Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 8, 2021

Rod Discusses Legal Challenges Facing Hemp and CBD with The CBD Guide. Some of the biggest legal challenges that cannabis businesses face, such as the lack of access to banking, and merchant processing. Some of the biggest legal missteps CBD businesses make, and how they can be avoided. June 8, 2021.

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Canna Law Blog

APRIL 3, 2025

We always say we arent giving legal advice on this blog. Here in Oregon, for example, the State Bar advises that even someone who drafts or selects legal documents or advises others of legal rights engages in UPL. Even then, you almost certainly want lawyer eyes on it. A template with bold disclaimers, no less?

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Marijuana Seeds NL

JUNE 21, 2021

Once illegal worldwide, one by one, countries and regions are now loosening their restrictions on legality. Now the majority of the United States have their own individual medical or recreational programs in place, and first-world countries like Canada have legalized weed federally. The Current State of Legal Weed . Uruguay

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 1, 2021

Ever since 2016, California has had marijuana legalization throughout the state. However, whether you like to get your gear from a local dispensary, or a service such as Me Time Box , it is important to know the inner workings of the legalization. How Old Do You Need to be to Legally Consume Marijuana?

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NORML

MAY 8, 2020

For NORML’s 50 th 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 second in a series of blogs on the history of NORML and the legalization movement.

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The Blunt Truth

MAY 9, 2022

The Top 20 Cannabis Law Blogs were selected by Feedspot, a social website that compiles news feeds from online sources. For the second year in a row, The Blunt Truth was selected from numerous Cannabis Law blogs in Feedspot’s index using search and social metrics. The Cannabis Law Report published the list of lawyers here.

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NORML

MAY 8, 2020

For NORML’s 50 th 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 second in a series of blogs on the history of NORML and the legalization movement.

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Canna Law Blog

MARCH 4, 2020

Similar to ketamine, psilocybin has shown great promise in clinical trials for helping to effectively treat depression and PTSD (and we’ve written about psilocybin several times on this blog, including here and here ). What are the exact legalities behind ketamine? Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to cities and counties.

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Cannabis Chronicles

JUNE 2, 2019

Marijuana Moment, a marijuana policy blog, first reported the update. Even though the FDA has approved certain hemp and CBD products, the sale of those products was not legal in Florida until the state passed a bill to authorize a state hemp program this spring. The governor has not yet signed the bill into law.

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 8, 2023

LEX BLOG By Gene Markin & Stark & Stark on March 8, 2023 Both marijuana and hemp belong to the genus plant cannabis sativa and are slightly different “breeds” of the same “species.”

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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. § 12114(a); 29 U.S.C. §

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United Patients Group

OCTOBER 25, 2024

In this blog, we’ll explore what cannabis use disorder is, its causes, symptoms, and the available treatments. Continued Use Despite Consequences : Even after facing legal issues, health problems, or relationship conflicts due to cannabis use, individuals with CUD may continue their consumption. What is Cannabis Use Disorder?

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Canna Law Blog

MAY 20, 2025

Weve long anticipated this ruling here on the blog, because it wasnt a particularly close call. UFCW 555 should have accepted the reality that their goal wasn’t legally viable, rather than put the question to Oregon voters. Im not going to recap the Courts analysisthe Opinion and Order speaks for itself.

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Canna Law Blog

MARCH 25, 2025

Legal Status & Industry Overview 1. Is cannabis legal for business purposes in Australia? Are there any efforts to legalize recreational cannabis nationwide? There are ongoing political discussions and advocacy efforts, particularly from the Legalize Cannabis Party and the Greens. Australia Cannabis Q&A A.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 25, 2021

Seyfarth Synopsis: In the first six months of 2021, several states legalized marijuana for recreational and medicinal purposes, including New York, New Jersey, Virginia, and New Mexico. On June 22, 2021, Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont signed a bill that legalized recreational marijuana use by adults 21 years and older.

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Canna Law Blog

MAY 6, 2025

There is a spectrum of distinctiveness, and where a mark falls on that spectrum determines both its legal protectability and its effectiveness as a brand. In general, the more distinctive the mark, the stronger it is in identifying the source of goods or servicesand the broader the legal protection it can receive.

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Kind Meds (Cannabis Education Blog)

JULY 29, 2020

The AZ Cannabis 2020 movement is centered on the new marijuana legalization ballot up for votes this year. Key Facts About the New 2020 Arizona Marijuana Legalization Ballot. The Smart and Safe Arizona Act has gathered enough signatures to qualify for inclusion on this year’s voting ballot.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 26, 2021

The nonpartisan Legislative Analyst’s Office said combined excise and cultivation tax revenue for the fourth quarter, which ended in June, amounted to $212 million—roughly tying the first quarter of the fiscal year for the most tax dollars raised in any single three-month period since legal sales launched. Read full article at [link].

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Sensi Seeds

JANUARY 20, 2020

The post Cannabis in Russia – Laws, Use, and History appeared first on Sensi Seeds Blog. However, there are hints that the law may change – with the country exploring the option of importing cannabis for medical research.

