Greenspoon Marder Cannabis Law Group Blog

AUGUST 6, 2019

The National Football League (NFL) preseason is upon us, and though the players may have changed, the league’s strict cannabis policies have not. According to a report from NBC Sports , “the NFL is prepared to make major concessions regarding the substance-abuse policy, especially as it relates to marijuana.”

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 10, 2021

Prospective cannabis businesses also may look for guidance on environmental impacts to the National Cannabis Industry Association, which issued a report in October 2020 titled “Environmental Sustainability in the Cannabis Industry: Impacts Best Management Practices and Policy Considerations.”

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MMJ Recs

JANUARY 27, 2020

What you need to know about Oklahoma medical marijuana in 2020. But perhaps one of the biggest factors that affects Oklahoma MMJ in 2020 is that doctors in the state are permitted to recommend MMJ products for whatever condition they deem fit. Are there new laws around Oklahoma medical cannabis in 2020? Up to 6 mature plants.

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Greenspoon Marder Cannabis Law Group Blog

JANUARY 6, 2020

We hope we turn out to be wrong, but 2020 could be the year of litigation for hemp derived products, especially including FDA regulated CBD products and companies with California customers. Effective January 3, 2020, the Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment is adding cannabis (marijuana) smoke and ? Jessica Wasserman.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 6, 2019

Existing Illinois cannabis companies are going to have less than nine months to prepare for a market that will grow at least tenfold on January 1, 2020 when recreational marijuana becomes legal. Stay current on relevant events in the cannabis industry by visiting our blog. Take Illinois for example.

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Canna Law Blog

MAY 22, 2023

We’ve been saying this on the blog for a while now (see here and here for example). The most recent settlements occurred in May of 2020. We’ve also seen OLCC bend and break its own purported “policies” around infractions and settlement. Two sets of OLCC cannabis rules and policies Oregon cannabis is a mess right now.

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Canna Law Blog

NOVEMBER 18, 2019

If you’re a regular follower of our blog, or a member of the industry, you may have been aware that these new regulations will require action on state, tribal and federal levels , and could potentially hurt the currently thriving hemp industry.

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The Blunt Truth

JUNE 3, 2020

On May 11, 2020, a Pennsylvania court upheld the state Unemployment Compensation Board of Review’s order granting a CBD (cannabidiol) user unemployment benefits after being terminated for testing positive for marijuana ( Washington Health System v. Unemployment Compensation Board of Review ).

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The Joint Blog

MAY 3, 2020

One such program is Vanderbilt Law School’s Course on Marijuana Law and Policy Review. This well-respected school offers a course that will provide critical education regarding the ever-changing ins and outs of marijuana law and policy. “It is also one of the most highly regulated. .” News & World Report.

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 6, 2019

We did not want to go back and revisit policy at this point in time,” said Sen. Please check our blog for updates, as we will be following any additional amendments closely. While this initial trailer bill was focused on technical changes, more substantive changes could be on the way. “We Source: [link].

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Canna Law Blog

JANUARY 26, 2020

In July 2019, NYDAM posted a revised policy that prohibits the sale of Hemp CBD food and beverages in New York. In other words, the state seems to be forcing Hemp CBD companies to violate the FDA’s policy. Regulations are likely to follow in 2020. NYDAM’s policy document linked above does not clearly mention vapes.

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NORML

JUNE 5, 2020

For NORML’s 50th anniversary, every Friday we will be posting a blog from NORML’s Founder Keith Stroup as he reflects back on a lifetime as America’s foremost marijuana smoker and legalization advocate. This is the sixth in a series of blogs on the history of NORML and the legalization movement.

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The Blunt Truth

NOVEMBER 21, 2019

As we previously blogged, the Illinois Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act will legalize recreational cannabis for Illinois adults starting January 1, 2020. Further, the Act noted that employers have the right to discipline or terminate an employee who violates the employer’s workplace drug policy.

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Veriheal

JANUARY 28, 2021

The November 2020 election was a great win for advocates for cannabis legal reform , with four states voting to legalize recreational cannabis, joining the 11 other states that have decriminalized recreational cannabis use. ” What Federal Law Says. 12114(a); 29 U.S.C. § Emphasis added by Veriheal. .

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Canna Law Blog

JANUARY 20, 2020

We have commemorated MLK Day each of the past few years on this blog by examining the status of cannabis and civil rights. The year 2020 will be politically momentous: let’s hope that state and federal governments finally turn the corner. The CSA is a half-century old this year, and it’s looking much worse for the wear.

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Canna Law Blog

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

In 2020, state courts still seem to be a good bet for cannabis businesses in cannabis-legal states. The contract would be void for public policy reasons. Below are the 2020 decisions in Washington, Oregon and Nevada, which show courts backing up a bit. 217CV00083GMNVCF, 2020 WL 1638329 (D. May 21, 2020).

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 7, 2021

DEA (1st Circuit), a pending petition for review of DEA’s December 2020 Final Rule entitled “Controls To Enhance the Cultivation of Marihuana for Research in the United States.”. Circuit), a pending petition for review of DEA’s August 2020 Interim Final Rule purportedly implementing the 2018 Farm Bill’s amendments to the CSA.

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 13, 2019

tax code; banking procedures; accounting policies and procedures; licensing; operating policies; outsourced accounting; referrals to ancillary service providers; and general business consulting. Home » Blogs » Cannabis & 280E – Just Because It’s Illegal Doesn’t Mean You Don’t Have to Report It. CONTINUE READING.

