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California Delta-8 THC operator wins 4th copyright battle in a row

Cannabis Law Report

According to Law360, AK Futures – which sells the popular “Cake”-branded delta-8 THC vaporizers – won its latest court fight when a federal judge again ruled that hemp-based products are protected under federal copyright laws because hemp was legalized in 2018. What about state laws banning delta-8? In the case, U.S.

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Firefighter’s Federal Disability Claims Based on Pot Use Snuffed Out by Connecticut District Court

The Blunt Truth

Second, and just as important, the ADA does not provide protection against discrimination based solely on medical marijuana use or require accommodation of medical marijuana use (although state laws may provide some protections). Even so, Plaintiff obtained a marijuana card in January 2018. Case Summary. In Eccleston v.

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Washington CBD Webinar June 19: Hemp-Derived CBD Locally and Nationwide

Canna Law Blog

Industrial Hemp: Don’t Forget About State Law! Five Key Documents Necessary to Understand Industrial Hemp Law. We’ll then turn to the 2018 Farm Bill, which does not immediately repeal the 2014 Farm Bill. Department of Agriculture (USDA) issues regulations under the 2018 Farm Bill.

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Papers & Resources On Cannabis From The American Bankers Association

Cannabis Law Report

The rift between federal and state law has left banks trapped between their mission to serve the financial needs of their local communities and the threat of federal enforcement action. RELATED TRAINING & EVENTS. 2018 Cannabis Banking Coalition Position Statement. WEBINAR | APRIL 23, 2019POLICY LIBRARY.

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Credit Union and Banking Update for Hemp and Marijuana Industries

Greenspoon Marder Cannabis Law Group Blog

Last week, the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) issued interim guidance stating that federally insured credit unions may provide certain financial services to legally operating hemp businesses. Last week at a CannaGather event in New York City Rep. And at a CannaGather event in Denver, Rep.

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Cannabis Banking Today

Canna Law Blog

The lone federal definition we have is from a 2018 Small Business Administration (“SBA”) Policy Notice, as revised , which categorizes MRBs as “direct marijuana businesses”, “indirect marijuana businesses”, and “hemp-related businesses.” Examples include testing labs and sellers of grow lights or smoking devices.

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Illinois: Impact of marijuana legalization important lesson for employers

Cannabis Law Report

The complexities of this issue were discussed at length at a recent B-Sharp at Breakfast event. Benesch launched B-Sharp in 2018 as a networking and professional development platform for women corporate counsel.