Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

. — Leading local cannabis attorney Travis Copenhaver joined national cannabis law firm Vicente Sederberg LLP as a partner this month as the firm significantly expands its service offerings across Michigan. Copenhaver focuses his practice on cannabis business licensing, intellectual property, and regulatory compliance.

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The Blunt Truth

JULY 5, 2023

Starting August 1, 2023, Minnesota will provide protections to individuals who use cannabis for recreational purposes, after Minnesota Governor Tim Walz signed a state law allowing adults 21 and older to use recreational cannabis. The new law amends the state’s Consumable Products Act to protect off-duty cannabis use.

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Canna Law Blog

DECEMBER 23, 2021

This includes promulgation of cannabis tax guidelines as well as webinars and public forums dedicated to tax compliance for marijuana businesses (together, the “Guidelines”). 2015) ; Feinberg v. 2015-149 , to name a few. federal income tax. See Olive v. Commissioner , 792 F.3d 3d 1146 (9th Cir. Commissioner , 916 F.3d

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Canna Law Blog

MAY 22, 2019

This means some minor and major changes to Washington marijuana laws. ” SB 5318 “Reforming the compliance and enforcement provisions for marijuana licensees.” However, Washington law allows marijuana licensees to enter into consulting and licensing agreements, so long as those agreements are disclosed to the LCB.

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 24, 2022

was improper given the prohibition against spending federal funds to prosecute criminal defendants for marijuana-related offenses contained in the Rohrabacher-Farr Amendment (now known as the Joyce-Blumenauer Amendment), a congressional appropriations rider, which has been in place since 2015. 801 et seq.,

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Otherside Farms

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

Here are things you need to know about federal marijuana law. Even though it’s technically legal to consume cannabis in over half of the nation, the federal law on marijuana still isn’t budging. Here are the top seven things that you need to know about federal marijuana law! Guess what? Even Washington D.C.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

The purpose of the policy was to establish a standard procedure for refunding liquor license fees to license holders who, for various reasons, may be prohibited from continuing the sale of liquor based on a court decision, or changes in state or local laws where the licensed premise is located. It is no longer necessary and was rescinded.

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NORML

JULY 16, 2019

” Patient Seminars II – Home Cultivation and Compliance. Please make plans to join us for our Patient Seminar II: Home Cultivation and Compliance. Our Special Guest Speakers Will Be: Kevin Mahmalji is the national outreach director for NORML , the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws.

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 21, 2021

Rogoway Law. Rogoway Law Group. Cannabis Compliance Team, Rogoway Law Group. Rogoway Law Group. Cannabis Compliance Team, Rogoway Law Group. Rogoway Law. Published Via The Mondaq Platform. 20 November 2021. by Joe Rogoway. Relevant Sources: Cooley, H. Oakland, CA: Pacific Institute.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 10, 2021

–(BUSINESS WIRE)– PSI Labs , an Ann Arbor, Michigan-based ISO 17025 accredited Safety Compliance Facility that provides essential cannabis testing services, today announced its expansion into Southern California with the acquisition of pH Solutions, LLC. Monrovia-Based Lab Acquisition Strengthens Cannabis Testing In California.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 7, 2022

Specifically, the Sixth District found that, while the County is not compelled to return seized property if the property is illegal, the local ordinance at issue “ultimately regulates land use within the County; it does not (nor could it) render illegal a substance that is legal under state law.”. Blog: Cannabis Law Blog.

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MJ Business Attorneys

DECEMBER 11, 2018

More recently, in 2015 he wrote a letter to lawmakers urging them not to suggest any sentencing reform bills. Knowing the myriad of complex laws and having a team of trusted advisors in this industry are critical to success and compliance. Read his full bio at MJBusinessAttorneys.com.

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Connor & Connor PLLC

MARCH 9, 2018

Let’s explore the top five things you must know about marijuana law in Nevada, and why it’s a good idea to have a knowledgeable lawyer in your corner. Things to Know about Marijuana Law in Nevada. There are five important things that every business owner should know about marijuana law in Nevada before undertaking this venture.

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Canna Law Blog

MAY 7, 2024

California’s path to cannabis social equity: from arrests to advocacy Data from the California Department of Justice reveals that nearly half a million individuals were arrested on cannabis charges in the state between 2006 and 2015. Funds will go towards local programs offering technical support, regulatory compliance and assistance.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 20, 2021

Compliance Division – Richard Parrott. Lee served as a Law Clerk for the Honorable Vince Chhabria at the U.S. District Court, Northern District of California from 2015 to 2016, Law Clerk for the Honorable Michelle T. Compliance Division – Richard Parrott. Chief Deputy Director – Rasha Salama. Friedland at the U.S.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 20, 2019

Additionally the law creates procedures for employees or applicants who test positive for marijuana; increases the monthly purchasing limit from two to three ounces of dry flower for the next 18 months, with the maximum to be determined by regulation thereafter. Criterion 2. Criterion 6. 20 pts .

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Greenspoon Marder Cannabis Law Group Blog

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

The 280E “guidance” generally refers back to their 2015 Memorandum, see ( Chief Counsel Advice 201504011 released 1/23/2015) wherein the IRS advised section 280E-affected taxpayers must calculate their cost of goods sold pursuant to Internal Revenue Code section 471 and the associated Treasury Regulations. 07-17-2015) [link].

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 9, 2019

PUBLISHER: CANNABIS LAW REPORT. The law ((EU) 2015/2283), which applies across all member states, means any product deemed as ‘novel’ must gain authorisation from food authorities before it can be sold as a foodstuff within the EU. LEGAL 500, 2015. Jonathan Kirk QC specialises in consumer law and financial regulation.

