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Medical Marijuana refers to the use of marijuana to treat or alleviate symptoms of certain illnesses. A growing number of states permit individuals to use marijuana on the recommendation of a physician. Despite state laws to the contrary, Federal law still prohibits the use or possession of marijuana. The conflict between state and federal law on this issue has created interesting enforcement issues and significant legal hurdles for medical marijuana providers. less -

Marijuana Ballot Initiatives Approved in Nebraska, Defeated in Three Other States

Jackson Lewis P.C. on 11/8/2024

Nebraska voters approved medical cannabis measures, while voters in Florida, North Dakota, and South Dakota rejected ballot initiatives to legalize recreational cannabis on election day....more

From Cannabis to Minimum Wage and Beyond: How Did Workplace Law Issues on State Ballots Fare This Election Day?

Fisher Phillips on 11/8/2024

Voters decided more than just who would be the next President and who would be in Congress this Election Day – they also voted on a slew of state ballot measures that aimed to change your workplace. Here’s a recap of the most...more

Psychedelics and Marijuana on the Ballot: How Should Employers Prepare for Potential Legalization?

Littler on 10/28/2024

Voters in several states will decide whether marijuana or, in one case, psychedelic substances should be legal in the upcoming November 5, 2024 general election. Employers should keep their eyes on these ballot measures and...more

The Week in Weed: October 2024 # 3

Seyfarth Shaw LLP on 10/25/2024

Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. This week, we have the latest development in the Arkansas ballot initiative saga. Delaware allows banks to work with...more

The Week in Weed: October 2024 # 2

Seyfarth Shaw LLP on 10/14/2024

Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. This week, we have two big stories: Arkansas and Nebraska. Not just the initiatives that may or may not appear on the...more

Trump Expresses Support for Marijuana Reform, Coy on Psychedelics

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP on 10/1/2024

Cannabis consumers can be forgiven for feeling the need for a more liberal cannabis policy as they weather this seemingly unending campaign cycle. Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump recently made clear how he...more

The Week in Weed: August 2024 # 3

Seyfarth Shaw LLP on 8/16/2024

Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. This week, we have an update on the North Dakota ballot initiative. We see Delaware making progress on licensing....more

The Week in Weed: February 2024 # 3

Seyfarth Shaw LLP on 2/16/2024

Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. This week, we see a retail market bill make progress in the Virginia legislature. There was a Senate vote in South...more

The Week in Weed: October 2023 # 3

Seyfarth Shaw LLP on 10/23/2023

Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. This week, we note the likely end of two Wyoming ballot initiatives. Then, we have an update on the Eastern Band of...more

The Week in Weed: August 2023 # 3

Seyfarth Shaw LLP on 8/21/2023

Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. This week, we return to South Dakota, where some people want adult-use to be legal and some want medical marijuana to...more

The Week in Weed: July 2023 # 4

Seyfarth Shaw LLP on 7/28/2023

Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. This week, the news centers around Florida and Ohio, as both states grapple with ballot initiatives. We also note...more

The Week in Weed: June 2023 #5

Seyfarth Shaw LLP on 6/30/2023

Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. This week, we remind everyone that retail sales of cannabis will begin on Saturday in Maryland. Florida’s attorney...more

Voters in Two States Approve Marijuana Ballot Initiatives on Election Day 2022

Jackson Lewis P.C. on 11/11/2022

Voters in Maryland and Missouri approved laws to legalize recreational marijuana on Election Day 2022. Recreational marijuana ballot initiatives did not pass in Arkansas, North Dakota and South Dakota....more

In Case You Missed It: Key Marijuana Law Developments in 2022

Seyfarth Shaw LLP on 6/20/2022

It has already been a busy year for marijuana law! Catch up on key legislative, regulatory, and legal developments affecting the manufacture, distribution, sale, and use of marijuana occurring in 2022, including key decisions...more

Post-Election Roundup—California 2020 Cannabis Ballot Measures

Greenberg Glusker LLP on 11/17/2020

Cannabis was, arguably, the biggest winner on Election Day this year. Voters in Arizona, Montana, New Jersey, and South Dakota approved ballot measures legalizing adult-use cannabis, thus bringing the total to 15 states that...more

Marijuana Ballot Initiatives Approved in Five States: What This Budding Trend Means for Employers

Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart,... on 11/12/2020

On November 3, 2020, five states had initiatives on the ballot to legalize the recreational and/or medical use of marijuana, and all five initiatives easily passed. Arizona, Montana, and New Jersey voted in favor of...more

Major Wins for Cannabis Industry in 2020 Election

Womble Bond Dickinson on 11/9/2020

The cannabis industry is celebrating a clean sweep of all five state measures that were voted on in the November 2020 election. Here is a summary of the results...more

Legalization of Recreational Marijuana in NJ: Voter Approved, But Not Yet in Effect

Littler on 11/9/2020

New Jersey Public Question 1 on this year’s election ballot sought New Jersey voters’ approval for a constitutional amendment to legalize the possession and use of marijuana for individuals age 21 and older, as well as the...more

The Green Wave: Cannabis Legalization Sweeps in 2020

Goodwin on 11/5/2020

It was a Green Wave on election night, with every cannabis-related legalization measure on the ballot passing, some by surprisingly large margins of victory. As a result of the November 2020 election, the number of states...more

And the Winner of the 2020 Election Is…Weed!

Seyfarth Shaw LLP on 11/5/2020

While the votes continue to be tallied in the Presidential election, one thing is certain – it was a BIG night for cannabis in America with five new states approving ballot measures to allow for legalized marijuana. With...more

Cannabis Ballot Initiatives to Watch

Cozen O'Connor on 10/30/2020

Five states could legalize recreational or medicinal cannabis — or both ― in November. The initiatives could help raise millions of dollars of needed tax revenue for these states, particularly those facing COVID-related...more

Cannabis on Many Ballots this November

Partridge Snow & Hahn LLP on 10/27/2020

While some states’ ongoing efforts to legalize cannabis via voter referendums have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, a number of states will still be presenting the voters with questions regarding legalization of...more

November Elections: States Voting on Cannabis Legalization

Womble Bond Dickinson on 9/29/2020

There are five states that will be voting in November on cannabis legalization....more

The Week in Weed: July 2020 #3

Seyfarth Shaw LLP on 7/17/2020

WHERE DO THE CANDIDATES STAND ON MARIJUANA? Vice President Biden and Senator Bernie Sanders formed a “Unity Task Force” in an effort to bring the party together on various issues. One of them is cannabis. The task force...more

The Week in Weed: July 2020 #2

Seyfarth Shaw LLP on 7/10/2020

We’ve got an update on the Arizona ballot measure. Federal appropriation legislation includes some cannabis provisions. In international news, Bermuda is looking at legalization. And we close out with Oklahoma, where the...more

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