Canna Law Blog
JUNE 5, 2019
On Friday, the Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) held its first public meeting during which stakeholders shared their perspective on how to regulate cannabidiol (“CBD”)-infused products. The objective of the meeting was to gather scientific data and information about the safety, manufacturing, product quality, marketing, labeling and sale of these products.
Leafly
JUNE 3, 2019
His med school refused to acknowledge the legality of medical marijuana. So a young doctor must learn from his patients. The post JAMA: Most Doctors Know Nothing About Cannabis appeared first on Leafly.
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Americans for Safe Access
JUNE 6, 2019
In July 2017, four medical cannabis patients joined other advocates in filing a lawsuit against the federal government in the U.S. District Court for the Second District of New York. The plaintiffs in the case (originally Washington v. Sessions , now Washington v. Barr ) sought a declaration that the placement of cannabis in Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act was unconstitutional because it violates the Due Process Clause of the Fifth Amendment, protections guaranteed by the First Amend
NORML
JUNE 5, 2019
Today, dozens of advocates from across the state of Delaware came together at Legislative Hall to support HB110 , a bill that seeks to legalize and regulate the sale of cannabis for adult-use in the First State. The House Revenue and Finance Committee was the first hurdle that HB110 needed to pass. Greatly outnumbering the opposition, Delawareans in favor of legalization stepped up and flooded the House chambers.
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.
Project CBD
JUNE 5, 2019
The FDA is asking for input on how to regulate CBD and cannabis. Project CBD gave oral comments at last week’s public hearing, and we plan on submitting written comments and supporting documents to their public docket. You should, too.
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Americans for Safe Access
JUNE 6, 2019
Last week, Illinois became the 11th state to legalize cannabis for both medical and non-medical purposes. This move by Illinois is significant because it is the first state to legalize the adult use of cannabis through the legislature, rather than through a citizen initiative. By moving a legalization bill through its legislature, it is possible that Illinois will serve as a model for other states that are considering legalization, but may not wish to put the question before voters or may lack a
NORML
JUNE 6, 2019
Photo: Buck Ennis/Crain’s New York Business. NORML is deeply saddened to report the untimely and tragic loss of longtime member and activist, Doug Greene. Doug served as Empire State NORML’s Legislative Director, and worked tirelessly to reform marijuana laws in the state of New York. “Doug was a passionate advocate for ending America’s failed war on cannabis consumers, and his work with NORML and for the cause spans decades not years.
Project CBD
JUNE 5, 2019
“My name is Zoe Sigman, and I’m the Program Director at Project CBD , an educational nonprofit focused on cannabis science & medicine. Ten years ago, we introduced CBD to the medical cannabis community in California. It spread like wildfire and has become the hugely popular phenomenon that it is today.
Cannabis Chronicles
JUNE 4, 2019
Spokane — A Washington State University researcher and a Spokane budtender have at least one thing in common: They want more cannabis research. Mark Lange, WSU professor with the Institute of Biological Chemistry, published research in Plant Physiology on May 29 which differentiated nine strains of marijuana based on their chemical properties. The research identified terpenoids, which give the plant its aromatic qualities, commonly marketed by marijuana dispensaries as contributing to something
Leafly
JUNE 7, 2019
Dr. Ethan Russo, a prominent cannabis researcher, weighs in on his theory of endocannabinoid deficiency—or the idea that many common illnesses might be caused by an unbalanced endocannabinoid system. The post Does Endocannabinoid Deficiency Play a Role in These Common Illnesses? appeared first on Leafly.
NORML
JUNE 7, 2019
Every day NORML Chapters from around the country invest countless hours in advocating for meaningful marijuana law reforms on the local, state and federal level! Below is a brief rundown of some of their most recent accomplishments. NORML Announces Plans for 2019 Conference and Lobby Day. “This September, we invite you to join NORML members from across America to learn effective strategies, hear the latest scientific and political advancements, and meet in person with influential members o
Canna Law Blog
JUNE 1, 2019
A split decision decided last Thursday, May 30, by the Second Circuit Court of Appeals reflects a lack of patience with U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) when it comes to DEA’s handling of petitions to remove marijuana from the list of most dangerous drugs. As most of our readers likely know, the Schedule of Controlled Substances, established by the Controlled Substances Act of 1970 (CSA), places marijuana in the most restrictive class, Schedule I, alongside heroin.
The NM Political Report | Medical Cannabis Program
JUNE 6, 2019
As expected, the head of New Mexico’s Department of Health approved opioid use disorder as a qualifying condition to use medical cannabis. In an announcement on Thursday, DOH Secretary Kathyleen Kunkel said she accepted a recommendation from the state’s Medical Cannabis Advisory Board to include opioid use disorder and five other conditions as reasons to grant a medical card for medical cannabis use.
Leafly
JUNE 3, 2019
A Colorado study finds that nearly half of all seniors enjoyed legal cannabis last year: some medically, some recreationally, some for both. The post Seniors Are Erasing the Line Between Medical & Recreational Cannabis Use appeared first on Leafly.
