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Alabama Awards Two Additional Cannabis Cultivation Licenses

The Alabama medical cannabis program has been FUBAR for a while now, but there was at least some good news for two applicants last week....more

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And They’re (Almost) Off! Kentucky’s Medical Cannabis Applications Due Soon

Thoroughbreds shouldn’t be the only ones racing towards a finish line in Kentucky in the near future. Those vying for a precious medical cannabis business license in Kentucky’s new medical cannabis program will also need to...more

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Cannabis Legal Report – September 2023

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New York State Regulators Approve Final Adult-Use Regulations as Judge Bars New York State From Issuing New Cannabis Licenses - On September 12, state regulators approved final adult-use regulations and set October 4 as...more

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Maryland’s Adult-Use Cannabis Market is Open for Business

With more than $10 million in retail sales during its opening weekend and more than $20 million in retail sales during the first week, Maryland’s adult-use cannabis market is open for business. Nearly 100 of Maryland’s...more

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Wow: Alabama Commission Pauses Medical Cannabis License Awards

In a shocking development only four days after announcing its intent to issue 21 licenses to cultivators, processors, dispensaries, secured transporters, laboratory testing facilities, and integrated facilities, the Alabama...more

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Minnesota’s Adult-Use Cannabis Bill Summary

Minnesota’s Governor has indicated he will sign an adult use cannabis legalization bill. HF 100 (the “Final Bill”) emerged from reconciliation and was passed on May 19th The Final Bill combines Minnesota’s existing medical...more

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The Week in Weed: May 2023 # 4

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This week, the news is all on the state level. Minnesota is on the verge of legalizing adult-use cannabis. New Hampshire may have a commission to study legalization or it may legalize with state stores. Advocates in Nebraska...more

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Cannabis Industry Quarterly Update: Q1 - 2023

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Lawmakers continue to work on federal marijuana legislation as well as marijuana banking reform; meanwhile states push ahead with own initiatives - Many states continue to see action through legislation and ballot...more

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Ohio Legislature Cultivating Medical Marijuana Access Expansion

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Ohio legislators are once again attempting to transform the state’s medical marijuana control program after a similar effort stalled out last year. Proponents of the proposed legislation, Senate Bill 9, seek to expand medical...more

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Cannabis Ballot Measures Post-Election Follow-Up

As discussed in our recent cannabis coverage, going into this week’s midterm election, five states had ballot measures giving their constituents an opportunity to weigh in on cannabis legalization. As the votes are tallied,...more

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A Changing of the Guard? A Recap of President Biden’s Pardon & Plans for Cannabis Policy Overhaul

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President Biden Acknowledges a “Failed Approach” to Marijuana Policy, Outlines Significant Plans to Pardon Thousands, and Evaluate How Marijuana Is Scheduled Under Federal Law....more

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Editors’ Roundtable: The Southern Cannabis Market

Welcome to the second installment of the Editors’ Roundtable, in which our editors – Whitt Steineker, Jay Wright, Hunter Robinson, and Slates Veazey – discuss cannabis issues in the news and take a stab at where the cannabis...more

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Getting into the Weeds: The Latest on the Alabama Medical Cannabis Program

Only three months – 90(ish) days – until the Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission is scheduled to begin accepting applications for licenses. It was a year ago when this all started. And like raising children, the days pass...more

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High Cotton: The Emergence of a Southern Cannabis Industry

When Neil Young wrote that “Southern change gonna come at last,” he wasn’t talking about cannabis— but he might as well have been in light of the recent and extraordinary developments in the cannabis industry in the southern...more

Foley Hoag LLP - Cannabis and the Law

New York Cannabis Control Board: Seventh Meeting News Highlights

On Thursday, March 10, 2022, the New York State Cannabis Control Board (CCB) of the Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) held its seventh and longest public meeting to date, during which it made significant progress in...more

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Home-Grown Medical Marijuana Guidelines Arrive to Expand Patient Access, Discourage Abuse

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Our Cannabis Industry Team reported this week on new guidance for growing medical marijuana at home in New York state. Traditionally, patients certified by health care providers to register with the state’s Medical...more

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Ohio Prepares for Dispensary Application Round

With much of the cannabis oriented media focusing on the flurry of adult use bills and opportunities, it is easy to overlook that many states are doubling down on their medical marijuana infrastructure. For instance, over...more

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Legislative Update: Where to Watch

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Legalization efforts (and victories) have continued to spread across the country in 2021. Over the last few months, we have seen New Jersey and, subsequently, New York legalize adult-use cannabis – programs that are expected...more

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Virginia Poised for Final Vote on Marijuana Legalization

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As marijuana legalization continues to sweep through the nation, Virginia is poised to become the first southern state to legalize adult use of marijuana. On March 31, Governor Ralph Northam (D) announced a series of...more

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[Video] The Current State of Law Regarding Marijuana in Virginia

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Presentation by Vandeventer Black attorneys: Jonathan V. Gallo and Anne G. Bibeau. Contact information: Jonathan V. Gallo - jgallo@vanblacklaw.com Anne G. Bibeau- abibeau@vanblacklaw.com This video is for general...more

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MarkIt to Market® - December 2020: Watching the Pot™

Trailblazing Legislation to Watch in 2021 - Welcome to our first installment of Watching the Pot™, which will provide summaries on recent buzz-worthy cannabis information, including decisions, legislation, news, and cases...more

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2020 Global Cannabis Guide Chapters - U.S.A. - Washington

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World Law Group member firms recently collaborated on a Global Cannabis Guide that provides a brief overview of laws and policies regarding the use of cannabis in various jurisdictions. It briefly outlines information on the...more

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2020 Global Cannabis Guide Chapters - U.S.A. - Oregon

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World Law Group member firms recently collaborated on a Global Cannabis Guide that provides a brief overview of laws and policies regarding the use of cannabis in various jurisdictions. It briefly outlines information on the...more

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2020 Global Cannabis Guide Chapters - U.S.A. - California

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World Law Group member firms recently collaborated on a Global Cannabis Guide that provides a brief overview of laws and policies regarding the use of cannabis in various jurisdictions. It briefly outlines information on the...more

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2020 Global Cannabis Guide Chapters - Uruguay

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World Law Group member firms recently collaborated on a Global Cannabis Guide that provides a brief overview of laws and policies regarding the use of cannabis in various jurisdictions. It briefly outlines information on the...more

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