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May 24, 2019, 10:00 am By John Rapp
Resolve cannabis business disputes better outside of court — IF you have the right clause in your contracts. You may have heard about contractual agreements for “good faith” negotiations, mediation, arbitration and combinations of these techniques. When…Oregon Hemp: The Permanent Rules Are Now In Effect
May 23, 2019, 10:00 am By Nathalie Bougenies
While Oregon legalized hemp production in 2015, the Beaver State has seen a huge influx of hemp grower and handler registrations since the enactment of the 2018 Farm Bill, which legalized hemp under federal law. To keep up with the growing interest in the crop…Washington’s New Cannabis Laws: The Definitive List
May 22, 2019, 10:00 am By Daniel Shortt
Washington lawmakers were busy this last legislative session. Democrats controlled both houses of Congress and the Governor’s Office. This means some minor and major changes to Washington marijuana laws. Below is a list of marijuana bills that made it…USPTO Issues Clarification on Hemp-Related Trademarks
May 21, 2019, 10:00 am By Alison Malsbury
Earlier this month, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) issued Examination Guide 1-19: Examination of Marks for Cannabis and Cannabis-Related Goods and Services After Enactment of the 2018 Farm Bill. While the guide didn’t provide any…Oregon Cannabis: 2019 Legislative Session Update
10:00am By Vince Sliwoski
Back on March 1, I ran through a legislative forecast and report for Oregon cannabis in 2019. In that post, I touched on six main issues: hemp, marijuana production limits, interstate sales, social consumption, local grow tax and off-work use. As we move into…Evidence-Based Research Suggests Allowing Cannabis Storefront Retail Benefits Neighboring Property Values, Public Health and Safety
Sun 10:00am By Daniel Dersham
In 2016, California voters approved Prop 64, the Adult Use of Marijuana Act, by nearly 2 million votes. In addition to legalizing adult use and possession of cannabis, the law creates a statewide regulatory regime for commercial cannabis activity, but also…California Cannabis Litigation: Alta Sierra v. Kern County and Protecting the Will of the Voters
May 18, 2019, 10:00 am By Julie Hamill
Kern County has a long and sordid history when it comes to regulating cannabis. There has been over a decade of allegations of corruption, bribery, arrests, and a plethora of lawsuits. Long story short, in March of 2009, the County passed an ordinance that…Cannabis and International Trade: Don’t Ignore the U.S.-China Trade War
May 17, 2019, 10:00 am By Griffen Thorne and Adams Lee
Marijuana and hemp companies should not ignore the US-China trade war. Numerous products and components in these industries might be subject to increased tariffs of 25 percent. If cannabis companies can’t find new suppliers, those are costs that they will…Oregon Hemp Litigation: Multi-Million Dollar Crop Delivery Lawsuit Filed
May 16, 2019, 10:00 am By Jesse Mondry
Big Bush Farms (??) is after $267 million (!!!) We recently wrote about hemp production contracts, noting that scope and scale of commercial hemp production and the related contracts and lawsuits are likely to dwarf the dollar values we typically see in…ICYMI: Phase 3 Marijuana Retail Licensing in L.A. Shoots to Commence in September
May 15, 2019, 10:00 am By Hilary Bricken
In case you missed it, at the end of last month, the City of L.A. finally decided on what to do with Phase 3 cannabis licensing regarding retail and retail delivery (see here and here for the City’s newest ordinances). In addition, City Council instructed…Take Your Hemp or CBD Company Public on the TSX
May 14, 2019, 10:00 am By Vince Sliwoski
Banking, intellectual property, food and beverage (and cosmetics), international trade, domestic trade, state laws, ag production contracts, etc., etc. When it comes to industrial hemp, the 2018 Farm Bill upended all of these things. Our cannabis business…The TTB Clarifies Its Position on Adding CBD to Alcoholic Beverages
May 13, 2019, 10:00 am By Nathalie Bougenies
Last week, the U.S. Alcohol and Tobacco and Trade Bureau (“TTB”), which regulates the alcohol industry, released new information regarding the use of hemp-derived ingredients in the formulation alcoholic beverages. The industry circular came as a response…Hemp Seed Ingredients: A Safe Path through the CBD Market?
May 12, 2019, 10:00 am By Nathalie Bougenies
As we previously explained, under the Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (“FDCA”), any substance that is intentionally added to food (including drinks) is a food additive. A food additive is subject to premarket review and approval by the Food and Drug…Cannabis Trademarks: Understanding the Opposition Process
May 11, 2019, 10:00 am By Alison Malsbury
We’ve referenced the Trademark Trial and Appeals Board (TTAB) in numerous posts related to protecting your cannabis trademarks, but many clients come to me unaware of the functions of the TTAB. This post will give a basic rundown of what the TTAB does, and…Denver Decriminalizes Psilocybin
May 10, 2019, 10:00 am By Griffen Thorne
On Wednesday, May 8, 2019, Denver, Colorado announced a pass result for Initiated Ordinance 301, becoming the first U.S. jurisdiction to decriminalize psilocybin-containing mushrooms. The ballot title reads as follows: Shall the voters of the City and County…When it Comes to Cannabis Advertising, Be Careful With Social Media Influencers
May 9, 2019, 10:00 am By Griffen Thorne
It’s becoming more and more common for companies in all industries to use social media “influencers” to promote their goods and services online. Influencer advertising in the cannabis industry is a particularly risky idea because paid advertisers need to…Cannabis Patent Litigation Update: The 911 Patent Passes the (Alice) Test!
May 8, 2019, 10:00 am By Jihee Ahn
As promised, here’s an update on the first ever cannabis patent infringement case, which we’ve previously written about here and here. Since it’s been a little while – plaintiff United Cannabis Corporation (“UCANN”) owns the “911 Patent,”…Avoid Hemp Litigation with a Real Agricultural Production Contract
May 7, 2019, 10:00 am By Jesse Mondry
As everyone knows by now the 2018 Farm Bill legalized hemp production by de-scheduling the crop under the Controlled Substance Act. We’ve written extensively about federal hemp rules and regulations as well as those in California, Oregon and Washington.…Top Five Things to Know if You’re Building Your Cannabis Empire Through M&A
May 6, 2019, 10:00 am By Hilary Bricken
It’s no secret that multiple state-by-state operators are building their cannabis empires through aggressive mergers and acquisitions (“M&A”). Last year, our cannabis business attorneys closed more than $100 million in cannabis company acquisitions, and…Cannabis Securities Litigation: Hawaii Federal Court Denies Motion to Stay Civil “Pump and Dump” Case Pending Resolution of Parallel Criminal Proceedings
May 5, 2019, 10:00 am By Jesse Mondry
“Our synergies will create an important financial institution to serve a category that is in need of a fully integrated vertical product suite blah blah blah…” Cannabis is hyped as a hot investment, and it can be, though it is not without risk as a…
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