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Sep 20, 2021, 10:00 am By Hilary Bricken
I’ve preached before on the blog about how often our firm gets pulled into M&A deals where the parties have screwed up reporting the transaction to cannabis regulators on both the state and local levels. In California, in particular, changes of ownership…California Psychedelic Law Updates
Sep 19, 2021, 10:00 am By Griffen Thorne
It’s been a while since I provided an update on the state of California psychedelics law, but there have been a few important updates in the last few weeks, so it’s now that time. Before jumping in, I’ll remind readers that currently, all psychedelics…Washington State’s Corporate Practice of Medicine Doctrine: A Minefield for Ketamine Management Services Organizations
Sep 18, 2021, 10:00 am By Ethan Minkin
Many ketamine clinics enter into management agreements with management services organizations (“MSO”). The MSO provides a litany of services to the professional entities (“PE”) that are owned by healthcare providers, including billing and collections,…The FDA Warns Consumers of the Risks Associated with Delta-8 THC Products
10:00am By Nathalie Bougenies
On Tuesday, the Food and Drug Administration (the “FDA”) released its first statement via a consumer update regarding Delta-8 tetrahydrocannabinol (“Delta-8 THC”). The agency decided to provide consumers with key information surrounding the popular…Minnesota Cannabis: Appellate Court Rules that Hemp-Derived Cannabinoids in Liquid (But Not Leafy!) Form are Unlawful
Thu 10:00am By Jesse Mondry
We don’t write about criminal cases often, but a recent decision from the Minnesota Court of Appeals caught my eye because of its potential impact on the people of Minnesota and businesses engaged in processing, manufacturing, possession, or selling of…Despacito: Cannabis Legalization in Puerto Rico Moves, But Slowly
Sep 15, 2021, 10:00 am By Fred Rocafort
Puerto Rico Representative Héctor Ferrer Santiago plans to introduce a bill this month to decriminalize adult-use cannabis. In addition, he raised the prospect of a separate bill that would “regulate where [cannabis] can be consumed and under which…Industrial Hemp Products, Including CBD, are Finally Legit in California
Sep 14, 2021, 10:00 am By Hilary Bricken
Many people ignore or just don’t want to believe the fact that, until recently, California was a bit of a villain when it comes to the manufacture, distribution, and sale of industrial hemp derived products, namely hemp CBD in food, beverages, dietary…Oregon Cannabis: Deschutes County Sues OLCC and DOR for a Share of Marijuana Tax Revenues
Sep 13, 2021, 10:00 am By Jesse Mondry
Deschutes County (“DC”) has had a contentious relationship with marijuana and, by extension, the Oregon Liquor & Cannabis Commission (“OLCC”). See here, here, here, and here. In the latest development, DC filed suit last week against the Oregon…New York’s Cannabis Control Board: Two More Appointments
Sep 12, 2021, 10:00 am By Simon Malinowski
The forward progress keeps on coming! This week, New York’s legislature made its two appointments to the Cannabis Control Board (CCB), leaving us just two appointments shy of a full board. As per the Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act (MRTA), the five (5)…Cannabis M&A: Common Representations and Warranties
Sep 10, 2021, 10:00 am By Griffen Thorne
In my last post in this series, I ran through a detailed list of some of the more common conditions to closing you’ll see in the run-of-the-mill cannabis business purchase. Today, I want to do something similar, but instead with representations and…Oregon Cannabis: Why Public Records Laws Matter to Oregon Marijuana Businesses
Sep 9, 2021, 10:00 am By Jesse Mondry
Every state has some form of open records laws. Most of us have probably heard of the Freedom of Information Action (“FOIA”) which is the federal open records law. The purpose of the FOIA according to the U.S. Supreme Court is “to ensure an informed…BREAKING NEWS: California Drops New Emergency Cannabis Regulations
Sep 8, 2021, 4:09 pm By Griffen Thorne
On September 8, 2021, the California Department of Cannabis Control (DCC) published proposed emergency cannabis regulations. These emergency regulations harmonize the previous regulations that were ported over from the prior three agencies into one combined…When the Hunted Becomes the Hunter: Cannabis Companies Turn to RICO
Sep 8, 2021, 10:00 am By Hilary Bricken
We’ve been writing about Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (“RICO”) lawsuits and cannabis companies since 2015. See: Federal Judge Tosses MMJ RICO Lawsuit: Don’t Let This Happen To You Cannabis Case Summary: Civil RICO Much Ado About…Oregon’s New Proposed Hemp Production Regulations
Sep 7, 2021, 10:00 am By Nathalie Bougenies
On Monday, August 30, the Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA) released proposed updates to its hemp regulations. If you follow this blog, you may recall that in July Oregon enacted HB 3000, an omnibus bill covering a wide range of hemp-related issues. One…Happy Labor Day from Canna Law Blog
Sep 6, 2021, 10:00 am By Canna Law BlogHere’s to a great holiday for all of our readers, their friends, and families! The post Happy Labor Day from Canna Law Blog appeared first on Harris Bricken.Cannabis in Taiwan: Podcast with Zoe Lee
Sep 5, 2021, 10:00 am By Canna Law Blog
Listen HERE or stream on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Stitcher, or Soundcloud! At Harris Bricken, we keep close tabs on what is happening around the world, and we know that our friends and clients do, as well. We are happy to provide this…My Minority Partner Came Back After Years Away and Wants Money. What Do I Do?
Sep 4, 2021, 10:00 am By Jonathan Bench
Over the years in my practice, including several instances in the past six months, I have advised cannabis business owners when a former partner has come back to haunt the business operations, usually looking for some type of payout based on a prior…The End of Sisley’s Challenge to the DEA
Sep 3, 2021, 10:00 am By Jihee Ahn
Well, it’s over (for now) for Suzanne Sisley. As we covered last year, Sisley, et al. v. U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration, et al., Case No. 20-71433, was an appellate case filed by a group of scientists and veterans that had sued the DEA in May 2020.…BREAKING: New York Appoints Heads of Cannabis Control Board and Office of Cannabis Management
Sep 2, 2021, 10:00 am By Simon Malinowski
At long last, New York has started formalizing its cannabis industry by appointing the Chairperson of the Cannabis Control Board (CCB) and the Executive Director of the Office of Cannabis Management (OCM). Consistent with her public statements, Governor Kathy…New York Cannabis Regulations: We’re Getting Closer…
Sep 1, 2021, 10:00 am By Simon Malinowski
Some more positive news following Governor Kathy Hochul’s ascension to New York’s Governorship: Cannabis Control Board and Office of Cannabis Management appointments should be coming soon! On August 25, 2021, the New York Post reported: “‘Nominating…
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