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Rachael Z. Ardanuy, Esq.
Jul 10, 20222 min read
RZA Legal Secures $50,000 Cannabis Business Grant for Hospitality Client
RZA Legal is proud to share that our client, Dewayne Benjamin of Tetra Hospitality Group, is among the winners for the first round of grants

Kaya McGee
Jun 22, 20224 min read
Changes Are Coming. Be Prepared to Keep Up and Comply!
Some New Colorado Marijuana Rules Become Effective for July 1, 2022. Here’s What You Need To Know.


Rachael Z. Ardanuy, Esq.
Mar 16, 20221 min read
Just how cool are cannabis attorneys?
Not only does RZA Legal focus on the cannabis industry, but we do other amazing things too! Congrats to Brian Blumenfeld!

Lauren Devine
Feb 18, 20224 min read
So you wanna start a cannabis business in 2022... (part I)
Cannabusiness-curious?
We've compiled a few tips and FAQs to serve as a springboard for the next phase of your cannabis journey.

Rachael Z. Ardanuy, Esq.
Jan 24, 20222 min read
Commercial Cannabis Opportunities Continue to Open Up
As the country continues its march towards legalization, many new opportunities are emerging in states like Colorado and New Jersey.

Rachael Z. Ardanuy, Esq.
Dec 6, 20212 min read
Are You Prepared to Comply?
The Denver Revised Municipal Code requires that all marijuana stores and retail marijuana hospitality and sales businesses comply with rules

Isabella Campbell
Aug 2, 20213 min read
Interpreting Florida Supreme Court’s Decision in Florida Department of Health v. Florigrown
On May 27th, 2021, the Florida Supreme Court issued its long-awaited decision in Florida Department of Health v. Florigrown.

Lauren Devine
Jul 12, 20212 min read
Denver Social Impact Plan - We Can Help!
Attention Current and Prospective Denver Marijuana Business Owners! New Application Requirements - We Can Help!

Lauren Devine
Jul 6, 20212 min read
Summertime, and Delivery’s Easy: An Overview of Denver’s New Delivery Regs
Denver city council approved and Mayor Hancock signed off on a new Denver ordinance allowing for delivery of cannabis by third party vendors

Rachael Z. Ardanuy, Esq.
Jun 1, 20212 min read
Understanding the New CDPHE Hemp Testing Requirements
Starting July 1, 2021, several new testing requirements for Colorado wholesale hemp manufacturers will go into effect, impacting...

Rachael Z. Ardanuy, Esq.
Apr 30, 20211 min read
Sweeping Legislation Signed Into Law on 4/20 in Denver, Colorado
On April 20, 2021, Mayor Michael Hancock singed into law sweeping legislation passed by Denver city council including...

Rachael Z. Ardanuy, Esq.
Jan 7, 20212 min read
Is Your Business Ready for the New Changes?
As with every year, laws and MED regulations changed and many of those changes into effect in January.

Rachael Z. Ardanuy, Esq.
Nov 29, 20202 min read
Colorado Cannabis Industry Called on to be a Role Model in Public Safety
On November 17th the Marijuana Enforcement Division issued an Industry-Wide Bulletin highlighting reminders for maintaining compliant and...

Rachael Z. Ardanuy, Esq.
Oct 20, 20202 min read
Show me your Corrective and Preventive Action Plan!
Starting January 1, 2021, Marijuana Enforcement Division (MED) regulation requires all Medical and Retail Marijuana Stores, Cultivations...

Rachael Z. Ardanuy, Esq.
Sep 12, 20202 min read
Important Announcements for September
Here are some important announcements you need to know for the month.

Rachael Z. Ardanuy, Esq.
Aug 15, 20202 min read
Summertime Rule-making – MED wants to hear from you!
Every year following the close of Colorado’s annual legislative session, the Marijuana Enforcement Division gets busy assembling work group

Rachael Z. Ardanuy, Esq.
Jul 2, 20204 min read
Understanding the Recent Stanley Brother’s Trademark Denial
In June 2020, the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (“TTAB”) issued an opinion denying Stanley Brothers Social Enterprises, LLC (“Stanley Bro

Rachael Z. Ardanuy, Esq.
Jun 22, 20203 min read
Understanding the New Industrial Hemp Requirements
On July 1st, several new MED regulations will go into effect, placing new requirements on both marijuana manufacturers and marijuana stores

Rachael Z. Ardanuy, Esq.
Mar 14, 20203 min read
Don’t Let Your Hard Work Go Up in Smoke - Protecting Your Canna-Legacy
I spend a lot of my time talking about things that nobody wants to talk about. For many years, it was cannabis. The industry has grown...

Rachael Z. Ardanuy, Esq.
Jan 12, 20203 min read
Updates from RZA Legal
Happy New Year from RZA Legal! Here are some important updates: New Rules Go Into Effect January 2020! Following the sweeping legislative...
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