Canna Law Blog

MAY 14, 2019

And public money is on the way. Prior to federal legalization of hemp last December, a few pioneering hemp companies had gone public. It seems unlikely that the TSX / TSXV will issue a formal notice on this development (given its position that it has not changed its policy), but we think the exchange got it right this time.

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 29, 2019

Prior to opening her own firm, she was appointed as Senior Policy Advisor at the Bureau of Medical Cannabis Regulation, where she developed regulations and negotiated with stakeholders regarding the implementation of the Medical Cannabis Regulation and Safety Act (MCRSA). Authored By: An-Chi Tsou.

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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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Canna Law Blog

MAY 21, 2020

The FDA is essentially warning the public about a voluntary recall by Summit Labs’ CBD oil due to test results showing that the product is high in lead. The FDA regularly posts voluntary updates as a public service. After all, the FDA’s purpose is to protect the public from unsafe goods.

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Marijuana Lawyer Blog

JANUARY 26, 2020

As of this month, parents and guardians are allowed under California law to administer medical marijuana products to K-12 public school students. Schools are not required to allow medical marijuana to be administered to students, and if they do not adopt the policies locally, the practice will still be prohibited.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 10, 2021

Additionally, although the New Jersey Department of Health (“DOH”) has published information about licensing applications submitted under the Medical Marijuana Program, we are not aware of any environmental impact plans from these prior applications that have been made public.

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Greenspoon Marder Cannabis Law Group Blog

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

This morning, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell proposed report language that would require the FDA to, within 4 months, issue a formal enforcement policy on the sale of hemp CBD products. By: Jessica Wasserman, Esq.

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Canna Law Blog

MARCH 6, 2024

Previously we have blogged about the importance of NDAs to safeguard confidential business information. However, in California, the need to protect trade secrets and confidential information is balanced against a strong public policy favoring employee mobility and competition.

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Canna Law Blog

JUNE 5, 2019

On Friday, the Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) held its first public meeting during which stakeholders shared their perspective on how to regulate cannabidiol (“CBD”)-infused products. Until then, the CBD industry will need to continue navigating through these murky waters.

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Canna Law Blog

MAY 10, 2023

Well, as we wrote about here , OCM’s Chief of Staff and Senior Policy Director Axel Bernabe provided this response to a question by Green Market Report’s John Schroyer about the timeframe for the final adult-use cannabis rules and regulations: “What’s the timeframe for when New York industry regulations will be finalized and done?”

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MMJ Recs

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Medical marijuana, once a controversial and stigmatized topic, has undergone a remarkable transformation in the eyes of the American public. As the United States navigates through a complex web of legal, social, and medical considerations, public opinion on medical cannabis has evolved significantly over the years.

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PrestoDoctor

OCTOBER 25, 2023

These professions often involve high levels of responsibility and public safety. In many jurisdictions, police officers, EMTs, and firefighters are subject to strict drug policies due to the nature of their work. This is due to the potential risks it can pose to public safety and their professional obligations.

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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. Gerry Goldstein.

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 16, 2019

What alerted me to this CDR article and the message it carried was the developing similarity between the integration of funds into mainstream banking that have their derivation in the cannabis industry, and the policy position of both the U.S. This is a public safety hazard. federal and the UK’s national banking systems.

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Dykema (Cannabis Law Blog)

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

Blog Post is Co-Authored by Jerry Hincka from EHS Support. As readers of this blog well know, the cannabis industry is one of the fastest growing and most regulated industries in the United States.

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Canna Law Blog

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Bush and his son didn’t do much to reform these dangerous and ineffective policies either. If this photo of Nixon and caption were posted on the first day of any other month, then this strange tribute post would have been only considered random at best and a painfully cheesy praise of ineffective policies at worst.

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PrestoDoctor

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Accessing a Dispensary To gain access to a licensed dispensary, individuals must possess a valid medical marijuana recommendation issued by the Texas Department of Public Safety. Apply online to the Texas Department of Public Safety for a medical marijuana card using the provided recommendation. appeared first on PrestoDoctor Blog.

