Veriheal

JANUARY 5, 2022

President Joe Biden is receiving a lot of attention for his inaction regarding the federal laws on cannabis despite filling cannabis activists with hope for its future during his campaign. Joyce, of the Congressional Cannabis Caucus wrote a blunt letter to Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

Here is what you need to know about the legalization of marijuana in the US. Marijuana is legal in a few states. It is essential to understand that as much as there is a wave of the legalization of cannabis, its use is not legal in all states. Only in 18 states, people can search for “ dispensary near me ” and.

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Americans for Safe Access

JULY 6, 2020

As with all things involving social controversy, dispute over what to properly call the plant known by the botanical name Cannabis Sativa L. are marijuana, cannabis, and hemp. For at least the last half-century, marijuana has been the most prevalent term, but cannabis is gaining currency. comes with the territory.

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Kind Meds (Cannabis Education Blog)

FEBRUARY 28, 2019

Whether you’re a cannabis enthusiast or new to the industry, you likely have some questions about the plant and the process. Since February was Marijuana Awareness Month and April is Cannabis Awareness Month, in honor of both, Kind Meds is answering some of the most common cannabis-related questions. Is Cannabis Illegal?

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

Senate Tuesday that conflicting federal and state laws on the sale of marijuana and other cannabis products put bank supervisors in a “very difficult place.” about the Fed’s thoughts on the cannabis space, the leader of the U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell said before the U.S.

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Leafly

JANUARY 17, 2020

State laws are constantly shifting on cannabis legalization. Learn more about states where marijuana is legal—either for adult-use, medical use, or both. The post Where is cannabis legal? appeared first on Leafly.

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NORML

JANUARY 8, 2020

A proposed measure legalizing medical cannabis access in Mississippi has qualified for the 2020 ballot. Mississippi’s Secretary of State’s Office notified lawmakers on Tuesday that petitioners, Mississippians for Compassionate Care , had gathered a sufficient number of signatures to place Measure 65 before voters this November.

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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 21, 2021

The same legislation also includes provisions that strongly encourage any cannabis-related employer seeking to operate in Connecticut to permit the unionization of its workforce.

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MMJ Recs

MAY 9, 2024

In this instance, medical cannabis offers a promising alternative or complementary treatment option. Navigating the complexities surrounding the Veterans Administration and medical cannabis can be daunting. Many veterans struggle with various physical and psychological conditions resulting from their service.

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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. The plaintiff worked as a table games dealer at a casino for more than a year without incident.

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Canna Law Blog

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Today, we’ll look at a few key issues for cannabis businesses that want to offer equity incentives. How do cannabis companies offer equity incentives? There are two common ways that cannabis companies offer equity incentives: First, companies may create an equity incentive plan (or EIP). State laws can be vary widely here.

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LifeCannMD

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023

As cannabis gains widespread popularity across the United States, a growing number of newcomers are searching about important topics like THC vs. CBD, the differences between cannabis and marijuana, how hemp plants factors into the conversation, and more.

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Cannabis Law Report

OCTOBER 9, 2019

Beyond Pesticides , October 8, 2019) As medicinal and recreational marijuana continue to be legalized in a growing number of states, concerns about the safety of the burgeoning industry—how the substance is grown, harvested, processed, distributed, sold, and used—have emerged. Here’s their blog post of 8 October.

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Canna Law Blog

MAY 4, 2020

Last year, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) issued Examination Guide 1-19 : Examination of Marks for Cannabis and Cannabis-Related Goods and Services After Enactment of the 2018 Farm Bill. Cannabis and CBD derived from marijuana (i.e., Cannabis sativa L. Trademark Act.” with more than 0.3%

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NewsMunchies

MAY 16, 2023

Artificial intelligence is a powerful tool that can be applied in many aspects of the cannabis industry. The legalization of medicinal and recreational cannabis at the state level has created a growing desire to roll out more products to more consumers.

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MedicalJane

JUNE 29, 2018

At the time of this article’s publishing, thirty states and the District of Columbia have enacted legislation permitting use of medical cannabis. Of those, nine states and DC have went a step further and legalized marijuana for all adults 21 and over. Do you qualify for medical cannabis?

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Canna Law Blog

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

A lot of that same law applies equally to cannabis. Naturally, I want to answer a similar question here: are cannabis churches legal? The answer is that they are basically “legal” in the same sense that cannabis businesses are legal: they violate federal law but can comply with state law if licensed.

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Canna Law Blog

DECEMBER 20, 2022

At a press conference on December 15, 2022, New York City Mayor Adams announced the creation of a joint task force between the New York City Sheriff’s Office, the NYPD, the city’s Department of Consumer and Worker Protections and the New York State Office of Cannabis Management to weed out illegal dispensaries. Beyond the task force.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 27, 2021

In the meantime, states continue to develop and enhance laws governing the production and sale of consumable hemp products and will likely continue to do so, underscoring the importance of state law compliance. Safety Data Matters.

