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Lamar Hawkins Discusses Coronavirus Fallout and Bankruptcy Options in Phoenix Business Journal
Knowing many companies are concerned about the impact the coronavirus shutdown will have on Valley businesses, Phoenix Business Journal turned to Lamar Hawkins for advice for commercial landlords and tenants.
Lamar, who chairs the Arizona Board of Legal Specialization’s Bankruptcy Law Advisory, Commission, counseled tenants to […]
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Gary Smith Untangles CBD’s Complex Legal Landscape for Green Entrepreneur
CBD has been getting a lot of buzz lately – and it’s expected to become a billion-dollar industry. But despite the industry’s exciting prospects, stringent FDA regulations remain. With deep expertise in cannabis law, Guidant’s Gary Smith guides hopeful CBD entrepreneurs through compliance in an […]
Arizona Attorney Taps Guidant Attorneys for Deep Expertise of Cannabis Laws
The March issue of Arizona Attorney was devoted to cannabis’ complex legal landscape and prominently featured Guidant’s Gary Smith and Alex Karam.
Gary’s article, “Letters From Marijuana Land – The First Decade,” describes the evolution of the cannabis industry in Arizona, including […]
Arizona Bankruptcy American Inn of Court Calls on Gary Smith and Lamar Hawkins for Cannabis Expertise
When the Arizona Bankruptcy American Inn of Court wanted to learn about the intricacies of the cannabis industry, it turned to Guidant attorneys Gary Smith and Lamar Hawkins for help. Speaking to Arizona judges, lawyers, legal educators and law students, Gary and Lamar shared a […]
Gary Smith Speaks at Guidant-sponsored Cannabis Panel for Arizona Society of CPAs
Considered one of Arizona’s foremost experts on cannabis law, Guidant’s Gary Smith recently shared his extensive knowledge and insight with the Arizona Society of CPAs.
Gary participated on a panel discussion about “Arizona’s Burgeoning Cannabis and Hemp Industry,” imparting his understanding of cannabis history, applications, and […]
Gary Smith Educates Arizona Construction Lawyers About Marijuana Law
Continuous developments in marijuana law often leave the construction industry scrambling to ensure projects comply with the latest regulations. During “On a Need to Know Basis: What Construction Lawyers Need to Know about Marijuana Law,” attorney Gary Smith co-presented to the State Bar of Arizona’s Construction Law Section, sharing […]
Gary Smith Discusses Pressing Cannabis Issues Impacting Lawyers During Arizona Cannabis Bar Association Panel
New and developing cannabis laws evoke a slew of questions from attorneys serving the industry. In the Arizona Cannabis Bar Association’s CLE panel, “Cannabis 2020 – Smoking Hot Topics in Arizona,” Gary Smith explained the current legal climate in Arizona, highlighting ethical issues lawyers should be mindful of when […]
Guidant Sponsors, Participates in Arizona Society of CPAs Cannabis Panel Discussion
Changes to cannabis and hemp regulations have created a flurry of questions for CPAs and other professionals serving the industry. Guidant is helping to bring clarity and context to pertinent issues as a sponsor of the Arizona Society of CPAs’ panel discussion, “Arizona’s Burgeoning Cannabis and Hemp Industry,” on […]
Guidant Attorneys Explore Impact of Marijuana Laws, Farm Bill in Presentation for Minnesota State Bar
As more states warm up to cannabis use, rapid changes to state laws governing the industry have followed suit. Attorneys Gary Smith and Alex Karam shared insight on these laws in a presentation to the Minnesota State Bar.
In “Cannabis Law 101,” Gary and Alex discussed […]