Canna Law Blog

AUGUST 19, 2022

The First Circuit has added itself to the list of jurisdictions that have invalidated similar state cannabis laws on DCC grounds, including in the Sixth and Eighth circuits. The cannabis licensee residency requirement litigation. The DCC and state cannabis regulations. The history here was interesting.

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Canna Law Blog

DECEMBER 16, 2022

Many thanks for all who attended our December 1 webinar on “Cannabis and International Trade Issues 2022.” Some states have also specifically legalized marijuana accessories (e.g., This could be enough of an “authorization” by the state law to block the federal prohibition on importing drug paraphernalia.

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Canna Law Blog

JANUARY 6, 2023

The year 2022 was a busy one for the California cannabis industry, with everything from tax reform to the beginning of enforcement. In this post, I’ll go back through some of the highlight’s for California’s cannabis industry last year. California overhauled its cannabis taxes. California hints at enforcement?

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NORML

FEBRUARY 11, 2020

Here’s what’s currently on the books so far: Virginia 2020 Cannabis Lobby Day. On January 13 , Virginia NORML, along with eight more regional NORML chapters will lobby state lawmakers in Richmond in support of decriminalizing minor marijuana possession. Delaware Citizens’ Cannabis Lobby Day XXV.

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PrestoDoctor

JANUARY 15, 2024

In recent years, the acceptance and legalization of medical marijuana have been on the rise across the United States. West Virginia is no exception, as the state has also taken steps to provide patients with access to medical cannabis for various qualifying conditions. However, this is not an exhaustive list.

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Canna Care Docs

FEBRUARY 27, 2022

If you live in Maine, you’re in luck: the regulations are some of the least restrictive, meaning that you may have a good chance of qualifying for a medical cannabis card. Who qualifies for medical cannabis in Maine? Instead, it’s up to a medical provider to decide whether you would benefit from medical cannabis use. Interested?

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 18, 2019

Recent decisions in the United States District Court for the Western District of Washington, point to troubling developments in the treatment of cannabis related contract disputes that find themselves in federal court. The case is a contract dispute between two cannabis companies. citing Polk v. Gontmakher , No. Goe , 413 F.3d

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 14, 2022

Nearby in Antioch where several legal dispensaries operate, the city does not have such regulations on its books for marijuana cultivation in personal residences. Brentwood has regulated marijuana cultivation inside homes since 2017, when it incorporated state law into its municipal code, she said. And that has to stop.”.

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Canna Care Docs

JUNE 22, 2023

Interested in using cannabis for a medical condition? If you live in Nevada, you might be eligible for a medical cannabis certification. As one of the many states ( 22, in fact ) that have legalized both medical and adult-use cannabis, Nevada offers the best of both worlds. Who qualifies for medical cannabis in Nevada?

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SMPL

FEBRUARY 13, 2020

Anthony Le, 35, whom state records list as a managing member of Urban Nola, was booked with felony possession of marijuana with the intent to distribute. Le claimed the packaged plant material inside the parcels was hemp, a less potent and recently legalized cannabis cousin of marijuana. 6, according to an arrest report.

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 15, 2022

Varone is the author of two books, Legal Considerations for Fire and Emergency Services and Fire Officer’s Legal Handbook, and remains active as a deputy chief in Exeter, RI. Until recently, cannabis, including its primary intoxicating ingredient, tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), was illegal under state and federal law.

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The Joint Blog

MARCH 5, 2020

Passage of the [Secure and Fair Enforcement] Banking Act or similar legislation will provide security for lawyers and firms acting to advise companies in the industry against having their accounts closed or deposits seized,” a report attached to the ABA resolution states.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 16, 2019

Commissioner: Implications for the Cannabis Industry and Their Tax Advisors. Civilized’s Editorial On Harborside Ruling : “US Tax Court Rules That Legal Cannabis Dispensaries Are Just Drug Traffickers”. As a result, the effective federal tax rate for legal cannabis businesses can reach 70% to 90%. Harborside Health Center v.

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Otherside Farms

MAY 5, 2020

Financing for the cannabis industry is much harder to secure because of the complex regulations associated with this industry; most transactions have to be made in cash. Still, there is a lot of perplexity about cannabis business financing. Legal Challenges in Cannabis Business Financing. and decriminalized in many others.

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CannaMD

MARCH 10, 2020

Living up to its reputation as the fastest growing network of medical cannabis physicians in Florida, CannaMD has opened a new location in Lake Mary, Florida. CannaMD is committed to providing compassionate care to Florida patients through evidence-based application of medical cannabis research. Lake Mary Medical Marijuana Doctors.

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CannaMD

MARCH 16, 2020

According to Florida state law, additional conditions may also qualify, including: Any other “diagnosable, debilitating condition of the same like, kind, or class” (such as anxiety , depression , or migraines ). Check out CannaMD ‘s FREE e-book: Medical Marijuana Basics ! Crohn’s Disease. Multiple Sclerosis.

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 2, 2021

The hemp-derived cannabinoid market continues to grow and evolve despite lingering questions over federal legality and numerous state laws that try to keep pace. Edible products with intoxicating levels of delta-9 THC now are being sold as legal and less-expensive alternatives to regulated cannabis products. with the authors.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 22, 2019

In a joint op-ed in Fox Business today, American Bankers Association President and CEO Rob Nichols and Credit Union National Association President and CEO Jim Nussle called on lawmakers to resolve the existing conflict between federal and state law with respect to proceeds from cannabis-related businesses.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 28, 2021

To a large extent legalization of adult-use cannabis, including New York’s passage of the Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act of 2021 (MRTA), has eclipsed other developments in the cannabis sector over the past year. It defines hemp as “cannabis sativa L. 27 July 2021. by Alexander G. Malyshev (New York).

