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Constitutionality of Cannabis: Federal Lawsuit Against DEA, DOJ Proceeds

Marijuana Lawyer Blog

As our Los Angeles marijuana patient attorneys can explain, the crux of the argument by plaintiffs of the claim, first filed in 2017, is that the designation ignores the merits of the drug for medicinal purposes. Defendants are acting-Attorney General Matthew Whitaker, the acting director of the DEA and the federal government.

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Legendary Cannabis Advocate Eddy Lepp Passes Away 1952-2021

SpeedWeed

Lepp was one of the industry’s greatest advocates, leaving his mark as one of many who suffered in prison as a result of trying to cultivate medical cannabis and help patients get access. At the time, it was considered to be one of the largest cannabis operations of its time, serving up to 1,000 medical cannabis patients.

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Every Florida Medical Marijuana Law You Need to Know

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Current Florida medical marijuana patient? Do different states recognize Florida medical cards? MORE DETAILS: On June 16, 2014, Florida became the 22nd state to legalize (at least partial) access to medical marijuana when Governor Rick Scott signed the Compassionate Medical Cannabis Act of 2014. Qualified patient.

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The Ketamine Clinic Craze: Legalities and Possibilities

Canna Law Blog

The FDA doesn’t have any regulations on point for the control and oversight of ketamine clinics when it comes to infusion therapy and the states don’t really either. Failure to follow these very specific legal directives can lead to immediate criminal liability under federal law.

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The Criminalization of Legal Cannabis Consumption

Veriheal

Outdated practices and a patchwork of laws create a legal minefield for medical patients to navigate in particular. A great example of this can be found in Pennsylvania with the case of medical cannabis patient Patrick Murphy. MMJ Patients Criminalized Despite Legality.

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The Ketamine Clinic Craze: Legalities and Possibilities

Canna Law Blog

The FDA doesn’t have any regulations on point for the control and oversight of ketamine clinics when it comes to infusion therapy and the states don’t really either. Failure to follow these very specific legal directives can lead to immediate criminal liability under federal law.

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CPA Journal Article: “Providing Services to the Marijuana Industry”

Cannabis Law Report

This conflict between federal and state law has raised concerns among CPAs providing services to the marijuana industry. States Legalizing Marijuana. Barr also noted that Congress needs to make a decision as to whether federal law should be changed or followed. 15, 2019, [link] ).