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The Joint Blog

APRIL 4, 2021

According to a new report conducted and released by the Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy, tax revenue from state-legal marijuana sales rose significantly in 2020 to surpass $3 billion. “In total, these taxes raised more than $3 billion last year, including $1 billion in California alone.”. .”

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

As we previously blogged, the Illinois Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act (410 ILCS 705) (the “Legalization Act”) will legalize recreational cannabis for Illinois adults starting January 1, 2020. With the January 1, 2020 deadline approaching, Illinois business community representatives raised numerous concerns with lawmakers.

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Canna Law Blog

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

We have also handled a good bit of hemp banking work – mostly in 2019 and 2020 before that industry cratered. It’s also not defined in the 2020 National Credit Union Administration Guidance on banking hemp-related business (“HRB”s) (which we helped create) or the 2020 FinCEN Guidance on that related topic.

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MMJ Recs

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Mississippi: Mississippi has a growing MMJ program, and voters approved its legalization in 2020. South Dakota: South Dakota legalized MMJ in 2020, with a list of qualifying conditions. To fully grasp the legal status of medical marijuana, one must consider both state-specific regulations and federal policies.

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 18, 2019

And now with AB 5 going into effect January 1, 2020, cannabis companies who want to use contractors for other parts of their business must ensure that they satisfy any of the enumerated exemptions. If you’re looking for more information on wage and hour issues, you can find it on Seyfarth Shaw’s Wage and Hour blog.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 24, 2019

The amendment, which is imbedded in the omnibus appropriations bill for the 2020 fiscal year, prohibits the Department of Justice from spending money to prevent states and Washington D.C. Irina has advised clients on topics ranging from obtaining state-level licenses in multiple jurisdictions to appropriate internal policies and procedures.

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 27, 2022

The task force will complete a study and provide policy recommendations that will serve as a basis for substantive policy reforms during the 2023 legislative session. Policy Considerations for the Task Force. The Oregon legislature alternates between “long sessions” in odd number years and “short sessions” in even number years.

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Canna Law Blog

AUGUST 19, 2022

Northeast Patients Group (“Northeast”) and High Street Capital Partners (“High Street”) sued the Maine Department of Administrative and Financial Services in 2020. In 2020, the state issued policy guidance stating it would not enforce the residency requirement for cannabis licensees in the recreational marketplace.

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The Blunt Truth

DECEMBER 17, 2019

And now with AB 5 going into effect January 1, 2020, cannabis companies who want to use contractors for other parts of their business must ensure that they satisfy any of the enumerated exemptions. If you’re looking for more information on wage and hour issues, you can find it on Seyfarth Shaw’s Wage and Hour blog.

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Canna Law Blog

MARCH 30, 2022

cities during COVID in 2020 and 2021. A policy should be in place for employees to conduct inspections on a regular basis and to promptly document and report any observed potential hazards. Documentation of and compliance with sound company policy helps protect the business owner in the event of a future incident.

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Canna Law Blog

DECEMBER 30, 2021

This year was relatively staid compared to 2020, but key features included: a plateau in pricing and regulated sales; intensifying local competition; important new laws, administrative rules and policies; a hollowed out hemp market; and some interesting large company activity. This rulemaking deserves a blog post of its own.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 14, 2020

Consumer products law blog. By Mark Faccenda (US) , Jeff Margulies (US) , Will Troutman (US) and *Katie Fragoso (US) on February 12, 2020 Posted in Food & Drug Administration, Recent consumer products case law, Recent legislation and regulations. Green Roads of Florida LLC , 2020 WL 42239 (S.D.

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The Blunt Truth

OCTOBER 17, 2019

You might think news about Rudy Giuliani and Ukraine wouldn’t appear on a blog devoted to cannabis, but you’d be wrong. We’ll be keeping our eye on the Land of Enchantment in 2020. Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana.

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The Joint Blog

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

It is slowly gaining recognition in several countries because of the legalization policies. Further, the adoption of regulatory relaxations and favorable policies is expected to boost the product’s adoption. For example, the House of Representatives passed the HEROES Act in 2020 and presented the act to the SAFE Banking Act and Senate.

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Greenspoon Marder Cannabis Law Group Blog

JUNE 27, 2019

When the USDA Agricultural Marketing Services published a statement at the end of February stating an intention to issue regulations in the Fall of 2019 to accommodate the 2020 planting season, no one expected the USDA to expedite the regulatory process by releasing an interim final rule.

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Canna Law Blog

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

At the time (March 2020), the NFL finally relaxed its marijuana and player testing policies. Per the New York Times : “Under the new collective bargaining agreement [which was ratified on March 15, 2020], players who test positive for marijuana will no longer be suspended.

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The Blunt Truth

DECEMBER 26, 2019

History was made in June, when the state of Illinois legalized cannabis as of January 1, 2020. And The Blunt Truth published its 300th blog post! Several northeastern states tried to coordinate their marijuana policies. Lots happened this year, and I’m going to go out on a limb and say much will happen in 2020.

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Canna Law Blog

FEBRUARY 21, 2020

Although the UK recently severed its ties with the European Union, the FSA has opted to align its policy with that of the European Food Safety Authority (“ EFSA ”). Following the March 31, 2021 deadline, only products for which a valid application has been submitted will be allowed to remain on the market.

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Canna Law Blog

NOVEMBER 27, 2020

This is a frequent topic on this blog, with my colleague Alison Malsbury in particular keeping close tabs on developments in the United States. One of the key issues at the intersection of cannabis law and cannabis business is the protection of the intellectual property rights (IPR).

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