Marijuana Business Magazine - February 2018

He lets them know about any future opportunities his firm plans to be a part of, whether that’s orchestrating an expansion, hiring new employees or creating different branding opportunities. “Run everything you do by them,” he advised. “There are a lot of small things in cannabis law that are unique to other laws that you may not be aware of.” For example, if you’re creating a new website, it could inadvertently be appealing to children and you didn’t know it. “You want an extra pair of eyes on everything you do,” Ramirez said. Expect your law firm to send out updates to laws as well. He cited the example of a new labeling require- ment in Colorado. “I never would have known that if my attorney hadn’t told me about it,” he said. Makoso likes to work with firms that have several attorneys and paralegals because they have “excellent response rates.” Once he’s secured the relationship he then communicates to his counsel that he or she needs to be respon- sive. Makoso expects responses immediately and conversation availability. “If I’m paying you by the hour. I want that service in an expedient manner and with the most profes- sionalism,” he said. ◆ There are a lot of small things in cannabis law that are unique to other laws that you may not be aware of.