Hilary Bricken
Hilary Bricken is a partner at Harris Bricken in its Los Angeles office. Licensed to practice law in California, Washington, and Florida, she is one of the premier cannabis business and regulatory attorneys in the United States. As chair of Harris Bricken’s Regulated Substances practice group, she helps cannabis companies of all sizes with their cannabis related business and regulatory needs. Hilary is also lead editor of the Canna Law Blog. You can reach her by email at hilary@harrisbricken.com.
Posts by Hilary Bricken
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GovernmentTop 5 Buzzkills Keeping Cannabis Down And Out (And Emerging)
Unfortunately, most of these are here to stay thanks to the Department of Justice and the Controlled Substances Act. -
GovernmentICYMI: New U.S. Attorney General (Probably) Won't Harsh Your Mellow After All
We're very likely returning to the 2013 Cole Memo principles now that William Barr has been confirmed as AG -- and that's a good thing. 
SponsoredEarly Adopters Of Legal AI Gaining Competitive Edge In Marketplace
How to best leverage generative AI as an early adopter with ethical use.-
MarijuanaCalifornia Dealin': Pot Indemnities Deserve Your Attention
What makes for a good indemnification provision in a cannabis contract?
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MarijuanaForeign Investment In California's Marijuana Market: What You Need To Know Now
It appears the federal government is taking a wait-and-see approach to foreign ownership of state cannabis businesses -
MarijuanaBuzz Kill: (Marijuana) Vape Companies Feel the Burn of Trump Tariffs
Protecting the vape industry in the looming trade war. -
MarijuanaThe Good, The Bad, And The Ugly: Social Equity Cannabis In Los Angeles
Potential applicants on both sides of the social equity aisle need to be aware of the tricks being used to game this new system. -
MarijuanaBuzzkill Alert: California Prohibits Hemp CBD In Food
California is essentially letting the FDA dictate what it will do with hemp CBD. -
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California Agencies Release Proposed Permanent Marijuana Rules
Get your comments in now or forever hold your peace. 
SponsoredLegal AI: 3 Steps Law Firms Should Take Now
If 2023 introduced legal professionals to generative AI, then 2024 will be when law firms start adapting to utilize it. Things are moving fast, so…-
MarijuanaAmerica’s Largest County Prepares To Regulate Commercial Cannabis Sales
Los Angeles County finally seems ready to open its doors to local cannabis regulations. -
MarijuanaICYMI: Legitimate Marijuana Reform May Be On The Horizon For . . . Congress!
The political stars may finally be aligned to see meaningful marijuana law reform be puff-puff-passed. -
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Cannabis Banking Blues: How Best To Get A Bank Account
Securing a bank account will not be easy, but it is possible if you are in the right state and you prepare and act accordingly. -
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Blowing Smoke: Marijuana Banking Scams
What are the specific red flags to look for if you’re being pitched on a 'solution to the marijuana banking problem'? -
MarijuanaCalifornia Cannabis Investing: Understanding 'Ownership' And 'Financial Interests'
California’s lack of a residency requirement has made it popular for people looking to invest in cannabis., but do you know the rules?
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Early Adopters Of Legal AI Gaining Competitive Edge In Marketplace
How to best leverage generative AI as an early adopter with ethical use.
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Legal AI: 3 Steps Law Firms Should Take Now
If 2023 introduced legal professionals to generative AI, then 2024 will be when law firms start adapting to utilize it. Things are moving fast, so…
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The Business Case For AI At Your Law Firm
The Business Case For AI At Your Law Firm
ChatGPT ushers in the age of generative AI – even for law firms.
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Navigating Financial Success by Avoiding Common Pitfalls and Maximizing Firm Performance
In this CLE-eligible webinar, we’ll explore the most common accounting pitfalls and how to avoid them for your firm.
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Is The Future Of Law Distributed? Lessons From The Tech Adoption Curve
The rise of remote work has dramatically reshaped the relationship between Lawyers and Law Firms, see how Scale LLP has taken the steps to get…
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Trump Card: Is A Congressional Legislative Victory On The Horizon For States’ Rights And Pot?
Hopefully the Justice Department will leave state-legal marijuana businesses alone now. -
MarijuanaIsrael's Global Cannabis Dominance Will Help the U.S.
Researchers here in the U.S. are eager to run trials with high quality Israeli cannabis strains they cannot get anywhere else. -
MarijuanaNo Congressional Couch Lock: State Medical Marijuana Laws Protected Through September 30th
The Rohrabacher-Blumenauer Amendment can still be used as a shield for medical marijuana providers... for now. -
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Cashed And Counting: California Starts Crackdown On Gray Marijuana Marketplace
The state will try to limit illegal cannabis operators in California. Here's what else we should expect in the coming months. -
MarijuanaUpdate: Sessions Shines Some Light On DOJ Marijuana Enforcement
The fate of marijuana operators in every state hangs on the prosecutorial whims of the U.S. Attorney in their districts. -
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The 101 On Marijuana Joint Ventures
Be careful and think through all of the possible ramifications before signing on the dotted line. -
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California Dreamin': A Public Cannabis Bank Isn't A Real Solution
Ultimately, a public bank of any kind is a red herring for the cannabis industry.