NORML
JUNE 7, 2019
Welcome to the latest edition of NORML’s Weekly Legislative Roundup! This week, the Appropriations Committee in the U.S. House of Representatives has for the first time included limited protections for cannabis businesses engaged in the legal marketplaces in 33 states. Governor Steve Sisolak (D) of Nevada signed legislation into law that prohibits certain employers from refusing to hire a worker because he or she tested positive for cannabis, as well as legislation encouraging financial in
Canna Law Blog
JUNE 6, 2019
As the cannabis industry has matured, the competition between businesses has increased exponentially whether engaged in the sale of recreational marijuana, hemp, or CBD. A significant risk for any ongoing or new venture arises at the end of a term of employment, whether that end is voluntary or involuntary. That risk is of a former employee starting a business that directly competes with your business, using knowledge and skills she acquired in your employ.
Greenspoon Marder Cannabis Law Group Blog
JUNE 4, 2019
By: Jessica Wasserman and Nabil Rodriguez. After a ten hour marathon public hearing in Washington D.C. on Friday, one thing is clear: there is an urgent need for FDA to regulate and provide certainty for the already-existing CBD marketplace. The ball is now in FDA’s court as Congress watches to see whether FDA will move forward, as it has committed to Congress in several hearings over the past months.
Leafly
JUNE 5, 2019
The New York senator says she'd work with Congress to decriminalize adult-use cannabis, tax nonprescription products, and use proceeds to aid communities harmed by the drug war. The post This 2020 Presidential Hopeful Actually Has a Legalization Plan appeared first on Leafly.
Marijuana Seeds NL
JUNE 3, 2019
There are many reasons to love CBD, and the fact that it likely won’t show up on a drug test is just one of them. That doesn’t mean though, that those that enjoy a little CBD oil now and then don’t have any reason to worry. Continue reading → The post Does CBD Show Up in a Drug Test? appeared first on MSNL Blog.
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. We’ll cover a host of topics, but will start with the 2014 Farm Bill, which first allowed for the legal cultivation of industrial hemp for research purposes.
Otherside Farms
JUNE 4, 2019
For many centuries, marijuana has been a widely consumed plant with different purposes, from recreational to medicinal. One of the most used methods of consumption in the past and that has become fashionable at present are the CBD edibles , which offer a variety of possibilities that other methods do not enjoy. However, what really distinguishes CBD edible?
Leafly
JUNE 7, 2019
To date, medical marijuana sales have generated nearly $10.7 million for state coffers in Oklahoma. The post Medical Marijuana Sales Soar in Oklahoma, Topping $23M in May appeared first on Leafly.
Miss Marijuana
JUNE 7, 2019
By: Madeleine Balestrier. Are you sick of your medicine cabinet feeling like a pharmacy? Do you have frustratingly chronic pain? Do you struggle with anxiety? All of the above? RELATED: How I Used CBD & THC Tinctures To Stop Anxiety From My Stressful Job. Try CBD oil! No, cannabidiol (CBD) oil won’t get you stoned, but the research claims it has the potential to leave you pain-free without all of the side effects and chemicals that come along with those little pill bottles that litter our m
Canna Law Blog
JUNE 4, 2019
Cannabis businesses use non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) constantly. This may be due to a combination of factors: 1) the relative hardship of acquiring and protecting intellectual property over marijuana-related processes and products, today and historically; 2) a general modus operandi of “close to the vest” dealings in an industry that historically was pushed underground; and 3) the fact that most cannabis businesses are small businesses which have not taken steps to formally register (registr
Cannabis Law Report
JUNE 6, 2019
Flandreau tribe sues USDA, Sonny Perdue over hemp. [link]. The Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribe is asking a federal judge to force the U.S. Department of Agriculture to approve its plan to regulate hemp production on tribal lands. … Seattle Hempfest Files Lawsuit Against Washington State Liquor And Cannabis Board. Lawyers for Seattle Events a Non-Profit Corporation, producer of Seattle Hempfest , have filed a lawsuit in Thurston County Superior Court to challenge the constitutionality of Was
Leafly
JUNE 4, 2019
When a fraudster ripped off the TV star's CBD customers, Williams fought back and won. But it came at a price. The post How Montel Williams Took Back His Stolen CBD Brand appeared first on Leafly.
Miss Marijuana
JUNE 2, 2019
CBD and pregnancy is a tricky subject. Now that CBD has become legal in all 50 states, people have easier access to it and are experimenting with how it can help them. This includes pregnant women too. Whether it’s in our DMs or on forums around the internet, women are asking, ‘Is CBD safe to take while pregnant?’. RELATED: I Use Cannabis & CBD To Treat Severe Depression & Suicidal Thoughts.
Canna Law Blog
JUNE 2, 2019
I have advised countless cannabis companies, both start-up and well-established, on how to choose a strong brand and ideally, how to avoid trademark litigation down the line. But inevitably, clients come to me (even those who put a lot of thought into choosing their trademarks) with cease and desist letters and notices of opposition that have been filed against them with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
Cannabis Law Report
JUNE 6, 2019
If you wish to re-publish this story please do so with following accreditation. AUTHOR: Patrick Goggin and Ashley Simpson , Hoban Law Group. PUBLISHER: CANNABIS LAW REPORT. On May 22, AB 228 (Aguiar-Curry) passed the California Assembly unanimously and is now on its way to the Senate where it will first be heard next month in the Senate Health Committee.
Leafly
JUNE 3, 2019
Provisions in a proposed federal spending bill would protect banks that work with the cannabis industry and would finally allow Washington, DC, to greenlight retail cannabis sales. The post Congress Eyes New Way to Allow Cannabis Banking, DC Sales appeared first on Leafly.
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