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Rise in Use of Rico

MJ Business Attorneys

In 1970, Congress passed the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) Act with the intention to combat organized crime. To be criminally or civilly liable under RICO, the liable person must take part in an enterprise that repeatedly engages in racketeering activity. Racketeering, in general, refers to the act of obtaining money illegally, or illegally conducting business activities.

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Learn How to Recognize Synthetic CBD and Cannabis

PrestoDoctor

Welcome to good news/bad news: CBD edition. The good news: As you may have seen over the past year or so, CBD has surged in popularity and availability across the country. Now, patients and adult use consumers can purchase CBD online, at local pharmacies and even in corner stores and coffee shops. The bad news: While this expansion is incredible and welcomed, that does not mean that all CBD is created equal.

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California’s Permanent Cannabis Regulations: Our Feedback to the BCC

Meadow

Because if you’re not at the table, you’re on it. California just got another step closer to finalizing the regulations that will oversee its legal cannabis industry. On July 13, the last round of proposed emergency regulations was released, followed by a 45-day comment period and public feedback sessions with the BCC, the Dept of Food & Ag, and the Dept of Public Health.