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Another Attorney Joins Hoban Law.

Cannabis Law Report

Mensing is The Mensing Group LLC’s Founder and Chief Counsel, and brings a no-nonsense approach to cannabis law in Massachusetts. from American University Washington College of Law (2010), an M.A. in Environmental Law from the George Washington University Law School (2011), where he was a Randolph C.

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New Orleans: City Eliminates Penalties for Marijuana Possession, Vacates Thousands of Past Convictions

Cannabis Law Report

Under the city’s previous policy, police issued summons for minor marijuana possession offenses. Under the new policy, all fines are waived and anyone ticketed will receive a “prospective pardon.” The new depenalization policy takes effect on September 15. Those facing pending charges will also have their cases set aside.

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Maine Cannabis Regulator Unveils New Medical Marijuana Applications

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Applications for medical marijuana dispensaries available for the first time since 2010, caregiver applications added to Office of Marijuana Policy’s electronic offerings.

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Press Release: Founders of California Cannabis Law Firm Frontera Join Vicente Sederberg LLP

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LOS ANGELES — The founders of preeminent California cannabis business firm Frontera Law Group have joined top-ranked national cannabis law and policy firm Vicente Sederberg LLP. Since its founding in 2010, VS has helped shape marijuana and hemp policies across the nation and around the globe. Stanton and Jeffrey D.

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Police Solve More Violent Crimes Post-Cannabis Legalization, New Research Reveals

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Now, findings from a recent research study —published in the February 2022 volume of the International Journal of Drug Policy—support the theory. By removing the need for police to treat cannabis consumers as criminals, law enforcement can focus its attention on more pressing criminal matters.

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National Cannabis Law Firm Vicente Sederberg LLP Opens New York Office, Strengthens Corporate Team With Two New Attorneys

Cannabis Law Report

NEW YORK — Vicente Sederberg LLP, one of the nation’s leading cannabis law firms, announced Thursday it has opened an office in Manhattan. from University of Pennsylvania Law School. from Harvard Law School, and an LL.M. Since its founding in 2010, VS has helped shape marijuana and hemp laws and policies across the U.S.

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District of Columbia Provides Employment Protections to Cannabis Users

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The District of Columbia legalized cannabis for medicinal purposes in 2010 and began to permit individuals to use the drug recreationally in 2015. The bill must go through a congressional review period before becoming law. Last month, on July 13, 2022, Washington, D.C. About the Act. Next Steps for Employers.

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