The Blunt Truth

DECEMBER 22, 2022

Nevada, like most states, has legalized cannabis for medicinal use. Although permitted under state law, a Nevada employee may still face discipline under a company’s drug policy. As a matter of first impression, the Nevada Supreme Court recently decided that employees may sue employers who violate that law.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 4, 2019

If the source of funds is questionable, unverifiable, or determined by the WSLCB to be gained in a manner which is in violation of law, the WSLCB will conduct further investigation regarding the funds. A bill does not become law until it passes both the House and the Senate and is signed by the Governor. . Board Approves Jan.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021

With marijuana now completely legal in 17 states and medical marijuana permitted in 19 others, the question of how far local regulation can go is becoming a hot topic nationwide.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 8, 2021

We discussed a number of topics, including: My first-hand experience with CBD and my path to representing businesses in the cannabis industry. The FDA’s role in the cannabis legal landscape, and how the lack of leadership and regulation has led to complex state-by-state laws CBD companies must navigate. June 8, 2021.

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The Blunt Truth

NOVEMBER 21, 2019

The Illinois General Assembly passed SB 1557 , revising the language of the Recreational Cannabis Law to reduce but not eliminate employer liabilities. However, the law raised questions about new potential liabilities for Illinois employers. Governor Pritzker has not yet signed the bill into law.

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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. Industrial Hemp: Don’t Forget About State Law!

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Veriheal

MAY 16, 2025

As perhaps one of the most talked-about topics for U.S. Another factor at play for cannabis consumers is that dispensaries are cash-only businesses due to current federal banking laws , eliminating the option to use credit to make their purchases. Since cultivators grow cannabis domestically in the U.S.,

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NORML

APRIL 26, 2019

At the state level, Governor Doug Burgum of North Dakota signed a package of bills into law to expand the state’s medical cannabis access program. After Governor Kristi Noem of South Dakota vetoed a bill to regulate industrial hemp production last month, the legislature is set to study the topic during the interim session.

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The Blunt Truth

AUGUST 25, 2021

However, employers still must be mindful of the state law protections currently available to medical marijuana users including, among other things, not taking adverse action or otherwise discriminating against someone based solely on their status as a qualifying medical marijuana patient or their possession of medical marijuana.

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Cannabis Chronicles

MAY 1, 2019

Last month, the council held a work session looking at the law enforcement and public health aspects of legal cannabis. Under state law , cannabis businesses are prohibited from setting up within 1,000 feet of schools, playgrounds, child care centers, parks, recreation facilities, transit centers, libraries and arcades.

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 12, 2022

Pittsburgh School of Law, US. In part due to federal prohibition, state medical marijuana laws prompted an array of interesting and intricate legal questions. Some issues concerned the reach of federal law after state reforms. Other issues arose at the intersection of novel drug laws and other state laws.

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Miss Marijuana

JULY 3, 2025

Topicals and Other Forms Topicals are creams or lotions you rub on your skin. You won’t feel “high” from topicals, but they can help with local pain. Legal Guidelines in 2025 Laws about medical marijuana can change fast! What’s okay in one state might not be allowed in another. There are also patches and capsules.

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SpeedWeed

JULY 27, 2021

Keeping up with changing cannabis industry news is easy when you read and listen to the right cannabis websites, blogs, newsletters, and podcasts , but what about learning the laws and regulations that are unique to each state? National Cannabis Industry Association (NCIA) State-by-State Policies. NORML State 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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The Herb Collective

JANUARY 3, 2019

The first state to legalize marijuana for medical use was California. In 1996, voters passed the Compassionate Use Act, and over the past two decades, it has seen a lot of changes and structure within its cannabis laws. The state has also placed limits on how much THC/CBD can be in some cannabis products.

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Canna Law Blog

DECEMBER 24, 2019

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. Department of Agriculture (“USDA”) interim regulations for state and tribal hemp cultivation plans under the ’18 Farm Bill.

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Canna Law Blog

DECEMBER 9, 2019

You can read more about this topic here: Is Hemp CBD Really Unlawful in California? CBD Topicals are Not Immune from FDA Scrutiny, as Recent Warning Letters Show. We’ve written extensively about hemp-derived CBD and the myriad issues faced by manufacturers CBD edibles. The FDA Issues Hemp-CBD Warning Letters and a Consumer Update.

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MMJ Recs

APRIL 3, 2024

Ohio has seen significant developments in its medical marijuana laws, reflecting changing attitudes towards cannabis as a therapeutic option. Understanding these regulations is crucial for patients, caregivers, and healthcare providers navigating the state’s medical marijuana program. Featured image by 12019 on Pixabay.

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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. For example, certain hemp-derived products may now or in the future be regulated by state health departments and/or the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

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The Blunt Truth

APRIL 7, 2021

Second, and just as important, the ADA does not provide protection against discrimination based solely on medical marijuana use or require accommodation of medical marijuana use (although state laws may provide some protections). Case Summary. In Eccleston v. City of Waterbury , Case 19-cv-1614 (D.

