David Nims – Newest Janssen Malloy LLP Partner

Janssen Malloy LLP proudly announces that David Nims is our newest law partner. David’s main practice areas include civil litigation, real property litigation, personal injury, and criminal defense, including juvenile cases.   Prior to joining Janssen Malloy LLP as an associate, David practiced at the Humboldt County District Attorney’s Office and the El Dorado Public Defender’s Office, gaining valuable trial experience.  David earned … Read More

Obtaining Provisional Licenses from the California Department of Food and Agriculture

On September 27, 2018 California Governor Jerry Brown signed Senate Bill 1459 which allows the California Department of Food and Agriculture (“CDFA”) to issue “provisional” cannabis cultivation licenses as a bridge between temporary and annual cultivation licenses. Provisional licenses act in the same manner as annual licenses, except those licenses are not renewable. Unlike annual and temporary licenses through CDFA, … Read More

California’s Legal Cannabis Market is Growing Up Fast

This year marks a new phase in the evolution of California’s regulated market for cannabis. As of January 1, 2019, the California Department of Food and Agriculture (“CDFA”) no longer has the authority to grant provisional licenses for cannabis cultivation. Already-issued temporary licenses will be subject to an automatic extension of time for those who submitted applications for annual licenses … Read More