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MMJ Recs

MARCH 6, 2024

Over time, increasing public support, coupled with mounting scientific evidence, has led to a significant shift in attitudes, paving the way for greater acceptance and accessibility of medical marijuana as a legitimate treatment option.

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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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MMJ Recs

DECEMBER 10, 2023

Disparities in access are primarily driven by the differing state regulations and policies surrounding medical marijuana. States such as California and Colorado have been at the forefront of progressive policies, providing expansive access to medical marijuana. However, the reality is far from this ideal.

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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. “It is also one of the most highly regulated. .”

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 19, 2021

Discussion Draft: The Senators took the unusual step of publicly circulating this discussion draft of legislation before the proposed bill is formally introduced in the Senate, and the Senators’ offices are accepting public comments on the proposal until September 1, 2021. Blog: Cannabis Legal Highlights. Andrew Kline. Tommy Tobin.

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MMJ Recs

MARCH 23, 2024

However, concerns exist regarding the impact of increased cannabis availability on public health, including potential rises in cannabis misuse, addiction, and associated health problems such as impaired cognition and respiratory issues. Moreover, competition and market saturation may impact the profitability of cannabis businesses over time.

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Canna Law Blog

OCTOBER 4, 2022

In doing so it directly contradicts the company’s pro-cannabis public image. This result is clearly out of line with Amazon’s pro-cannabis public statements, which begs the question: what is going on? Amazon’s policy guidelines prohibit the promotion and sale of drug paraphernalia and are in place to comply with the CSA.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 2, 2020

Ester Nafstad, Manager of Norwegian cannabis advocacy body Normal, tells MCN publication about the chapter’s goals and the need for reform of cannabis policy in … Read More.

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Canna Law Blog

JULY 14, 2022

Smoking in public could still considered a nuisance, subject to a potential 3-month sentence and 25,000 Thai baht (U.S. Still, with its new policy, Thailand joins a short list of nations where weed has been decriminalized or better, including Canada , Mexico , and South Africa. The public immediately embraced the law.

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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. Nevertheless, the substantial public interest in accessing CBD in food and dietary supplements has forced the FDA to explore potential regulatory pathways for the lawful marketing of these products.

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Canna Law Blog

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

When Oregon adopted that standard in 2019, it seemed to fly under the radar, though we did our best to publicize it here on the blog. Big retailers have always pushed cannabis policy in Oregon, for better or worse ; but this is one where everyone probably agrees. Here it is: Let’s break it down.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 9, 2021

More jurisdictions should be testing and publicizing illegal cannabis results to help consumers further understand what an unregulated market means. The latter has authored a blog post, Unregulated Cannabis: Risky Production Practices Raise Concern for Consumers, which discusses the test results. Here’s the BC Govt report.

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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

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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MMJ Recs

MARCH 12, 2024

Additionally, the Texas Department of Public Safety oversees the licensing of dispensaries and regulates the cultivation and distribution of medical marijuana. While the Compassionate Use Act (CUA) permits medical cannabis use, it does not require employers to accommodate employees’ marijuana use or modify workplace policies.

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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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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 16, 2022

The New York State Cannabis Control Board (“CCB”) approved 15 Adult-Use Conditional Processor (“AUCP”) licenses during its public meeting today, adding a key link in the state’s budding adult-use cannabis supply chain. There is no public comment period for the emergency rules. Blog: Cannabis & the Law. Cecilia Oyediran.

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United Patients Group

JUNE 26, 2023

This blog explores the ways nurses can further enhance the health sector, emphasizing the importance of higher education in nursing. They often possess a more profound understanding of healthcare policies, advanced practice procedures, and innovative research methodologies. Here, nurses have the potential to bridge the gap.

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

This blog post will discuss the rulemaking timeline and provide updates regarding policy recommendations from the five subcommittees. These liaisons present equity subcommittee recommendations and participate in discussion to ensure that all subcommittees actively consider equity in their policy recommendations.

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Canna Law Blog

JUNE 29, 2022

In the United States, many industries lack well thought out regulatory policy. Attorneys are usually the ones best positioned to critique bad business regulations and advocate for better policy. Good cannabis regulatory policy seeks to address three main concerns: (1) economic and social cost; (2) effectiveness; and (3) sustainability.

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