Cannabis Chronicles

JUNE 2, 2019

Marijuana Moment, a marijuana policy blog, first reported the update. Some local airports said the rule change would not change the way they operate, while others were not aware any policies were altered at all.

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Canna Law Blog

JUNE 8, 2019

Insurance in the cannabis industry is big business, and business owners need to know what policies are available and what those policies cover. Because in insurance policies, like all other business contracts (e.g. Reading and comprehending an insurance policy is extremely taxing.

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Cannabis Law Report

OCTOBER 26, 2020

THC limit for hemp to EU farm policy overhaul first appeared on Cannabis Law Report. The European Parliament has voted to raise the THC limit for industrial hemp from 0.2% and allow hemp and hemp-derived products to be … Read More. The post European Parliament votes to add 0.3%

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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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Canna Law Blog

AUGUST 27, 2019

Weedmaps refused to change its policy at the time, citing Section 230 of the 1996 Communications Decency Act, which gives platforms like Facebook and YouTube safe harbor from being held liable for the content their users post.

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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 25, 2025

Employers should: Establish fair and transparent testing policies. Can employers enforce a zero-tolerance cannabis policy? Businesses should ensure written policies are consistent with relevant state and federal employment law. Develop clear, compliant drug policies addressing both medicinal and recreational use.

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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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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

By Whitt Steineker on November 9, 2022 I was relieved to learn that Albert Einstein never actually said that “[i]nsanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results,” because it seems like a really bad idea to start a blog post disagreeing with Albert Einstein. Let me […].

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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. NYDAM’s policy document linked above does not clearly mention vapes. One more note. California. Connecticut.

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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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Canna Law Blog

JUNE 29, 2019

Every Saturday, at least for a while, we plan to run a series of blog posts that take a close look at each of the Democratic Party candidates for President in 2020. We will examine each candidate’s historic approach to marijuana law and policy, and also canvas each politician’s current stances on marijuana.

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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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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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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 7, 2021

As published to his firm blog and LexBlog. In fact, it states that: The law says that non-exempt employers may not prohibit the off work use of cannabis or take adverse action against an employee or a potential employee for a positive THC test unless the employer has adopted a policy that states otherwise. Here’s one example.

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The Blunt Truth

JUNE 3, 2020

The claimant, a licensed occupational therapist, tested positive for marijuana after submitting to a random drug test under the employer’s drug and alcohol testing policy. The Board found, and the court agreed, that the claimant was entitled to benefits because the employer did not prove the claimant violated any company policy.

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Canna Law Blog

OCTOBER 14, 2019

market, this blog post provides a brief overview of the regulatory framework surrounding Hemp-CBD pet foods. FEDERAL POLICIES. Consequently, the sale and marketing of Hemp-CBD pet foods currently violates FDA policies. Yet, public demand for Hemp-CBD pet products may be pushing the market ahead regardless of legal requirements.

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Canna Law Blog

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Germanys cannabis industry anxiously awaits Sundays election results to see whether progressive policies endure or face rollback under new leadership. Still, Switzerland must comply with international agreements like the Schengen Agreement governing cross-border trade/movement policies with EU countries.

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Canna Law Blog

MARCH 21, 2025

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 . The reason is that federal law and policy make it so. as opposed to persisting in the OHA (medical marijuana) system. Been talking about all of this stuff for over a decade.

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Canna Law Blog

DECEMBER 14, 2019

I raised my eyebrows at the ODA post because in addition to this blog, our firm publishes a sister blog, the China Law Blog , where we write on international business (especially China) and frequently warn our readers to protect their intellectual property all costs, whether you are at home or abroad.

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Canna Law Blog

JULY 11, 2019

While we have written on these agency policies individually, we thought it would be helpful to recap these opinions under one blog post. Note that while the USDA letter is non-binding, this agency policy strongly supports the position that states and tribes should not interfere with lawfully grown and processed hemp shipments.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 25, 2021

What rights do Connecticut employers have if they have a drug-free workplace policy? In the case of a job applicant, an employer can rescind an offer or a conditional job offer if an applicant tests positive for recreational marijuana so long as the employer makes the policy available to the applicant at the time of offer.

