NORML

AUGUST 26, 2019

The American South has been one of the toughest (weed) cookies to crack when it comes to marijuana reform, despite legalization’s wildfire spread over the past half-decade. To be fair, Democrats didn’t mention weed legalization on their party’s official platform until 2016.).

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The Cannigma

AUGUST 25, 2021

The legal status of marijuana in Spain is complicated. There is no legal pathway to access medical cannabis and the legality of recreational cannabis can vary widely depending on the individual situation. While it is legal to buy seeds and growing equipment , it is illegal to sell cannabis in Spain. Medical Plants S.L.U

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Veriheal

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

Many cannabis advocates have pointed to cannabis decriminalization and legalization as a means of freeing up resources for handling more serious, violent crimes. They found that “the legalization of marijuana for adults is associated with improvements in police clearance rates for multiple types of violent crimes.”. billion annually.

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CannaTech

AUGUST 27, 2019

The rapid growth of the global legal cannabis industry is often described as a “Green Rush,” yet many experts are concerned that this industry is not ‘green’. As more countries legalize cannabis production and the number of consumers explodes, the demand for grow sustainability is mounting. What is a carbon footprint of legal cannabis?

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Veriheal

JANUARY 31, 2023

Despite the fact that the legal cannabis industry is growing, many people are still purchasing from the illicit market. A recent study investigated this matter and found that buying cannabis from the illicit market may be “better” than legal weed. But what about the risks that come with illicit cannabis?

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Canna Law Blog

MARCH 12, 2025

References to street or slang terms for marijuana, hemp, or their intoxicating effects. New recreational marijuana legalization initiative A new initiative , sponsored by Smart & Safe Florida , aims to legalize recreational marijuana for adults 21 and older, allowing possession, purchase, and use for non-medical purposes.

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Illinois News Joint

AUGUST 9, 2023

After reporting that Illinois adult-use cannabis prices were highest in the country , we decided to publish a 3-Part Series highlighting how recreational legalization in Illinois has affected price per gram for medical patients. in January 2020, the first month of legalization, to $10.03 per gram to an all-time high of $14.08

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Illinois News Joint

AUGUST 12, 2023

In Part I and Part II of this 3-part series, we compared and contrasted registered medical cannabis patient’s price per gram for Dry Flower and Extracts before and after adult-use legalization, as well as adult-use and medical prices. RSO, which was not tracked as its own category until adult-use legalization, started at $58.30

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Canna Law Blog

MARCH 25, 2025

Legal Status & Industry Overview 1. Is cannabis legal for business purposes in Australia? Are there any efforts to legalize recreational cannabis nationwide? There are ongoing political discussions and advocacy efforts, particularly from the Legalize Cannabis Party and the Greens. Australia Cannabis Q&A A.

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Illinois News Joint

AUGUST 10, 2023

In Part 1 of this series, we compared and contrasted registered medical cannabis patient’s price per gram for dry flower before and after adult-use legalization, as well as adult-use and medical prices. in March 2016 and, before adult-use legalization, topped out at $83.14 April 2018. Price per gram jumped to $75.12 in March 2020.

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The Cannigma

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

Cannabis, weed, ganja, pot…there is an almost endless list of names used to refer to the Cannabis sativa plant and its products. These terms are understood to refer to Cannabis sativa plants containing less than a legally specified amount of the cannabinoid ?-9-tetrahydrocannabinol. It appears here with permission.

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Canna Law Blog

APRIL 3, 2025

We always say we arent giving legal advice on this blog. Here in Oregon, for example, the State Bar advises that even someone who drafts or selects legal documents or advises others of legal rights engages in UPL. In the meantime, wherever you are, if a broker gives you a contract, or some other form of legal advice, stop.

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The Blunt Truth

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

The Cannabis Act’s limitations on employers refer to employees , with restrictions on the ability of an employer to “ fire or take disciplinary action against an employee ,” neither of which apply to job applicants. What about job applicants?

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Cannabis Chronicles

JUNE 2, 2019

Even though the FDA has approved certain hemp and CBD products, the sale of those products was not legal in Florida until the state passed a bill to authorize a state hemp program this spring. If any illegal substances are found during the routine security screening, the TSA refers the matter to local law enforcement.

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The Cannigma

OCTOBER 27, 2021

The terms Indica and Sativa refer solely to the morphology of the plant (how it looks and grows) and have nothing to do with the actual chemical profile of the plant (which determines the high/effects caused by the herb in question). Scientifically speaking, that’s simply not the case. Hemp and Cannabidiol (CBD).

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Connor & Connor PLLC

MAY 12, 2025

With the rapid expansion of the cannabis industry, entrepreneurs face a range of legal and regulatory hurdles that can make the process daunting. One of the most significant legal hurdles in the cannabis industry is dealing with land use and zoning regulations. References: Wathne, O. Starting a cannabis business isnt easy.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 5, 2019

Patrick Dunegan, Executive Director for Kentucky Cannabis Freedom Coalition (KCFC), “We should not be prisoners of an imaginary border for our health”, referring to Missouri, Ohio, and Illinois becoming emerging medical cannabis markets. 9 during a news conference.

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Veriheal

DECEMBER 19, 2022

One of the most recent reports conducted by Real Estate Witch produced some pretty interesting statistics about people’s opinions on cannabis legalization’s effect on the economy and real estate, such as whether people would purchase a house beside a cannabis dispensary. Let’s explore the findings! Cannabis and Real Estate.