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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 10, 2019

Second , credit unions that service hemp-related businesses operating under the 2014 Farm Bill pilot provisions need to also understand the state laws, regulations, and agreements under which such businesses operate. For example, hemp products may soon fall into the purview of forthcoming FDA regulations.

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 25, 2019

As an employment law attorney representing companies, when my clients call with questions about medical marijuana, they want to know how it affects their drug testing and safety policies and what accommodations, if any, they have to make for employees who are using medical marijuana. What does this mean?

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Canna Law Blog

AUGUST 25, 2023

On August 9, 2023, we wrote about the temporary injunction ordered by Judge Kevin Bryant in New York Supreme Court, County of Albany which occurred on August 7, 2023. The post New York Cannabis: CAURD Injunction Update appeared first on Harris Bricken Sliwoski LLP.

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MMJ Recs

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

Even in legal MMJ and recreational cannabis states, there are specific rules you need to follow when carrying marijuana products in your car. Are each state’s MMJ laws the same ? Image by msqrd2 on Pixabay : Different states have different rules about carrying MMJ in your car.

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Canna Law Blog

AUGUST 21, 2023

Join Harris Bricken partner Griffen Thorne this coming September 20th (Wednesday) at 9:00am PST for a CLE webinar on cannabis users and firearms. REGISTER HERE or HERE This CLE will explore several key topics at the intersection of constitutional principles, controlled substances, and firearm laws in the United States.

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Project CBD

MARCH 8, 2019

In recent years, the use of cannabis in veterinary medicine has gone from obscure concept to a mainstream issue. This explosion of interest in the use of cannabis and CBD for animals has led to the development of a multi-million dollar industry creating cannabis-based products for pets. Medical Cannabis in California.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 11, 2020

That’s right—I’m talking about cannabis. What was once illegal is now a thriving industry. But my initial statement isn’t entirely accurate. Although Alaska, California, Colorado, … Read More.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 24, 2022

Another federal agency is reminding employees that they’re prohibited from using marijuana and warning them about the risks of consuming federally unregulated CBD products. However, marijuana is still an illegal drug per federal law. Caution : Cannabidiol is an active ingredient in cannabis and is not regulated. Drug testing.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 25, 2021

The announcement is a long-awaited milestone for about 15,000 patients who have been authorized to use medical marijuana oil since 2015 but weren’t permitted to buy it. State law limits the number of medical marijuana producers to six. Almost 70 companies seek six Georgia medical cannabis licenses – Saport Report ?

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The Cannigma

DECEMBER 20, 2021

There is no more denying it – cannabis should be legalized. This feeling is shared almost unanimously among Americans, with 91% of those polled in a 2021 Pew poll saying cannabis should be legal for medical use, and even a strong majority (60%) favoring both medical and adult-use. The cannabis reform bill of the hour.

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Dykema (Cannabis Law Blog)

AUGUST 18, 2020

Cannabis companies nationwide are facing yet another statutory obstacle that can have serious (and potential ruinous) consequences for the emerging industry if not appropriately addressed—the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (“TCPA”). Why the Cannabis Industry?

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 15, 2021

A former Las Vegas police officer who sued after facing termination for testing positive for marijuana scored a significant procedural victory this week, with a district judge denying the department’s request for summary judgement and agreeing that state statute protects employees’ lawful use of cannabis outside of work.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

To: Cannabis Retail Licensees. Recently Thurston County Superior Court Judge Indu Thomas affirmed that a Washington State retail cannabis licensee violated state law by offering delivery service for cannabis. Fr: Chandra Brady, Education and Enforcement Director.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 3, 2021

In the continuing trend of normalizing the cannabis industry for practical reasons, the New York State Bar Association’s (NYSBA) Committee on Professional Ethics issued Opinion 1225 (the Opinion). In short, the NYSBA now expressly permits lawyers to represent clients in New York’s recreational cannabis industry.

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The Herb Collective

APRIL 29, 2019

In January 2019, final approval was passed for California’s permanent regulations regarding commercial cannabis, putting an end to the “emergency” rules which had been in temporary use. So, what should you know about California’s marijuana laws, and how do they impact on you? The laws have said that it’s here in the long-term.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 4, 2019

Nowadays it is a common thing that anyone could see a piece of news about CBD oil or could meet a CBD user randomly every day. If you look into any social media like Facebook groups, forums, news channels, youtube or Reddit, there will be some discussion about this hemp oil even right now. You don’t believe me?

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