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Gary Smith Discusses Cannabis-Assisted Therapy with Becca Williams on Psychedelica Lex Podcast
Gary Smith’s Psychedelica Lex podcast has quickly become a can’t-miss resource of informative and entertaining insight into psychedelics law and related topics. In two new episodes, Gary interviews Becca Williams, one of the only Certified Emotional Liberation Therapists in the country, to educate listeners about her unique […]
Alex Karam Outlines How New Law Threatens All Arizona Homeowners
With no fanfare, Governor Ducey quietly signed HB 2617 into law last week. Yet this new legislation threatens every homeowner’s home equity and drastically changes the State’s collection industry.
On its face, the new law seems to be beneficial. It raises the amount of home equity exempt from creditor collection efforts (known as the […]
Gary Smith Hosts Nicole Howell on Psychedelica Lex Podcast to Discuss How the Psychedelic Bar Association is Influencing the Industry
Psychedelica Lex, which is now available on Spotify, Google Podcasts, Pocket Casts and Radiopublic in addition to YouTube, features engaging conversations between Gary Smith and some of the leading figures in the world of psychedelics. Gary recently interviewed attorney Nicole Howell, a founding board member of the
Gary Smith’s Phoenix Business Journal Column Outlines How ADHS Social Equity Cannabis Rules Fail to Benefit Intended Communities
After Arizona Department of Health Services released draft rules for the 26 social equity recreational cannabis licenses Prop 207 created, Gary Smith wrote an opinion column for Phoenix Business Journal asserting the rules ignore vast communities Prop 207 sought to benefit.
Contending that ADHS can and must do better, Gary […]
Gary Smith Educates Arizona State Bar on Prop 207’s Cannabis Regulations
Seeking to update its membership on Proposition 207, the Arizona State Bar Association invited Gary Smith to speak at an educational seminar.
During his presentation, Gary differentiated between what Pop 207 means for individuals, businesses and the public at large. He shared the various implications for taxes as well as the continuation of […]
Gary Smith Discusses Protections in Place for Religious Psychedelic Use in Rolling Stone
Critically acclaimed music and lifestyle publication Rolling Stone consulted leading psychedelics attorney Gary Smith on a recent article about religion and ancient psychedelic practices.
When discussing the First Amendment’s protection for religious observation and practice, Gary explained that because there is no division in charge of religion within the U.S. government, no one […]
Guidant Team Celebrates Kentucky Derby in Style
For one day, Guidant’s Tempe office could have been mistaken for the town of Louisville, Kentucky, as the team used the popular event as a theme for its latest teambuilding activity.
Festivities included many Kentucky Derby traditions such as big hats, mint juleps and a variety of Southern food.
ABC15 Invites Lamar Hawkins Back to Advise Viewers on Coming Wave of Bankruptcies
As pandemic aid begins to wind down, more Arizona companies are in financial trouble. To help viewers understand the scope of the problem, ABC15 turned to Lamar Hawkins for insight on what businesses and individuals can expect and how to prepare.
Lamar, who confirmed Arizona’s first Subchapter V 11 bankruptcy, shared how […]
Super Lawyers Honors Three Guidant Attorneys
When Super Lawyers published its 2021 edition of high-achieving attorneys, Guidant Law Firm had three attorneys who were recognized for outstanding work.
Super Lawyers honors accomplished attorneys from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. The selection process includes independent research, peer nominations and […]
Lamar Hawkins Informs Maricopa Lawyer Readers About Subchapter V 11 Bankruptcy
As the attorney who confirmed Arizona’s first Subchapter V 11 bankruptcy plan, Lamar Hawkins actively seeks to educate organizations, companies and individuals about the streamlined bankruptcy option. In Maricopa Lawyer’s March cover story, Lamar helps attorneys understand this new pathway to financial stability.
Subchapter V 11 offers efficiency and affordability. When compared to […]