Independent Contractor or Employee: Why you need to get it right! (Part 2)
Part 2: The High VERY HIGH Cost of Misclassifying an Employee as an Independent Contractor. Misclassifying an employee as an […]
Employment Law, Oregon
Oregon
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Employment Law, Oregon
Independent Contractor or Employee: Why you need to get it right! (Part 1)
Part 1: Independent Contractor or Employee? You might think determining whether a worker should be treated as an independent contractor
Oregon Marijuana Extracts and Edibles Update (Part 2)
On March 18, 2016, the Oregon Health Authority (OHA) released Information Bulletin 2016-05 announcing that the unregistered manufacture of cannabinoid
Medical Marijuana, Oregon, Regulatory Compliance and Licensing
Oregon Plant Limits: What is a stay?
How many mature marijuana plants can I grow/posses? That is a question we get a lot from Oregon growers. The
Oregon Marijuana Extracts and Edibles Update (Part 1)
The Oregon Health Authority (OHA) released Information Bulletin 2016-05 in an attempt to clarify many questions surrounding the legality of marijuana extraction
Oregon’s 25% Sales Tax on Early Sales
* * * Updated January 21, 2016 * * * Oregon’s the new sales tax is applicable to medical dispensaries
Local Government, Oregon, Regulatory Compliance and Licensing
Public Service Announcement: City of Portland Marijuana Licenses
Public Service Announcement: All marijuana businesses located in the City of Portland must obtain a City Marijuana Regulatory License (“City
Oregon, Regulatory Compliance and Licensing
Oregon Marijuana Laws: The Status of Residency Requirements After HB 3400 (Part 4)
In Part 3 of this series, I discussed the residency rules for Ballot Measure 91 businesses that the Oregon Liquor
Oregon, Regulatory Compliance and Licensing
Oregon Marijuana Laws: The Status of Residency Requirements After HB 3400 (Part 3)
On August 14, the Oregon Liquor Control Commission (“OLCC”) distributed to members of the Rules Advisory Committee (“RAC”) a revised
Oregon, Regulatory Compliance and Licensing
Oregon Marijuana Laws: The Status of Residency Requirements After HB 3400 (Part 2)
On July 17, the Oregon Liquor Control Commission (“OLCC”) distributed to members of the Licensing, Compliance, and Enforcement Technical Advisory
Medical Marijuana, Oregon
Personal Agreements: OMMP grower and patient contracts
After the dust settles from a legislative session we are always left wondering what happened. Especially after this session which
Oregon, Regulatory Compliance and Licensing
Oregon Marijuana Laws: The Status of Residency Requirements After HB 3400 (Part 1)
Ballot Measure 91 intentionally did not include any residency requirement for anyone who owned or who was otherwise involved with
Oregon
Are We There Yet: Ballot Measure 91 next steps
As we creep towards the finish line of the Oregon legislative session, the issues seem to be winding down. The
Oregon
Ballot Measure 91: Early sales and joint stores?
The questions I get most frequently (other than local government questions) are whether early sales to the adult use market
Oregon
Ballot Measure 91: Joint Committee stalemate
Last night the Joint Committee for the Implementation of Ballot Measure 91 locked down. After working for almost the entire
Cannabis Industry Group, Oregon
OLCC and Ballot Measure 91: New revenue projections
According to the Portland Business Journal, the OLCC has put in their budget for Ballot Measure 91 for 2015- 2016.
Oregon
Ballot Measure 91: Guide to July 2015
Beginning July 1, 2015, Ballot Measure 91 will allow Oregon residents 21 years and older to possess, grow, and transfer
MBank to abandon cannabis industry banking
MBank announced today that it will close all of its accounts with marijuana businesses in the next few months. The
Cannabis Industry Group, Oregon
Ballot Measure 91 and the OLCC: Who’s who in implementation
Before fully understanding the upcoming regulation schemes for recreational marijuana in Oregon, it is important to recognize the individuals responsible
Bernard Chamberlain, Cannabis Industry Group, Federal Law, Oregon, Taxation
280E and Oregon Cannabis Business: What is a trade or business?
Section 280E – not so simple after all Despite what your eyes are telling you, “trade or business” is actually
Bernard Chamberlain, Federal Law, Oregon, Taxation
280E and Cost of Goods Sold: Can’t win for losing
Cost of Goods Sold. Deductible or not deductible? That is the 280E question. Section 280E of the Internal Revenue Code
Bernard Chamberlain, Oregon, Taxation
Ballot Measure 91 and Local Taxes: Extended version
“I tell ya I don’t get no respect. No respect at all.” If Sections 42 and 58 of Ballot
Medical Marijuana, Oregon
How To Start a Cannabis Business in Oregon Post BM91
Now that Ballot Measure 91 has passed many people who have been waiting on the sidelines are feeling more comfortable
Cannabis Industry Group, Federal Law, Oregon, Taxation
280E and Your Business: An Oregon Cannabis Lawyer’s Perspective
Support for the ongoing planning process that is managing a business is a big part of why a marijuana business