Northern California Jurisdictions Expand and Strengthen Regulated Cannabis Markets

Over the past few weeks, a number of northern California local jurisdictions have taken steps to expand and strengthen the regulated cannabis markets operating within the boundaries of these cities and counties. Last month, the Petaluma City Council voted 6-0 to allow up to three new cannabis storefronts within city limits, expanding retail access within […]

Top 100 Northern California Super Lawyers® Announced

Shay Aaron Gilmore has been named to the Super Lawyers® Magazine Top 100 Northern California Super Lawyers List for 2024. This list recognizes the highest-rated Northern California attorneys across all areas of law practice. Shay has previously been recognized as a Northern California Super Lawyer in the Business & Corporate Law and Cannabis Law practice […]

Environmental Remediation Bill for Unlawful Cannabis Cultivation Heads to Senate Hearing

Illegal cannabis cultivation has emerged as a major threat to wildlife throughout California due to the rampant use of pesticides, habitat destruction, and water diversions associated with the trespass grows overlapping the habitats of sensitive species. In counties where cannabis cultivation is prohibited, like Siskiyou County, illicit cannabis farms have devastated wildlife. Representing California’s North […]

Oakland Pioneers Paid Internship and Academic Program for Equity Applicants

The City of Oakland has launched a first-of-its-kind academic and paid internship program for individuals in the City of Oakland who qualify as Equity Applicants under the city’s cannabis ordinance. Funded by the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (Go-Biz) and the City of Oakland, and overseen by Case4Cannabis, Inc., in partnership with Merritt […]