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McGlinchey Stafford
After fifty years, the federal government finally acknowledged that marijuana has medical value and is not as dangerous as heroin. As first reported by the Associated Press...
Frantz Ward
Advocates of marijuana reform and those seeking an end to marijuana prohibition received welcome news this week.
Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart
On April 30, 2024, following a months-long process, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) circulated a proposal to reclassify marijuana from a Schedule I to a Schedule III controlled substance.
Stites & Harbison PLLC
On April 17, 2024, Governor Andy Beshear signed House Bill 829 ("HB 829") into law amending aspects of the Commonwealth's budding Medical Cannabis Program...
Foley Hoag LLP
Historic federal action would recognize medical benefits of cannabis and make Section 280E inapplicable to licensed cannabis operators.
Seyfarth Shaw LLP
Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what's happening in the world of legalized marijuana.
McGlinchey Stafford
At the White House last Friday, Vice President Kamala Harris spoke at a meeting with people who received pardons from President Joe Biden for marijuana-related offenses.
Duane Morris LLP
Distressed U.S. marijuana operators remain largely unable to access bankruptcy relief, an ongoing challenge in a tough industry where business failures are common.
McDonald Hopkins
On April 18th, 2024 the Kentucky Medical Cannabis Program, the regulatory body overseeing licensing and regulation of Kentucky's nascent medical cannabis program...
Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart
With the arrival of the unofficial annual holiday known as "4/20," employers can celebrate by reminding themselves of the state laws that could protect employees' off-duty 4/20 celebrations.
Seyfarth Shaw LLP
As many states continue to ease regulations and the Food and Drug Administration considers moving cannabis to Schedule III, commercial real estate is increasingly buzzed with interest in properties for use by cannabis businesses.
Seyfarth Shaw LLP
As many states continue to ease regulations and the Food and Drug Administration considers moving cannabis to Schedule III, commercial real estate is increasingly buzzed...
Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC
As federal law and opinion surrounding cannabis and its derivative products is changing, the Florida Supreme Court has recently approved the wording of the proposed "Adult Personal Use of Marijuana"...
Vorys Sater Seymour & Pease
On November 7, 2023, Ohio voters approved Issue 2, a citizen-initiated statute to legalize recreational cannabis. Throughout the Issue 2 campaign, supporters...
Ankura Consulting Group LLC
Since California first passed legislation legalizing medical marijuana in 1996, the legal landscape involving medicinal and recreational marijuana has grown significantly.
Duane Morris LLP
Having just submitted your company's tax returns for 2023—no easy feat as a cannabis business—you may be hoping for a break from regulatory filings.
Duane Morris LLP
A recent class action filed against popular cannabis brand Stiiizy Inc. in Illinois federal court is the second lawsuit involving Delta-8 THC and THC potency, and should put D-8 product manufacturers on alert for similar lawsuits. See Byron, et al. v. Stiiizy, Inc., Case No. 3:24-cv-1082.
K&L Gates
Our lawyers, along with speakers from Emerging Markets Coalition, host an insightful webinar exploring the latest developments in federal cannabis policy.
Duane Morris LLP
New York's already troubled rollout of the Marihuana Regulation and Taxation Act ("MRTA") has hit yet another snag. In a ruling late last week, Albany County Supreme Court Justice...
McGlinchey Stafford
On April 11, 2024, Texas Lt. Governor Dan Patrick released his 2024 Interim Legislative Charges. This list indicates his goals for the upcoming legislative session, and among his priorities...
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