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  • My Cannabis Business Insurer Reserved Rights. What Does That Mean?

    Dec 7, 2021, 10:00 am By John McDonald
    Many insurance coverage issues in the cannabis space are relatively new. From fire protection at farms to theft protection in transit, policyholders and insurers alike are facing novel situations applied to old policy language. In the insurance world, when a…
  • Hemp Companies Face Latest Round of ADA Complaints

    Dec 6, 2021, 10:00 am By Jihee Ahn
    Last year, I wrote that business owners need to be aware of a growing trend of federal class action lawsuits claiming business websites and point-of-sale terminals violate Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act (the “ADA”). At this point, having…
  • Can We All Cool It with the Cannabis Puns Please?

    Dec 5, 2021, 10:00 am By Griffen Thorne
    I recently received a random marketing email in which I was greeted with the word “high” in place of the word “hi”. My first reaction was a long, visceral cringe. My second was the thought, “hey, if I – just a lowly cannabis industry lawyer and not…
  • Mailing Hemp Cannabinoid Products in the U.S.

    Dec 4, 2021, 10:00 am By Nathalie Bougenies
    Now that the holiday season is upon us, hemp-derived cannabinoid (Hemp Cannabinoid) companies are getting busy selling and shipping their products to consumers throughout the country. In addition to limiting the sale and distribution of their products to…
  • FREE Webinar Series – Cannabis: A Global New High

    Dec 3, 2021, 10:00 am By Canna Law Blog
    Register HERE! Harris Bricken is teaming up with international law firm Clifford Chance to analyze and discuss the latest trends in commercial cannabis and cannabis-based products in the key markets of Africa, Europe, the U.K., the U.S., and Canada. During…
  • ¡Vamos! Mexican Supreme Court Unanimously Clears the Path for Hemp

    Dec 2, 2021, 10:00 am By Adrián Cisneros Aguilar
    Yesterday, the Mexican Supreme Court ruled several provisions unconstitutional in the General Health Law and the Federal Criminal Code, because they prohibit cultivation of ≤1% THC cannabis for non-medical or research purposes. The court ruled that…
  • Keeping Up with Harris Bricken: Upcoming Events

    Dec 1, 2021, 10:00 am By Canna Law Blog
    NORML Key West Legal Seminar – Key Trends and Near-Term Forecasts for State Cannabis Programs | Friday, December 3rd at 11:50AM EST Get your Continuing Legal Education (CLE) credits for practicing attorneys during this event! Join Harris Bricken attorney,…
  • Notes on the International Cannabis Trade

    Nov 30, 2021, 10:00 am By Adams Lee
    Before the holiday, I had the pleasure of being invited to speak at The Global Business of Cannabis Conference organized by the American Bar Association International Law Section. My panel looked at the wide range of the current progress towards legalization…
  • Notes on the International Cannabis Trade

    Nov 30, 2021, 10:00 am By Adams Lee
    Before the holiday, I had the pleasure of being invited to speak on international cannabis at The Global Business of Cannabis Conference organized by the American Bar Association International Law Section. My panel looked at the wide range of the current…
  • Cannabis Ballot Measures Are a Sucker’s Game: Notes from South Dakota, Mississippi, Nebraska and Florida

    Nov 29, 2021, 10:00 am By Vince Sliwoski
    Last week, the Supreme Court of South Dakota overturned a voter-approved, constitutional amendment to legalize adult use cannabis statewide. Governor Kristi Noem instigated the anti-democratic fight on social welfare grounds, although the court made its ruling…
  • I’m a Psychedelics Lawyer, Ask Me Anything

    Nov 28, 2021, 10:00 am By Canna Law Blog
    We are excited to announce that Harris Bricken attorney, Vince Sliwoski, will be hosting a Reddit Ask Me Anything (AMA) on Tuesday, November 30th at 4pm EST / 1pm PST to discuss psychedelics. Join the conversation HERE. And make sure you submit your questions…
  • DMT Therapy: Coming to a Clinic Near You?

    Nov 27, 2021, 10:00 am By Jesse Mondry
    DMT, or N, N-dimethyltryptamine is a powerful psychedelic. DMT, like its sister psychedelics (LSD, MDMA, psilocybin … and even marijuana), is a Schedule I controlled substance. So according to the DEA, its abuse potential is high and it has no medical use.…
  • Despite Initial Setback, Florida Lawmakers Remain Intent on Psychedelics Reform

    Nov 26, 2021, 10:00 am By Fred Rocafort
    In April of this year, Florida’s first attempt at psychedelics reform failed, as a House subcommittee rejected HB 549. This bill, introduced by Rep. Michael Grieco (D-Miami Beach), would have legalized the use of psilocybin for mental treatment in the…
  • Happy Thanksgiving from Canna Law Blog!

    Nov 25, 2021, 10:00 am By Canna Law Blog
    Here’s to a great holiday for everyone out there, along with friends and families. We are thankful for the privilege of working with so many great people and companies every day, and in such a dynamic area of law and policy. Enjoy the holiday! We’ll be…
  • ESG and Cannabis is No Easy Task Right Now

    Nov 24, 2021, 10:00 am By Hilary Bricken
    Socially responsible and “sustainable” investing is picking up in popularity across retail and institutional investors alike. According to Wikipedia, “[i]n less than 20 years, the ESG movement has grown from a corporate social responsibility initiative…
  • My Cannabis Business Insurer Is Stonewalling: Can I Get Attorneys’ Fees For That? (In Washington, You Might)

    Nov 23, 2021, 10:00 am By John McDonald
    Insurance issues in the cannabis space are multiplying daily as operations continue to expand across United States markets. Cannabis companies face the risk of operational losses as a result of fires, burglary, business interruptions, and myriad other events.…
  • Ketamine Clinic Acquisitions: Get the Law Right BEFORE the LOI

    Nov 22, 2021, 10:00 am By Ethan Minkin
    We often receive calls from potential ketamine clinic clients that just signed a letter of intent (“LOI”) or term sheet to acquire entire medical practices that are undertaking ketamine treatments. In the psychedelics space, many companies are starting off…
  • Here’s How MDMA Will be Regulated

    Nov 21, 2021, 10:00 am By Griffen Thorne
    Cannabis is legal and regulated in most U.S. states. Oregon legalized and will soon regulate psilocybin. Cities around the country decriminalized (and more are decriminalizing) a host of other psychedelics. Ketamine clinics are popping up around the county.…
  • Trademark Litigation: Happi Hour is Over

    Nov 20, 2021, 10:00 am By Jihee Ahn
    We’ve seen a steady stream of trademark litigation in the cannabis space for quite some time now, and it’s as good a time as any to remind our readers that parody is not a defense to trademark infringement. In its complaint filed Monday, Plaintiffs Big…
  • BREAKING: Germany to Legalize Adult-Use Cannabis

    Nov 19, 2021, 5:13 pm By Simon Malinowski
    On November 18, 2021, local media sources confirmed that members of Germany’s incoming governing coalition (comprised of the Social Democratic Party of Germany (SPD), the Free Democratic Party (FDP), and the Greens) intend to introduce legislation to…

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