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Connor & Connor PLLC

APRIL 9, 2025

and Guam having fully legal operating cannabis markets under their own laws, banks are put in an awkward position because of the inconsistencies between state and federal law. This blog post will provide a guide to help address one of cannabis retailers biggest issues: dealing with cash-heavy operations and struggling with banking services.

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Canna Law Blog

FEBRUARY 21, 2020

Therefore, in drafting this new policy, the FSA opted for a pragmatic approach that balances the consumer demand for CBD-infused food products with the protection of public health and provides much needed clarification about the legality of selling and marketing CBD-infused foods.

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Marijuana Seeds NL

JUNE 8, 2021

Despite the fact that the popularity of cannabis is on the rise what seems like everywhere these days, many enthusiasts and consumers find themselves in places without either dispensaries or the legal framework to safely obtain some quality buds, which would partially explain the exploding popularity of domestic cultivation.

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Canna Law Blog

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

The CDU/CSU has pledged to repeal Germanys quasi-legalization law passed in 2024. Convincing these former traffic-light coalition members to reverse their stance on legalization seems unlikely. The proposal still has a long way to go, but it builds on pilot programs launched in 2023 that study legalization effects in specific Cantons.

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Canna Law Blog

JANUARY 22, 2020

The company is also running a phase IIb clinical trial of its patented formulation, COMP360, which we covered in a blog post back in 2018. Assuming that is the case with psilocybin, the COMPASS effort should have no direct impact on decriminalized psilocybin in places like Oakland and Denver , or broader legalization efforts here in Oregon.

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The Blunt Truth

JUNE 17, 2022

Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. Legalization advocates in Nebraska got a favorable court decision. The Delaware legislature failed to override the governor’s veto of a legalization bill. We begin abroad, where Thailand decriminalized cannabis.

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The Blunt Truth

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. Virginia makes progress on legalizing adult-use cannabis. A South Dakota court overturns the legalization ballot measure. New Jersey still has no marijuana legislation. Will Congress treat CBD as a supplement?

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Canna Law Blog

FEBRUARY 14, 2020

As you already know if you follow our blog, the Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) has taken the position that CBD-infused foods and dietary supplements cannot be lawfully sold or marketed in the United States. This was music to my ears!

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The Blunt Truth

JUNE 3, 2021

Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. Yet another federal legalization bill begins its journey. Amazon endorses legal cannabis and stops testing its employees for marijuana. Bad news emerges for legal sales in the District of Columbia.

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Sensi Seeds

JANUARY 19, 2020

The post Cannabis in Japan – Laws, Use, and History appeared first on Sensi Seeds Blog. With the introduction of the Cannabis Control Law by US officials its use, sale and growth became banned in the country. Now cannabis use is deeply frowned upon.

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Canna Law Blog

APRIL 15, 2025

For many cannabis brands, licensing their trademarks can be a savvy business move (for more information on cannabis trademarks generally, check out our webinar, Trademarking Cannabis: Cutting Through the Legal Haze ). Courts in some states have upheld such provisions, giving your agreement a better chance of surviving legal challenges.

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Canna Law Blog

APRIL 28, 2025

Cannabis LLC operating agreements don’t have to break the bank Cannabis entrepreneurs often worry about legal costs, especially in the early stages. That said, trying to draft an agreement without legal counsel is risky. The effort and investment up front can save immense legal costs, delays, and member disputes down the road.

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The Blunt Truth

JANUARY 20, 2023

Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. CBD REGULATIONS Regular readers will doubtless recall that the 2018 Farm Bill legalized hemp and called for the Food and Drug Administration to promulgate regulations for a legal market. Now Congress, specifically Rep.

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Dykema (Cannabis Law Blog)

JUNE 7, 2023

On May 30, 2023, Governor Tim Walz signed legislation to legalize recreational use of marijuana for persons 21 years of age and older. The bill legalizes the production and sale of marijuana flower concentrates, topical and edible products, immature cannabis plants and seeds, and hemp-derived THC products.

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Canna Law Blog

MARCH 21, 2025

Most hemp growers dont care When the 2018 Farm Bill passed, legalizing hemp, many growers moved into the ODA system with no intention of growing cannabis for fiber or grain. In an old blog post tracing the evolution of regulated Oregon cannabis, I explained that in 2019 people started to use ODA licenses as cover for diversion .

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NewsMunchies

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Drugs long stigmatized, such as psilocybin, are rising in profile in part due to decriminalization and legalization efforts in Denver and Oregon. to decriminalize psychedelic mushrooms, and in a 2020 ballot measure, Oregon voters made it the first state to legalize mushrooms for treatment purposes. Rate this blog post.

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The Blunt Truth

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. The state of Maryland seriously discusses adult-use legalization. Meanwhile, the Tennessee Valley Authority says they won’t supply electricity to marijuana growers with state-legal operations. tennessee valley authority.

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MMJ Recs

JULY 30, 2024

Controversies and Challenges of Treating PTSD with Cannabis Legal regulations in the United States have significantly impeded rigorous scientific exploration into the use of cannabis for treating PTSD. We offer a useful bank of detailed topics, including a comprehensive guide to veterans and medical cannabis on the MMJ Recs blog.

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