The Grass is Always Greenberg

In a step towards shaping California’s cannabis landscape, Governor Gavin Newsom took action on a series of bills related to the industry. His decisions, encompassing both approvals and vetoes, reflect the evolving regulatory framework within the cannabis sector. Cannabis Bills Signed Into Law:

  • SB 700: Prohibits employers from questioning job applicants about prior cannabis use.
  • Cannabis attorneys Michelle Mabugat and Alexa Steinberg share insights regarding the latest developments within the business of cannabis. Q: Are cannabis sales still climbing? Michelle Mabugat, Counsel, Greenberg Glusker LLP: No. Legal sales in California are on a declining trend, hitting their lowest quarterly point since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. The state is currently on track to hit

    Greenberg Glusker’s Dan Stone joins Alexa Steinberg to discuss essential points to consider – and pitfalls to avoid – in any cannabis venture’s first dealings with labor unions. Unionization ultimately depends on employees’ desire to join, but an LPA can set the tone for your interactions with the unions. From picking the right union(s) to

    The cannabis industry in California is facing a severe financial crisis, with debt problems potentially leading to the closure of hundreds of shops across the state. This article explores the factors contributing to the crisis, including the state’s tax payment change, over-regulation, and high compliance fees, and highlights the potential consequences for California’s cannabis retailers.

    Those who entered into California’s cannabis industry expecting to reap surging profits may find the current business landscape ripe for only one thing: litigation. Some are fighting off unhappy investors and business partners no longer “high” on their agreements; others have come to realize (sometimes belatedly) that they need to comply with California’s strict labor

    We recently passed the five-year anniversary of recreational cannabis being legal in California.  But the industry isn’t exactly popping the (CBD-infused) champagne.  There are a lot of lessons to be learned from California’s roll out of legal pot.  Join Greenberg Glusker attorneys Steve Stein and Michelle Mabugat as they explore what has gone wrong, what

    On September 20, 2022, Greenberg Glusker’s Michelle Mabugat moderated “Entering The Cannabis Industry: Licensing, Regulatory Policy & Getting Projects Off of the Ground,” part of BISNOW’s California Cannabis CRE Conference. The panel, which included Michelle Garakian (Interim Exec. Director, City of LA Dept. of Cannabis Regulation), delves into topics including zoning, Social Equity, LA’s “Phase

    Greenberg Glusker Employment Partner Karina Sterman joins Priya Sopori, Steve Stein and Michelle Mabugat to discuss new legislation enacted in California, AB 2188, which affects the ability of employers to discharge or refuse to hire employees based on their off-duty use of cannabis. While the law does not take effect until 2024, Karina outlines what