Grading the Democratic Presidential Candidates on Marijuana: Elizabeth Warren
10:00am By Molly Nelson
Each Saturday, we have been running a series of blog posts that take a close look at each of the Democratic Party candidates for President in 2020. We examine each candidate’s historic approach to marijuana law and policy, and we also canvas their current…Washington Marijuana: Is the Residency Requirement Doomed?
Fri 10:00am By Daniel Shortt
On June 26, 2019 the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) issued a ruling in Tennessee Wine and Spirits Retailers Association v. Thomas invalidating a two-year residency requirement for Tennessee retail liquor stores. The Washington State Liquor and…Welcome to the Jungle: Changes in Ownership, Financial Interests, and Entities for California Cannabis Businesses
Jul 18, 2019, 10:00 am By Hilary Bricken
We’ve written a lot about cannabis M & A, entity selection choices, and financing on the Canna Law Blog and how these transaction and changes do not amount run of the mill transactions because of the invasive regulatory overlay in almost all states.…Dealing with Cannabis Agencies or Municipal Governments? Learn Your Regulatory Language
Jul 17, 2019, 10:00 am By Griffen Thorne
Cannabis companies in regulated states like California often find themselves needing to report to their licensing agency or the municipal government that gave them permits when it comes to pretty much any change in their business, owners, or financiers. These…Oregon Cannabis Litigation: Business Between Friends Leads to $4.2 Million Lawsuit
Jul 16, 2019, 10:00 am By Jesse Mondry
We think Rockefeller was on to something. “A friendship founded on business is a good deal better than a business founded on friendship,” said John D. Rockefeller. In our experience, this adage applies with force in the cannabis industry where –because…Why is Big Pharma Heading to Canada for its Cannabis Patents?
Jul 15, 2019, 10:00 am By Jihee Ahn
Currently, seven of Canada’s top ten cannabis patent holders are major multi-national pharmaceutical companies, according to a joint research project by Washington D.C.-based New Frontier Data and London-based cannabis bio-technology firm, Grow Biotech. The…Hemp-CBD Across State Lines: California
Jul 14, 2019, 10:00 am By Griffen Thorne
The Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (“2018 Farm Bill”) legalized hemp by removing the crop and its derivatives from the definition of marijuana under the Controlled Substances Act (“CSA”) and by providing a detailed framework for the cultivation of…Grading the Democratic Presidential Candidates on Marijuana: Kamala Harris
Jul 13, 2019, 10:00 am By Molly Nelson
Every Saturday, we have been running a series of blog posts that take a close look at each of the Democratic Party candidates for President in 2020. We examine each candidate’s historic approach to marijuana law and policy, and we also canvas their current…U.S. Indicts Cannabis Manufacturer for Illegal Hazardous Waste Dumping, But Not For Cannabis Activity
Jul 12, 2019, 10:00 am By Daniel Dersham
Last month, the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of California indicted a San Diego cannabis manufacturer for dumping hazardous waste in violation of federal law. The defendants are alleged to have arranged for an unlicensed garbage hauler to unlawfully…Where Do Federal Agencies Stand on CBD?
Jul 11, 2019, 10:00 am By Nathalie Bougenies
In the past few weeks, many opinions on the sale, marketing and transportation of hemp and hemp-derived CBD-infused (“Hemp-CBD”) products have been released by federal agencies, including the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”), the U.S.…Oregon’s New Cannabis Laws: The Definitive List
Jul 10, 2019, 10:00 am By Vince Sliwoski
The 2019 Oregon legislative session formally concluded on June 30 and it was a doozy. With respect to cannabis, however, the session was significantly less eventful than any conference since 2015 (and that is mostly a good thing). If you’d like to track how…Cannabis Patent Litigation Update: A Certificate of Correction Allows the 911 Patent to Survive Another Challenge
Jul 9, 2019, 10:00 am By Jihee Ahn
We have been closely monitoring the first ever cannabis patent infringement case, between plaintiff United Cannabis Corporation (“UCANN”) and defendant Pure Hemp Collective, Inc. (“Pure Hemp”). UCANN owns the “911 Patent,” which generally covers…California is Poised to Pass a Landmark Hemp CBD Law
Jul 8, 2019, 10:00 am By Griffen Thorne
California is on the brink of legalizing hemp-derived cannabidiol (“Hemp CBD”) in many products—well, sort of. The law at issue is Assembly Bill 228 (“AB-228”), and I’ve been writing about it since it was introduced in January 2019 (for my posts on…Hemp-CBD Across State Lines: Arkansas
Jul 7, 2019, 10:00 am By Nathalie Bougenies
The Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (“2018 Farm Bill”) legalized hemp by removing the crop and its derivatives from the definition of marijuana under the Controlled Substances Act (“CSA”) and by providing a detailed framework for the cultivation of…Grading the Democratic Presidential Candidates on Marijuana: Bernie Sanders
Jul 6, 2019, 10:00 am By Molly Nelson
Every Saturday, at least for a while, we plan to run a series of blog posts that take a close look at each of the Democratic Party candidates for President in 2020. We are examining each candidate’s historic approach to marijuana law and policy, and also…ICYMI: California Cannabis Provisional Licenses Are Given New Life
Jul 5, 2019, 10:00 am By Hilary Bricken
On July 1, Governor Newsom signed into law AB 97 and SB 97, which combined, extend the life and power of provisional cannabis licenses, giving much needed relief to licensees sitting on temporary licenses that were about to expire and/or that are awaiting…The FDA’s Problem With Hemp-CBD
Jul 4, 2019, 10:00 am By Daniel Shortt
People are distrustful. In May 2019, Gallup pollsters asked Americans about their trust in federal agencies. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ranked near the bottom, beating only the Veterans Administration (VA) and the Environmental Protection Agency…California Cannabis Cultivator Brings RICO Claims Against Fellow Cultivator, But Not For The Reason You Might Think
Jul 3, 2019, 10:00 am By Daniel Dersham
In what appears to be a first, a veteran commercial cannabis cultivator in Santa Barbara County has sued another cannabis cultivator for, among many other claims, violating the federal Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO). According to the…Yes, Washington, You Really Need Cannabis Business Insurance
Jul 2, 2019, 10:00 am By Jonathan Bench
In a prior post I discussed some general insurance issues for cannabis business owners to consider. Today we’ll take a deep dive into Washington State insurance for cannabis businesses. As is the case with most emerging industries, the pace of marijuana…SCOTUS Clarifies That Protection is Available for “Immoral or Scandalous” Trademarks
Jul 1, 2019, 10:00 am By Alison Malsbury
In alignment with its 2017 decision in the Matal v. Tam case which ruled that the disparagement clause of the Lanham Act violated the First Amendment’s free speech clause, the Supreme Court ruled last week that free speech protections also extend to…
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