Canna Law Blog

JUNE 26, 2019

Could a court refuse to enforce cannabis patents? Recently, William J. McNichol, Jr., Adjunct Professor at Rutgers University School of Law, wrote an article regarding the enforcement of cannabis patents that should definitely be discussed. As we’ve noted starting last summer , we expect to see an increasing number of patent infringement cases. We’ve also been providing updates on the very first patent infringement case here and here.

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Dykema (Cannabis Law Blog)

JUNE 26, 2019

On June 24, 2019, the U.S. Supreme Court denied petition for a writ of certiorari to review the decision of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit in Alpenglow Botanicals, LLC v. United States, 894 F.3d 1187 (10th Cir. 2018). Alpenglow Botanicals, LLC (“Alpenglow”) is a medical marijuana business, which operates legally in the state of Colorado.

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Leafly

JUNE 26, 2019

From Trump to Warren, Booker to Biden: We checked the receipts to bring you each candidate's policy and record on legalization. The post Here’s Where the 2020 Presidential Candidates Stand on Cannabis appeared first on Leafly.

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Project CBD

JUNE 26, 2019

At night you might find Chelsea Leyland, a 31-year-old British celebrity DJ , juggling beats at a flashy Miami party while rocking a Simone Rocha dress that complements her honey-hued hair and brown eyes. By day she shifts into activist mode, traveling the country, giving interviews, talking at conferences and filming a documentary — all on the complex and controversial subject of medical marijuana.

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Speaker: Jonathan Bench, International Cannabis and Securities Business Attorney at Harris Bricken

The U.S. cannabis industry is still in its infancy, even though states began engaging with legalization in one form or another in the late 1990s. Today, many opportunities exist for individuals and businesses that want to engage in the industry. Some want to directly own licensed businesses, while others prefer to keep the industry at an arm’s length and merely profit from it.

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Leafly

JUNE 26, 2019

Wait, don't throw out your vaporized cannabis just yet! Check out these tips for squeezing out what's left in those already vaped buds, better known as AVB. The post Recycling Vaporized Cannabis: 10 Ways to Use AVB (‘Already Vaped Bud’) appeared first on Leafly.

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LIWTS

JUNE 26, 2019

If you know cannabis, you’ll probably know a thing or two about THC. At least, to the extent that it’s the active component in cannabis to gets you high. Still, evidence would seem to suggest that most don’t know nearly as much about THC as they think they do. Not that it’s anything to be [ ] The post The Ultimate THC FAQ: Key Questions Answered appeared first on Legalize it.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 26, 2019

Here’s the press release in full from Ireland’s Ministry of Health. We have highlighted relevant passages. Minister for Health Simon Harris TD today signed legislation which will allow for the operation of the Medical Cannabis Access Programme on a pilot basis for five years. The Programme will facilitate access to cannabis-based products for medical use in line with legislation.

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Project CBD

JUNE 26, 2019

At night you might find Chelsea Leyland, a 31-year-old British actress and celebrity DJ , juggling beats at a flashy Miami party while rocking a Simone Rocha dress that complements her honey-hued hair and brown eyes. By day she shifts into activist mode, traveling the country, giving interviews, talking at conferences and filming a documentary — all on the complex and controversial subject of medical marijuana.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 26, 2019

We rarely “advertise” press releases that come through our inbox but this small company out of Washington is worth highlighting. They write, “Do You Trust Google, Weedmaps, Leafly Enough to Know Your Recreational or Medical Cannabis Habits?” We certainly don’t. Washington company launches new Cannabis Business – Quick Search.

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Leafly

JUNE 26, 2019

Hunt down heirloom Trainwreck, Ringo's Gift, Blue Kush, and more with this guide. The post Road Trip Planner: California’s Craft Cannabis Stores appeared first on Leafly.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 26, 2019

Teen vaping demonstrates one of the fastest growing trends in the United States and shows some worrying results. Vaping first started as a way to quit smoking cigarettes, eventually weaning yourself off completely. In the last decade though, vaping rose to be popular amongst youtubers. The spark created a large influx in teen vaping. Unfortunately, the science is not completely solid on where the issue lies, but here are some things you should know about teen smoking.

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SMPL

JUNE 26, 2019

Illinois became the 11th state in the U.S. to legalize recreational marijuana on Tuesday after Governor J.B. Pritzker signed the regulatory bill legislators passed at the end of May. Legal recreational marijuana sales will begin in Illinois on January 1, 2020. While many other states have legalized marijuana through voter referendums that can leave details to be agreed upon after the fact, Illinois became the first state in the country to legalize through the legislative process.

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NORML

JUNE 26, 2019

Democratic Gov. David Ige publicly stated this week that he does not intend to veto pending legislation to decriminalize low-level marijuana possession offenses. The Governor has until July 9th to take action on the measure, or it will become law absent his signature. House Bill 1383 reduces penalties involving the possession of up to three grams of marijuana from a criminal misdemeanor , punishable by up to 30 days in jail, a $1,000 fine and a criminal record, to a non-criminal violation –

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 26, 2019

Here’s the relevant remarks drawn from his introductory speech. In addition to guns and gangs, the other significant driver of violent crime is drug crime, which represents another priority for the Department. When I returned to the Department as Attorney General, it was disheartening to learn about the state of the drug problem across the country.

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