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  • The SAFE Banking Act’s Reintroduction in 2021

    Mar 27, 2021, 10:00 am By Jihee Ahn
    This week, the SAFE Banking Act’s long-awaited reintroduction finally happened, and by a bipartisan group of over 100 members of the House and 30 members of the Senate (and counting!). The legislation was first introduced in March 2019, and we’ve followed…
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  • Changing Tides: Lobbying on Cannabis Issues in the Biden Administration – The Webinar Video Replay

    Mar 26, 2021, 10:00 am By Canna Law Blog
    For anyone who was not able to join our March 24th webinar, Changing Tides: Lobbying on Cannabis Issues in the Biden Administration, we’ve got you covered! Below, please find the full presentation for your viewing pleasure. You can download the PowerPoint…
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  • Cannabis Leases: Six Important Landlord Considerations

    Mar 25, 2021, 10:00 am By Griffen Thorne
    Last year, I wrote a post entitled “Cannabis Leases: Eight Important Tenant Considerations“. The post outlined eight of the more important considerations for tenants entering into cannabis leases. Today, I want to focus on some of the top considerations…
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  • Cannabis in Morocco: Once Again the Kingdom Makes History

    Mar 24, 2021, 10:00 am By Fred Rocafort
    On March 11, Morocco’s cabinet approved a bill to legalize medical cannabis. The bill will now pass to Morocco’s parliament for consideration. If the bill ultimately succeeds, Morocco will become a true pioneer, as only the second country in the Arab world…
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  • Cannabis Litigation: Selecting the Right Mediator for Your Marijuana or Hemp Lawsuit is Critical

    Mar 23, 2021, 10:00 am By Jesse Mondry
    Although Americans, and citizens of certain states in particular, have a reputation as a litigious bunch, the reality is that very few civil lawsuits actually go to trial. The vast majority of cases—perhaps more than 90%—end in settlement. This is…
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  • Ninth Circuit Finds “The Herbal Chef” Is Generic and Denies Trademark Protection

    Mar 22, 2021, 10:00 am By Jihee Ahn
    On Tuesday, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals settled an appeal by The Herbal Chef, LLC (“THC”) and held the words “The Herbal Chef” do not qualify for trademark protection. The short memorandum opinion affirmed summary judgment granted by Central…
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  • 2021 Mexico Cannabis Summit

    Mar 21, 2021, 10:05 am By Canna Law Blog
    Register HERE! Mexico will soon be the largest country in the world with legalized cannabis and now is the time to start preparing for that. Harris Bricken and Harris Bricken Mexico will be teaming up with Mexico-based law firm, Lawgic, for this upcoming…
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  • Cannabis in Mexico Part 2: The Q&A: The Webinar Video Replay

    Mar 20, 2021, 10:00 am By Canna Law Blog
    For anyone who was not able to join our March 4th webinar on Cannabis in Mexico Part 2: The Q&A, we’ve got you covered! Below, please find the full presentation for your viewing pleasure. You can watch part 1 of this two-part series HERE. Stay up to date on…
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  • California’s Overly Restrictive Cannabis Laws Incentivize Illegal Activity

    Mar 19, 2021, 10:00 am By Griffen Thorne
    It’s no secret that California has a massive cannabis illicit market, despite the fact that it is perfectly legal (under state law) to sell cannabis if a business goes through the licensing process and complies with state and local laws. However, since the…
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  • Largest Human Trial to Date Reviews Safety of Full Spectrum Hemp Products

    10:00am By Nathalie Bougenies
    In January 2019, the European Union (EU) reclassified extracts of Cannabis sativa L. and derived products containing cannabinoids, including CBD, as “Novel Food” under the EU Novel Food Catalogue. The reclassification was based on the lack of demonstrated…
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  • Cannabis Litigation Common Counts: Alternatives to a Breach of Contract Claim

    Wed 10:00am By Jihee Ahn
    In almost every litigation webinar we’ve done, and in many of our past posts discussing breach of contract (the general breakdown of this claim is here), we’ve stressed the importance of memorializing agreements in writing to save yourself from potential…
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  • BREAKING NEWS: New York Cannabis Legislation Imminent

    Mar 16, 2021, 10:00 am By Simon Malinowski
    After years of fits and starts, New York appears to finally be ready to pass comprehensive cannabis legislation that legalizes recreational cannabis and expands its existing, restrictive medical cannabis program. Governor Andrew Cuomo and Assembly Majority…
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  • Top Misconceptions About Cannabis in Mexico, Part 2

    Mar 15, 2021, 10:00 am By Adrián Cisneros Aguilar
    In Part 1 of this multipart series, we debunked various incorrect ideas, impressions and rumors we repeatedly hear in the Mexico cannabis practice. In this post, we will address five additional, common misconceptions, in order to help guide a healthy…
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  • California Cannabis Supply Chain Contracts: Recalls

    Mar 14, 2021, 10:00 am By Griffen Thorne
    California’s cannabis regime is set up to separate every point in the supply chain into different license types: cultivation, manufacturing, distribution, testing and retail sales, to name a few. Except for a few vertically integrated companies, virtually…
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  • Spanish Hemp Industry Faces Risks

    Mar 13, 2021, 10:00 am By Fred Rocafort
    A recent article in La Voz de Almería highlighted the risks faced by hemp growers in Spain, who may misunderstand legal parameters. Fittingly titled “Why the new craze for industrial hemp could land you in jail,” the article neatly summarizes the key…
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  • Psychedelic Decriminalization and Legalization Roundup

    Mar 12, 2021, 10:00 am By Griffen Thorne
    It’s not been two years since Denver decriminalized psilocybin. In that span of time, cities and states across the country have adopted or are considering adopting sweeping decriminalization (and even legalization!) laws that apply to psilocybin and in some…
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  • BREAKING NEWS: Mexican Lower Chamber Passes the Cannabis Bill!

    Mar 11, 2021, 7:58 am By Adrián Cisneros Aguilar
    Last night, by a considerable majority (310 ayes; 210 nays and 20 abstentions), Mexico’s Lower Chamber approved the Cannabis Law bill sent to it by the Mexican Senate last November. The Cannabis Law was heavily amended prior to passage. As expected, the Law…
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  • Cannabis Toll Processing Agreements

    Mar 10, 2021, 10:00 am By Hilary Bricken
    These days in cannabis, we see lots of toll processing agreements between licensees. And that’s for good reason– not every licensee wants to be vertically integrated, which is expensive and significantly complex. Most licensees simply want the benefits of…
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  • Cannabis Banking and Arizona: Interview with Industry Expert Paula Durham, CFE

    Mar 9, 2021, 10:00 am By Ethan Minkin
    Anyone involved in the cannabis industry likely knows that banking is an issue. However, the nuances are manifold, and few have an expertise like Paula Durham. Paula is an Associate Director with JS Held and focuses part of her practice on the cannabis…
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  • Is Delta-8 THC a Controlled Substance? Yes. No. Maybe.

    Mar 8, 2021, 10:00 am By Nathalie Bougenies
    As anticipated, Delta-8 tetrahydrocannabinol (“Delta-8 THC”) has become the hottest, most flourishing cannabinoid currently found on the U.S. market. In the past few months, the sales of Delta-8 THC products have exploded, representing the fastest growing…
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