Canna Law Blog

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

If you had that impression, it may be because reporting on this topic has been subpar. This press release from the plaintiffs’ law firm explains why. In short, state-legal marijuana businesses would be treated more like other businesses, outside of the frustrating prohibition on marijuana crossing state lines.

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Canna Law Blog

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

A few years ago I wrote a somewhat tongue-in-cheek blog post titled, “Cannabots – Are the Robots Coming For Your Weed,” which discussed the application of robotics to the cultivation of marijuana. I asked ChatGPT some questions about marijuana and I asked it to write a blog post. ChatGPT seems to follow a dry book report format.

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SpeedWeed

JULY 20, 2021

So much is changing in the cannabis industry that it can be challenging to keep up with the latest national and state-by-state laws and business insights. Keep reading for a dozen great blogs, podcasts, newsletters, and daily alerts that can help you stay up-to-date in this continually evolving industry. Ganjapreneur.

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The Blunt Truth

NOVEMBER 21, 2019

The Illinois General Assembly passed SB 1557 , revising the language of the Recreational Cannabis Law to reduce but not eliminate employer liabilities. As we previously blogged, the Illinois Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act will legalize recreational cannabis for Illinois adults starting January 1, 2020.

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Canna Law Blog

MAY 26, 2020

The lawyers were concerned about the legality of these products under both federal and state laws. Our advice on what the new federal laws allowed was straightforward; however, the state-by-state analysis was dynamic to say the least. Cosmetic products (salves, lotions and other topicals).

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Canna Law Blog

AUGUST 10, 2020

This concept of states as “laboratories of democracy” remains a “happy incident” of our federal system to this day. States can experiment with their own laws without subjecting the citizens of other states to the related risks (or, including them in the upside). Rhode Island. South Carolina.

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MMJ Recs

MAY 9, 2024

Understanding State Laws: While medical marijuana is legal in many states, the specific regulations governing its use can vary widely. Exploring Different Consumption Methods: Medical marijuana comes in various forms, including flowers, concentrates, edibles, tinctures, and topicals.

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Canna Law Blog

JUNE 22, 2023

This Friday June 23rd, Harris Bricken’s Griffen Thorne will present on international and domestic cannabis issues with Dan Rothberg at GGI Global Alliance’s North American Regional Conference in Los Angeles.

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The Joint Blog

MAY 3, 2020

Although it may come as a surprise to many in the mainstream and those who don’t pay attention to marijuana-related topics, many public and private universities offer both courses, certificates and degrees related to marijuana and its many compounds including CBD. May a state legalize a drug the federal government forbids?

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Canna Law Blog

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Furthermore, states have their own mini-CSAs that are pretty much lock-step with the federal CSA. This means that under both state and federal laws, only certain healthcare providers or licensed pharmacists can dispense (or even refill) Schedule III controlled substances.

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Canna Law Blog

JUNE 15, 2023

Some commentators originally believed the answer was “no” – at least under federal law. Folks like Rod Kight argued (see here and here ) that because these products would have passed testing, their later excessive THCA content was immaterial under federal law. First, state law is also important to consider.

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Canna Law Blog

AUGUST 30, 2020

However, this (1) did not offer any help for hemp cultivated in states with hemp programs that were inconsistent with the 2014 Farm Bill, and (2) is only guidance and was not legally binding on any court or law enforcement agency. Many state law enforcement agencies simply mistook hemp for an illegal controlled substance.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 11, 2022

The task force established subcommittees for each of the three issue areas, and this blog post will discuss the activities of each subcommittee and what legislative and regulatory changes are likely coming down the pipeline. Law Enforcement Subcommittee. Cannabinoid Subcommittee. Emphasis added by GLLG.).

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Canna Law Blog

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

My law firm has done a series of these for credit unions (“CU”s) and other financial institutions (“FIs”) going back to 2014. 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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PrestoDoctor

MAY 30, 2023

Let’s explore this topic in detail and shed light on the complex relationship between these two aspects. While several states have legalized medical marijuana, the federal government still classifies marijuana as a Schedule I controlled substance. According to federal law, the use or possession of marijuana is illegal.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 25, 2021

However, employers still must be mindful of the state law protections currently available to medical marijuana users including, among other things, not taking adverse action or otherwise discriminating against someone based solely on their status as a qualifying medical marijuana patient or their possession of medical marijuana.

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Canna Law Blog

OCTOBER 3, 2019

Recently, I traveled to Chicago to speak at a conference hosted by the American Bar Association (“ABA”) titled From Regs to Riches: Navigating the Rapidly Emerging Fields of Cannabis and Hemp Law. Before I get started, I want to provide a disclaimer for the non-lawyer readers of the blog. Model Rule 1.2(d)

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Canna Law Blog

OCTOBER 7, 2022

And, there is definitely an uptick in claims under state laws that mirror the restrictions of the TCPA. For example, we’re aware of several cases filed in Florida under the Florida Telephone Solicitation Act that did not include the ATDS requirement, and allows for statutory damages under state law.

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Canna Law Blog

JANUARY 11, 2023

On January 20, 2023, the Dangerous Products and Services and Healthcare and Medicines Google Ads policies will allow for the promotion of “FDA-approved pharmaceuticals containing cannabidiol (CBD) and topical, hemp-derived CBD products with THC content of 0.3% Google states that in the U.S., 3% THC (i.e.,

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PrestoDoctor

MAY 30, 2023

Let’s explore this topic in detail and shed light on the complex relationship between these two aspects. While several states have legalized medical marijuana, the federal government still classifies marijuana as a Schedule I controlled substance. According to federal law, the use or possession of marijuana is illegal.

