In an effort to stem the tide of COVID-19 transmission, many state and local governments have enacted “shelter-in-place” or “stay-at-home” orders to protect the health and well-being of citizens, and
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Whitney Hodges
Whitney Hodges is a partner in the Real Estate, Energy, Land Use & Environmental Practice Group in the firm's San Diego office. She is the leader of the firm’s Cannabis Industry Team and serves on the firm's Pro Bono, Recruiting and Diversity & Inclusion committees, as well as numerous industry specific teams.
Quarantine and Chill: Will COVID-19 Impact the Cannabis Industry
As with essentially all aspects of American life, COVID-19 threatens to be a massive disrupter in the cannabis industry.
As most cannabis operators and ancillary services providers are well aware,…
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Tenant Protection Act of 2019 May Have Unintended Consequences in the Cannabis Space
The California Legislature has passed Assembly Bill 1482 – Tenant Protection Act of 2019 (“AB 1482”), providing for comprehensive statewide residential rent control and eviction protections. Signed by…
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In a Historic Move, House Judiciary Committee Moves to Federally Legalize Cannabis
On November 20, 2019, the House Judiciary Committee approved a bill that would decriminalize cannabis on a nationwide scale. The Marijuana Opportunity, Reinvestment and Expungement Act of 2019 – or…
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Cannabis Regulation is the New Frontier in Real Estate and Land Use Control
California has positioned itself as a leader on emerging cannabis policy. While federal law still prohibits cannabis-related activities within the State’s borders, several largely progressive laws in California permit the…
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