Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 3, 2021

In the continuing trend of normalizing the cannabis industry for practical reasons, the New York State Bar Association’s (NYSBA) Committee on Professional Ethics issued Opinion 1225 (the Opinion). In short, the NYSBA now expressly permits lawyers to represent clients in New York’s recreational cannabis industry.

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NewsMunchies

MAY 16, 2023

Artificial intelligence is a powerful tool that can be applied in many aspects of the cannabis industry. The legalization of medicinal and recreational cannabis at the state level has created a growing desire to roll out more products to more consumers. Analysis from AI can help businesses increase customer loyalty and drive sales.

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Canna Law Blog

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

In the past year or so, we have seen a remarkable uptick in requests for advice and legal services related to the international cannabis trade. cannabis businesses; and. Adams, Griffen, Nathalie and Vince will do their best to field them, and we will post a recording afterward here on the blog. Your questions.

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Cannabis Life Network

SEPTEMBER 7, 2019

The post CannTrust affirms its commitment to regulatory compliance and restoring trust appeared first on Cannabis News | Lifestyle Tips | Expert Opinions | Stocks. As part of its Review of Operations, CannTrust reduces workforce and spend while preserving key talent.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 7, 2022

County of Santa Cruz , the Sixth District Court of Appeal green-lit a medical cannabis cultivator’s ability to pursue damages – to the tune of potentially $3.5M – from the County of Santa Cruz when it determined the County cannot rely on zoning ordinance to seize the cultivator’s plants grown in violation of local regulation.

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Canna Law Blog

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Welcome to the eighth annual “State of the State” post on Oregon cannabis. We also saw the state’s first very-large-business failure, more trade association consolidation, and other altibajos as my mother-in-law might say. Interest was scant, offers were few, and ultimately 20+ businesses sold for a mere $3 million.

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Dykema (Cannabis Law Blog)

MARCH 14, 2023

On March 7, 2023, a federal court in Pennsylvania issued a ruling denying a cannabis company’s motion to dismiss claims based on the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (the “FLSA”). Cannabis employers should take heed. The opinion in DeMarco et al. FarmaceuticalRC, LLC et al.,

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Cannabis Life Network

SEPTEMBER 19, 2019

.’s licenses to produce and sell cannabis were suspended Tuesday by Health Canada, the latest setback for the pot firm which has been under investigation by regulators for cultivation in unlicensed rooms. The Vaughan, Ont.-based

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Canna Law Blog

AUGUST 2, 2022

The Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission (OLCC) plans to drop the hammer on bad actors in the regulated Oregon market. For good effect, it is subtitled “Bad actors won’t get an easy off-ramp to sell their business.” For good effect, it is subtitled “Bad actors won’t get an easy off-ramp to sell their business.”

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 19, 2020

BLOG BUSINESS BUSINESS CANNABIS CANADA CANNABIS LEGALIZATION CANNABIS NEWS FEATURED MARIJUANA NEWS 264 VIEWS. Doja Cannabis founder and Pasha’s Executive Chairman Patrick Brauckmann is the lone remaining director. WHAT HAPPENED AT PASHA BRANDS? BRADEN MACCKE JANUARY 17, 2020.

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PrestoDoctor

AUGUST 1, 2022

Thanks to a recent cannabis banking bill that has passed in Pennsylvania, cannabis-related businesses now have the right to use financial institutions and insurance for their businesses. Continue reading below to learn more about this bill and how it can affect your business. What the Bill Does Not Do.

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Canna Law Blog

MAY 22, 2023

We have been working with the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission incessantly since 2015, when rulemaking commenced for the adult use program. Over the years, we’ve dealt with many, many compliance-related issues, including Notices of Proposed License Cancellation to licensee clients from OLCC. This post is not for them.

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Canna Law Blog

MARCH 11, 2022

The policy is part of the Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act’s (MRTA) social and economic equity plan, which Simon Malinowski wrote about in this blog post last April. See How New York Cannabis Legalization Prioritizes Equity , New York Cannabis: $200 Million for Social Equity. These programs are not without critics ).

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The Joint Blog

DECEMBER 19, 2023

As the cannabis industry continues to burgeon, businesses must stay ahead of the curve in terms of product storage to ensure the longevity, potency, and regulatory compliance of their cannabis goods. In this comprehensive guide, we explore the latest and most effective cannabis storage containers for businesses in 2024.

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Canna Law Blog

MARCH 12, 2022

We have been watching the debate on California cannabis taxes, including the arguments from child welfare advocates that cannabis tax reductions would harm children. The California cannabis tax headache. California is potentially overhauling cannabis taxes , a much-needed reform for an industry long overburdened by high taxes.

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 13, 2019

Here’s their press release in full…… DeJoy, Knauf & Blood LLP Launches Cannabis and Hemp Advisory Practice. DKB’s expertise and experience with other regulated industries, especially the alcoholic beverage market, can help make sure businesses get it right. ROCHESTER, N.Y., ROCHESTER, N.Y.,

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 16, 2022

As the cannabis industry and its associated sectors have gained increasing social and legal acceptance, these businesses have started to face an issue that has been plaguing traditional Consumer Packaged Goods companies in the state of California for decades— Proposition 65 claims. Posted in: Cannabis , Featured Posts.

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The Joint Blog

DECEMBER 19, 2023

In the dynamic and rapidly expanding world of cannabis, where innovation and adaptability are paramount, packaging trends are instrumental in defining a brand’s identity and consumer experience. As the year 2024 approaches, cannabis businesses must not only adapt to a new business landscape but also triumph over their competition.

