Sahar Ayinehsazian

“Rescheduling will definitely help… but it’s not like Bank of America is going to step into lending to cannabis as soon as rescheduling happens,” said Joseph Lustberg, CEO of Upwise Capital at the recent Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference in Chicago. As cannabis rescheduling to...

As the cannabis industry continues its expansion across the United States, the criteria for what makes a cannabis business attractive to investors are evolving. With more states incorporating cannabis into their economies, investors are shifting their focus, treating cannabis businesses more like...

To celebrate International Women’s Day, it’s essential to shine a light on the women making strides in the Cannabis industry, a field historically dominated by men. These remarkable women are set to share their experiences and wisdom at the upcoming Benzinga Cannabis Capital...

California is the toughest of cannabis markets, and the key to future growth is to be picky, cannabis lawyer Sahar Ayinehsazian told Benzinga's Market Spotlight: California conference Thursday.  Cannabis businesses must understand what their strengths are and stick to them, said Ayinehsazian,...

How hard it is to survive in the cannabis space?  On the one hand, the marijuana industry is nascent as the plant has been stigmatized for decades. Being illegal at the federal level makes operating that much more complicated. On the other hand, the industry continues to progress. Each year more...

“I think the taxation structure makes it extremely difficult to make money given the impact of that,” said Seth Yakatan, co-founder at Katan Associates, during a dynamic Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference panel discussion on the challenges and evolving landscape of the cannabis...

By Sahar Ayinehsazian, Hon. Ed Perlmutter and J. Devoy Dubuque Prior to its sudden shutdown, Silicon Valley Bank had a reputation for serving start-ups and entrepreneurs. Amongst its lesser-known clientele were cannabis-related businesses, which have long struggled with access to depository and...