Legal Opinions, a Nevada Business Magazine annual feature for nearly a decade, is a compilation of expert knowledge on a variety of topics. Written by attorneys, all of whom are highly educated on their featured topic, this special report is a one-stop resource for executives. Articles in the 2020 edition of Legal Opinions range from marijuana to politics and … [Read more...] about Legal Opinions 2020
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Banking on NevadaA New Decade is Dawning
The economy and the banking industry mirror each other, and both are doing well in Nevada as the new decade begins. “We have one of the best economies in the country as measured by employment growth and in-migration, all those key metrics that we watch so closely, those are really strong right now. That generally means that the banking industry’s going to do … [Read more...] about Banking on Nevada
From Seed to SaleNevada’s Cash Crop Cannabis Industry
Adult recreational use was legalized in 2017 after voters approved the 2016 Ballot Question 2, Initiative to Regulate and Tax Marijuana. On January 1, 2017, adults in Nevada could purchase up to one ounce of marijuana from legal dispensaries. The regulatory authority changed to the Nevada Department of Taxation under Chapter 453D of Nevada Revised Statutes (NRS). In August … [Read more...] about From Seed to Sale
Where’s All the Marijuana Money? Education Funding
Remember when President Obama promised the ACA would lower costs and allow us to keep our providers? We all know how that turned out. It seems the same thing happened with tax revenues from the state’s newest industry – Marijuana. When proponents were touting all the reasons we should legalize the industry, funding education was at the top of the list. A few years later, and … [Read more...] about Where’s All the Marijuana Money? Education Funding
Marijuana Safety for Pets
BOISE, Idaho - As more states legalize marijuana to varying degrees, Pets Best Pet Insurance wants to make sure pet owners are aware of marijuana’s dangers to animals. Believe it or not, marijuana can cause serious illness in dogs and cats, which may be exposed to its effects either by ingesting the plant or by inhalation of smoke. While marijuana is rarely deadly to … [Read more...] about Marijuana Safety for Pets
Medical Marijuana in the Workplace
An issue with far-reaching effects for business owners and HR professionals, the advent of medical marijuana in the workplace has led to a host of questions on the subject. In an effort to answer some of those questions, a panel of experts recently convened to educate attendees on the topic. The breakfast was hosted by Nevada Business Magazine, Holland & Hart and LP … [Read more...] about Medical Marijuana in the Workplace