenses After Signing with Fake Unions
    • June
      • What Is Section 280E and How Will It Impact Your Cannabis Business?
      • Understanding Alternative Dispute Resolution Options for Business Owners
      • Navigating Venture Capital for Your Cannabis Business
      • 5 Steps to Take Before Starting a Cannabis Business in California
    • May
      • 3 Questions to Ask Before Forming an LLC
    • April
      • Choosing a Business Name in California
      • What Tax Credits Does California Provide to Cannabis Businesses?
      • Your Cannabis Business Is Under Disciplinary Action – Now What?
    • March
      • The One Question All Business Owners Should Be Able to Answer
      • San Diego's Marijuana Industry Receives $900K in Equity Grants
    • February
      • California’s “I Do Not Recall” Argument — Is It Valid?
      • California to Fund $20 Million to Support Local Cannabis Business Licensing in Underserved Areas
      • CA Lawmaker Proposes Bill to Legalize Cannabis Cafes
    • January
      • 5 Signs It’s Time to Close Your Business
  • 2022
    • December
      • Business Law Changes for 2023 — What Employers Need to Know
      • Major Changes to Cannabis Laws in 2022
      • President Biden Signs Historic Law Expanding Cannabis Research
    • November
      • Cannabis Business Budget Tips for 2023
      • What You Need to Know About Marijuana Delivery Services
      • Business Licensing & Conditional Use Permits for Cannabis
    • October
      • The Importance of a Letter of Intent
      • 4 Steps to Protect Your Cannabis Business from Lawsuits
      • What Are My Rights to Marijuana Access as a Veteran?
    • September
      • California’s Unfair Business Competition Law
    • August
      • Why Are Small Cannabis Businesses Hemorrhaging Profits?
      • Anonymous LLCs — Which States Allow Them and What You Need to Know About the Formation of One
      • San Diego Takes Cannabis Back to the Polls in November
    • July
      • What Should be Included in My Business Plan?
      • California Town Pushes for Cannabis Access
      • Real Estate Scams are on the Rise
    • June
      • What is a Mechanic’s Lien in California?
    • May
      • Marijuana Tax Cuts in New Budget
      • Why Choose Purdy & Bailey, LLP?
      • Types of Breach of Contract
    • April
      • Benefits of a Mediation and Arbitration Clause
    • March
      • California Cannabis Department Rolls Out New Regulations
      • What Makes a Contract Valid?
      • California’s Potential Cannabis Tax Reform
    • January
      • How to Start a Cannabis Business in California
  • 2021
    • December
      • IRS Gives Cannabis Businesses Tax Advice
      • The Secure and Fair Enforcement Banking Act
    • November
      • Is it Illegal to Grow Pot at Home?
    • September
      • Illegal Sellers Manipulate Track-and-Trace System
      • California Cannabis Update: DCC Proposes New Rules
    • August
      • Newsom to Pass Comprehensive Cannabis Licensing Changes
    • July
      • There’s a Warrant for My Cannabis Business
      • Water Restrictions for Cannabis Growers
    • June
      • Asian Hate Growing Against Cannabis Cultivators
      • California Cannabis Businesses Face Illegal Competition, Litigation and More
    • May
    • April
    • March
      • How California Cannabis Industry Changes Will Impact Business This Year
      • Public Support for Legal Marijuana Could Push Federal Legalization
    • February
    • January
  • 2020
    • December
      • Losing Your Cannabis Business License is Easier Than You Think
      • The Unique Challenges of Operating a Cannabis Business
    • November
      • Long-Term Strategy Planning: 6 Tips for Your Business
      • Fresno Judge Dismisses Lawsuit Challenging Cannabis Deliveries
    • August
      • November Election Could Strengthen California Cannabis Industry
      • California’s Cannabis Industry Hits Record Sales
    • July
      • California May Impose New Fines on Businesses that Aid Illicit Cannabis Market
      • Surviving 2020: 7 Tips for Cannabis Business Owners
    • June
      • San Diego Forms Cannabis Permitting Bureau
      • 6 Compliance Risks to Avoid as a Cannabis Business Owner
      • Prepare Your Business for COVID-19 Litigation
    • April
      • Weedmaps Investigation Threatens Black Market & Encourages Licensed Businesses
      • Does Your Business Interruption Insurance Protect Your Company During COVID-19?
      • How Is COVID-19 Impacting Cannabis Businesses?
      • Cannabis Industry Looks to Governor Newsom for COVID-19 Relief
    • March
      • Applicability of the “Force Majeure” Doctrine on Contract Performance
      • Cannabis Businesses Deemed “Essential” During Coronavirus (COVID-19) Crisis
      • Wave of Lawsuits Hits Cannabis Industry Due to ADA Non-Compliant Websites
    • January
      • 5 Famous Cases of Eminent Domain Abuse
      • Do Squatters Have Rights in California?
      • Cannabis Tax Hike Worries California Business Owners
  • 2019
    • December
      • Cannabis Sales Increase Up to 53% Before Christmas
    • November
      • Two Major California Cannabis Companies Announce Layoffs: Is This a Sign of Difficult Times Ahead?
      • Common Real Estate Scams You Need to Be Aware of
    • September
      • House of Representatives Expected to Vote on Landmark Cannabis Banking Bill
      • Legal Audits for Business Owners
    • July
      • Are You Ready to Sell Your Business?
      • Why Do All My Contracts Need to Be in Writing?
    • June
      • California Marijuana Retailers Can Now Use Cash Deposits at Banks
      • More Marijuana Businesses Are Leaving California Due to Business Regulations
    • May
      • Bill to Lower Taxes on Marijuana Products in California Fails to Pass
      • Natura Secures $91 Million in Financing for California Marijuana Campus
      • Major Marijuana Business News for April 2019
      • Cannabis Distributors Worry "Double Taxation" by Cities will Strain Legal Marijuana Industry
    • April
      • Is California Running Out of Legal Weed?
    • March
      • What Happens After a Corporate Merger?
      • Governor Newsom Acts Against Illegal Cannabis Farms
    • February
      • When Should I Consider a Joint Venture for My Business?
      • Unlicensed Cannabis Collectives Officially Illegal in CA
  • 2018
    • November
      • How the Black Market Hurts Legal Cannabis Businesses
    • October
      • What Should I Do About Encroachment?
    • July
      • Eminent Domain in California
      • Home Businesses & Zoning Laws
    • June
      • Former Chipotle Manager Awarded $8 Million for Wrongful Termination
    • April
      • Attorney Bailey Featured in CWSL Article on California's Pot Industry
    • March
      • 5 Types of Contract Disputes
  • 2017
    • November
      • California Zoning & Permits for Marijuana Businesses
    • August
      • Elevationists & the International Church of Cannabis
    • April
      • What Permits Do I Need to Open a Marijuana Dispensary?
    • January
      • What to Expect for Marijuana Businesses Under President Trump
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