Cannabis Cafes Are Coming to California
Beginning January 1, 2025, California launched a new licensing program for Cannabis Lounges (Cannabis Cafes) under Assembly Bill 1775. These venues may sell cannabis alongside
September 12, 2025
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Beginning January 1, 2025, California launched a new licensing program for Cannabis Lounges (Cannabis Cafes) under Assembly Bill 1775. These venues may sell cannabis alongside
California’s cannabis excise tax increased to 19% as of July 1, 2025, adding pressure to both consumers and businesses. However, change may be on the
Know Your Rights During ICE Visits In today’s legal landscape, immigration enforcement has become an increasingly pressing issue. For many families and individuals, an unexpected
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Interested in submitting a product for the California Cannabis Awards? Submissions opened March 1 and will remain open until May 4 with expanded categories this
In today’s legal landscape, immigration enforcement has become an increasingly pressing issue. For many families and individuals, an unexpected visit from U.S. Immigration and Customs
Beginning March 1, 2025, every retailer, or microbusiness with listed retail activities, shall display this brochure, including printed copies, at the point of sale or
California’s minimum increase once again. Effective January 1, 2025, all employers, regardless of size, must pay their employees at least $16.50 per hour. Impact on
New laws are making legal compliance more complicated and penalties for non-compliance more severe. The latest addition is SB 533, which requires all employers to
January 1, 2025, Deadlines There are several business tasks that must be completed by the end of the year. Some have relatively severe penalties if