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Canna Law Blog

JANUARY 21, 2019

King was the chief spokesperson for nonviolent activism in the Civil Rights Movement, which successfully protested racial discrimination in federal and state law. laws of the 20 th century, the Civil Rights Act of 1964. When it comes to cannabis, however, it is sometimes difficult to separate law and policy.

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MMJ Recs

APRIL 30, 2024

In the United States, medical marijuana cultivation is governed by a patchwork of state laws and regulations. Each state has its own set of rules regarding cultivation permits, plant limits, security measures, and licensing requirements.

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Canna Law Blog

JUNE 7, 2019

On June 19, 2019, at 1:30 PST, the Washington State Bar Association’s Cannabis Law Section will be presenting an online CLE on hemp. I’ll be joined by my esteemed colleagues to shed some light on hemp laws both nationally and here in the Evergreen State. Industrial Hemp: Don’t Forget About State Law!

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MMJ Recs

MARCH 14, 2024

These products provide various consumption methods, including smoking, vaporizing, oral ingestion, and topical application, allowing patients to choose the most suitable option for their medical condition and personal preferences. Dispensaries must adhere to specific zoning regulations established by local municipalities and the state.

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Canna Law Blog

MARCH 19, 2019

Our California hemp lawyers regularly get asked about the laws and regulations about growing hemp in California, manufacturing hemp products, and shipping those products around the country. I’ve written about the various hemp laws in California and how confusing they are previously (see here and here ).

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Canna Law Blog

JANUARY 30, 2022

Last week, I participated on a great panel about current and future cannabis taxes called “ Solving the Cannabis Tax Puzzle: Approaches for an Emergent Industry ” hosted by Ohio State University Moritz College of Law’s Drug Enforcement and Policy Center and the Center for New Revenue. This decision is not optional.

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Canna Law Blog

OCTOBER 13, 2020

law are forced to petition the United States Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to do so. The plaintiffs in the Arizona Yagé case alleged that after filing the case, they were raided by local law enforcement. That may not be such an easy task either since psychedelics are outlawed in all states.

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PrestoDoctor

JUNE 16, 2023

A dispensary is a state licensed retail store where you can legally purchase cannabis for medicinal or recreational use (in some states). Dispensaries are regulated by state laws and are required to follow strict guidelines for the sale and distribution of cannabis products.

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Canna Law Blog

MAY 4, 2020

Nothing in that guide was earth-shattering, given that the USPTO reiterated what we already knew and have written about for years: that “[u]se of a mark in commerce must be lawful under federal law to be the basis for federal registration under the U.S. Trademark Act.” But this is often a point of confusion for would-be applicants.

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Canna Law Blog

DECEMBER 9, 2019

You can read more about this topic here: Is Hemp CBD Really Unlawful in California? CBD Topicals are Not Immune from FDA Scrutiny, as Recent Warning Letters Show. We’ve written extensively about hemp-derived CBD and the myriad issues faced by manufacturers CBD edibles. The FDA Issues Hemp-CBD Warning Letters and a Consumer Update.

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Canna Law Blog

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Unless federal law changes to unequivocally treat cannabis as a federally legal commodity, the bigger banks will hesitate. Some assets can’t be pledged under state law (depending on the state), such as cannabis licenses or cannabis inventory. You can read about that here.

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MMJ Recs

OCTOBER 2, 2023

With an extensive network of medical marijuana dispensaries, along with well-defined regulations and procedures, the Golden State continues to lead the way in providing relief to those in need. California Medical Marijuana Laws California’s medical marijuana laws have evolved significantly over the years.

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Canna Law Blog

SEPTEMBER 18, 2019

When a state law conflicts with federal law, federal law wins due to the Supremacy Clause of the Constitution. ” The 2018 Farm Bill did specifically did not preempt states or Indian tribes from passing laws regulating the production of hemp more stringently than federal law. Preemption!

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Marijuana Seeds NL

APRIL 29, 2021

Currently, CBD manufacturers are able to produce delta 8 cannabis products under the federal 2018 Farm Bill, negating individual state medical or recreational laws. Instead of bans, some states like Florida are deriving their own legal framework for the future of delta-8 THC use. appeared first on MSNL Blog.

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Canna Law Blog

JANUARY 3, 2023

To date, while taking input from the public on the topic, the FDA mostly has engaged in enforcement, sometimes in tandem with Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”), against CBD retailers. For years everyone has wondered when, or even if , the FDA would propose and adopt CBD regulations.

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Canna Law Blog

OCTOBER 22, 2019

By virtue of state laws, every product sold includes an implied warranty unless it is disclaimed by the manufacturer or retailer. I will cover product warranties in more depth in a later blog post. My co-blogger Jesse Mondry , who specializes in litigation, will cover this topic in a future blog post.

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Veriheal

MARCH 1, 2021

This blog was originally written by Anthony Dutcher but has been updated with new information as states continue to change their regulations nationwide. Looking to find your medical cannabis in a state that hasn’t yet legalized it? It may be tempting to drive across neighboring state lines with more cannabis-friendly laws.

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