Canna Law Blog

JUNE 7, 2019

On June 19, 2019, at 1:30 PST, the Washington State Bar Association’s Cannabis Law Section will be presenting an online CLE on hemp. I’ll be joined by my esteemed colleagues to shed some light on hemp laws both nationally and here in the Evergreen State. You can register to join us here.

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Canna Law Blog

DECEMBER 24, 2019

The number one question we have received lately is: “do you know a bank or credit union that will bank my hemp-CBD business?” And if a financial institution is indeed banking your hemp-CBD business, they’re certainly doing it at their own risk in the face of the Bank Secrecy Act and federal anti-money laundering laws.

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Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 20, 2022

PITTSBURGH, PA – April 20, 2022 – Leech Tishman and the University of Pittsburgh School of Law (“Pitt Law”) are pleased to announce that Leech Tishman partner Michael H. Sampson , who co-leads the law firm’s Cannabis Industry Group , has been selected to teach Pitt Law’s inaugural “ Cannabis in the Law ” course this fall.

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Canna Law Blog

MAY 4, 2020

It’s been a while since we’ve gone over the basics regarding how hemp-CBD companies should be strategizing to protect their brands. 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.

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Canna Law Blog

MARCH 19, 2019

Our California hemp lawyers regularly get asked about the laws and regulations about growing hemp in California, manufacturing hemp products, and shipping those products around the country. I’ve written about the various hemp laws in California and how confusing they are previously (see here and here ).

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Canna Law Blog

AUGUST 23, 2019

Financial institutions that work with marijuana businesses must conduct due diligence to ensure that marijuana businesses are complying with state law. That has made it very difficult for many hemp and hemp-derived CBD (“Hemp-CBD”) businesses to access bank accounts. That is changing.

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Canna Law Blog

JUNE 22, 2023

This Friday June 23rd, Harris Bricken’s Griffen Thorne will present on international and domestic cannabis issues with Dan Rothberg at GGI Global Alliance’s North American Regional Conference in Los Angeles.

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Canna Law Blog

MAY 7, 2019

As everyone knows by now the 2018 Farm Bill legalized hemp production by de-scheduling the crop under the Controlled Substance Act. We’ve written extensively about federal hemp rules and regulations as well as those in California , Oregon and Washington. We’ve also offered a free webinar on West Coast Hemp CBD. Because money.

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Canna Law Blog

JUNE 15, 2023

Ever since Congress passed the Agricultural Improvements Act of 2018 (or 2018 Farm Bill ), people have tried to find creative ways to sell intoxicating hemp-derived products. A primer on the 2018 Farm Bill and THCA For starters, Hemp may only have 0.3% The issue is that hemp also generally delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol acid (THCA).

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Canna Law Blog

JANUARY 11, 2023

However, Google recently has decided to relax its advertising policies– at least around hemp and hemp CBD products. Google states that in the U.S., only topical CBD products that have been certified by LegitScript can be promoted on Google. But not all cannabis advertising is created equal on Google. 3% THC (i.e.,

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Canna Law Blog

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

My law firm has done a series of these for credit unions (“CU”s) and other financial institutions (“FIs”) going back to 2014. We have also handled a good bit of hemp banking work – mostly in 2019 and 2020 before that industry cratered. We are helping build out another cannabis banking program here in Oregon.

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The Joint Blog

JANUARY 23, 2020

Legalization to legalize hemp was filed this week in the Idaho Legislature by sponsor State Representative Dorothy Moon (R). According to the Associated Press, the legislation aims to align state law with federal law contained in the 2018 Farm Bill, changing Idaho law to allow the growing and selling of hemp products containing 0.3%

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Canna Law Blog

DECEMBER 9, 2019

We’ve written extensively about hemp-derived CBD and the myriad issues faced by manufacturers CBD edibles. You can read more about this topic here: Is Hemp CBD Really Unlawful in California? The FDA Issues Hemp-CBD Warning Letters and a Consumer Update. and Infinite Product Co. 321(ff)(3)(B)].

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 11, 2022

The subcommittee on cannabinoid products focuses on three issues: (1) new licensing and testing requirements for adult use cannabinoid products, (2) curtailing sales of cannabinoid products to minors, and (3) changes to state laws regulating hemp products. Law Enforcement Subcommittee. Emphasis added by GLLG.).

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The Blunt Truth

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020

And speaking of CBD, Seyfarth has a program coming up on that topic. Nebraska Secretary of State Bob Evnen approved a medical marijuana initiative to appear on the November ballot late last week. Assembly Bill 1525 allows cannabis banking under California state law. Florida has legalized medical marijuana edibles.

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Canna Law Blog

JANUARY 3, 2023

To date, while taking input from the public on the topic, the FDA mostly has engaged in enforcement, sometimes in tandem with Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”), against CBD retailers. Instead, it recognizes FDA’s authority to regulate products containing hemp-derived products, including CBD. A little CBD history.

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SpeedWeed

JULY 20, 2021

So much is changing in the cannabis industry that it can be challenging to keep up with the latest national and state-by-state laws and business insights. It’s easy to find recent content about specific states, regions, and topics. Something went wrong while submitting the form. Ganjapreneur. Cannabiz Media Blog.

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The Blunt Truth

OCTOBER 29, 2019

Plus, the USDA just issued an interim rule for hemp production. USDA Issues Proposed Rule for Hemp Production. The 2018 Farm Bill, which federally legalized hemp (formerly a Schedule I drug like its close cousin, marijuana), opened the gates for mass hemp production—well, almost. those with THC levels above 0.3%).

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SMPL

JANUARY 20, 2020

Wellcana Group has big expansion plans for its LSU-licensed medical marijuana operations in Louisiana and is separately courting farmers to grow hemp to support the company’s launch soon into CBD products. “We’ll roll out topicals first and then the strips, and then the edible chews. Department of Agriculture.

