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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NewsMunchies

MAY 16, 2023

The legalization of medicinal and recreational cannabis at the state level has created a growing desire to roll out more products to more consumers. Rate this blog post [Total: 2 Average: 5 ] The post Becoming Human: How Artificial Intelligence Is Reshaping the Cannabis Industry appeared first on NewsMunchies.

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Kind Meds (Cannabis Education Blog)

MARCH 28, 2019

Well over half the states in our country have legalized marijuana use for medicinal or recreational purposes. Most of those have only legalized medical marijuana use, but 10 states have legalized it for recreational use, and more are expected to do so. Recreational Marijuana Use.

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The Blunt Truth

JANUARY 5, 2022

Every year, employers find themselves revisiting their marijuana and drug testing policies to account for newly enacted laws at the state and local level. On June 22, 2021, Connecticut legalized recreational marijuana use by adults 21 years and older. There are numerous positions and industries exempt from the law.

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

The Illinois General Assembly passed SB 1557 , revising the language of the Recreational Cannabis Law to reduce but not completely eliminate employer liabilities. With regard to pre-employment, post-offer testing, revisions to the Legalization Act seemingly eliminate employer liability for revoking offers due to failed drug tests.

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NewsMunchies

JULY 1, 2021

Justice Thomas doesn’t want marijuana to be legalized. Maybe Justice Thomas just wants less federal interference in state cannabis legalization. The High Court on June 28, 2021 rejected the challenge from Standing Akimbo LLC , which operates a state-legal medical marijuana dispensary in Denver, Colorado.

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Canna Law Blog

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

The problem is that many California cities still prohibit cannabis licensing, even in places where a majority of the locals approved the state’s recreational cannabis program in 2016. There have been millions of people arrested and incarcerated for violating the Controlled Substances Act and state-law counterparts.

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Marijuana Lawyer Blog

OCTOBER 5, 2021

Gavin Newsom signed into law the Compassionate Access to Medical Cannabis Act, or Ryan’s Law – remarkable for the fact that he vetoed a similar measure in 2019 due to conflict with federal law. As it stands, 36 states plus the District of Columbia have legalized marijuana for medical and recreational uses.

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The Blunt Truth

MAY 21, 2019

The Illinois General Assembly has been working on a marijuana legalization bill this session. Across the country, states are moving to legalize medical and recreational marijuana. See our recent blog concerning a related Arizona court decision. Bills are pending in the House and Senate.

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Canna Care Docs

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

The 2020 election brought big wins for cannabis, with all of the five state ballot initiatives regarding legalization passing. Both adult-use (or recreational) and medicinal cannabis were legalized in South Dakota; Medicinal cannabis was approved in Mississippi; and adult-use initiatives passed in Arizona, Montana and New Jersey.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

immigration law, any non-U.S. Currently, 37 states (and the District of Columbia) have decriminalized marijuana or enacted laws authorizing its use for medical or recreational purposes. Eliminate the threat of inadmissibility or deportation for foreign nationals participating in the legal marijuana industry.

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 2, 2019

A few months back, I posted some thoughts about recent efforts to legalize medical and recreational marijuana, with an emphasis on the potential issues such laws would have on manufacturers – particularly manufacturers in a space requiring a heightened concern for employee safety. See “ Legal Pot = Manufacturing Storm Clouds ” (May 29, 2019).

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 21, 2021

How Cannabis Companies Can Protect Their Intellectual Property In The Event Of Federal Legalization. Rogoway Law. On July 1, 2021, when the State of Virginia’s and the State of Connecticut’s cannabis legalization took effect , 18 states across the nation had legalized adult-use cannabis.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

This is the fourth year for the report and it is researched and produced by the Firm’s Tracking Cannabis blog team, and authored by Barry Weisz, a partner in the Thompson Coburn Los Angeles office. Leading the rankings again is California (#1), the first state to legalize medical marijuana in 1996. Barry Weisz.

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Canna Law Blog

AUGUST 25, 2023

Judge Bryant’s decision was influenced by the fact that the OCM had made questionable decisions, such as creating the CAURD program and proceeding with licensing despite facing legal challenges– including the Variscite case and another lawsuit brought by the Coalition for Access to Regulated and Safe Cannabis.

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The Joint Blog

JULY 25, 2020

According to a new study legalizing marijuana for all uses is not associated with an increase in crime in neighboring states. According to NORML, “They reported no evidence to indicate that legalization was associated with any increase in criminal behaviors in bordering states.”

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Canna Law Blog

MARCH 13, 2024

Although cannabis remains illegal at the federal level, many states and municipalities have loosened their regulations. As of early 2023, 37 states have approved medical cannabis use by qualified individuals, and 21 states have approved it for recreational use. Direct-to-consumer delivery is also legal in some states.

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The Blunt Truth

JUNE 13, 2019

Pritzker is expected to sign a comprehensive recreational cannabis bill. Across the country, states are moving to legalize medical and recreational cannabis. In states that legalize recreational cannabis, employers and drug testing services have seen significant increases in positivity rates for cannabis metabolites.

