The Oregon District Court issued a ruling today which “PERMANENTLY ENJOINS AND RESTRAINS” the OLCC and other State actors from enforcing Measure 119 against Bubble’s Hash and Ascend Dispensary, the plaintiffs that sued over BM 119’s constitutionality. You can view
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Colorado Continues Enforcing Intoxicating Hemp Regulations – Will More States Follow?
In June 2023, Colorado Governor Jared Polis signed SB 23-271 (codified in C.R.S. 25-5-427 and regulated by 6 CCR 1010-24), a landmark bill regulating intoxicating hemp products in the state. This legislation followed recommendations from the Intoxicating Hemp Task
So You Want to Take Your Restaurant(s) Oversees – A Six Part Series
So You Want to Take Your Restaurant(s) Overseas
Choosing the Right Legal Framework for Going Global
Expanding your restaurant internationally is more than a growth strategy—it’s a major leap that tests every part of your business, from operations and supply
Beyond the 30%: The Real China Tariffs RIGHT NOW
Beyond the 30%: The Real China Tariffs RIGHT NOW
Think the China tariff picture is a simple 30%? Think again.
The reality for U.S. businesses navigating the complexities of importing reveals a far more expensive and tangled web of duties,
Fowl Play: The Frisby Fried Chicken Trademark Dispute
Frisby Trademark Fight Highlights Key Risks for Global Brands
A European trademark dispute is heating up over the use of the Frisby name, pitting a well-known Colombian fast-food chain against a Spanish company that successfully registered the Frisby trademark with
Florida Makes a CHOICE to Toughen Noncompete Enforcement
Florida’s CHOICE Act Poised to Expand Noncompete Enforcement
On April 24, 2025, the Florida Legislature approved the Florida Contracts Honoring Opportunity, Investment, Confidentiality, and Economic Growth Act, which now awaits the Governor’s signature. In a striking departure from the national
Leaving China the Smart Way: A May 28 Free Webinar
Leaving China the Smart Way: Expert Webinar on Manufacturing Relocation
Strategies to Exit China Without Disrupting Your Supply Chain or Inviting Legal Risk
Thinking about relocating your manufacturing operations out of China? You likely recognize the rising risks—but do you
Separation Anxiety: Veil Piercing, Alter Ego and the Bounds of Corporate Separateness
Hardly a week goes by without a client asking us: Can we sue the owners of a cannabis company personally for the company’s failure to pay our invoice / transfer us the license / sell us the land?
In other
Move Your China Trademarks NOW—Before It’s Too Late
Transferring Your China Trademarks: How to Move Them Safely and Strategically
If your China trademarks are still owned by your China-based entity or by a company actively doing business in China, you’re exposed to significant legal and operational risks. These
America’s Missed Opportunity in the Global Marijuana Market
After attending the International Cannabis Business Conference (ICBC) in Berlin at the end of April, I was reminded, yet again, of how draconian U.S. marijuana laws truly are. The excitement throughout the event was palpable. Much of it was driven