This week Kris Kane is back in the host seat for a new episode with special guest Laura Bianchi, Founding Partner of Bianchi & Brandt.

Getting a medical marijuana card in Arizona could soon be easier and cheaper for patients — and free for veterans — if a new bill moving through the state legislature is passed and signed into law by Gov. Katie Hobbs.

Host Eddie Celaya is honing in on the latest advertising developments for cannabis in the digital world, specifically Twitter’s new policy of allowing some marijuana and hemp company’s products to be featured on its platform.

Here Weed Go! host Eddie Celaya is joined by Clark Wu, a business litigator and attorney with Phoenix-based law firm Bianchi & Brandt.

On a busy Wednesday evening at a photo studio at the Cattle Track Arts Compound in Scottsdale, 30 professional women celebrated their accomplishments in an industry that takes grit to survive in — the cannabis sector.

Twitter has become the first major social media platform to openly allow the advertisement of cannabis brands.

Welcome to Cannabis Insider! We’re be bringing you the latest news and updates from the cannabis industry, as well as exclusive interviews with top executives and industry leaders!

Plant-based medicines and therapeutics finally are gaining significant traction with the medical establishment.

In this episode, Kathryn welcomes Laura Bianchi, Co-Founder of Bianchi & Brandt and a leading entrepreneur, attorney, and strategic advisor for the cannabis industry.

Extensive archaeological evidence suggests humans have been using cannabis for thousands of years, but until relatively recently, it only came in a few forms.

Companies struggle to understand changing state laws on marijuana and related workplace policies.

If you’re interested in practicing law in the new and developing cannabis space, hold onto your legal briefs because being a cannabis lawyer means never having a dull moment.

As we head into 2023, cannabis continues to be a rapidly growing and evolving industry.

For everyone, I just want to educate them to know that there’s nuance here. And when you try different flower, ask yourself, how does this taste?

Roughly 33% of US adults report owning a gun, according to a 2021 Georgetown University firearms survey.

Cannabis professionals are divided over whether the industry is paying a living wage.

Charges stemming from the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) Act have long been a looming threat in the cannabis industry.

Cease and desist (C&D) orders are relatively common in business. The nascent cannabis market is no exception.

And one proposal could add additional hurdles for recent social equity dispensary winners.

Missouri is one of 37 states with legal access to medical marijuana.

The Department Of Justice Has Urged The Supreme Court To Deny Two Workers’ Bids For Medical Cannabis Reimbursement.

Race is a topic that comes up a lot in cannabis, as social equity and the War on Drugs is discussed, but AAPI folks are often left out of the conversation completely.

With the continuing threat of new SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) variants looming on the horizon, scientists have been relentless in searching for a long-term solution to the ever-present pandemic that has affected the lives of millions around the world.

Is Arizona doing enough to promote social equity in its adult-use cannabis market?

Laura A. Bianchi, Founding Partner at Scottsdale-based Bianchi & Brandt, has been named one of Arizona’s Top 100 Lawyers for 2022.

Justin M. Brandt recently spoke to Margaret Jackson of MJ Brand Insights about the future of the cannabis industry as federal legalization looms.

Our own Laura Bianchi is quoted in a recent Green Entrepreneur article.

Our own Laura Bianchi speaks to MJBizDaily about Arizona’s pending social equity program and the cannabis industry as a whole.

Laura Bianchi appeared on Montel Williams’ show, Let’s Be Blunt.

Proposition 207 was recently passed in November, which legalized the use of recreational marijuana.

A New Mexico lower court ruling has recently allowed Ultra Health to open two new dispensaries in the state.

Connecticut has ruled to legalize cannabis. Our Partners Justin Brandt and Laura Bianchi recently spoke with High Times about it.

The conversation around federally legalizing cannabis has increased this year.

New Mexico adult-use sales are set to begin in April of 2022 as the industry awaits rules and regulations and the application release.

On July 12, 2021, the process to expunge marijuana convictions in Arizona began.

Our partner Justin Brandt was quoted on Cheddar TV on June 30 speaking on Justice Thomas’s remarks on federally legalizing cannabis.

Delta-8 THC could pose a serious threat to the licensed industry. What do brands need to know?

Amazon recently made the decision to stop testing employees for cannabis.

Our partner Laura Bianchi was recently named one of the most influential women in the Arizona cannabis industry.

States across the U.S. are looking to ban, or have already banned, Delta-8 THC as it rises in demand.

Delta-8 THC is rising in popularity across the country. Many states are looking to ban, or have already banned, it.

With Delta-8 rising in popularity and states racing to place a ban on it, what happens to those selling it?

Our rapidly growing firm is expanding. Bianchi & Brandt recently welcomed a new paralegal and office manager.

Bianchi & Brandt is expanding! Say hello to our new team members, Paula and Chelsea.

Delta-8 THC is rising in popularity across the country with states looking to ban, or having already banned, it.

It’s been a little more than a year since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic shook up the cannabis industry.

The Arizona Department of Health Services released its second draft rules for the cannabis social equity program recently.

CBD has become widely popular over the last few years. But, which states have taken kindly to it in terms of laws and consumer interest?

Starting a cannabis business on your own is no easy task. Our partners, Laura and Justin, shared common mistakes to avoid with mg Magazine for their March issue.

