MMJ Recs

OCTOBER 26, 2023

The landscape of medical marijuana laws in the United States is complex and continually evolving. With federal and state regulations, varying laws by state, and ongoing updates, it’s crucial to have a comprehensive understanding of this ever-changing field.

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 27, 2023

Veazey on March 27, 2023 For at least the past decade, federal bankruptcy courts have routinely prohibited cannabis businesses from seeking protection under federal bankruptcy law, regardless of whether a cannabis business is legally operating under state law.

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Americans for Safe Access

SEPTEMBER 10, 2019

We are happy to share this brief guide to State Cannabis Laws with you. Created with the talented designers of Centennial Media this guide serves as a bite-sized version of the full analysis of state laws available on our website under: "Legal Information By State & Federal Law."

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SpeedWeed

AUGUST 2, 2021

A recent lawsuit filed against the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority (OMMA) claims that the organization did not make its meeting agenda available to the public, which violated a state law known as the Oklahoma Open Meeting Act. According to Durbin, the OMMA violated this law. . View original article.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 3, 2021

Andrew Turnbull spoke with Corporate Counsel about how in-house counsel are reviewing corporate cannabis policies in light of new state laws allowing for medicinal marijuana use and the introduction of the Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act. Turnbull (San Francisco). Morrison & Foerster LLP.

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 17, 2020

As cannabis products become legal in more and more states, commercial interest grows in protecting the trademarks associated with those products. But what about state or common law rights in trademarks for cannabis products? Kiva Brands registered its trademarks in the State of California in 2018.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 23, 2021

The Colombus Dispatch writes… An effort to legalize marijuana in Ohio cleared its first hurdle Friday. Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost approved revised language for a law proposed by a group called the Coalition to Regulate Marijuana Like Alcohol. The proposal would change state law but not the state constitution.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 14, 2020

Consumer products law blog. Class actions against CBD companies proliferate under federal and state law. Hemp-derived CBD was legalized in 2018 under the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018, or Farm Bill. Class actions against CBD companies proliferate under federal and state law. Is it worth the risk?

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 28, 2022

Congress should either legalize cannabis or stop deputizing banks as drug enforcement investigators. Although 18 states have fully legalized, cannabis is still a sticky issue for banks and other financial institutions because it remains illegal at the federal level. The State of Banking. Source: [link].

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The NM Political Report | Medical Cannabis Program

DECEMBER 17, 2021

“Petitioner has failed to establish that he, as well as qualified patients, qualified caregivers, and reciprocal patients, have a clear legal right to purchase an additional two-ounces of medical cannabis, tax free, at this time, under the Cannabis Regulation Act,” Chavez wrote. It’s basically show your card.”

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 23, 2022

In Part 1 of this two-part series, we addressed the high-level concerns that a new investor should consider in making an investment in a state legal cannabis company. Using a mark in connection with a cannabis business violates that lawful use requirement, so the PTO declines to register cannabis related trademarks.

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NORML

SEPTEMBER 30, 2019

A University of Mary Washington survey shows 61 percent of Virginians favor legalizing the adult use of marijuana. “It comes as no surprise that a majority of Virginians support legalizing marijuana. “It comes as no surprise that a majority of Virginians support legalizing marijuana.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

NYSBA members can join the Cannabis Law Section for only $35 and law student members can join for free. Join The Cannabis Law Section. We would like to formally congratulate what was previously our Committee on Cannabis Law on their transition to becoming an official NYSBA Section!

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Veriheal

JULY 19, 2023

This marks a significant milestone in the broader shift towards recognizing cannabis as a legal substance and adjusting employment practices accordingly. In the wake of the expanding marijuana legalization movement, employment policies related to cannabis use are experiencing significant transformation across the U.S.

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Leafly

JANUARY 17, 2020

State laws are constantly shifting on cannabis legalization. Learn more about states where marijuana is legal—either for adult-use, medical use, or both. The post Where is cannabis legal? appeared first on Leafly.

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Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 11, 2019

Attorney General William Barr said on Wednesday that he would prefer that Congress enact legislation allowing states to legalize marijuana instead of continuing the current approach under which a growing number of states have ended cannabis prohibition in conflict with federal law.

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The Blunt Truth

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

In the last two years, more jurisdictions have passed laws providing employment protections to applicants and employees using cannabis on their free time, including in New York , Washington, DC , and California. Ceballos v. Ceballos v. NP Palace, LLC , Aug. 11, 2022.). As a result, the employer terminated the plaintiff.

