Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 18, 2021

17 December… A New Mexico state judge ruled on Thursday that medical cannabis patients cannot purchase the same amount as non-patients when recreational-use sales begin. Prior to the Cannabis Regulation Act, the only way to legally possess cannabis in New Mexico was to be a medical cannabis patient.

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 19, 2022

While their votes don’t change state law , the city councils’ decisions make it the lowest priority for police officers to enforce laws related to entheogenic plants or advise that no city official should use public resources to enforce the laws.

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 27, 2023

Veazey on March 27, 2023 For at least the past decade, federal bankruptcy courts have routinely prohibited cannabis businesses from seeking protection under federal bankruptcy law, regardless of whether a cannabis business is legally operating under state law.

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 4, 2021

California’s attorney general argued in a recent court filing that none of the state’s cannabis businesses operating on provisional licenses … Read More. The post California’s AG Argues “none of the state’s cannabis businesses operating on provisional licenses are entitled to due process under state law.”

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 28, 2021

On January 1, 2022, two new state laws will become effective in Illinois and Oregon and could cause significant disruption to the vapor industry. We provide background on the legislation and discuss the potential implications for the sales of vapor products in the respective states. By Azim Chowdhury & Taylor D.

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SpeedWeed

AUGUST 2, 2021

A recent lawsuit filed against the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority (OMMA) claims that the organization did not make its meeting agenda available to the public, which violated a state law known as the Oklahoma Open Meeting Act. According to Durbin, the OMMA violated this law. . View original article.

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 17, 2020

As cannabis products become legal in more and more states, commercial interest grows in protecting the trademarks associated with those products. But what about state or common law rights in trademarks for cannabis products? Kiva Brands”) is a leading provider of cannabis-infused chocolates and confections.

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 18, 2022

Pate, Johnson and Church , an Atlanta law firm, filed a lawsuit against the Gwinnett County DA to prevent them from further raiding retailers and arresting shop owners for selling delta-8 and delta-10 products. Read more at [link].

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MMJ Recs

APRIL 11, 2024

As cannabis continues to evolve, understanding the intricacies of West Virginia’s MMJ laws and regulations is essential for patients, caregivers, and industry stakeholders alike. This program facilitates access to medical cannabis for individuals suffering from qualifying debilitating conditions.

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The NM Political Report | Medical Cannabis Program

DECEMBER 17, 2021

A New Mexico state judge ruled on Thursday that medical cannabis patients cannot purchase the same amount as non-patients when recreational-use sales begin. Prior to the Cannabis Regulation Act, the only way to legally possess cannabis in New Mexico was to be a medical cannabis patient.

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MMJ Recs

OCTOBER 26, 2023

The landscape of medical marijuana laws in the United States is complex and continually evolving. With federal and state regulations, varying laws by state, and ongoing updates, it’s crucial to have a comprehensive understanding of this ever-changing field.

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Americans for Safe Access

SEPTEMBER 10, 2019

We are happy to share this brief guide to State Cannabis Laws with you. Created with the talented designers of Centennial Media this guide serves as a bite-sized version of the full analysis of state laws available on our website under: "Legal Information By State & Federal Law."

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

NYSBA members can join the Cannabis Law Section for only $35 and law student members can join for free. Join The Cannabis Law Section. We would like to formally congratulate what was previously our Committee on Cannabis Law on their transition to becoming an official NYSBA Section!

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The Blunt Truth

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

In the last two years, more jurisdictions have passed laws providing employment protections to applicants and employees using cannabis on their free time, including in New York , Washington, DC , and California. Ceballos v. Ceballos v. NP Palace, LLC , Aug. 11, 2022.). As a result, the employer terminated the plaintiff.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 14, 2020

Consumer products law blog. Class actions against CBD companies proliferate under federal and state law. And, just last week, a California defendant in a CBD class action filed a motion to dismiss on the grounds that the plaintiffs’ claims are preempted by federal law. Plaintiffs claim damages in excess of $5 million.

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Medical Marijuana Program Connection

APRIL 15, 2024

State law mandates hemp THC levels be under 0.3%, but the new proposal suggests imprisonment for levels above 1%. Kansas Proposes Harsh Penalties For Hemp THC Levels In Kansas, a proposed amendment could significantly impact hemp farmers by introducing severe penalties for THC content exceeding 1%. Critics argue this. Read More

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MMJ Recs

APRIL 3, 2024

Ohio has seen significant developments in its medical marijuana laws, reflecting changing attitudes towards cannabis as a therapeutic option. Understanding these regulations is crucial for patients, caregivers, and healthcare providers navigating the state’s medical marijuana program.

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 12, 2022

A new lawsuit in Georgia seeks a court order declaring that a chemical related to the main intoxicating ingredient in pot is legal under state law. Delta-8 has become extremely popular across the country, and the cannabis industry and state governments have grappled with its rise.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 3, 2021

Andrew Turnbull spoke with Corporate Counsel about how in-house counsel are reviewing corporate cannabis policies in light of new state laws allowing for medicinal marijuana use and the introduction of the Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act. Read the full article (subscription required).

