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What Could Rescheduling Mean for Medical Cannabis Patients?

Canna Care Docs

In this blog, we’ll break down what the big news means and what could happen next. Cannabis business taxes If rescheduling is approved, it means state-legal cannabis businesses could start taking federal tax deductions they’ve been previously banned from under Internal Revenue Service (IRS) code 280E.

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How Strong Is Your Cannabis Trademark?

Canna Law Blog

Suggestive Marks Suggestive markshint at a products qualitieswithout directly describing them. Descriptive Marks Descriptive marks directly describe the goods or services (e.g., For example, Bobs Beer is likely to be refused because it combines a personal name with the product. Thats because not all trademarks are created equal.

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Florida’s Cannabis and Hemp Landscape: Key Regulatory Changes to Watch

Canna Law Blog

From proposed legislation targeting hemp products to new rules affecting packaging and labeling, heres what you need to know about the latest developments in the Sunshine State. Hilary Cassel, also seeks to regulate hemp extract products. Floridas cannabis and hemp industries are undergoing significant regulatory shifts.

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Understanding Cannabis Banking Challenges and How to Overcome Them

Connor & Connor PLLC

have reported servicing the cannabis industry. Being frozen out of most traditional banking services, many cannabis companies are left to run like off-book operations, counting stacks of cash and struggling to find ways to pay simple bills like rent and payroll. This allows companies to pay using a 3rd party service.

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Cannabis IP Licensing 101

Canna Law Blog

If you are looking to get a license for another company’s IP, here are the most basic questions you should be able to answer about that other company and its IP: Does the licensor claim to own any federal trademark or state registrations in cannabis related goods or services?

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Red Light, Green Light for European Cannabis: Germany Goes to the Polls; Switzerland Eyes Pole Position on Cannabis Reform

Canna Law Blog

Non-smokable alternatives and low-THC product requirements. The CDU/CSU has pledged to repeal Germanys quasi-legalization law passed in 2024. Friedrich Merz, CDU leader and likely Germanys next chancellor, has ruled out partnerships with the AfD or liberal parties. Without a majority, coalition-building will be essential to form a government.

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Cannabis Branding and Trademark Protection

Canna Law Blog

There are three main ways a brand owner can establish trademark rights: By using the mark in connection with their goods or services (legally) in commerce; By registering the mark with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO); and By registering the mark with an appropriate state trademark registry.