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MMJ Recs

APRIL 11, 2024

As cannabis continues to evolve, understanding the intricacies of West Virginia’s MMJ laws and regulations is essential for patients, caregivers, and industry stakeholders alike. It aims to provide regulated and secure avenues for patients to obtain medical marijuana while ensuring adherence to stringent state laws and regulations.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 30, 2021

While marijuana use remains illegal at the federal level, 27 states and the District of Columbia have made medical use legal. This dataset includes states with comprehensive medical marijuana programs; it does not include state laws allowing the medical use of “low THC” products in certain situations. They write.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 16, 2021

Jonathan writes… I like to joke that because I resumed practicing law after a two-decade sabbatical in politics, I had to invent a whole new legal regime in order to be an attorney. You can find intoxicating D8 products in vape shops and convenience stores across the country, but are they legal?

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Project CBD

MARCH 8, 2019

As so often happens, however, public demand is a few steps ahead of the medical and legal establishment. Both categories face their own individual legal challenges while the veterinary profession has its own internal battle on how to address the growing interest and body of research to support the use of medical cannabis for animals.

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NORML

APRIL 19, 2023

The legislation provides a temporary five-year “safe harbor” in which veterans will not be punished for state-legal cannabis use and VA doctors will be able to officially recommend medical cannabis in accordance with state laws.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

We have written many times over the past few years about how the bankruptcy courts are off-limits to state-legalized cannabis businesses. Legal Analysis. However, the CSA contains an exemption, whereby section 863 does not apply to any person authorized by state law to manufacture, possess or distribute drug paraphernalia.

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Americans for Safe Access

MARCH 16, 2021

Despite the fact that 36 states have reformed their laws to provide for safe and legal access to cannabis for qualifying patients, veterans living across these states still face a confusing system of federal and state laws regarding physician engagement and affordable access.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 23, 2022

An anti-drug legalization activist has filed a lawsuit arguing a recreational marijuana initiative petition was improperly certified by Missouri Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft and should not appear on the November ballot. The secretary followed the law and fulfilled his statutory duty and stands behind his certification.”.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 18, 2022

Roman’s application was denied due to his medical use of cannabis, which is legal in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Medical marijuana use is legal in 32 states.). The 1968 law prohibits anyone who uses an “unlawful” substance from purchasing a firearm. Sorry, the clerk told him, no gun. Read more at [link].

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Louis on Monday signed a bill to decriminalize marijuana possession and cultivation for adults, a local reform that comes as efforts to legalize cannabis statewide in Missouri are also gaining momentum. The mayor of St. It would also make it so that “no resources” could be spent to punish adults for cultivating up to six flowering plants.

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 23, 2021

For the past 50 years, federal law has prohibited the use, cultivation, and distribution of cannabis. While federal prohibition has continued, states and territories have embarked on their own legalization efforts. Recreational cannabis is legal in 18 states and the District of Columbia. 23 December 2021.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

Several bills have been introduced in the state legislature, ranging from legalization to expungement, and the fight for freedom has never been more widely supported than now. 3205 ) and to send a message to your state lawmaker in urgent support of this legislation, click here. Companion bills S. 2703 and A.

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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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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.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 5, 2021

Tennessee recently enacted a minimal expansion of its medical marijuana law. The law took effect May 27, 2021, and it slightly enlarges the medical conditions for which persons may possess a very limited amount of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). However, as a matter of federal law, products containing less than 0.3%

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The Blunt Truth

JANUARY 5, 2022

Every year, employers find themselves revisiting their marijuana and drug testing policies to account for newly enacted laws at the state and local level. On June 22, 2021, Connecticut legalized recreational marijuana use by adults 21 years and older. There are numerous positions and industries exempt from the law.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 13, 2021

As the psychedelic renaissance contributes to a swelling pool of safety and efficacy data pertaining to the potential therapeutic benefits of psychedelic medicine, many localities—particularly in North America—are revising their legal frameworks. But those local governments have taken steps to deprioritize enforcing criminal penalties there.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022

30, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Law office of Brodsky & Smith announces that it is investigating potential claims against the Board of Directors of The Valens Company Inc. Brodsky & Smith is a litigation law firm with extensive expertise representing shareholders throughout the nation in securities and class action lawsuits.

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Marijuana Lawyer Blog

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

Raybon , involves five inmates in a California state prison who were convicted on felony charges after being found with marijuana in their cells. The state supreme court weighed in after a challenge from the state attorney general. Instead, it’s the court’s responsibility to interpret the statutory language.

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PrestoDoctor

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Legality of Mailing Cannabis, CBD, and Hemp Products Mailing Cannabis, CBD, and hemp products can be a tricky subject due to the varying legal regulations. While some states have legalized the use and distribution of Cannabis and CBD products, it is still considered illegal at the federal level.

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