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Commercial Contracts for Wineries and Other Beverage Companies: A Primer

Introduction Wineries and beverage businesses face unique challenges when it comes to commercial contracts. From sourcing grapes to distributing wine or other beverages, beverage businesses must navigate complex supply chains, regulatory requirements, and shifting market demands. To succeed, it’s essential to have strong commercial contracts in place. In this article, we’ll explore the essential elements of commercial contracts and the

Josh Zetlin February 14, 2023

ABC Enforcement Actions, Penalties, And Appeals Before The Alcoholic Beverage Control Appeals Board

Legal Considerations for Enforcement Actions, Penalties, and Appeals before the Alcoholic Beverage Control Appeals Board

Introduction California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (“ABC” or “Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control”) Licensees are subject to a range of enforcement actions for various statutory and regulatory violations. Indeed, one of the three pillars of the ABC mission statement is enforcement and the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control engages in a variety of programs to “protect the public” by

Joe Rogoway February 11, 2023

NEW 2023 California DCC Regulations for Cannabis Retailers: A Compliance Snapshot

Background: Assembly Bill 195 & DCC Emergency Regulations New track and trace requirements have hit the books for commercial cannabis retailers engaged in sales via delivery. As you may remember, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed a slew of cannabis-related legislation into law in June of 2022, including Assembly Bill 195. On December 7, 2022, in response to the Governor’s passage

Rogoway Law Group January 26, 2023

Contracting Considerations for Oregon Psilocybin License Residency Requirements

Contracting Considerations for Residency Requirements under the Oregon Psilocybin Services Act (ORS 475A)

Oregon approved Ballot Measure 109 (M109) and put into place the Oregon Psilocybin Services Act (the “Act”) to allow for consumption of psilocybin at certain licensed service centers through licensed facilitators and administrators in the State of Oregon. It was voted into law in November 2020 and is codified in the Oregon Revised Statutes under ORS 475A. Following a two-year

Rogoway Law Group January 9, 2023

Law360 Publishes Cannabis Licensing Expert Analysis by Firm Partners

Law360 Publishes Cannabis Law Expert Analysis by Firm Partners

Law360, a premier legal news service, has released a new Expert Analysis article authored by Rogoway Law’s Managing Partner, Joe Rogoway, and Partner, Blair Gue. Law360 Expert Analysis authors are screened by an editorial team for quality and are qualified subject matter experts in their respective practices.

Rogoway Law Group October 18, 2022

Lexis Nexis has released a new cannabis law Practical Guidance® practice note authored by Rogoway Law's Managing Partner, Joe Rogoway, and Partner, Blair Gue.

Lexis Nexis Publishes Cannabis Licensing Practice Note by Partners Joe Rogoway and Blair Gue

Lexis Nexis, a leading global provider of legal, regulatory and business information, and analytics, has released a new cannabis law Practical Guidance® practice note authored by Rogoway Law’s Managing Partner, Joe Rogoway, and Partner, Blair Gue. Practical Guidance® attorney authors are practice area specialists with skills and expertise honed over years of practice, and selected by Lexis Nexis after extensive vetting.

Rogoway Law Group October 13, 2022

Measure M will give the City of Healdsburg the ability to impose an annual gross receipts tax that may not exceed 8%.

Healdsburg to Vote on Measure M – a Cannabis Tax Measure – in November 2022

If approved, Measure M will give the City of Healdsburg the ability to impose an annual gross receipts tax that may not exceed 8% on any Person conducting cannabis business within City limits.

Rogoway Law Group October 11, 2022

UDRPs for Regulated Substance Domain Names

Cybersquatting can dilute and harm a brand in many ways, including by drawing potential customers and business opportunities away from a business. The cost of a UDRP action could prove very worthwhile when a disputed domain is actually damaging a business.

Josh Zetlin October 10, 2022

Understanding the SB 1326 Cannabis Interstate Agreements Bill

SB 1326: The Limitations and Promise of the ‘Cannabis Interstate Agreements Bill’

Senate Bill 1326, which was introduced by Senator Anna Cabellero (D-Merced), is informally known as the “cannabis interstate agreements bill” because it, generally, gives Governor Newsom the ability to enter into agreements with other states that a have also legalized commercial cannabis business to allow licensed commercial cannabis businesses in each state to do business with one another across state lines.

Rogoway Law Group September 27, 2022

The California Department of Cannabis Control’s Local Jurisdiction Retail Access Grant Program and How Local Jurisdictions Can Prepare for the Release of Grant Program Applications

The DCC’s Cannabis Local Jurisdiction Retail Access Grant Program

The Cannabis Local Jurisdiction Retail Access Grant Program aims to provide consumers with better access to regulated, tested cannabis product by supporting the expansion of California’s legal cannabis marketplace, thereby reducing the need for consumers to turn to the illicit market.

Rogoway Law Group September 22, 2022

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