Canna Law Blog

MAY 15, 2022

I recently spoke with a lawyer who was newer to representing cannabis clients. The lawyer asked me to describe the biggest legal mistakes I see for cannabis businesses. Over the years, our cannabis lawyers have seen cannabis businesses make just about every mistake in the book. Write it Down.

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NORML

MARCH 20, 2020

There is no doubt that the COVID-19 pandemic is adversely impacting businesses around the world, and smaller businesses especially. According to a recent report by Leafy.com , the state-licensed cannabis industry employs more than 240,000 American workers. Why this clarification is important.

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Canna Law Blog

APRIL 16, 2024

Register Here On Wednesday, April 17, 2024 at 12:00 pacific time, Harris Sliwoski managing partner Vince Sliwoski ( Portland ), Harris Sliwoski partner Griffen Thorne ( Los Angeles ), and Andy Shelley of CannXperts will present a free webinar entitled “How to Buy or Sell a Cannabis Business.”

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NORML

MARCH 8, 2022

Sixty-eight percent of Americans say that Congress should pass legislation so that marijuana businesses can "access banking services and products in states" where it is legal. The post Poll: Nearly 70 Percent of Americans Want Congress to Allow Licensed Cannabis Businesses Access to Banking Services appeared first on NORML.

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Veriheal

MARCH 1, 2022

In response to the recent legalization of medical cannabis in the state of Mississippi, the TVA released a public statement pertaining to its federal obligations, suggesting that it would be withholding services from any cannabis-related business. TVA should not discriminate against legal businesses that need utilities.

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NORML

APRIL 27, 2020

The Coalition letter focuses on the need for small business access to the SBA relief funds as an avenue to protect the progress that has been made by minority entrepreneurs in the emerging legal cannabis marketplaces. RE: Protect Minority-Owned Marijuana Businesses and their Workers. You can read the full letter below.

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Canna Law Blog

OCTOBER 4, 2023

It’s 2023 and many cannabis businesses are still missing one critical operating document: a privacy policy. Any cannabis business that operates in California and has a website is clearly subject to this requirement. But what about an Iowa-based cannabis company? And things are not getting better.

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NORML

APRIL 30, 2021

“HB150 will reduce arrests and create much needed jobs and business opportunities for our city and state to help reduce the unemployment rate, especially post-pandemic.”. The post Wilmington, Delaware City Council Votes to Support Cannabis Legalization appeared first on NORML.

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Leafly

APRIL 22, 2024

Day One takeaways on Germany legalization from the International Cannabis Business Conference. The post German legalization gets underway with first 4/20 appeared first on Leafly.

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Canna Law Blog

MARCH 22, 2024

Register Here On Wednesday, April 17, 2024 at 12:00 pacific time, Harris Sliwoski managing partner Vince Sliwoski ( Portland ), Harris Sliwoski partner Griffen Thorne ( Los Angeles ), and Andy Shelley of CannXperts will present a free webinar entitled “How to Buy or Sell a Cannabis Business.”

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Veriheal

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

introduced a never-before-seen bill—the Capital Lending and Investment for Marijuana Businesses Act (“the CLIMB Act”). What Business Services Would the CLIMB Act Protect? 8200 intends for a broad interpretation so that cannabis and cannabis-related companies are put on an even playing field with traditional business operations.

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Veriheal

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

Cannabis; it’s smoking hot right now. As the fight for legalization continues across the nation, more and more entrepreneurs are jumping for a spot in the flourishing industry. cannabis industry is estimated to be worth $61 billion as of 2021. billion by as early as 2027. According to Flow Hub , the U.S.

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Canna Law Blog

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

I’ve been representing clients in California’s cannabis industry since 2018. Our firm has been representing businesses in the space for many years before that, in states with more mature licensing programs. DEA has not formally acted on the recommendation, and cannabis remains on Schedule I for now.

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Canna Law Blog

OCTOBER 4, 2023

It’s 2023 and many cannabis businesses are still missing one critical operating document: a privacy policy. Any cannabis business that operates in California and has a website is clearly subject to this requirement. But what about an Iowa-based cannabis company? And things are not getting better.

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Leafly

MARCH 9, 2021

Thinking about starting a cannabis business but don't know where to begin? Good Tree Capital helps us learn how to open a legal weed business. The post 10 questions to ask before starting a cannabis business appeared first on Leafly.

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Canna Law Blog

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

businesses are marijuana related businesses (MRBs). I’ve written that in cannabis years, the FinCen Memo is as old as dirt and reads like a relic of a bygone era. The closest we have to a federal framework is from this 2018 SBA Policy Notice , which categorizes MRBs as “direct”, “indirect”, and “hemp-related businesses.”

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Veriheal

DECEMBER 7, 2022

Operating cannabis-based businesses in The Golden State is no easy feat for retailers. With the plant’s legal status confined by the federal Controlled Substances Act (CSA ) boundaries, cannabis stores are still operating illegally. California’s Cannabis Industry Generates $5.6 Billion Annually.

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Veriheal

APRIL 14, 2022

Banking has been a hurdle for cannabis businesses since the birth of the industry. Despite the fact that these businesses are state-legal, financial institutions have historically hesitated to work with them due to cannabis’ federally illegal status. A Long Road to Cannabis Banking Reform.