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NORML

APRIL 4, 2019

This Act amends the Controlled Substances Act to reduce the number of instances in which federal law enforcement agencies could carry out legal actions against state-licensed cannabis businesses or other related enterprises. The percentage is the highest level of support for legalization ever reported in a nationwide, scientific poll.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 16, 2021

The “clearinghouse” referred to by Business Insider is the Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse set up by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). In the United Kingdom, which is experiencing the same issue, it’s already referred to as a “ crisis.” The New Federal Drug Clearinghouse.

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 22, 2023

Here’s his tweet When the bill reaches my desk, Minnesota will become the 23rd state in the nation to legalize adult-use cannabis.

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Canna Law Blog

MAY 28, 2025

An LOI may also be called a term sheet; naming it one over the other has no legal significance. Related, a primary function of an LOI is to ensure the parties agree on key terms before spending outsized time and money on legal. Having a good LOI can save a lot of time, legal fees, and headaches down the road.

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The Blunt Truth

DECEMBER 13, 2022

The following post explores the bioavailability and efficacy of various cannabis products, followed by a brief overview of the legal protection afforded to each as an intellectual property asset. The most common way people consume cannabis is by smoking the buds of the cannabis sativa plant, often referred to as “flower.”

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The Blunt Truth

APRIL 7, 2022

Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. In Maryland, the legislature voted to put marijuana legalization on the November ballot. It has been received in the Senate and referred to the Finance Committee. medical marijuana research act. 1, and H.B.

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Project CBD

JUNE 16, 2023

Report after report portends doom with headlines like “the world’s largest legal weed market is going up in smoke ” (The Economist), “California pot industry facing ‘ extinction event ‘” (SF Gate), and “ Despair in Emerald Triangle as CA legal cannabis collapses” (CalMatters). Is It Really That Bad? Yeah, it is.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 19, 2022

She adds they’ve tapped multiple legal groups to help with this new grant funding, including the Northwest Workers Justice Project. Corinna Spencer says wage claims can vary from person to person and that many of the workers don’t even know if the cannabis farms they’re working on are legal or not. “If

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Illinois News Joint

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Planners would be able to contact municipalities to ensure proper licenses and permits so that attendees would be allowed to smoke cannabis on business premises, freeing up many legal obstacles that planners currently face. On the same day as HB3939 was filed with the Clerk, the bill was “Referred to Rules Committee.”

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 8, 2021

For your reference, here’s a quick recap of some of the most well-read cannabis-related news, updates, and commentary published on JD Supra during 2021: New York Passes Employment Protections For Recreational Cannabis Use – by Randi W. But Is It Legal? – by John Ottaviani at Partridge Snow & Hahn.

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 25, 2021

Delta-8 THC is federally legal, which means that vendors can sell it with no oversight. In this article, we will discuss delta-8 THC, its legality, and why some states have banned it. Why is Delta-8 federally legal when Delta-9 THC isn’t? This means that while Delta-8 is federally legal, it is not available in most states.

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Veriheal

MAY 29, 2023

Cannabis is increasingly being legalized in many U.S. Candidates who have used or purchased CBD, medical hemp products, over-the-counter hemp-derived products, and other such legal products within 12 months of their Secret Service application will be examined for eligibility “on a case-by-case basis by adjudicative personnel.”

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NORML

OCTOBER 22, 2019

On Wednesday, October 23rd, the Senate Senate International Narcotics Control Caucus, commonly referred to as simply the Drug Caucus, will hold a hearing entitled “Marijuana and America’s Health: Questions and Issues for Policy Makers.” You’ll be able to stream the video on the Drug Caucus’s youtube or below:

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MedicalJane

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

As more and more states legalize cannabis use, the demand for medical cannabis products and cannabinoid-based therapies continues to grow. Use and legalization of medical cannabis was favored by over 80% of the participants, especially cannabidiol (CBD) for epilepsy and when prescribed by a medical provider.

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 30, 2021

Legal experts have clarified if penalties still apply to those bringing products or food mixed with narcotics into the country. “The law gives the chance for tourists unaware of the law to enter the country after the products in their possession have been executed, especially when these products are legal in their home country.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 10, 2021

As the legalization of cannabis continues to sweep through the United States, understanding the roles of regulators and accreditation bodies. She is also responsible for the state Cannabis Reference Laboratory which develops methods and tests cannabis products for compliance and public health investigations. About Our Panelists.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 8, 2021

5 AUG 2021 Legislative Council Legal and Social Issues Committee (Vic). This is the policy that the Committee has recommended the Victorian Government consider, although it would not allow for legal and regulated production or sale of cannabis. PUBLISHER Parliament of Victoria.

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 23, 2023

But a hearing wasn’t scheduled before a deadline for bills that have been referred to three or more committees, meaning it will need to wait until next year to […] Joy San Buenaventura (D) cleared the Senate earlier this month, and hopes were high that it’d make it through the House as well.

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Canna Law Blog

APRIL 25, 2025

This is an extremely common set-up for smaller companies where two partners may want to have equal control of a business (I may use the term “partner” in this post for ease of reference, even though they’d be referred to as shareholders in a corporation or members in an LLC).

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