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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.
Mar 7, 20195 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 9, 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.
Feb 4, 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.
Jan 2, 20193 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 15, 20183 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 8, 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.
Nov 1, 20184 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.
Oct 16, 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.
Sep 11, 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...

Rachael Z. Ardanuy, Esq.
Aug 2, 20183 min read
WEBINAR ANNOUNCEMENT: CANNABIS LAW BASICS!
I’m so excited to share Cannabis Law Basics for Lawyers. This course is designed to introduce attorneys, law students, and curious minds...

Rachael Z. Ardanuy, Esq.
Jul 18, 20182 min read


2018 Mid-Year Look at the U.S. Cannabis Industry
Cannabis Business Times creates an annual State of the Industry Report. I’ve put together a short guide, so you know what is impacting...

Rachael Z. Ardanuy, Esq.
Jul 16, 20183 min read


How your Cannabis Company can avoid getting sued.
How cannabis businesses can protect themselves against lawsuits. I received an email last month that was both amusing and alarming. It...

Rachael Z. Ardanuy, Esq.
Jun 29, 20183 min read
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