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 4, 2021

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Canna Law Blog

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

The law is not settled, the text of the 2018 Farm Bill is anything but clear, and whole lot can ( and probably will ) change with the upcoming Farm Bill. In order to have a protectible trademark, the good or service must be lawful in commerce. The infringer argued that delta-8 products were not lawful. That in my view, is wrong.

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Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 11, 2019

Attorney General William Barr said on Wednesday that he would prefer that Congress enact legislation allowing states to legalize marijuana instead of continuing the current approach under which a growing number of states have ended cannabis prohibition in conflict with federal law.

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Veriheal

JULY 19, 2023

This marks a significant milestone in the broader shift towards recognizing cannabis as a legal substance and adjusting employment practices accordingly. In the wake of the expanding marijuana legalization movement, employment policies related to cannabis use are experiencing significant transformation across the U.S.

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The Blunt Truth

JANUARY 28, 2020

recreational or medical cannabis). One stated purpose for the bill is to address the Colorado Supreme Court’s 2015 decision concluding that because medical cannabis use is unlawful under federal law, it does not fall within the lawful activities statute’s protection for “lawful” activities.

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Canna Law Blog

APRIL 28, 2023

We all know the Oregon cannabis industry is struggling. We haven’t written much about one of the basic areas of employment law that applies to Oregon marijuana businesses: workers rights to wages and employer responsibilities. As marijuana businesses shutter, employees and employers should pay careful attention to Oregon’s wage laws.

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Louis on Monday signed a bill to decriminalize marijuana possession and cultivation for adults, a local reform that comes as efforts to legalize cannabis statewide in Missouri are also gaining momentum. It would also make it so that “no resources” could be spent to punish adults for cultivating up to six flowering plants. Read more at MM.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

We have written many times over the past few years about how the bankruptcy courts are off-limits to state-legalized cannabis businesses. This past year brought no new relief to the cannabis industry, and the doors to the bankruptcy courts remain shut. Monday, January 31, 2022. Are the other federal courts off-limits as well?

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 23, 2021

Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost approved revised language for a law proposed by a group called the Coalition to Regulate Marijuana Like Alcohol. The law, called “An Act to Control and Regulate Adult Use Cannabis,” would allow adults age 21 and older to buy, possess, grow and use marijuana. Read more at [link].

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Canna Law Blog

MARCH 27, 2023

In the past few weeks, I’ve published a few posts ( here and here ) about recent federal cannabis gun rights cases. In those cases, the courts disagreed on whether the federal government can prohibit cannabis users from owning guns. These gun control laws are what have been at stake in the federal cases I described above.

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The Blunt Truth

DECEMBER 22, 2022

Nevada, like most states, has legalized cannabis for medicinal use. Although permitted under state law, a Nevada employee may still face discipline under a company’s drug policy. As a matter of first impression, the Nevada Supreme Court recently decided that employees may sue employers who violate that law.

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Americans for Safe Access

MARCH 16, 2021

Despite the fact that 36 states have reformed their laws to provide for safe and legal access to cannabis for qualifying patients, veterans living across these states still face a confusing system of federal and state laws regarding physician engagement and affordable access.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 5, 2021

Tennessee recently enacted a minimal expansion of its medical marijuana law. The law took effect May 27, 2021, and it slightly enlarges the medical conditions for which persons may possess a very limited amount of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). However, as a matter of federal law, products containing less than 0.3%

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 25, 2019

A new Washington state law has marijuana cultivators concerned over the potential of cross-pollination from hemp growers, which could prove disastrous to their bottom line if it occurs – potentially costing them up to tens of thousands of dollars in damages.

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Veriheal

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

For terminally ill patients living out their final days, cannabis can make a world of difference –but they’ve traditionally faced barriers attempting to use the plant medicine in hospital settings. The stack of scientific studies supporting the medical benefits of cannabis grows larger by the year. 28 when Gov.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 30, 2021

This page explores comprehensive medical marijuana laws for patients, including the diseases and symptoms that qualify a patient to use medical marijuana, where medical marijuana can be used, whether non-residents can use medical marijuana, and the possession limits for patients.

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MMJ Recs

MARCH 12, 2024

Overview of Texas Medical Marijuana Laws Texas medical marijuana laws govern the possession, use, and distribution of medical cannabis within the state. The Compassionate Use Act (CUA) permits the use of low-THC cannabis oil for patients with certain qualifying conditions, such as epilepsy and multiple sclerosis.

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Dykema (Cannabis Law Blog)

APRIL 20, 2023

The state of Texas has a long history of regulating cannabis use. Since 1915, when the first city ordinance was passed banning cannabis in El Paso, [i] the legal landscape in Texas and the rest of the country continues to evolve at different rates. Specifically, H.B.

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