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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. But the client here was finished.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 31, 2019

Network of Trial Law Firms – July 29, 2019. Virgin Islands have passed laws allowing medical marijuana use. [7] 11] But in 2018, the DOJ reversed course and announced a further update to its marijuana enforcement policy, including “a return to the rule of law and the rescission of previous guidance documents.” [12]

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 18, 2021

Congressman (2015-2019, R-PA), and now public policy consultant. with Honors, and received his law degree from the Villanova University Charles Widger School of Law. with Honors, and received his law degree from the Villanova University Charles Widger School of Law. Mr. Costello is a former U.S.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

LightLab 3 Cannabis Analyzer by Orange Photonics, is helping law enforcement rapidly identify and remove cannabis plants and products from the illicit market. Across the United States , regulators and law enforcement task forces are mobilized to identify illicit cannabis operations. says Detective Kile Henrich, JMET. Tweet this.

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 29, 2019

An-Chi Tsou is the principal at Tsou Consulting, LLC, specializing in state and local regulatory and legislative compliance, guidance, and advocacy. She was the lead staffer and drafter of the MCRSA at the California State Legislature in 2015. . Authored By: An-Chi Tsou.

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 22, 2022

CEQA compliance for annual licensing. Ariel Clark (she/her) is an attorney, activist, and co-founder of Clark Howell LLP, a women-steered law firm focused on cannabis, hemp and psychedelics. Katie Podein is an attorney on the Clark Howell LLP team and has advised cannabis companies throughout the supply chain since 2015.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 3, 2020

Russell, a 60-year-old Duvall resident, is accused of using Green Acre Pharms in an elaborate Ponzi scheme that, from 2015 to 2017, took in $4.85 It charges Russell and Griffithe with civil violations of federal securities law and seeks the return of “all ill-gotten gains.” Securities and Exchange Commission. The SEC Documents.

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 19, 2020

The Chicago Daily Law Bulletin reports. Now that the law has finally gone into effect, however, human resources executives around the state are realizing that the real work of understanding and applying the law to their employees is just beginning. In the 2015 Colorado case, Coats v. In the 2019 case Whitmire v.

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MMJ Recs

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Legal Framework: Texas Compassionate Use Program Texas has historically maintained strict laws against the use of marijuana for both medicinal and recreational purposes. How to Get a Medical Marijuana Card in Texas Obtaining an MMJ card in Texas involves a series of steps to ensure compliance with the state’s Compassionate Use Program.

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 26, 2022

Instead, adult-use dispensaries in the state are proving the system works by checking IDs as required by state law. Prior research on enforcement of the minimum legal marijuana use age of 21 (MLMU-21) laws is limited. Strong evidence exists that such laws can reduce underage alcohol-related traffic fatalities (Fell et al.,

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Canna Law Blog

NOVEMBER 13, 2021

With the passage of SB 420 , this collective system was formalized and, with the advent of the 2008 Guidelines issued by the State Attorney General’s Office, more details around “compliance” and best practices were provided; but it was nothing like we have today under Prop. 64 and MAUCRSA. Then in November 2016, Prop.

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Cannabis Law Report

OCTOBER 8, 2021

The filings mark the latest development in a protracted legal battle stemming from a falling-out between Feder and others with whom he allegedly united to pool knowledge and resources in 2015 in an effort to score one of the coveted, newly available marijuana business licenses in New York’s medical cannabis program.

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Canna Law Blog

MARCH 13, 2024

Furthermore, MLCV’s commitment to compliance with forthcoming state regulations demonstrates a proactive and responsible approach to cannabis cultivation and sale. Next stop: Minnesota.

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Canna Law Blog

OCTOBER 22, 2021

Back in 2015, we wrote about the U.S. Notably, PACT has severe penalties for non-compliance, including prison time. percent THC by dry weight, cannabis and cannabis derivatives remain nonmailable under the Controlled Substances Act regardless of the POSECCA and notwithstanding any State or local laws on ‘medical’ marijuana.

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MMJ Recs

AUGUST 30, 2021

This legalization has been good for both patients and for the government, which is profiting significantly from the changes in MMJ law. Even though laws were put into place that legalized MMJ and made it possible for qualifying patients to access the medication, dispensaries and sales had not yet come into play.

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SpeedWeed

APRIL 20, 2021

While it’s true that President Donald Trump signed the Agricultural Improvement Act (also known as the Farm Bill) in December of 2018, the law did not make hemp as fancy-free, legally speaking, as corn or tomatoes. . And the law certainly does not exempt hemp from any controlled substance laws that individual states might have.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 9, 2021

In September 2015 Barry Honig arranged for a stock list promotor to write favorable analysis on a company called Majesco ($COOL) and distribute it to thousands of main street investors, according to people interviewed by this reporter and familiar with the transaction. But in September 2015 he apparently got sloppy.

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 12, 2019

Compliance with state laws is of little benefit when it comes to federal bankruptcy, banking, and tax codes. Usually this exclusion falls under §1129(a)(3) which bars any plan “forbidden by law.” BAP 2015); In re Medpoint Mgmt., 2015); In re McGinnis , 453 B.R. The Federal Controlled Substances Act 21 U.S.C. §§801-904

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

–(BUSINESS WIRE)– PSI Labs , an Ann Arbor, Michigan-based ISO 17025 accredited Safety Compliance Facility that provides essential cannabis testing services, today announced its expansion of services after a strong performance in 2021, including a strategic acquisition of pH Solutions, LLC in Monrovia, California. ANN ARBOR, Mich.–(BUSINESS

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