Attention: Cannabis Businesses in Unincorporated Yakima County ACTION REQUIRED BY MARCH 1, 2019 In late November, letters were mailed to operators of businesses engaged in the production, processing and/or retail sale of marijuana and/or marijuana-infused products...
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Year: 2018
Marijuana Victories in the 2018 Midterms
Marijuana legislation experienced major victories during this week’s midterm election. Across the nation, several key measures passed, and with the Democrats taking over the majority party in the U.S. House of Representatives, lawmakers are more confident that federal...
ATTENTION: Cannabis Edible Producers
CHANGE IS ON THE HORIZON Certain cannabis-infused candy could start vanishing from store shelves across Washington next year. In an article published by the Seattle Times, the Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board (WSLCB) announced it is going to ‘reevaluate’ all...
Seminar: Marijuana Business Law in Washington
Continuing Education Opportunity The legalization of marijuana has created business opportunities. It has also created many questions and uncertainties for professionals who advise businesses – due to the position of the federal government. Questions such as: What are...
Cannabis Harvest Notification Policy in Oregon
ATTENTION OUTDOOR GROWERS September 1, 2018 – Oregon has become the first in the United States to implement a new policy requiring growers who farm recreational cannabis outdoors to notify state officials before cannabis can be harvested. This new requirement is the...
Continued Attempts to Resolve Banking Conflicts for Cannabis Businesses
On August 24, the Washington department of Financial Institution joined forces with 12 other states, urging Congressional leaders to provide clarity on regulations for serving state-licensed cannabis businesses. This request to Congress is an act of persistence – as...
Common Mistakes When Starting a New Business
So, you’ve decided to start a business. It’s an exciting idea. Owning your own business provides an opportunity to escape the rat race, to work how you want to work, and to reap the rewards of your own labor. However, there are some potential pitfalls and obstacles to...
Cannabis Amnesty Program May Be Coming Soon
For "Undisclosed" True Party of Interest (TPOI) violations The objective of the program is to allow cannabis businesses to come into compliance with ownership and financing regulations without fear of license revocation. In late June, the Washington State Liquor and...
Western Foodservice & Hospitality Expo
Spark your creative appetite and celebrate your passion for food, at the Western Foodservice & Hospitality Expo! The event includes: Various presentations Live culinary performances, and Roundtable discussions you won’t want to miss. This annual Expo draws over...
Tax Rules and Alimony – Changes Impacting Spousal Support
For over 75 years, payers of alimony (a.k.a. spousal support or spousal maintenance) were allowed to take a tax deduction for the amount of alimony paid to their ex-spouse. This shifted the income tax burden to the receiver of alimony, which in any instances...