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Cannabis and the Environment: Seven Significant Side-Effects April 14, 2022

Cannabis Law Report

Cannabis cultivation and processing are rapidly-growing industries, as hemp and both recreational and medical marijuana products are being legalized across the country. With this rapid growth and legalization, however, comes added regulatory scrutiny, including in the environmental and sustainability spaces. Larkin , Sheryl Sweeney.

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The DEA Just Got Scolded Over Its Marijuana Eradication Program

MassRoots

The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) got a slap on the wrist from a federal watchdog agency over its management of a multi-million dollar marijuana eradication program. And that lapse could prevent the agency from being able to accurately assess “program performance.”. each year to help them get rid of illegal cannabis grows.

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Update: Cannabis Regulators Association Celebrates One Year Anniversary, Welcomes New President and State Members

Cannabis Law Report

Vice-President Michele Nakata, Supervisor of the Medical Cannabis Dispensary Licensing Program at the Hawaii Department of Health. Immediate Past President Norman Birenbaum, Director of Cannabis Programs at the New York State Executive Chamber. Environment and Energy. Lab Testing and Product Safety. Public Education.

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Every California Dispensary That MMJ Patients Need To Know

MMJ Recs

Once approved, patients can legally purchase medical cannabis from authorized dispensaries. to legalize medical marijuana with the passing of Proposition 215, the Compassionate Use Act. Since then, additional legislation and amendments have shaped the state’s medical marijuana program.

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Associate General Counsel GRASSI Jericho, NY

Cannabis Law Report

Discounted gym memberships, wellness programs and a competitive benefits package. A chance to provide legal counsel and representation to the Company across a variety of disciplines, including commercial transactions, litigation, labor and employment and compliance. Costs related to continuing professional licenses. The Opportunity.

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Cannabis Insurance and Coverage Disputes

Canna Law Blog

Legal representation in disputes with insurers has become paramount for cannabis companies in an ever-expanding operational environment. If you have suffered a loss, coverage attorneys can review your insurance program and advise which coverages may apply, as well as which coverages may not.

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Metrc Snag Alabama. bringing them up to 23 State contracts

Cannabis Law Report

As Alabama works to solidify its medical cannabis program, we are thrilled to have the opportunity to spearhead the state’s first-ever track-and-trace program,” said Michael Johnson, CEO at Metrc. While these areas have diverse regulatory frameworks, each jurisdiction shares the common goal of ensuring safe legal cannabis markets.