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The Joint Blog

APRIL 14, 2020

During the COVID-19 pandemic Colorado has temporarily made the online sale of recreational marijuana legal, “fulfilling one of the pot industry’s biggest wishes and fueling its argument for more concessions that could be made permanent when the crisis eases”, reports the Associated Press.

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Canna Law Blog

JANUARY 20, 2020

Dr. 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. Day is a federal U.S. holiday marking the birthday of its eponymous civil rights hero.

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MMJ Recs

DECEMBER 9, 2019

Medical marijuana is now legal in 33 states. Well, we say legal, but in fact marijuana is still defined as a Schedule 1 drug, making it an illegal substance under federal law. Luckily, though, each state has been given leeway in deciding how marijuana – both medical and recreational – can be grown and used.

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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? Which States Accept Out-of-State MMJ Cards? California. California.

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MMJ Recs

DECEMBER 20, 2019

“How many MMJ buds can I legally possess?” Possession of medical marijuana buds is legal in an ever-growing number of states. Colorado blazed a trail with early legalization of MMJ, and by 2018 even more traditionally conservative states such as Oklahoma have legalized medicinal marijuana and implemented liberal MMJ programs.

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Marijuana Lawyer Blog

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

Inmates in prison are not allowed to possess recreational marijuana while incarcerated, according to a new ruling by the California Supreme Court. Raybon , involves five inmates in a California state prison who were convicted on felony charges after being found with marijuana in their cells. The case, California v.

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PrestoDoctor

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Nonetheless, recent developments in state laws and new safeguards provide protections to first responders who rely on medical cannabis. Impact of Federal and State Laws on Cannabis Use for First Responders It is important to note that federal law classifies cannabis as a Schedule I controlled substance.

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Canna Law Blog

OCTOBER 3, 2019

Before I get started, I want to provide a disclaimer for the non-lawyer readers of the blog. The production, processing, possession, transportation, and sale of marijuana is a violation of federal law under the Controlled Substances Act (“CSA”). In light of this, many states are adding comments to their version of Rule 1.2

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Canna Care Docs

JULY 25, 2023

Although recreational cannabis remains illegal in West Virginia, residents living with certain medical conditions may qualify for a medical marijuana card. Since 2017, West Virginia joined the majority of states in legalizing medical cannabis. What are the medical cannabis laws in West Virginia?

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Dykema (Cannabis Law Blog)

APRIL 20, 2023

Since 1915, when the first city ordinance was passed banning cannabis in El Paso, [i] the legal landscape in Texas and the rest of the country continues to evolve at different rates. This has resulted in widely varying defined legal guidelines and consequences from the use and possession of cannabis. Code § 169.001 et seq. [vi]

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MMJ Recs

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Today we’re here to explore the best medical marijuana dispensaries in California, as well as provide guidance on how to obtain a medical marijuana card, relevant state laws, the difference between recreational and medical marijuana, regulations governing medical cannabis, qualifying conditions, and the role of medical marijuana doctors.

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Canna Law Blog

MARCH 27, 2023

To set the stage a bit, current provisions of the federal Gun Control Act of 1968 deems cannabis users to be “prohibited persons” who may not legally own or possess firearms. Cannabis users have no gun rights even if they live in states that allow medical and/or recreational marijuana. Supreme Court.

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The Joint Blog

JUNE 13, 2022

We finally found a THC that is gentler enough to be legal and still has medical properties similar to CBD, which aids in better sleep and helps with anxiety and stress. This is the Delta-8 THC, which a federal court in California has recently ruled lawful and even permitted to go through trademark protection last May 2022.

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Canna Law Blog

MAY 22, 2020

Cannabis isn’t federally legal. Companies who operate in the cannabis space really only have the protection of the state’s laws in which they operate. Even full compliance with state laws is no shield to federal penalties or enforcement. Stay tuned to the Canna Law Blog for more updates.

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PrestoDoctor

MAY 30, 2023

In recent years, there has been a growing acceptance and legalization of medical marijuana in several states and countries. Federal Regulations and Conflict One of the primary reasons why possessing both a CDL and a Medical Marijuana Card can be challenging is the conflict between federal and state regulations.

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PrestoDoctor

MAY 30, 2023

In recent years, there has been a growing acceptance and legalization of medical marijuana in several states and countries. Federal Regulations and Conflict One of the primary reasons why possessing both a CDL and a Medical Marijuana Card can be challenging is the conflict between federal and state regulations.

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Kind Meds (Cannabis Education Blog)

MARCH 9, 2022

The Legal Side. As marijuana is legalized in more states with each election, it is becoming an increasingly common substance to use – both recreationally and medically. And with the growing legalization of cannabis, there is often more space for parents to smoke weed without fear of legal consequences.

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The Joint Blog

OCTOBER 19, 2020

Legal marijuana sales have officially begun in Maine, but according to the Associated Press the state is already experiencing a cannabis shortage. Still, shoppers were ready and excited to purchase legal marijuana. Still, shoppers were ready and excited to purchase legal marijuana. Licenses were issued only a month ago.

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Canna Care Docs

FEBRUARY 27, 2022

We’ve outlined everything you need to know about the state laws, the application process, and why you might consider applying for a medical marijuana card in the first place. Since recreational marijuana was legalized in Maine in 2016, anyone can purchase cannabis by visiting an adult-use dispensary.

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