Yes, the Feds are coming, but there is a positive side to their approach. When federal enforcement of the cannabis regulations is mentioned, there is most often a negative reaction: fear of raids, property seizure and court battles. Yes, the Feds are coming, but...
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Year: 2018
ICE Audits Expected To Increase This Summer
As previously reported, investigations by the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials are expected to increase, especially throughout this summer. They will be scrutinizing suspected, undocumented workers and the businesses that employ them. Time is...
Cannabis Farm Setback Proposal
ATTENTION: OUTDOOR CANNABIS GROWERS The Douglas County Planning Commission is holding a study session on June 13 to discuss a proposal to reduce outdoor setbacks for cannabis producers. This proposal would reduce the current one-mile setback for outdoor cannabis...
IMPACT: The Tariff War on Washington Apple Growers
These tariffs could end up hurting not only the growers in our state, but also families across Washington and the larger Washington economy. At the end of May, U.S. President Trump imposed import tariffs on steel and aluminum from Europe, Mexico and Canada. This could...
Tip Pooling: Is Now Permissible
In March, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division issued a Field Assistance Bulletin that announced a rollback in the tip credit rules under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). This changes the way Washington employers can administer tip-pooling in...
Recreational Marijuana License Applications “Pause” Coming Soon
Deadline: June 15, 2018 The Oregon Liquor Control Commission (OLCC) recently announced it will no longer actively process new recreational marijuana license applications and renewals received after June 15, 2018. Any applications for recreational marijuana...
Cannabis Businesses: Insurance Needs 101
Regardless of what provider you use, it is important to consider six primary types of insurance coverage for your operations. It’s no surprise. New issues arise practically daily for cannabis business owners and they often feel like an uphill battle. While this...
Partnership for a Stronger Community
Partnering with the community holds different meanings to different people and organizations. To Joe Holeman, Business Development Director at JDSA Law, closely aligning with the Wenatchee Valley Chamber of Commerce (WVCC) allows him to take on diverse roles to serve,...
Technology + Agriculture = Success
Technology is everywhere. For most, it's the method utilized to consume news, plan vacations, and communicate with friends and family. But when you enjoy a glass of delicious Washington wine, or take a bite of a crisp Washington apple, do you ever stop to consider...
Washington’s “Ban The Box” Legislation In Effect June 7
Last month, Washington State's Governor Jay Inslee signed into law the Washington Fair Chance Act (WFCA), otherwise known as “ban the box” legislation. Washington becomes the 11th state in the US that may restrict employers from asking about a job applicant’s arrest...