Bianchi & Brandt thrives in the out-of-the-box cannabis law niche.

Bianchi & Brandt’s partner, Laura Bianchi, spoke with WeedWeek recently to provide a status update on Arizona’s recreational cannabis program.

Bianchi & Brandt partner Laura Bianchi says that consumers want to know what COVID-19 precautions have been taken by a business.

We want to introduce you to Laura Bianchi! Laura is a partner and shareholder of the firm. She is also one of the nation’s leaders in cannabis law, business, compliance, and operations.

The arrival of two FDA-approved COVID-19 vaccines suggests the pandemic may soon be under control in the coming months.

What does it really take to run a cannabis business in Arizona? Bianchi & Brandt partner and shareholder Justin Brandt recently spoke with Super Lawyers to discuss the basics.

Our partners and shareholders, Laura Bianchi and Justin Brandt, recently analyzed the ballot measures from the 2020 election for Cannabis Industry Journal.

Did you know, there are 36 social equity licenses that will be available when recreational marijuana becomes legal in Arizona?

Now that Prop 207 has passed, Arizonans are wondering what comes next.

Because of the ongoing U.S. federal prohibition of cannabis, states are left to implement their own regulations and sales tax.

The Smart and Safe Act has passed in Arizona, legalizing recreational cannabis use. Cannabis businesses are wondering when they will be able to apply for a license.

We want to introduce you to Clark Wu! Clark is a business attorney and litigator at Bianchi and Brandt with an incredible story.

Did you know, each state’s allocation of cannabis tax revenue varies by market?

Laura Bianchi and Justin Brandt, the partners and shareholders of Bianchi & Brandt, share their experience, discuss the firm, cannabis law, and more.

From essential business designations to staffing and financial opportunities, the cannabis business has seen a few changes during the ongoing pandemic.

Laura Bianchi, partner and shareholder at Bianchi & Brandt, spoke with the Phoenix Business Journal on the rising popularity of CBD.

Now that the Arizona Supreme Court has ruled recreational marijuana can appear on the November election ballot, many businesses are wondering what might happen if it passes.

Arizona touts one of the most robust medical marijuana programs in the country. There are currently more than 245,000 patients registered through the state’s program.

We are very collaborative in our office, and it’s definitely an adjustment to not have the ability to interact with our clients and team in the same space.

Laura Bianchi has never wanted to be just one of the crowd. As a top Arizona cannabis attorney and partner at the law firm Bianchi & Brandt, she works hard to boost her clients to success in a burgeoning industry.

Bianchi & Brandt announced shareholder and law partner Justin M. Brandt was named Top 40 Under 40 Rising Stars in the cannabis industry by Marijuana Venture magazine.

Bianchi & Brandt, a business law firm specializing in highly regulated environments, recently made its debut as the first group in Arizona with a full-service cannabis law practice.

Top cannabis industry leaders from across the state will discuss the future of adult-use in Arizona at the Marijuana Industry Trade Association’s virtual town hall meeting.

Justin M. Brandt is a shareholder and partner at Bianchi & Brandt.

Bianchi & Brandt, a full-service law firm with an emphasis on the cannabis and hemp industries

Bianchi & Brandt, a business law firm specializing in highly regulated environments

Scottsdale-based Bianchi & Brandt, a full-service law firm with an emphasis on the cannabis and hemp industries, recently announced the addition of paralegal Diana Johnson Wacholz and senior attorney Nicholas J. Scavio.

Laura A. Bianchi has worked with medical marijuana dispensaries since 2010 when the Arizona Medical Marijuana Act was passed, allowing the drug to be used in the state.

Bianchi & Brandt announced the addition of senior attorney Nicholas J. Scavio to the firm’s business and commercial litigation practice.

As a part of my series about strong women leaders in the cannabis industry, I had the pleasure of interviewing Laura A. Bianchi, Esq.

Justin M. Brandt, Shareholder and Partner at Bianchi & Brandt, was one of 55 members selected for the Valley Leadership’s annual flagship program: VL Institute.

Wacholz joins the firm’s cannabis law practice where she will focus on business and real estate litigation.

Business law firm Bianchi & Brandt opened its headquarters in Scottsdale, Arizona, as the first group in the state with a full-service cannabis law practice.

In 2019, the Arizona medical cannabis market accrued $705 million in profit, putting the state in the top 10 for legal cannabis sales, according to Arcview Market Research and BDS Analytics.

Scottsdale business law firm Bianchi & Brandt has expanded its cannabis practice group with the addition of Senior Attorney Nicholas J. Scavio and Paralegal Diana Johnson Wacholz.

Bianchi & Brandt announced shareholder and law partner Laura A. Bianchi was selected by AZ Business Magazine for its Top 100 Lawyers in Arizona list.

Arizona Talks, an organization focused on influencing social change and education through innovative programs and events

Justin M. Brandt is a shareholder and partner at Bianchi & Brandt.

The COVID-19 outbreak has temporarily reshaped daily life and will forever change how we deal with deadly diseases.

States have been experimenting with various forms of marijuana legalization for years and, according to new research, business is better where cannabis is legal.

Recreational marijuana sales in Illinois generated more than $10 million in tax revenue in January, putting the state on track to surpass Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s budget estimates.

Scavio joins the firm’s business and commercial litigation practice.