Marijuana Retail License Social Equity Program Becomes Law
On March 31, 2020, Governor Inslee signed HB 2870 into law, which will reopen the marijuana retail license process for the first time since 2015 and which establishes Washington’s...
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The 12 Days of Buying a Business: Part 4
Happy holidays! Welcome to the fourth and final part of The 12 Days of Buying a Business. This is a multi-post series covering all 12 tips in combination with...
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The 12 Days of Buying a Business: Part 3
This is the third part in The 12 Days of Buying a Business. This is a multi-post series covering 12 business tips in combination with a vlog. If you...
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The 12 Days of Buying an Existing Business: Part 2
Welcome to the second part of The 12 Days of Buying a Business. Buying a business is a big decision. There are many advantages to buying an existing business,...
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New Washington Noncompete Laws
Do you own and operate a business in Washington state? If you do, there are some new Washington noncompete rules going into effect January 1 that you should be...
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The 12 Days of Buying a Business: Part 1
When most people buy a business they simply think, “I’m going to buy this business.” This leads to buyer’s remorse when the Seller removes assets or lets the business...
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Washington State Bans “Flavored” Vape Products
On September 27, 2019, Washington State Governor Inslee issued Executive Order 19-03, directing the Liquor and Cannabis Board (“LCB”) and Department of Health (“DOH”) to immediately take actions to...
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Fun Branding Tips to Grow Your Business
This is part two in our “How to Brand your Business” series. My previous post touched on some important first steps to grow and protect your brand, like improving...
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Litigation Law: When Should You Hire a Litigation Lawyer?
Anytime you find yourself in a dispute and want to file a lawsuit or settle the dispute with a business, you should consult with a litigation expert.
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What to Consider Before Starting a Cannabis Business
It had been a long battle among cannabis supporters before state laws became more accommodating to the legal use of cannabis. In recent years, more states have passed legislation...
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Hemp Trademark Registrations: What it Means for Cannabis Companies
Intellectual property has and always will be of vital importance to a business. One of the ways that a business can protect their intellectual property is through registering their...
Read More A Go-To Guide on How to Brand Your Business
Branding should be at the heart of your company. It serves as a guide for your business, so no matter the situation or venue, the what and the why...
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4 Tips on How to Choose the Right Lawyer for Your Cannabis Business
If you’re thinking of “going green” by establishing a cannabis dispensary or another related business, it’s important to look for a lawyer with extensive knowledge on the cannabis laws...
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5 Benefits of Hiring a Lawyer For Your Cannabis Business
Cannabis is continuously growing in usage and popularity around the world. In the past, cannabis was considered taboo, but now it is gaining recognition in many states. Some states...
Read MoreWhat Is An AVN And What Should I Do If I Get One?
Have you received an AVN and don’t know what it is and what to do now? Let Chris Luhr’s guide you through.
Read MoreAVN and What To Do About Them
An Administrative Violation Notice or “AVN” is an official notice served by the Liquor and Cannabis Board (“LCB”) on a licensed marijuana retailer, producer or processor, which alleges the...
Read MoreUseful Marijuana Definitions
As marijuana business attorneys, we know there is a lot of lingo in the industry. In this post, we hope to help you get a better grasp on some...
Read MoreLegal CBD Sources
At this point, when considering a cannabis product, regardless of how much THC it does or does not have in it, what matters is its source: does it come...
Read MorePath to Legal CBD
Despite the distinction between industrial hemp and marijuana, confusion arose when DEA propagated the Marijuana Extract Rule, which defined a marijuana extract as “containing one or more cannabinoids that...
Read MoreWhat is CBD?
We briefly touched on the definition of CBD in a previous post. Today, we are going to go into more detail to help you understand what CBD is. What...
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How To Obtain An Interest In A Business With An I-502 Marijuana License
Obtain Interest In An I-502 Marijuana Business Attorney Chris Larsen explains the process of obtaining an interest in an I-502 marijuana business. We’ve previously discussed how to obtain an...
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How Do I Resolve A Legal Dispute?
Do you want to know how to solve a dispute? Let Chris Luhrs tell you how!
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What is a Financier?
Need to Finance an i502 Marijuana License? You Need A Financier. Halverson Law in Kent, Tacoma, & Seattle Can Help.
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WSLCB Requests for Documentation
In recent weeks our office has experienced an increase in marijuana licensee client requests—via the Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board (WSLCB)—for documentation confirming ownership of property and land...
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How Do I Buy An I-502 Marijuana License?
Looking to Get into the Cannabis Industry in Washington State? Learn how to buy an I-502 marijuana license with a cannabis lawyer from Halverson Law Group. If you live in...
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