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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.
Jun 1, 20212 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.
Apr 30, 20211 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.
Jan 7, 20212 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.
Nov 29, 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.
Oct 20, 20202 min read
Important Announcements for September
Here are some important announcements you need to know for the month.
Rachael Z. Ardanuy, Esq.
Sep 12, 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.
Aug 15, 20202 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.
Jul 2, 20204 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.
Jun 22, 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.
Mar 14, 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...
Rachael Z. Ardanuy, Esq.
Jan 12, 20203 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.
Nov 19, 20193 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.
Oct 24, 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.
Sep 20, 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.
Aug 23, 20192 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.
Jul 23, 20193 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.
Jun 21, 20192 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.
May 28, 20194 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.
Apr 24, 20195 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 26, 20193 min read
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