by Gregory Rutchik | Nov 10, 2017
So You Want To Start a Cannabis Business? Ten Points To Consider [This post is part of a series related to recent client inquiries. It changes frequently so check back again soon. For a broad description of the kind of work I do and representative work, see...
by Gregory Rutchik | Mar 19, 2015
While many rejoice that the Grateful Dead will play a tribute concert in July and that up to 20 states have provided some legalization for marijuana, running a marijuana business – even legally (under state law) has major problems. Having a banking relationship...
by Gregory Rutchik | Feb 25, 2015
As my right honorable colleague Matt Kumin reminded me, Criminal Law must be considered when advising a marijuna-preneur(sm). It is with that thought that I leave today’s comment. In a recent Criminal case, the Court asked the jury three key questions on which...
by Gregory Rutchik | Jan 27, 2015
I am sure I could dig up more but these are worth looking thru to find your way. This was generated with a Word and Design search using “medical marijuana” in goods and services only. http://tmsearch.uspto.gov/ 1) The DEAD ones are the most telling. 2)...
by Gregory Rutchik | Jan 23, 2015
Now that the Marley Family has come out with their own brand of Marijuana, says Rolling Stone Magazine, many growers and distributors want to brand their extracts and strains. Much has been written about the impossibility under current US Federal Law to obtain a US...