Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 19, 2022

A somewhat bizarre piece of legislation. We understand the thinking but really! Marijuana Moment reports. A Hawaii Senate committee on Monday approved a bill to make it so people 65 and older can automatically qualify for medical marijuana, regardless of whether they have a diagnosed condition that would otherwise make them eligible. Critics at state agencies say this effectively amounts to legalizing recreational cannabis for the older population without creating a broader regulated adult-use m

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Canna Law Blog

FEBRUARY 19, 2022

While cannabis brands need to be mindful of cannabis-specific trademark issues, they must also pay attention to trademarking basics. Back in January, we discussed three key trademark issues: distinctiveness, likelihood of confusion, and application bases. Today we continue our exploration of trademark basics, looking at the importance of choosing goods and services thoughtfully, in order to meet use in commerce requirements.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 19, 2022

A bill introduced in Springfield last week that would limit the key mind-altering ingredient found in legal pot products has drawn swift pushback from both cannabis advocates and an influential trade group. State Rep. Mark Batinick, R-Plainfield, said he introduced the bill ahead of a filing deadline at the behest of the Illinois State Medical Society, whose members have concerns about potency and the “skyrocketing” number of cannabis-related calls received by the Illinois Poison Center.

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Cannabis Life Network

FEBRUARY 19, 2022

Cannabis is a unique substance with an excellent safety profile. Many believe that discontinuation after regular cannabis use doesn’t incur a risk of withdrawal symptoms. However, that’s not necessarily true. While cannabis does not cause physical withdrawal symptoms like opiates or alcohol, the idea that cannabis cannot be inherently addictive and that withdrawing from it […].

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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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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 19, 2022

While cannabis legalization moves full steam ahead through much of the Northeast, the southeastern U.S. has been notably slow to uptake major reforms. These states haven’t made major headlines for their progressive cannabis policies, but together they constitute a major market that has, nevertheless, dipped its toe in the water. As such, we thought we’d take a moment to round up the status of cannabis legalization in the South, an area worth watching.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 19, 2022

Marijuana Moment reports. The New Hampshire House of Representatives on Wednesday approved a bill to legalize marijuana through a state-run model. But pro-legalization advocates are sounding the alarm about the specifics of the proposal. The legislation from Rep. Daryl Abbas (R) cleared the chamber in a 235-119 vote, despite facing resistance from people on both sides of the broader cannabis debate.

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TheAnswerPage

FEBRUARY 19, 2022

Cannabinoid content should be clearly listed on the label of a medical marijuana product. The unit of measurement used to indicate the amount of a cannabinoid(s) depends upon the type of product. How is the content of a dried flower product typically listed? How is the content of an ingestible oil product listed? Dried flower product content is often listed as either percentage or mg/g of THC and CBD (indicating the amount of THC and/or CBD of the overall weight of the entire product).

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 19, 2022

The Seattle Times reports. OLYMPIA — Despite early momentum, a cannabis bill seeking to make the industry more diverse and equitable died Tuesday, failing to clear the Washington House. House Bill 2022 was derailed by amendments and significant Republican and lobbyist pushback, according to prime sponsor Rep. Emily Wicks, D-Everett. In the final moments, she said, the bill lost a great deal of its Democratic supporters before Tuesday’s key deadline to advance out of the chamber.

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