Administrative Litigation

Practice Areas

We have represented clients in administrative matters since the earliest days of the implementation of Measure 91. I know for a fact that one of my clients was the first to have the OLCC approve the sale of a licensed business, and I believe one of my other clients was the first to agree to a stipulated settlement agreement with the OLCC to resolve violations. Our approach is based on a deep industry knowledge and understanding of what the OLCC wants to see and what they are concerned with, backed up with years of experience with the marijuana rules and the willingness to go to the mat for our clients. We have litigated dozens and dozens of OLCC notices of violation.

Regulatory Compliance

We assist clients in understanding and complying with complex regulations, helping to prevent disputes with regulatory agencies before they arise.

Licensing & Permitting Disputes

Whether you are seeking a license or permit for your business or facing challenges regarding an existing license, we provide guidance and representation to navigate the application process and resolve disputes.

Administrative Hearings

We represent clients in administrative hearings, ensuring that your rights are protected and your interests are effectively advocated. We prepare compelling arguments and present evidence to support your case.

IMPORTANT: If you have been contacted by an OLCC inspector, the time to call an attorney is NOW. If you haven’t yet been contacted by an OLCC inspector but know that rules violations have been committed by you or your employees under your OLCC license, the time to call an attorney is NOW. Getting involved in the defense of potential violations early is the best way we can help mitigate their impact on your business.

Proven Results for Our Clients

COMPLIANCE CRISIS AVERTED

When an inattentive employee of the largest cannabis company in the world accidently put THC tincture in bottles marked “CBD,” a lot of people got high who weren’t expecting to get high. Luckily, the large company was wise and contacted us right away. Through our mitigation efforts, we were able to help the company avoid serious sanctions, resulting in public consternation by those who bore the large company ill will.

FAIR SETTLEMENT ACHIEVED

When COVID-19 hit Oregon in early 2020, marijuana use increased as lockdowns were put in place, and one of our delivery clients’ business skyrocketed. So much so that they simply stopped using manifests for a period. Realizing that this gross omission would not go overlooked, they engaged us early, and, acting with due caution and judiciousness, we developed a strategy to mitigate their violations via self-reporting. It worked better than we could have hoped, and they were able to enter into a very fair settlement with minimal impact to their business operations or finances.