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MMJ Recs

JANUARY 10, 2021

When the Medical Marijuana Act was enabled in Pennsylvania in 2016, it opened the door for many people with chronic health issues to find relief through the use of cannabis. To buy medical marijuana in the state of Pennsylvania, one must have an identification card proving they need MMJ for a specific medical condition.

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 10, 2020

More and more states across the South are adopting medical marijuana regimes. One such pain for marijuana businesses is the tension between following state laws on a product that is still illegal at the federal level. With this growth comes growing pains. Patients Mut. Assistance Collective Corp.

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Canna Law Blog

MARCH 19, 2019

There are very few laws or regulations here on hemp and Hemp CBD, and most of them take a very restrictive view towards what kinds of products are allowed to be sold. There is actual law on the books for cultivation, but it mostly sat there for a few years and is only now coming to light.

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The Cannigma

MARCH 12, 2021

Listen & Subscribe: Very few medical cannabis advocates are against the full legalization of the plant for all adults. In this episode of The Cannabis Enigma Podcast, host Michael Schaeffer Omer-Man interviews Dr. Fisher about the various ways medical and adult-use cannabis markets interact. Dr. Ruth Fisher. Music by Desca.

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Canna Law Blog

JANUARY 31, 2022

I started as a lawyer in the cannabis industry in 2010. Twelve years in there has been immense progress and maturation at the business level for cannabis licensees. Cannabis businesses need to keep these issues on their radar when crafting brand strategies. Intellectual property. Recall plan. Compliance team.

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Greenspoon Marder Cannabis Law Group Blog

JUNE 25, 2021

The international cannabis market is growing rapidly. Because of the interest in the North American market, we can expect continued interest in the United States which should lead to further inbound investment. cannabis entrepreneurs along with the desire for investment on the part of U.S. This article will discuss the U.S.

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Connor & Connor PLLC

NOVEMBER 27, 2019

The cannabis industry is growing rapidly – literally! However, despite the federal prohibition roadblock, 33 states have legalized medical marijuana and 11 have voted to legalize marijuana for recreational use as well. 1] Every state that has legalized some form of marijuana use has its own set of laws, regulations, fees, and more.

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 1, 2019

Those of you beginning to pick up regulated cannabis clients might find this article a useful and interesting read. As of October 21, 33 states and the District of Columbia have allowed the use of medical marijuana. In addition, recreational marijuana is legalized in 10 states and the District of Columbia (see Exhibit 1 for details).

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Canna Law Blog

OCTOBER 28, 2019

Seems like not a month goes by in California where the Assembly isn’t trying to pass a slew of cannabis bills to help regulate the state’s industry under the Medicinal and Adult-Use Cannabis Regulation and Safety Act (“MAUCRSA”). State tax deductions. . And October was no different.

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Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 24, 2019

CPA’s “ PUBLISHER: CANNABIS LAW REPORT. – It is fascinating to step back and observe how the mindset of many in the cannabis industry seems to work. 280E is effectively repealed and cannabis businesses are no longer subject to the broad disallowance of expenses. Federal Legalization – Then What?

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 24, 2022

As we have mentioned, Ravin’s argument that he has a fundamental right to possess marijuana for personal use rests on both federal and state law, and centers on what may broadly be called the right to privacy. The Court took care to limit its holding to mere possession of obscene materials by the individual in his own home.

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Canna Law Blog

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

Just a few weeks ago my colleague, Hilary Bricken, authored a post, Will AI Replace Your Cannabis Lawyer? (I with ChatGPT about being a cannabis lawyer, the ethical rules, and to draft a cannabis contract (ChatGPT declined to do so). ChatGPT seems to follow a dry book report format. In any event, ChatGPT is pretty fun!

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SpeedWeed

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

Peggy Brewington told officers that there was “maybe an ounce” of pot on her farm before officers searched the premises and found dozens of cannabis plants and 20 pounds of flower. After Drug Task Force officers booked the woman, she flipped off the camera for her mugshot as a token of defiance. . Brewington was growing.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 19, 2022

The committee stated in its filing that its purpose is to “oppose the 2022 proposal to amend the Arkansas constitution, which would ‘legalize’ under state law the ‘recreational use’ of marijuana. Committee opposes legalization of recreational marijuana.”.

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Veriheal

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

The prohibition of marijuana, aka cannabis, officially kicked off for America back in 1937 and is still in full swing today if you ask the blind eyes and deaf ears of today’s federal government. When it comes to cannabis, though, it’s the “Devil’s Lettuce” to the draconian federal government.

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SpeedWeed

MARCH 24, 2021

In the latest episode of the Cannacurio Podcast from Cannabiz Media, I speak with Tony Repanich, President and Chief Operating Officer of Shield Compliance , a comprehensive compliance management platform for banking cannabis-related businesses. Then you compound that with the fact you’ve gotten federal law different from state law.

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SpeedWeed

MARCH 14, 2021

A once-significant player in Nevada’s cannabis industry is in the final stages of liquidating more than $12 million worth of assets under the guidance of a state court, offering a potential road map for marijuana businesses that are barred from seeking federal bankruptcy protection. CWNevada was facing $1.25

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 24, 2019

What about physician educational setbacks concerning medical cannabis? Highlighting how we can improve physician education is the purpose of the insightful Educating Healthcare Professionals About the Medical Use of Cannabis by the Society of Cannabis Clinicians. This cannabis issue affects all of us in different ways. .

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