Unfortunately, the state of tax regulation and accounting procedures leaves new cannabis companies at a loss for what to do. They just want to follow the law and maximize their company’s growth, but the web of regulations means more money and time spent on accountants and lawyers. At C&G we navigate the accounting and tax issues for our clients so that they can fee lat ease. We team with leading professionals that focus specifically on the cannabis field. We provide lawyer opinion letters and advice letters backed by professional accountants and tax professionals. Not only do we avoid legal pitfalls we offer proactive tax and savings strategies for our clients so that they know they are getting the industry’s best advice.

In addition to providing real estate services that others cannot. C&G attorneys offer ongoing compliance needs for cannabis businesses of all sizes in cultivation, manufacturing, and retail. The Cannabis Control Commission changes its rules frequently, which places businesses at risk of receiving the dreaded enforcement action letter or worse a cease and desist order. C&G does not wait around for an issue and then charge the client to fix the problem. Instead, C&G maintains an ongoing compliance regime, best practices guide, compliance and regulatory oversight that proactively protects clients from the ever-changing CCC legal requirements.

As the burgeoning cannabis grows there has been, and will continue to be, mounting litigation costs. As companies vie for market share, enforce intellectual property rights, compete for employees and products, and merge or split apart, there is bound to be a lawsuit. Rather than turning to outside counsel, the lawyers at C&G are experienced litigators that can shield clients from an incoming suit or proactively fight for their client’s rights. While we try to avoid litigation in general, C&G does not back down from a fight.

The attorneys at C&G are constantly staying in front of changing legal and compliance issues. We focus our work on cannabis matters which means that we are positioned to provide cutting edge advice that other firms, focused on other clients and other areas of law, do not. We pride ourselves on not only knowing that the law is today but shaping and understanding what it will look like tomorrow.

As with any business, the search begins with a location. The attorneys at C&G have a track record of locating off-market real estate locations with owners that are amenable to starting a cannabis business. Once we obtain site control for our clients we immediately proceed with the Host Community Agreement process. We have a history of positive community outreach and building rapport with local officials. Once we secure the HCA, we can submit the provisional license application to the State. We field questions from the CCC and work with our clients to ensure smooth progress toward their final license. Once we are approved by the state our client’s are issued a final letter and can begin operating!

The cannabis industry lacks access to traditional bank financing. Our clients come to C&G looking for capital partners or investors willing to fund a deal with the financial projections that meet their needs. We have a broad network of willing capital partners in the state and pair our clients with the best match for their business. We also handle all of the transactional paperwork and due diligence to close the deal.

We are able to provide total cannabis guidance because in addition to being licensed attorneys we also hold real estate agent and broker's licenses. At the heart of every company is its location. Therefore, real estate is a central aspect of any sale and the ultimate survival of a cannabis business. At C&G you do not have to waste money hiring a separate real estate attorney and pay extra fees for access to an agent or broker. C&G includes all real estate service in its fees and guides client's through the difficult search, offer, due diligence, and closing process.