We've written a lot recently about the law concerning the religious use of psychedelics (see here and here).

Last month, I wrote this post on the latest development in the trademark infringement lawsuit filed by Veritas Fine Cannabis ("VFC") against Veritas Farms.

On December 3, 2020, MAPS (the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies) issued a press release regarding a lawsuit filed against the DEA and the Attorney General to...

If you are importing products into the United States you need to do your homework to make sure your incoming shipments comply with U.S. Customs laws...

Before the COVID-19 pandemic, I could count my monthly court appearances on both hands.

Yesterday, the United States Treasury initiated sanctions against many Chinese companies and individuals in an effort "to further degrade Russia's ability to sustain its war machine, continuing a multilateral campaign to limit the Kremlin's revenue and access to the materiel it needs to prosecute its illegal war against Ukraine."

Over the years, representing companies that source products from foreign countries has provided me with valuable insights into effective risk mitigation strategies.

I have spent a lot of time engaging with clients who are dealing with cannabis investors on the front and back end of investments.

Over the years, I've heard many variations on a certain comment I'd like to address. The comment is: "I thought of calling you for the project, but it wasn't a cannabis matter."

We always say we aren't giving legal advice on this blog. Here's some, though: don't use or sign a contract given to you by a broker for a transaction, unless that broker...

Special administrative regions (SARs) like Hong Kong and Macau hold a unique position within China. In some respects, the two SARs are as much a part of China as Beijing and Shanghai. When it comes to

In Part 1 of this four-part series, How to Shut Down or Downsize Your China WFOE: A 2025 Four-Part Survival Guide, we addressed the strategic decision-making process...

Join Harris Sliwoski attorney Fred Rocafort for a practical, insight-driven webinar on international trademark protection, that will equip you with the essential tools...

A few months ago, I wrote a post entitled, "Israel: Cannabis Powerhouse".

Last week, the Arizona Department of Health Services released a new web page of information related to the Smart and Safe Arizona Act – Arizona's new adult use marijuana law.

Exciting times have arrived in Arizona's cannabis industry! The Arizona Department of Health Services (the "Department") (1) released final interim rules for recreational licensees...

On December 17, the FTC issued a press release announcing its first law enforcement crackdown on deceptive claims in the growing market for cannabidiol (CBD) products.

The last few years have been a wild ride for the United States' hemp-derived cannabidiol (CBD) industry.

Back in April 2020, Apothio sued the County of Kern and the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, alleging that in October 2019, state and county law enforcement agents entered its farm fields

Every few months, one of my law firm's international lawyers has to tell a client that the company or the IP the client thought it had somewhere in the world does not exist.