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Canna Law Blog

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

We are helping build out another cannabis banking program here in Oregon. In this post, I’ll sketch out some considerations for FIs looking at banking marijuana-related businesses – or, as they are known in the common parlance, “MRBs”. Here is my shorthand: “ Direct Marijuana Business.” Indirect Marijuana Business.”

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Canna Law Blog

SEPTEMBER 19, 2020

For some reason, many cannabis businesses believe that because they’re already violating the federal Controlled Substances Act, they’re free to violate other existing federal laws. The latest legal debacle for unwitting cannabis businesses are violations of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (“ TCPA “).

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The Herb Collective

JULY 2, 2023

The legalization of cannabis in many parts of the world has led to significant growth in the industry. As more people become aware of the benefits of cannabis, there's an increased demand for various cannabis products in the market.

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Canna Law Blog

OCTOBER 15, 2019

SB-153 clarifies that hemp can’t be cultivated in a licensed cannabis premises, but that if it is, it will be considered cannabis. Now that SB-153 is the law, hemp businesses across the state will need to adjust how they operate to ensure compliance with the law.

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MMJ Recs

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Medical marijuana (MMJ) dispensaries play a crucial role in providing patients with access to the cannabis products they need for managing various health conditions. Do Be Patient: Dispensaries can get busy, so be prepared for potential wait times. This is a legal requirement in many states. Patience is key.

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Dykema (Cannabis Law Blog)

AUGUST 18, 2020

Cannabis companies nationwide are facing yet another statutory obstacle that can have serious (and potential ruinous) consequences for the emerging industry if not appropriately addressed—the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (“TCPA”). Why the Cannabis Industry?

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 3, 2021

As we previously wrote about here , New Mexico passed a recreational cannabis statute with a very ambitious timeline. Some key components of the proposed rules are that the New Mexico Cannabis Control Division will issue two classes of licenses: (1) cannabis producers and (2) cannabis microbusinesses.

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Canna Law Blog

JANUARY 6, 2023

The year 2022 was a busy one for the California cannabis industry, with everything from tax reform to the beginning of enforcement. In this post, I’ll go back through some of the highlight’s for California’s cannabis industry last year. California overhauled its cannabis taxes.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 16, 2022

The New York (“NY”) Cannabis Control Board recently approved regulations for Adult-Use Cannabis, including those applicable to packaging, labeling, marketing, advertising and laboratory testing. Cannabis Board Also Approves Additional 16 Adult-Use Cannabis Conditional Cultivator Licenses. Related Blog Posts.

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Canna Law Blog

JULY 7, 2020

Last week, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), issued new guidance (the “FinCEN Guidance”) for financial institutions working with hemp-related businesses. Readers of this blog know that the 2018 Farm Bill does not take away the FDA’s ability to regulate hemp products, including hemp-CBD.

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Canna Law Blog

DECEMBER 30, 2022

On December 1, 2022, the Los Angeles Controller released a report (PDF here ) with a pretty lame pun as a name: “High Maintenance: Review of the City’s Cannabis Regulation Efforts.” ” While the report’s name is bland, it reveals the pretty dire state of Los Angeles’s cannabis regulation and licensing.

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 10, 2019

Analyzing the California Consumer Privacy Act’s Impact on the Cannabis Industry. David focuses on complex business and commercial litigation in state and federal courts involving data security and privacy, product liability and business disputes. Does the business’s web page utilize cookies that will trigger the CCPA?

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PrestoDoctor

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Legality of Mailing Cannabis, CBD, and Hemp Products Mailing Cannabis, CBD, and hemp products can be a tricky subject due to the varying legal regulations. While some states have legalized the use and distribution of Cannabis and CBD products, it is still considered illegal at the federal level. THC, is legal under federal law.

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Canna Law Blog

MAY 22, 2020

Cannabis isn’t federally legal. Companies who operate in the cannabis space really only have the protection of the state’s laws in which they operate. Even full compliance with state laws is no shield to federal penalties or enforcement. Helix”) provides security services to cannabis businesses.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 25, 2019

It is the first standalone cannabis policy reform bill to ever reach a House floor vote. Neal Levine of the Cannabis Trade Federation states … The bipartisan SAFE Banking Act ( H.R.1595 It aims to address the state-legal cannabis industry’s lack of access to banking and other financial services. Ganjapreneur report.

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Canna Law Blog

OCTOBER 8, 2021

There are a lot of bad ways to set up a cannabis business, and we like to think that we’ve seen them all. But there’s probably no worse category than 50/50 ownership of a business – a recipe for all sorts of disasters. And it happens ALL the time in cannabis. experience partnerships. This is bad!

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 25, 2022

As the Californian cannabis industry gains momentum, an increasingly number of people are expressing interest to participate in the cannabis movement. This is especially true in the new normal, where cannabis businesses were deemed “essential” in era of Covid-19. I Want To Start a Cannabis Business.

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Otherside Farms

MAY 5, 2020

It is very challenging to manage finances in any business, especially when it comes to small businesses. Financing for the cannabis industry is much harder to secure because of the complex regulations associated with this industry; most transactions have to be made in cash. Financing Options for Weed Businesses.

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 13, 2019

They write in their press release… Strongly Positioned to Provide Business Advisory Services to Rapidly Growing Industry. 2018 Farm Bill and the 2018 Canadian Cannabis Act, EisnerAmper anticipates the rapid expansion of the hemp and cannabis industry at the federal, state and international levels. March 12, 2019.

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