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MAY 8, 2024

On Wednesday, April 17, 2024 at 12:00 pacific time, Harris Sliwoski managing partner Vince Sliwoski (Portland), Harris Sliwoski partner Griffen Thorne (Los Angeles), and Andy Shelley of CannXperts will present a free webinar entitled “How to Buy or Sell a Cannabis Business.” You can view it here.

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NOVEMBER 28, 2024

The post Happy Thanksgiving from The Canna Law Blog appeared first on Harris Sliwoski LLP. May your day be filled with good food, great company, and the seeds of prosperity for the coming year.

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JANUARY 1, 2025

appeared first on Harris Sliwoski LLP. May the year ahead be rich with growth, success, and business and legal breakthroughs. Here’s to 2025 let’s make it groundbreaking! The post Happy New Year From Canna Law Blog!

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DECEMBER 24, 2024

The post Happy Holidays from The Canna Law Blog appeared first on Harris Sliwoski LLP. Whether you celebrate Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa, Winter Solstice, Festivus, or something else, we hope you can kick back and enjoy this wonderful time of the year.

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NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Post-election Q&A webinar details: Date: November 7th (tomorrow) Time: 12 PM Pacific Speakers: Vince Sliwoski (OR), Aaron Pelley (WA), and Fred Rocafort (FL) Vince Sliwoski will guide the discussion with seasoned industry veterans Aaron Pelley and Fred Rocafort.

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NOVEMBER 13, 2024

On Thursday, November 7th, Vince Sliwoski, Aaron Pelley and Fred Rocafort held a post election discussion “Post-Election Cannabis Wrap – Smoke ’em if You’ve Got ’em” Watch the replay! The post Webinar Replay: Post-Election Cannabis Wrap – Smoke ’em if You’ve Got ’em appeared first on Harris Sliwoski LLP.

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OCTOBER 30, 2024

Post-election Q&A webinar details: Date : November 7th Time: 12 PM Pacific Speakers: Vince Sliwoski (OR), Aaron Pelley (WA), and Fred Rocafort (FL) Vince Sliwoski will guide the discussion with seasoned industry veterans Aaron Pelley and Fred Rocafort.

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JULY 4, 2024

appeared first on Harris Sliwoski LLP. We hope you have a fun, safe and not-too-hot holiday celebrating with family and friends. We’ll be back tomorrow with our regular programming. The post Happy 4th of July!

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OCTOBER 2, 2023

The post New York Cannabis: License Number Estimates appeared first on Harris Sliwoski LLP (Formerly Harris Bricken). We guess we’ll just have to see what happens with New York cannabis licensing as we get ever closer to October 4, 2023. Stay tuned.

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JUNE 19, 2024

The post Celebrating Juneteenth appeared first on Harris Sliwoski LLP. And that you have the opportunity to celebrate and reflect on the significance of our newest federal holiday. We’ll be back tomorrow with our regular programming.

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MAY 30, 2024

appeared first on Harris Sliwoski LLP. Join us for this free webinar on June 26th at 12 PM Pacific. Register Here The post FREE Webinar, June 26th: Can the California Cannabis Industry be Saved?

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MAY 27, 2024

The post Memorial Day — Honoring Those Who Served appeared first on Harris Sliwoski LLP. Please join us in taking the day off to honor all who have served, so we can do things like have a Canna Law Blog and say whatever we want. We will be back tomorrow with our regular programs.

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SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Please join cannabis insolvency lawyers Ethan Minkin (Arizona), Matthew Goldberg (Oregon, Washington, New York), and moderator Vince Sliwoski (Oregon) for a fascinating Q&A session on cannabis receiverships.

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MAY 28, 2024

The post What Rescheduling Marijuana Means for California’s Cannabis Industry appeared first on Harris Sliwoski LLP. Today I want to look at what rescheduling could mean for California’s cannabis industry. So stay tuned for more updates.

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JULY 2, 2024

An Update appeared first on Harris Sliwoski LLP. We’ll keep you updated on changes that may impact the industry. So stay tuned. The post Can the California Cannabis Industry be Saved?

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SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Please join cannabis insolvency lawyers Ethan Minkin (Arizona), Matthew Goldberg (Oregon, Washington, New York), and moderator Vince Sliwoski (Oregon) for a fascinating Q&A session on cannabis receiverships. appeared first on Harris Sliwoski LLP.

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JULY 1, 2024

The post Breaking New Ground: Cannabis at the 2024 California State Fair appeared first on Harris Sliwoski LLP. Like deep fried Oreos, cannabis could become a staple at the fair, showing its lasting presence in California.

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OCTOBER 2, 2024

The post Cannabis Receivership Q&A Webinar: The Replay appeared first on Harris Sliwoski LLP. Finally, please reach out if you want to explore insolvency or work-out options in or around a cannabis business. You can email webinar panelists Matt Goldberg here and Ethan Minkin here.

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FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Register Here The post FREE Webinar Tomorrow: Cannabis Loans and Investments appeared first on Harris Sliwoski LLP. Don’t miss out: this is your step towards becoming a well-informed player in the world of cannabis loans and investments.

