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  • Please Do Not Use Agreements from Brokers

    Apr 3, 2025, 10:00 am By Vince Sliwoski
    We always say we aren’t giving legal advice on this blog. Here’s some, though: don’t use or sign a contract given to you by a broker for a transaction, unless that broker is a real estate broker, and unless the form is a real estate purchase agreement.…
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  • Australia Cannabis Q&A

    Mar 25, 2025, 10:00 am By Mathew Alderson
    Australia Cannabis Q&A A. Legal Status & Industry Overview 1. Is cannabis legal for business purposes in Australia? Importation, cultivation, production, and other activities conducted for medicinal and scientific purposes are lawful under federal Australian…
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  • Oregon’s Hot Hemp

    Mar 21, 2025, 10:00 am By Vince Sliwoski
    Surprising no one, recent findings show that most hemp in Oregon runs hot. By this I mean it is generally designed to get you lit. This hemp is often sold and marketed online without age verification, in packaging attractive to minors, or at unlicensed retail…
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  • HHC Added to Schedule II of the 1971 Convention on Psychotropic Substances

    Fri 10:00am By Jason Adelstone
    On March 12th, during the 68th session of the Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND), Hexahydrocannabinol (HHC) was added to Schedule II of the 1971 Convention on Psychotropic Substances. The CND vote follows the World Health Organization’s recommendation that…
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  • Oregon Labor Peace Agreements: Litigation Status, Your Options

    Mar 13, 2025, 10:00 am By Vince Sliwoski
    I’ve spilled a fair bit of ink on Ballot Measure 119 going back to last summer. Because no good deed goes unpunished, I continue to receive a stream of inquiries regarding associated compliance, e.g., “Where do I get a labor peace agreement?” “What’s…
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  • Florida’s Cannabis and Hemp Landscape: Key Regulatory Changes to Watch

    Mar 12, 2025, 10:00 am By Fred Rocafort
    Florida’s cannabis and hemp industries are undergoing significant regulatory shifts. From proposed legislation targeting hemp products to new rules affecting packaging and labeling, here’s what you need to know about the latest developments in the Sunshine…
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  • The Hidden Potential Winners of Marijuana Rescheduling: DEA-Registered Bulk Manufacturers

    Mar 5, 2025, 10:00 am By Jason Adelstone
    As the cannabis industry awaits potential marijuana rescheduling, eyes seem focused on state-legal operators and the tax relief they might enjoy. But there’s a group of players who’ve been surprisingly quiet, despite potentially having the most to gain:…
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  • FREE Webinar This Thursday, March 6: Trademarking Cannabis – Cutting Through the Legal Haze

    Mar 3, 2025, 10:00 am By Canna Law Blog
    The cannabis industry is expanding nationwide, but securing trademark protection remains a complex challenge due to federal restrictions and evolving state laws. If you’re a cannabis business owner, lawyer, or entrepreneur looking to protect your brand, you…
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  • Your Cannabis Business Structure or Transaction: Planning > Doing

    Feb 27, 2025, 10:00 am By Vince Sliwoski
    “An hour of planning can save ten hours of doing.” Apparently, Dale Carnegie said that. Mr. Carnegie was a 20th century influencer, who, as far as I can tell, never sold any weed. He did make a pile of money selling books and talks on how to be confident,…
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  • Red Light, Green Light for European Cannabis: Germany Goes to the Polls; Switzerland Eyes Pole Position on Cannabis Reform

    Feb 20, 2025, 10:15 am By Jason Adelstone
    Germany goes to the polls Germany’s snap elections on February 23, 2025, have the cannabis industry watching closely. A conservative government will likely emerge, but a key question remains: will it include the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD)? The…
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  • FREE Webinar March 6: Trademarking Cannabis – Cutting Through the Legal Haze

    Feb 19, 2025, 10:00 am By Canna Law Blog
    The cannabis industry is expanding nationwide, but securing trademark protection remains a complex challenge due to federal restrictions and evolving state laws. If you’re a cannabis business owner, lawyer, or entrepreneur looking to protect your brand, you…
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  • Oregon Cannabis: Are Forced Labor Peace Agreements Unconstitutional? We’re About to Find Out.

    Feb 17, 2025, 10:00 am By Vince Sliwoski
    Last Wednesday, the Oregon cannabis lawsuit we’ve been waiting for finally dropped. Industry operators should tip their hats to plaintiffs Ascend Dispensary and Bubble’s Hash, and our friends at the law firm Fisher Phillips LLP, for stepping up and…
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  • Cannabis Litigation is Exploding: How to Protect YOUR Cannabis Business from Costly Lawsuits

    Feb 17, 2025, 7:58 am By Elijah Hartman
    Why So Many Cannabis Lawsuits, and How to Avoid Becoming One of Them The cannabis industry is one of the most lawsuit-heavy sectors in the country. Cannabis litigation is exploding. Judges are frustrated, businesses are losing money, and lawsuits that should…
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  • New Mexico’s Cannabis Legislation: Key Bills to Watch

    Feb 13, 2025, 10:00 am By Jason Adelstone
    The New Mexico legislature is considering several bills that address the state’s cannabis industry. With a two-month session held only every other year, there is an opportunity for meaningful changes aimed at strengthening the industry. Among the many bills…
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  • Australia Cannabis Laws: A Comprehensive Guide

    Feb 10, 2025, 1:09 pm By Mathew Alderson
    Australia Cannabis Regulations: Federal and State Overview Australia’s cannabis laws are complex, with federal, state, and local regulations all playing a role in determining the legal framework. Businesses looking to enter Australia’s medicinal cannabis…
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  • Oregon Cannabis Oversupply in 2025

    Feb 6, 2025, 10:00 am By Vince Sliwoski
    There is too much weed in Oregon. There is not enough weed in Oregon. Allow me to explain. On February 1, the OLCC released its 2025 legislative report on local, regulated marijuana supply. We get these reports every two years, as required by ORS 475C.529.…
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  • Why Don’t More U.S. Investors Look Abroad for Marijuana Investment?

    Feb 4, 2025, 10:00 am By Jason Adelstone
    With ongoing tensions between U.S. state and federal marijuana laws, U.S. marijuana investments present significant legal and logistical challenges. This is especially true for investors with ties to federally regulated businesses. While some investors have…
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  • Oregon Cannabis 2025: Legislative Forecast and Report

    Jan 24, 2025, 10:00 am By Vince Sliwoski
    The Oregon legislative session formally kicked off this week, on Tuesday, January 21st. It’s a regular session in 2025, meaning we’re in for a longer stretch — a 160-day calendar, versus the 35-day affair we see in even-numbered years. If you read any of…
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  • Colorado Could Become a Global Hub for Marijuana Genetics

    Jan 23, 2025, 10:00 am By Jason Adelstone
    Ability to source marijuana genetic material from outside Colorado Senate Bill 23-271, which went into effect in early 2024, aims to enhance Colorado’s marijuana industry. A key provision allows licensed marijuana cultivators to source “genetic material”…
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  • MLK Day: Cannabis and Civil Rights

    Jan 20, 2025, 10:00 am By Vince Sliwoski
    It’s MLK Day once again. I’ve been writing an MLK Day post on this blog for eight consecutive years. The theme of my posts is that cannabis is a civil rights issue, and that Dr. King would have advocated for ending prohibition based on that fact. Each…
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