Greenberg Glusker bankruptcy and financial restructuring partner Keith Banner joins his colleagues Alexa Steinberg and Steve Stein for a look at the intersection of cannabis and bankruptcy law. Can cannabis companies obtain protections under bankruptcy law? If not, why? What alternatives do cannabis companies have to filing for bankruptcy? And what might the future hold? Keith answers these and
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A Changed Legal Landscape? Analyzing California’s New Cannabis Laws
California Governor Gavin Newsom recently signed a slew of laws that could reshape California’s cannabis industry. In the first of a series of episodes analyzing these laws, Greenberg Glusker attorneys Priya Sopori, Steve Stein, and Michelle Mabugat provide an overview of what Governor Newsom signed and how it will impact licensed operators.
The Impact of the Wrigley Lawsuit on Cannabis IP Rights
Greenberg Glusker intellectual property lawyer Elizabeth (Liz) Sbardellati joins cannabis practice colleagues Michelle Mabugat, Priya Sopori and Alexa Steinberg to chew over a landmark case in intellectual property law in this edition of “The Grass is Always Greenberg.” Liz examines the recent federal trademark infringement lawsuit concerning famed candy producer Mars Wrigley and the use…
Cannabis Group Co-Chair, Priya Sopori, Featured in L.A. Times Business of Cannabis Roundtable
The cannabis space continues to evolve and has now become a multi-billion-dollar industry. Cannabis Group Co-Chair Priya Sopori shares insights regarding the ins and outs of navigating through a diverse and fast-growing sector. The below listed questions were originally produced and published by the L.A. Times B2B Publishing Team. The full roundtable feature can be accessed…
Is the Grass Greener? Weighing the Risks and Rewards of Celebrity Branding in the Cannabis Industry – The 2022 Cannalaw Summit: Part 2
In Part 2 of a two-part series, The Grass is Always Greenberg features another excerpt from the 2022 Cannalaw Summit: Weighing the Risks and Rewards of Celebrity Branding in the Cannabis Industry. Priya Sopori and Alexa Steinberg discuss, as panelists, the future of cannabis marketing, Will the new frontier feature endorsements from star athletes? Will…
Is the Grass Greener? Weighing the Risks and Rewards of Celebrity Branding in the Cannabis Industry – The 2022 Cannalaw Summit: Part 1
The Grass is Always Greenberg alters its format for a special two-part series covering the 2022 Cannalaw Summit: Weighing the Risks and Rewards of Celebrity Branding in the Cannabis Industry. Greenberg Glusker’s Priya Sopori and Alexa Steinberg were featured speakers at the event, attended by over 100 cannabis industry specialists. Part 1 excerpts their discussion…
Lower Taxes, More Problems? Unpacking the Impact of AB195 on California’s Cannabis Industry
California has finally enacted a law, AB195, that provides tax relief for cannabis distributers. But what might seem at first glance to be a win for the cannabis industry potentially complicates things for retailers and consumers. On this edition of The Grass is Always Greenberg, Greenberg Glusker attorneys Priya Sopori, Michelle Mabugat, Alexa Steinberg and…
Proposition 65 – Changes That Will Impact the Cannabis Sector
The Grass is Always Greenberg welcomes Greenberg Glusker Environmental Law Partner, Sedina Banks, to discuss changes to California’s Proposition 65, officially known as the Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986. Sedina shares her views with colleagues Priya Sopori, Michelle Mabugat, Alexa Steinberg and Steven Stein on how changes to Proposition 65 are…
A Path Toward Legalizing Interstate Cannabis Sales? Analyzing California Senate Bill 1326
Cannabis remains illegal federally and in many states. The states that have legalized cannabis have a confusing patchwork of rules and regulations. As such, crossing state lines can create major problems in the cannabis space. California Senate Bill No. 1326 proposes to help address this issue by allowing licensed cannabis companies in California to engage…
Four Takeaways for 4/20
4/20 is considered a national holiday for cannabis. It has become a big business day for the cannabis industry and a day to mark how far the cannabis sector has come. This edition of “The Grass is Always Greenberg” celebrates the occasion with four updates on significant regulations and litigation impacting cannabis businesses and use.…