Panama Set to Have Legal Medical Cannabis, But Hemp Bill Stalls
Oct 10, 2021, 10:00 am By Fred Rocafort
Back in October 2019, Deputy Kayra Harding introduced a bill (Proyecto de Ley No. 323) to promote the development of the hemp industry in Panama. The bill would establish a licensing regime for hemp cultivation and processing. Hemp is defined as cannabis whose…Hemp, Hemp, Hooray in California! AB 45 is Now Law
Oct 9, 2021, 10:00 am By Hilary Bricken
As we anticipated, AB-45, California’s comprehensive legislation that finally regulates (and legitimizes) industrial hemp products is now law and takes effect immediately. Governor Newsom signed the bill into law this week. Pretty huge step in the right…50/50 Cannabis Business Ownership: A Terrible Idea
Oct 8, 2021, 10:00 am By Griffen Thorne
There are a lot of bad ways to set up a cannabis business, and we like to think that we’ve seen them all. But there’s probably no worse category than 50/50 ownership of a business – a recipe for all sorts of disasters. Let’s look and why that is, and…Meet the Harris Bricken Team in Las Vegas at MJBizCon
Oct 7, 2021, 10:00 am By Canna Law Blog
Link up and grab a drink with Canna Law Blog writers and cannabis attorneys, Nathalie Bougenies and Simon Malinowski in Las Vegas, Nevada. Nathalie and Simon will be attending the 2021 MJBizCon and will be available to meet you on Tuesday, October 19th at…New York’s Cannabis Control Board: First Meeting News
Oct 6, 2021, 10:00 am By Simon Malinowski
Yesterday on October 5, 2021 at 1:30 pm, New York’s Cannabis Control Board (CCB) held its inaugural meeting. The meeting was broadcast live, with the recording and transcript of the meeting available here. So what is the news coming out of the meeting? The…BREAKING: City of Seattle Decriminalizes Psychedelics
Oct 5, 2021, 10:00 am By Hilary BrickenIn a continuing trend across the country whereby cities are taking steps to decriminalize the possession of certain amounts of all kinds of psychedelics, Seattle joined the herd this week by voting to formalize the non-prosecution of the possession of certain…California’s Adopted Emergency Cannabis Regulations: What Made the Cut
Oct 4, 2021, 10:00 am By Hilary Bricken
We wrote a couple of times about the Department of Cannabis Control’s (DCC) proposed emergency regulations. See here and here. Under those regulations, some interesting changes were proposed around the definitions of owners and financial interest holders,…Following German Elections, Green, Yellow and Even Red All Mean Go for Cannabis
Oct 3, 2021, 10:00 am By Fred Rocafort
Germans have delightful ways of describing political coalitions. My favorite is the Jamaica coalition, called this way because the colors of the political parties involved are those of the Jamaican flag: green, yellow and black. Following Germany’s elections…New York’s Cannabis Control Board: First Meeting October 5th!
Oct 2, 2021, 10:00 am By Simon Malinowski
In yet another positive development since Governor Kathy Hochul took the reins and started pushing the roll out of New York’s cannabis industry, on Wednesday the Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) announced the first meeting of the Cannabis Control Board…Hemp-Derived Products: The Law Does Not Stop at Labeling Requirements
Oct 1, 2021, 10:00 am By Nathalie Bougenies
I work with many manufacturers and distributors of hemp-derived products and am often surprised by the fact that few understand their general obligations beyond labeling requirements. Every state that authorizes and formally regulates the manufacture,…New York’s Cannabis Control Board: And We Are Set!
Sep 30, 2021, 10:00 am By Simon Malinowski
On September 22, 2021, Governor Kathy Hochul appointed the final two (2) board members to the Cannabis Control Board (CCB). As per the Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act (MRTA), Governor Hochul was responsible for appointing two (2) board members, neither…Oregon Cannabis: Key Updates from the OLCC at Third Annual Cannabis Law Institute
Sep 29, 2021, 10:00 am By Jesse Mondry
Last Friday and Saturday, members of the Oregon Bar gathered (online) for the third annual Cannabis Law Institute (CLI) put on by the Cannabis and Psychedelics Law Section of the Oregon State Bar. Topics included agricultural liens and receiverships,…Was the Illinois Cannabis Dispensary Lottery Rigged? Sure Looks Like It!
Sep 28, 2021, 10:00 am By Vince Sliwoski
I was born in Rogers Park, Chicago. When I abandoned college (one of the times), I moved back to work in a Greek and Albanian restaurant and live with my grandparents. I used to enjoy sitting at the breakfast table with them and reading the Tribune, which…The Isle of Man Looks to Become a Medical Cannabis Hub
Sep 27, 2021, 10:00 am By Fred Rocafort
Last year, the Isle of Man’s parliament (Tynwald) amended the Misuse of Drugs Act 1976, in order to provide a legal framework for the development of a cannabis industry on the island. Specifically, the Act now allows the Gambling Supervision Commission…Sisley v. DEA: A Petition for Rehearing Has Been Filed
Sep 26, 2021, 10:00 am By Jihee Ahn
In follow-up to this post, we are happy to report that Dr. Sisley is still fighting the good fight: on Monday, Petitioners filed a Petition for Panel Rehearing or Rehearing En Banc. Although it’s not uncommon for these to get filed, few and far in between…Webinar Replay – Building a Cannabis Business in New York: An Operator’s Perspective
Sep 25, 2021, 10:00 am By Canna Law Blog
For anyone who was unable to join our September 23rd webinar, Building a Cannabis Business in New York: An Operator’s Perspective, we’ve got you covered! Below, please find the full presentation for your viewing pleasure. You can download the…Don’t Get too Hyped on California’s New Hemp Law Just Yet
Sep 24, 2021, 10:00 am By Griffen Thorne
Last week, AB-45 completed its run through the California legislature and was presented to Governor Gavin Newsom for his signature, which is probably imminent. Once he signs it, the law takes effect and will pave the way for legal CBD consumables, while…You Need a Cannabis Business Plan
Sep 23, 2021, 10:00 am By Vince Sliwoski
By and large, cannabis businesses are small businesses. We’ve represented hundreds of these businesses over the years, in many states. Within these businesses one finds many kinds of people. They include legacy operators transitioning from traditional…Cannabis Litigation: Solar Therapeutics’ Principal Claims No Personal Liability for Copyright Infringement
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Recently, we covered Sacha Baron Cohen and his company’s copyright infringement lawsuit against Massachusetts dispensary Solar Therapeutics, its President and Director, Edward Dow III, filed a motion to dismiss this week for failure to demonstrate Mr. Dow is…FREE Webinar – Building a Cannabis Business in New York: An Operator’s Perspective
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