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JANUARY 29, 2024

Register Here The post FREE Cannabis Loans and Investments Webinar: February 28th appeared first on Harris Sliwoski LLP. Don’t miss out: this is your step towards becoming a well-informed player in the world of cannabis loans and investments.

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MARCH 13, 2024

This is where a trusted cannabis lawyer at Harris Sliwoski can help. When to Reach Out for Legal Advice At Harris Sliwoski, we offer specialized legal help to businesses like yours. Contact us at Harris Sliwoski to learn more about cannabis banking.

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

The post Wisconsin Legalization Bill Introduced appeared first on Harris Sliwoski LLP (Formerly Harris Bricken). Geography is destiny, as the consequences of legalization next door demonstrate.

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FEBRUARY 23, 2024

The post Australia Cannabis: Recreational Use Legislation Update appeared first on Harris Sliwoski LLP. Stay tuned for updates on Legalising Cannabis Bill 2023 and all thing Australian cannabis. And please reach out to us if you are interested in doing business in Australia.

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SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

The post Cannabis Rescheduling and Trademarks appeared first on Harris Sliwoski LLP (Formerly Harris Bricken).

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OCTOBER 6, 2023

The post California Gives Up on the Illegal Cannabis Market: An Update appeared first on Harris Sliwoski LLP (Formerly Harris Bricken). But if the state won’t do that and won’t do enforcement, is it any wonder why the illegal market dominates?

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JANUARY 23, 2025

Harris Sliwoski has extensive experience helping operators transfer cannabis genetics. The post Colorado Could Become a Global Hub for Marijuana Genetics appeared first on Harris Sliwoski LLP. With our new Denver office , we are ready to assist Colorado cultivators with global genetics imports. A Tour de Cannabis anyone?

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JUNE 25, 2024

appeared first on Harris Sliwoski LLP. Join us for this free webinar tomorrow at 12 PM Pacific. Register Here The post FREE Webinar Tomorrow, June 26th: Can the California Cannabis Industry be Saved?

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JANUARY 15, 2024

Facts upon facts: MLK Day: Cannabis and Civil Rights (2023) MLK Day: Cannabis and Civil Rights (2022) MLK Day: Cannabis and Civil Rights (2021) MLK Day: Cannabis and Civil Rights (2020) MLK Day: Cannabis and Civil Rights (2019) MLK Day: Cannabis and Civil Rights (2018) The post MLK Day: Cannabis and Civil Rights appeared first on Harris Sliwoski LLP. (..)

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JANUARY 14, 2025

The post Global Cannabis Spotlight: The Czech Republic’s Psychomodulatory Substances Law appeared first on Harris Sliwoski LLP. As a result, the illicit market will continue to fill any gaps left by these limitations.

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AUGUST 21, 2024

The post Minnesota Could Be a Great Cannabis State appeared first on Harris Sliwoski LLP. Later this year, OCM will publish a notice of intent to adopt revised rules in the State Register, with final rules targeted for spring 2025. Until then, keep your eyes on Minnesota cannabis.

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JUNE 7, 2024

Cannabis Banking Today The post A New Angle on Cannabis Banking Protections appeared first on Harris Sliwoski LLP. In the meantime, check out our myriad of banking posts , but specifically the following: How Important is the Safe Banking Act, Anyway?

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DECEMBER 3, 2024

See also: New Rule, December 5: Oregon Cannabis Retailers, Processors and Labor Peace Agreements Oregon Cannabis Roundup: Fall 2024 The post Oregon Cannabis: Get Your OLCC Renewal or New Application in Before December 5th appeared first on Harris Sliwoski LLP.

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

The post New York Cannabis: The Fall “Schedule” appeared first on Harris Bricken Sliwoski LLP. As we work our way through September, we expect real clarity on the future of New York’s adult-use cannabis market. Stay tuned!

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MARCH 14, 2024

The post California Allows Cannabis Cultivators to Reduce License Sizes appeared first on Harris Sliwoski LLP. While we don’t have much data on how many licensees this will affect, it will hopefully help affected cannabis cultivators and reduce regulatory red tape.

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NOVEMBER 3, 2023

The Latest Lawsuits to End Federal Prohibition Cannabis Litigation: Second Circuit Could Force DEA to Re- or Deschedule Marijuana The Lawsuit Against Jeff Sessions The post The Lawsuit to End Federal Cannabis Prohibition Wouldn’t Really End Federal Cannabis Prohibition appeared first on Harris Sliwoski LLP (Formerly Harris Bricken).

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

The post More New York Cannabis Program Litigation: First Amendment Challenge to Third-Party Website Rules appeared first on Harris Sliwoski LLP (Formerly Harris Bricken). Stay tuned to our New York coverage for more.

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AUGUST 6, 2024

The post Cannabis Cultivation in Australia appeared first on Harris Sliwoski LLP. More on Australian Cannabis Cultivation For more on Australiana cannabis cultivation, please check out our website , or our update as to recreational use legislation from earlier this year.

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