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MassRoots

MARCH 14, 2019

Located in East Fultonham in Muskingum County, Grow Ohio is officially the first producer to be awarded a license to manufacture popular cannabis products like edibles, tinctures , transdermal patches, and topical salves, creams, or lotions in the Buckeye State. “It’ll One Form Is Not Enough.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 25, 2021

However, employers still must be mindful of the state law protections currently available to medical marijuana users including, among other things, not taking adverse action or otherwise discriminating against someone based solely on their status as a qualifying medical marijuana patient or their possession of medical marijuana.

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The Blunt Truth

MAY 6, 2021

Recently, when dismissing a job-applicant’s disability discrimination claims brought under California state law, the U.S. For starters, Plaintiff only disclosed that he purportedly suffered from “chronic back pain,” which was not sufficient to establish that he suffered from a disability as a matter of law. Employer Takeaways.

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 29, 2019

As most people know, state law provides very generous authority to local jurisdictions regarding operational requirements and standards. However, neither the state nor the locals have really provided any best practices for the industry.

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Canna Law Blog

MAY 7, 2019

In light of the breaking news that California has opened up for commercial hemp cultivation and that the Oregon growing season had just begun, this post concerns the more granular topic of agricultural production contracts – i.e. the contracts at the start of the supply chain between farmers and consumers.

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Canna Law Blog

FEBRUARY 24, 2019

MarketWatch mentions that some of the CBD products are topicals and beauty products, which the infamous California FDB FAQs (see also here ) do not address and which the Federal Food and Drug Administration may also deem unlawful because it generally considers hemp derived CBD to be unlawful under the Food, Drug & Cosmetic Act.

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MMJ Recs

MARCH 12, 2024

Overview of Texas Medical Marijuana Laws Texas medical marijuana laws govern the possession, use, and distribution of medical cannabis within the state. However, the law remains restrictive, limiting access to medical cannabis compared to other states.

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The Joint Blog

MAY 3, 2020

Although it may come as a surprise to many in the mainstream and those who don’t pay attention to marijuana-related topics, many public and private universities offer both courses, certificates and degrees related to marijuana and its many compounds including CBD. May a state legalize a drug the federal government forbids?

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Kind Meds (Cannabis Education Blog)

JANUARY 9, 2019

Medical marijuana laws have changed dramatically across the country in recent years, and now cannabis pharmaceuticals appear to be the next big leap forward in cannabis law reform. The recent years have seen drastic marijuana law changes in several states. Cannabis Legalization Throughout The Country.

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 29, 2021

As required under state law, Maine’s Marijuana Advisory Commission submitted its annual report to the State Legislature on December 6, 2021. To read the full text of the report, click here. 8178236v1_Client_-2021-mac-report.

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United Patients Group

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Topical ( Creams or Balms ): Topical applications of medical marijuana-infused products are designed for localized pain relief, offering targeted relief directly to affected areas like muscles, joints, or the site of inflammation without systemic effects. To access medical cannabis for chronic pain management: 1.

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 19, 2020

The Chicago Daily Law Bulletin reports. The road to Illinois becoming the 11th state in the country along with the District of Columbia to legalize adult-use recreational cannabis was a long and winding one. Front and center for the panel was the important topic of employee drug-testing. In the 2019 case Whitmire v.

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Veriheal

MARCH 1, 2021

This blog was originally written by Anthony Dutcher but has been updated with new information as states continue to change their regulations nationwide. Looking to find your medical cannabis in a state that hasn’t yet legalized it? It may be tempting to drive across neighboring state lines with more cannabis-friendly laws.

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Canna Care Docs

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Topicals Topical cannabis products – like creams, balms, and lotions – are designed to provide targeted pain relief without the psychoactive effects of THC. Topicals do not enter the bloodstream, so they’re ideal for those seeking pain relief without intoxication. Remember that state laws vary.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 19, 2021

Flower One currently produces a wide range of products from flower, full-spectrum oils, and distillates to finished consumer packaged goods, including a variety of pre-rolls, concentrates, edibles, topicals, and more for top-performing brands in cannabis. Local state laws where Cana Nevada Corp.

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 12, 2022

House of Representative voted to pass the Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and Expungement (MORE) Act, which decriminalizes marijuana under federal law. The proposed MORE Act also addresses other marijuana-related topics, such as taxes, denial of federal public benefits due to marijuana use, and protections for cannabis businesses.

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Canna Law Blog

MARCH 26, 2019

based here in San Francisco (I’ll refer to them as “Harvest of California”), could provide us with some guiding case law. Harvest of California notes in its complaint that this is a simple case of trademark infringement but that because the parties are in the cannabis industry, only state law applies. Harvest Off Mission, Inc.,

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