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The Blunt Truth

OCTOBER 15, 2019

We had previously blogged on The Stoned Age: What the CBD Craze Means for Employers and Their Substance Abuse Policies , CBD is Everywhere – But Where Does the FDA Stand? , As noted in our previous blogs, CBD is a recent and largely unregulated industry. Educating employees about CBD and zero tolerance policies.

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Canna Law Blog

JULY 22, 2019

As we’ve discussed on the blog previously , the legislation would allow financial institutions to serve state-legal marijuana businesses without fear of federal repercussions. The July 23, 2019 hearing will include Senators Jeff Merkley (D-OR) and the legislation’s chief GOP cosponsor, Cory Gardner (R-CO).

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Canna Law Blog

MARCH 8, 2020

While PDA has not directly addressed most other Hemp CBD products (such as cosmetics ), we can assume that the agency would follow in the FDA’s footsteps given its incorporation of FDA policy relative to foods. For additional updates on changes to Pennsylvania hemp laws and Hemp CBD laws, please stay tuned to the Canna Law Blog.

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Canna Law Blog

FEBRUARY 16, 2019

As ardent followers of this blog are well aware, one of my favorite pastimes is keeping tabs on who is suing whom in the cannabis industry for trademark infringement. Cannabis Trademarks: “Deadwood” Policies Could Implicate Cannabis Registrations. Another Cannabis Trademark Application Bites the Dust. Organic Marijuana: Not Exactly.

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Canna Law Blog

MARCH 7, 2020

We’ll continue to update you on any other regulatory development via this blog.

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The Blunt Truth

MAY 21, 2019

Drug policies must be updated and must address discrimination concerns. See our recent blog concerning a related Arizona court decision. The final draft is likely to contain language from the Senate bill, which should provide some safe harbor for well-crafted policies and reasonable drug enforcement. Illinois Governor J.B.

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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. At that time, many employers will be prohibited from taking certain actions in the absence of clear policies addressing marijuana use or evidence of impairment. Now is no different.

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The Blunt Truth

JANUARY 20, 2023

Speaking of CBD, Google makes changes to its advertising policies. CBD ADVERTISING If you’ve wondered why you’ve never seen CBD advertising when you’re searching Google (even if you blog about cannabis news every week…), the answer is that the products are currently on Google’s Unapproved Pharmaceuticals and Supplements list.

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The Blunt Truth

JUNE 3, 2021

The company also stated in a blog po st that its public policy team would be actively supporting the MORE Act, and urged other businesses to do so. Amazon, the nation’s second largest company, announced it would no longer test its employees for cannabis use, except for those positions mandated by federal regulations. mississippi.

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Canna Law Blog

JANUARY 16, 2019

We have spilled a lot of ink on this blog related to the 2018 Farm Bill , which legalized hemp at the federal level. This blog post is going to cover financial institutions and hemp at about 10,000 feet. It’s huge news. And there are so many ramifications, from food law to trademarks to the financial services environment.

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The Blunt Truth

JULY 29, 2022

The House passed the Fiscal Year 2023 Financial Services and General Government appropriations bill this week, which seems like a dull story, even to the most avid policy wonk. However, as we discussed recently on this blog, one of the bill’s provisions would allow cannabis advertising on broadcast TV and radio. marijuana research.

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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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Canna Law Blog

MARCH 12, 2025

From tighter hemp regulations to the push for recreational cannabis legalization, these evolving laws reflect the growing complexity of cannabis policy in the state. Looking ahead As Florida navigates these regulatory changes, both businesses and consumers must stay informed about their potential impacts.

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Canna Law Blog

FEBRUARY 21, 2019

Ultimately, the Report gives four potential policy choices for legislative consideration: Maintain the free market status quo and let the market self-correct towards equilibrium. In the meantime, check out the following blog posts for more on the issue: Oregon Cannabis: Black and White Markets. Fingers crossed!).

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Sensi Seeds

JANUARY 18, 2019

I think it is a political football, and this may mean that the ECDD (Expert Committee on Drugs Dependence, editor’s note: acts as adviser to WHO) did not receive approval from the WHO to submit its recommendation,” says Ann Fordham, who heads the International Drug Policy Consortium (IDPC). We will know more in March.

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