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Jun 11, 2019, 10:00 am By Vince Sliwoski
For the past three years, I have taught a class called “Cannabis Law & Policy” at Lewis & Clark Law School here in Portland, Oregon. It’s a seminar that meets for two hours a week for upper level students. Per the syllabus, learning objectives for that…Red Tape Alert: Phase 3 Cannabis Delivery Licensing in L.A.
Jun 10, 2019, 10:00 am By Hilary Bricken
L.A. is not making things easy. A lot of attention has been paid recently to brick and mortar retail licenses in the City of Los Angeles for Phase 3 licensing, which is set to commence in early September of this year. While L.A. is trying its best to champion…It Could Happen to You: Cannabis Agency Litigation (Webinar Replay)
Jun 9, 2019, 10:00 am By Canna Law BlogIn case you missed our April webinar on cannabis agency litigation, please find it below. For a replay of the other webinars in our lunch-time cannabis series, please see: Rights, Opportunities and Responsibilities of Municipalities Regulating Cannabis What…Anatomy of a Cannabis Insurance Policy, Part 1: The Basics
Jun 8, 2019, 10:00 am By Jonathan Bench
Insurance in the cannabis industry is big business, and business owners need to know what policies are available and what those policies cover. Why? Because in insurance policies, like all other business contracts (e.g. leases), the risk of a business venture…Intellectual Property Law Panel Next Week at MJBizConNEXT
Jun 7, 2019, 9:25 pm By Alison MalsburyNext week on June 11th, I will be speaking on a panel during the Cannabis Law Sessions, which are being hosted by the National Cannabis Bar Association in conjunction with MJBizConNEXT and the Hemp Industry Daily Conference. Together with my colleagues, we…Washington CBD Webinar June 19: Hemp-Derived CBD Locally and Nationwide
Jun 7, 2019, 10:00 am By Daniel Shortt
On June 19, 2019, at 1:30 PST, the Washington State Bar Association’s Cannabis Law Section will be presenting an online CLE on hemp. I’ll be joined by my esteemed colleagues to shed some light on hemp laws both nationally and here in the Evergreen State.…Non-Compete Agreements: What Cannabis Business Owners Need to Know About Washington’s New Law
Jun 6, 2019, 10:00 am By Jesse Mondry
As the cannabis industry has matured, the competition between businesses has increased exponentially whether engaged in the sale of recreational marijuana, hemp, or CBD. A significant risk for any ongoing or new venture arises at the end of a term of…Notes on the First Public FDA Meeting on CBD
Jun 5, 2019, 10:00 am By Nathalie Bougenies
Last Friday, May 31, the Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) held its first public meeting during which stakeholders shared their perspective on how to regulate cannabidiol (“CBD”)-infused products. The objective of the meeting was to gather…Notes on the First Public FDA Meeting on CBD
Jun 5, 2019, 10:00 am By Nathalie BougeniesOn Friday, the Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) held its first public meeting during which stakeholders shared their perspective on how to regulate cannabidiol (“CBD”)-infused products. The objective of the meeting was to gather scientific data and…How to Kill Your Cannabis Trade Secrets (With One Simple Sentence)
Jun 4, 2019, 10:00 am By Vince Sliwoski
Cannabis businesses use non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) constantly. This may be due to a combination of factors: 1) the relative hardship of acquiring and protecting intellectual property over marijuana-related processes and products, today and historically;…California Bill to Mandate More Cannabis Stores Is Dead, For Now
Jun 3, 2019, 10:00 am By Daniel Dersham
California cannabis has a problem: roughly 80% of jurisdictions in the state prohibit cannabis stores of any kind, despite voters approving full legalization with Prop 64 (the Adult Use of Marijuana Act, now the Medicinal and Adult Use Cannabis Regulation and…Cannabis Trademark Bullying: Be Prepared for Worst Case Scenario
Jun 2, 2019, 11:10 am By Alison Malsbury
I have advised countless cannabis companies, both start-up and well-established, on how to choose a strong brand and ideally, how to avoid trademark litigation down the line. But inevitably, clients come to me (even those who put a lot of thought into choosing…Cannabis Litigation: Second Circuit Could Force DEA to Re- or Deschedule Marijuana
Jun 1, 2019, 10:00 am By Jesse Mondry
A split decision decided last Thursday, May 30, by the Second Circuit Court of Appeals reflects a lack of patience with U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) when it comes to DEA’s handling of petitions to remove marijuana from the list of most…Cannabis Real Estate Leases: The Roots of Your Cannabis Business, Part 1
May 31, 2019, 10:00 am By Jonathan Bench
These leases are different, you know. Whether you are a landlord, tenant, or subtenant in the cannabis industry, you need a first-rate cannabis lease. The structure of the leasing relationship and the terms of the lease are key components, both for getting…USDA Says States Should Not Interfere With Hemp Transportation
May 30, 2019, 10:00 am By Daniel Shortt
On May 28th, 2018, the United States Department of Agriculture (“USDA”) issued a non-binding opinion letter regarding hemp production (“USDA Letter“). The USDA’s Office of General Counsel (a.k.a., the USDA’s lawyer) made four conclusions in the…TSA (Sort of) Allows (Some) Hemp-CBD Products on Flights
May 29, 2019, 10:00 am By Nathalie Bougenies
In the past few months, our team has been quoted in several magazines and online publications on the risks of traveling with CBD products. These media inquiries resulted from repeated arrests of travelers in possession of CBD oil at the Dallas/Fort Worth…California Cannabis: L.A. Phase 3 Social Equity Window Opens Today
May 28, 2019, 10:00 am By Hilary Bricken
The prelude to Phase 3 licensing in the City of L.A. is finally upon us. Today, L.A. will begin accepting applications for Phase 3 social equity applicants for retail and delivery in the City. Specifically, Phase 3 social equity applicants will have from today…Cannabis Branding and Marketing: Risks of Using Fictional Characters
May 27, 2019, 10:00 am By Alison Malsbury
Last week I attended the International Trademark Association’s Annual Meeting, where one of the somewhat obscure topics discussed is something I’ve actually seen crop up recently in practice. The question is at what point the use of a fictional character…Everyone’s Asking: Why Isn’t the Marijuana Banking Act Moving in the Senate?
May 26, 2019, 10:00 am By Jihee Ahn
Looks like marijuana banking is stuck, again. The banking associations from all 50 states and 1 U.S. territory sent a joint letter to leaders of the Senate Banking Committee on Monday, to urge advancement of bipartisan legislation that would protect financial…Cannabis Track and Trace Is A Disaster Waiting to Happen—and Not for the Reasons You Might Think
May 25, 2019, 10:00 am By Griffen Thorne
Most states’ regulated cannabis regimes require licensed cannabis companies to use seed-to-sale track-and-trace software. In California, the state has contracted the entire track-and-trace program to the METRC program. The METRC program isn’t yet fully…
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