Veriheal

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Gavin Newsom signed a bill known as Ryan’s Law requiring hospitals in the state to allow terminally ill patients access to medical cannabis for treatment and pain relief. The existing conflict between cannabis research and laws raises questions about whether cannabis should be treated like other medicines. 28 when Gov.

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Canna Law Blog

AUGUST 21, 2023

REGISTER HERE or HERE This CLE will explore several key topics at the intersection of constitutional principles, controlled substances, and firearm laws in the United States. Key topics to be discussed: Constitutional Principles (Second Amendment, state law preemption, etc.)

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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

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

though, it only allowed limited hemp advertising for things like topical hemp products. Its policy had extremely strict guardrails to ensure that advertisers complied with state law. Advertisers are responsible for complying with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and advertising guidelines. In the U.S.

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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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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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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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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 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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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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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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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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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 21, 2022

To keep our drivers safe, it became necessary for the Minnesota Legislature to pass a state law to reduce the speed limit to 60 mph. However, it was the federal government that left this highway unregulated, and it then fell to the state to add important safety regulations. Whereas marijuana contains more than 0.3% or less THC.

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Canna Law Blog

OCTOBER 7, 2022

And, there is definitely an uptick in claims under state laws that mirror the restrictions of the TCPA. For example, we’re aware of several cases filed in Florida under the Florida Telephone Solicitation Act that did not include the ATDS requirement, and allows for statutory damages under state law.

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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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Canna Law Blog

JANUARY 11, 2023

On January 20, 2023, the Dangerous Products and Services and Healthcare and Medicines Google Ads policies will allow for the promotion of “FDA-approved pharmaceuticals containing cannabidiol (CBD) and topical, hemp-derived CBD products with THC content of 0.3% Google states that in the U.S., 3% THC (i.e.,

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 7, 2022

The public and the cannabis industry are invited to a June 21, 2022 discussion to help shape future policy and rules related to how LCB and state law will define what are “impairing” and “non-impairing” THC compounds and cannabinoids. Public participation on this topic continues with a fifth session on Cannabis Plant Chemistry.

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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

FEBRUARY 12, 2022

In 2021, Michigan enacted a law stating, “A person that violates this act is liable for all damages sustained by a purchaser of a product sold in violation of this act.” Second, the bill recognizes a civil action but does not automatically provide for liability or unlimited damages, unlike the law from 2021.

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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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United Patients Group

APRIL 3, 2023

A recommendation from a physician is simply permission (‘recommendation’) for the patient to use cannabis, which can be obtained in any state where medical marijuana is legal. Although both are legal under state law, there are currently 29 states with legislation allowing for medical cannabis and the District of Columbia.

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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

NOVEMBER 13, 2021

The 2017 state law allows for medical cannabis use in pills, oils, topical gels, liquids, dermal patches and a form that can be vaporized. She said the company’s goal is to “bolster local economies by creating sustainable jobs and investing in marginalized communities.”.

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Otherside Farms

JANUARY 3, 2023

The next step is where your state laws come in. As mentioned earlier, state laws regulating medical marijuana use are not the same. Medical marijuana comes in many forms, including pills, oils, sprays, flowers, and topicals. Remember, this doesn’t apply to the use of medical marijuana alone.

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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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LifeCannMD

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023

As cannabis gains widespread popularity across the United States, a growing number of newcomers are searching about important topics like THC vs. CBD, the differences between cannabis and marijuana, how hemp plants factors into the conversation, and more. Many of the widely-accessible CBD for sale you see today contains 0.3%

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Canna Law Blog

JUNE 15, 2023

Some commentators originally believed the answer was “no” – at least under federal law. Folks like Rod Kight argued (see here and here ) that because these products would have passed testing, their later excessive THCA content was immaterial under federal law. First, state law is also important to consider.

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MMJ Recs

MARCH 14, 2024

These products provide various consumption methods, including smoking, vaporizing, oral ingestion, and topical application, allowing patients to choose the most suitable option for their medical condition and personal preferences. Dispensaries must adhere to specific zoning regulations established by local municipalities and the state.

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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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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 12, 2022

The listening sessions will each be two hours in length and focus on three topic areas: (1) Licensed premises, (2) Facilitator conduct, and (3) Client and product safety. If your comments relate to these topic areas, please try to make the corresponding date, however we welcome your comments at any of the sessions that work best for you.

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Canna Law Blog

JANUARY 30, 2022

Last week, I participated on a great panel about current and future cannabis taxes called “ Solving the Cannabis Tax Puzzle: Approaches for an Emergent Industry ” hosted by Ohio State University Moritz College of Law’s Drug Enforcement and Policy Center and the Center for New Revenue. This decision is not optional.

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Canna Law Blog

AUGUST 30, 2020

However, this (1) did not offer any help for hemp cultivated in states with hemp programs that were inconsistent with the 2014 Farm Bill, and (2) is only guidance and was not legally binding on any court or law enforcement agency. Many state law enforcement agencies simply mistook hemp for an illegal controlled substance.

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Canna Law Blog

OCTOBER 13, 2020

law are forced to petition the United States Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to do so. The plaintiffs in the Arizona Yagé case alleged that after filing the case, they were raided by local law enforcement. That may not be such an easy task either since psychedelics are outlawed in all states.

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Canna Law Blog

MAY 4, 2020

Nothing in that guide was earth-shattering, given that the USPTO reiterated what we already knew and have written about for years: that “[u]se of a mark in commerce must be lawful under federal law to be the basis for federal registration under the U.S. Trademark Act.” But this is often a point of confusion for would-be applicants.

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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

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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