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Lex Blog Article: Intellectual Property In The Cannabis Industry – Protecting Innovations And Products, Part II (Patents)

Cannabis Law Report

So while the actual practice or use of a patented cannabis-related invention may be illegal under federal or some state laws, such illegality should not preclude issuance of a patent, if all of the requirements of patentability are met. C19-1297 MJP, 2019 U.S. 31, 2019). [9] Pure Hemp Collective, Inc. 18-cv-1922 (D.

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A New Year in Illinois – First Day of Recreational Marijuana Sales

Greenspoon Marder Cannabis Law Group Blog

On December 31, 2019, as part of the new state law, Illinois Governor JB Pritzker granted more than 11,000 pardons for low-level marijuana convictions. ” As always, we’ll keep an eye on Illinois and other emerging cannabis markets on the blog this year. . Check back soon!

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Federal Appeals Court: Maine’s Cannabis Licensee Residency Requirement is Unconstitutional

Canna Law Blog

The complaint challenged Maine’s requirement that all owners of medical marijuana dispensaries must be residents of the state. The First Circuit’s decision effectively eliminates all residency requirements for becoming a cannabis licensee in the state. The history here was interesting.

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California Employers Ease Zero Tolerance on Cannabis

Marijuana Lawyer Blog

It’s not clear either measure would necessitate de-scheduling the drug, but doing so likely impact legal precedent in numerous areas of law – including employment and its zero tolerance. The History of Employer Zero Tolerance Policies. As Los Angeles cannabis employment law attorneys know, there is nothing in the U.S.

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High Hopes on 4/20: The Current Status of Cannabis Laws in Texas

Dykema (Cannabis Law Blog)

The state of Texas has a long history of regulating cannabis use. iii] The Act was originally intended for patients with intractable epilepsy and was expanded in 2019 and 2021 to include other physical and mental illnesses (cancer, multiple sclerosis, post-traumatic stress disorder). [iv] Code § 169.001 et seq. [vi] viii] Id. [ix]

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New York Medical Marijuana Guide

Cannabis Law Report

Even though 47 states have legalized cannabis for some forms of medical use , New York significantly falls behind its neighbors in terms of marijuana legislation. This guide will uncover key facts about recreational and medical marijuana use and the history of its laws in the state of New York. .

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New Jersey Greatly Expands Medical Marijuana Law

Greenspoon Marder Cannabis Law Group Blog

The Garden State’s Governor, Phil Murphy, signed the Jake Honig Compassionate Use Medical Marijuana Act (CUMMA) on July 2, 2019. History of compliance with regulations and policies governing government regulated marijuana programs. Criterion 2.

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