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Rachael Z. Ardanuy, Esq.
Nov 19, 20193 min read
States of Delivery
There are now five states that have legalized delivery of retail marijuana; California, Oregon, Nevada, Massachusetts, and Colorado.

Rachael Z. Ardanuy, Esq.
Oct 24, 20192 min read
When Can We Expect Federal CBD Regulations?
Since the federal legalization of industrial hemp last year, Americans have been waiting on regulations from the FDA concerning CBD products

Rachael Z. Ardanuy, Esq.
Sep 20, 20192 min read
Hospitality Bill 2020 - Part 2
Guest blog by Kathy Patchel, RZA Legal summer extern (Continued from last month's Part I - The Marijuana Hospitality Establishment) Two...

Rachael Z. Ardanuy, Esq.
Aug 23, 20192 min read
Hospitality Bill 2020 - Part 1
Two new business categories will be rolled out in January of 2020 to entrepreneurs looking to enter the Colorado marijuana industry...

Rachael Z. Ardanuy, Esq.
Jul 23, 20193 min read
Why Social Consumption Is Still Problematic in Denver
It’s been over 2 years since Denver voters approved Initiative 300 in November 2016. The initiative was a pilot program granting businesses

Rachael Z. Ardanuy, Esq.
Jun 21, 20192 min read
Assembling A Dream Team: the Three-Step Process
Last month I spoke about scaling and the importance of making sure you have the professionals you need as your business begins to grow....


Rachael Z. Ardanuy, Esq.
May 28, 20194 min read
Assembling A Dream Team: How to find the Right Cannabis Professionals for Your Business
The word of 2019 for marijuana business owners everywhere seems to be: scaling. But beware growing too big too fast, especially if you don’t


Rachael Z. Ardanuy, Esq.
Apr 24, 20195 min read
Colorado Cannabis Legislation Round-Up
We’re a quarter of the way through 2019 and in an industry like cannabis, things are constantly changing. New laws have come into effect,...


Rachael Z. Ardanuy, Esq.
Mar 26, 20193 min read
Taking Your Cannabis Brand Beyond Your State's Borders
The cannabis industry is exploding, and has been for years. So, it’s no wonder that 42% of marijuana business owners plan to expand into...


Rachael Z. Ardanuy, Esq.
Mar 7, 20195 min read
Protect Your Cannabis Company Before It’s Too Late
Your marijuana business is your baby. You’ve invested blood, sweat, and tears into getting it off the ground and up and running. But your...

Rachael Z. Ardanuy, Esq.
Feb 9, 20193 min read
Everything you need to know about FDA vs Hemp + CBD during the government shutdown
Just before the end of 2018, President Trump signed the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (Farm Bill) into law. This 800+ page bill is...


Rachael Z. Ardanuy, Esq.
Feb 4, 20193 min read
What it Takes to Startup in the Cannabis Industry
I’ve previously talked about how it can take anywhere from 45 days to 12 months to get your marijuana business properly licensed, but of...


Rachael Z. Ardanuy, Esq.
Jan 2, 20193 min read
Cannabis Industry Nightmare: Getting Imports Seized by Customs and Border Protection
As business owners, we think a lot about what’s happening locally. In the cannabis industry, it’s necessary to be aware of local...


Rachael Z. Ardanuy, Esq.
Nov 15, 20183 min read
2018 Cannabis-Friendly Mid-Term Election Results
Colorado went green – again. Although medical and recreational marijuana have been legal in Colorado for years, voters once again proved...


Rachael Z. Ardanuy, Esq.
Nov 15, 20183 min read
Banking for Marijuana Businesses? Not quite.
Building a business starts with a checklist. By breaking down this massive venture into manageable chunks, you can create a list of...


Rachael Z. Ardanuy, Esq.
Nov 8, 20184 min read
How To Break Into/Out of the Colorado Cannabis World: How to Buy or Sell Your Marijuana Business
Much like big box stores buying small, trendy startups, the cannabis industry is seeing an influx of cannabis companies trading hands....


Rachael Z. Ardanuy, Esq.
Nov 1, 20184 min read
How Long it Actually Takes to Get Your Business Licensed in Colorado
Starting a new cannabis company is all the rage at the moment – especially in Colorado. As I’ve said before, the cannabis industry is...


Rachael Z. Ardanuy, Esq.
Oct 16, 20183 min read
Why Your Business Insurance Policy Might Not Cover Your Marijuana Business
With so much red tape around licensing and taxes, you may be forgetting some of the basics for your marijuana business. In addition to...


Rachael Z. Ardanuy, Esq.
Sep 11, 20183 min read
How To Break Into the Colorado Cannabis World: The Licensing Process From A to Z
Colorado has become the Mecca for the marijuana and cannabis industry, with Denver leading the charge. It’s impacted everything from...


Rachael Z. Ardanuy, Esq.
Aug 2, 20183 min read
Is Cannabis Law Worth the Risk?!
As lawyers, we are conditioned to mitigate, manage, and outright avoid risk whenever possible. It’s practically programmed into our DNA...
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