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State of CO investigates looping

With the recreational use of marijuana still being freshly legalized in Colorado, laws have been a little grey with dispensaries distribution of it. Laws have been clarified in Colorado since the investigation of looping. At first, the law stated dispensaries can only...

Sweetleaf investigations in Denver

The Denver’s District Attorney’s Office has opened a grand jury investigation into Sweetleaf, a marijuana dispensary with locations in Colorado and Oregon. Specifically, narcotic officers have started arrests at the Denver location to frequent customers. It’s...

The danger of not starting an internal investigation

If you’re part of a publicly traded company and have identified corporate malfeasances the worst decision is to sit on it. You and the company could be at stake if you don’t seek legal counsel. It’s better to be safe than sorry. Make sure you don’t end up in trouble...

The Collateral Consequence

Unfortunately, starting an internal investigation can cause some collateral consequences. However, there are whistleblower laws in place that can provide protection for you. Additionally, if the consequences are so high that it results in a termination to cover up...

The Civil and Criminal Effects of Asset Forfeiture

Asset forfeiture or money seizures can result in litigation in both the criminal and civil court. One court will be litigated in the actual underlying criminal case, then additionally, there’s a separate civil asset forfeiture over the property seized. Asset...