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United Patients Group

JUNE 20, 2023

Cannabis is a hot topic in the medical field, with many individuals seeking it as an alternative treatment for various conditions. If possible, familiarize yourself with the laws surrounding cannabis use within your state. Bear in mind that doctors are bound by patient confidentiality laws.

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PrestoDoctor

MAY 30, 2023

Let’s explore this topic in detail and shed light on the complex relationship between these two aspects. While several states have legalized medical marijuana, the federal government still classifies marijuana as a Schedule I controlled substance. According to federal law, the use or possession of marijuana is illegal.

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Canna Law Blog

MAY 3, 2019

For a full event description, including topics, speakers and registration links, click here. At this point, the OLCC’s recreational marijuana program is fully built out and the Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA) hemp program has taken off like a rocket.

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PrestoDoctor

MAY 30, 2023

Let’s explore this topic in detail and shed light on the complex relationship between these two aspects. While several states have legalized medical marijuana, the federal government still classifies marijuana as a Schedule I controlled substance. According to federal law, the use or possession of marijuana is illegal.

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Canna Law Blog

AUGUST 19, 2020

It happens more often than you might think depending on the topic (see, for example, the NLRB ). One agency, though, that has surprisingly never lifted a finger against state-legal cannabis–though it is taking a closer look at CBD–is the Federal Trade Commission ( FTC ). See here for our various posts on these topics.

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Canna Law Blog

OCTOBER 3, 2019

Recently, I traveled to Chicago to speak at a conference hosted by the American Bar Association (“ABA”) titled From Regs to Riches: Navigating the Rapidly Emerging Fields of Cannabis and Hemp Law. As such, we have our own set of Ethics to observe in order to maintain our licenses to practice law. Model Rule 1.2(d)

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 31, 2021

Plus, hemp-based products are legal in certain US states. Depending on your state laws, you will find that several hemp-based products are legal. However, cannabis-based products are illegal under some federal laws. Thus, before purchasing your products, it’s important to check with your federal laws.

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WeedAdvisor

MAY 16, 2019

laws, major retailers south of the border are preparing to carry a wide array of CBD-infused products, according to the New York Post. Extracting it from industrial hemp, not marijuana, allowed them to hide in a legal grey area. Hemp ( cannabis sativa L. ) In another reminder of the stark contrast between Canadian and U.S.

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Marijuana Seeds NL

APRIL 29, 2021

As processors began to manipulate and isolate hemp material, the minor cannabinoid became a common and abundant byproduct. The 2018 Farm Bill explicitly states that any plant byproducts are permissible to sell. Instead of bans, some states like Florida are deriving their own legal framework for the future of delta-8 THC use.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 19, 2020

3, 2020)—was brought by two plaintiffs who purchased products that contain hemp-derived cannabidiol (CBD), including edibles (gummies, syrups, tea, and coffee); supplements (capsules); and cosmetics (topicals), from defendant Green Roads, the products’ manufacturer and retailer.

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The Blunt Truth

AUGUST 13, 2019

Current federal law expressly allows for the distribution of hemp-derived CBD products that contain 0.3% The FDA has provided clarity that hulled hemp seed, hemp protein powder, and hemp seed oil can be legally used in foods. To further complicate matters, there has been a flurry of activity at the state level.

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Kind Meds (Cannabis Education Blog)

JULY 6, 2021

At this point, it has actually become something of a hot topic — still, not everyone has the clearest understanding of what delta-8 even is, or where it can be purchased. Although the legality of delta-8 is still on the wishy-washy side of things (more on that later), it is legal in some states where regular delta-9 THC remains criminalized.

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

We got 51 hemp-derived Delta-8 THC products tested by an independent lab, and found high levels of Delta-9 THC in most of them. in the Watermelon Pot Rocks from Hemp Living – right through to a massive 23.17% in the Blueberry Muffin disposable vape pen from Dope. And a senior chemist at PharmLabs said: “It’s the hemp black market.

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Canna Law Blog

JANUARY 22, 2019

Without further ado: No more Farm Bill hemp-CBD ingredients or additives. It’s no secret that the California Department of Health Food and Drug Branch (“FDB”) has an issue with hemp-CBD. However, this clearly isn’t going to be the case if stakeholders go off of a plain reading of the law.

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Canna Law Blog

AUGUST 10, 2020

The 2018 Farm Bill removed hemp from the Controlled Substances Act did not affect or modify the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (“FDCA”) or the Food and Drug Adminstration’s (“FDA”) ability to promulgate regulations and guidelines that relate to hemp under. Some states have aligned themselves with the FDA’s position.

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Canna Law Blog

OCTOBER 22, 2019

In the midst of this uncertainty, we have been stressing to our clients the importance of insurance coverage for your business (see Anatomy of a Cannabis Insurance Policy Part 1: The Basics )– especially insurance that covers your liability for your marijuana- and hemp-derived products. Breach of warranty.

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Project CBD

AUGUST 23, 2023

Earlier this year, the Food & Drug Administration disclosed that it would not regulate non-pharmaceutical CBD products, thereby putting the onus on Congress to devise an appropriate regulatory framework for cannabidiol and other hemp-derived cannabinoids. 5 The so-called “hemp” market is no longer predominantly a wellness market.

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The Joint Blog

AUGUST 8, 2023

While much attention has been focused on the well-known compounds like CBD and Delta-9-THC, a lesser-known cannabinoid called Delta-8-THC has emerged as a topic of interest. What is Delta 8 THC Delta-8 THC, also known as delta-8 tetrahydrocannabinol, is a psychoactive cannabinoid derived from the Cannabis sativa plant, specifically from hemp.

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