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Veriheal

OCTOBER 30, 2023

In 2018, the leaders of 19 Caribbean nations decided that they would “review marijuana’s current status with a view to reclassification” The leaders emphasized the importance of these cannabis legalization bills as a tool for social justice and economic gain. Recently, The Bahamas’ made good on that 2018 promise.

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Leafly

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

With nearly 120 dispensaries licensed for business, patients will soon be able to treat roughly 20 medical conditions with cannabis products. The post Legal medical cannabis could reach Mississippi by end of October appeared first on Leafly.

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 2, 2023

Senator Bob Menendez, a senior member of the Senate Banking Committee and Chairman of the Subcommittee that oversees the insurance industry, today announced the reintroduction of the bipartisan Clarifying Law Around Insurance of Marijuana (CLAIM) Act, which would ensure legal marijuana and related businesses have access to comprehensive and affordable (..)

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Veriheal

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

A recent survey released by the California Department of Cannabis Control (DCC) discovered that an impressive 86% of Californians prefer relying on legal sources when purchasing cannabis products. This highlights a growing acceptance of marijuana since legalization was first passed nearly eight years ago.

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MMJ Recs

MARCH 23, 2024

Health Effects of Cannabis Legalization in Michigan The health effects of cannabis legalization in Michigan encompass both potential benefits and risks for residents. Monitoring and education efforts are crucial to mitigate these potential health risks and maximize the benefits of cannabis legalization in Michigan.

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CannaMD

FEBRUARY 29, 2020

Once thought of as a drug that made individuals sluggish and unmotivated, recent studies are finding that marijuana could be good for businesses. Researchers found that firms that were headquartered in states where marijuana was legal received higher market valuations, improved employee productivity, and increased innovation.

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Canna Law Blog

MARCH 29, 2023

On February 28th, I moderated our firm’s “Distressed Cannabis Businesses” webinar. In that webinar, Griffen , Ethan , Vince , and I discussed the current financial and economic pressure the entire cannabis industry is facing today.

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Veriheal

JANUARY 23, 2024

The state of Florida has been lagging behind many other states when it comes to recreational cannabis legalization, but that may finally be changing this year. Cannabis lobbyists, demonstrating an impressive effort, have gathered nearly a million signatures to support placing legalization on the ballot.

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Canna Law Blog

MARCH 5, 2024

Cannabis companies are often unclear about what edible products are legal to manufacture and distribute. While some cannabis edibles may be legal on a state level, federal regulations prohibit placing some cannabinoids in food altogether. However, violations of federal law are currently the least of their concerns.

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SpeedWeed

APRIL 13, 2021

Marijuana legalization has won – Cannabis Business Executive – Cannabis and Marijuana industry news. The post Marijuana legalization has won – Cannabis Business Executive appeared first on SpeedWeed. View original article.

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Veriheal

JANUARY 31, 2023

Despite the fact that the legal cannabis industry is growing, many people are still purchasing from the illicit market. A recent study investigated this matter and found that buying cannabis from the illicit market may be “better” than legal weed. But what about the risks that come with illicit cannabis?

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

. ‘It’s painfully obvious that we’re the only state in our region that hasn’t legalized medicinal marijuana, so it makes sense that there’s this huge market for delta-8,’ District 4 alder says. Unlike marijuana, whose main psychoactive component is delta-8-THC, delta-8 is legal to purchase in Wisconsin.

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 24, 2021

–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#Cannabis–Grasshopper Dispensary, the first-ever, legal cannabis business in Chula Vista, invites its fellow Chula Vista neighbors to… Read More. CHULA VISTA, Calif.–(BUSINESS

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Medical Marijuana Program Connection

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

As it becomes legal in more and more states, cannabis has become a bigger and more legitimate business. But running a cannabis farm, packaging, and selling the product isn’t as easy as it sounds. There are multiple issues and levels to the business. So before you plant your first seed, Read More

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Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 27, 2023

SENATOR’S SAFE BANKING ACT WOULD ALLOW LEGAL CANNABIS BUSINESSES TO ACCESS BANKING SERVICES SUCH AS LINES OF CREDIT, SAVINGS AND CHECKING ACCOUNTS U.S.

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Medical Marijuana Program Connection

DECEMBER 14, 2023

The cannabis industry is becoming more normalized. Cannabis is a lucrative commodity for many entrepreneurs. While starting a legal cannabis business can be an exciting. Read More

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 16, 2021

With skyrocketing demand for cannabis, it’s your time to start your cannabis business and have a booming success. Are you interested in launching a cannabis-related business? The business is flourishing, and as this industry continues to develop rapidly, there’s a lot of money to be made.

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Cannabis Life Network

JUNE 18, 2022

Brazil’s Superior Court has effectively legalized medical cannabis for home-grown use. What Happened The five-judge panel unanimously agreed that Brazil’s patients should have access to home-grown medical cannabis. The decision is likely to set a precedent for similar cases. The three patients on trial […].

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Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 9, 2022

The legalization of marijuana continues to spread across the United States as more and more states legalize the use of recreational and medicinal marijuana. As of January 1, 2018, California became the latest state to join the ranks of those with legalized marijuana laws. But what does this mean for business in California?

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