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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 -

The “Buzz” on Medical Marijuana in the Workplace: Current Trends and Advice

Smith Debnam Narron Drake Saintsing & Myers,... on 7/18/2024

The legal landscape relating to the permissible use of medical marijuana in the United States is evolving rapidly, presenting employers with a complex legal environment to navigate, with states taking varying stances on the...more

The Cannabis Rescheduling Recommendation: What it Means and What’s Next

Foley Hoag LLP - Cannabis and the Law on 9/1/2023

In light of the August 30, 2023 historic recommendation from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to reschedule cannabis to Schedule III, a multidisciplinary group of attorneys from Foley Hoag’s nationwide...more

Rescheduling Marijuana: Understanding the Legal Impacts

McGlinchey Stafford on 7/26/2023

Marijuana is currently listed as a Schedule I substance in the Controlled Substances Act (CSA); this scheduling means the federal government concluded marijuana has no currently accepted medical use in any setting. This could...more

FDA asks Congress to legislate CBD approval pathway, as new law permits marijuana & CBD research - FDA determines food and dietary...

Hogan Lovells on 1/31/2023

In an official statement last week, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced its conclusion that the existing regulatory framework for foods and dietary supplements is not appropriate for the regulation of...more

Doctor-Patient Relationships and Medical Marijuana: Where Are We Now?

McDermott Will & Emery on 12/29/2022

On December 2, 2022, President Joseph Biden signed the Medical Marijuana and Cannabidiol Research Expansion Act (Cannabis Research Act), which provides a mechanism for industry and academia to access and research cannabis,...more

New Law Eases Federal Restrictions on Medical Marijuana Research and Cultivation

ArentFox Schiff on 12/8/2022

The Medical Marijuana and Cannabidiol Research Expansion Act (MMCREA) became law last Friday. The bipartisan legislation will roll back federal restrictions on medical marijuana research and the cultivation of research-grade...more

Cannabis Legal Report - October 2022

Perkins Coie on 10/6/2022

Cannabis Testing Companies Facing State Regulatory Scrutiny in Nevada and Florida - FDA Appoints Former State Cannabis Policy Regulator as New Cannabis Advisor - DOJ Responds to Florida Lawsuit Challenging Federal...more

House Passes Bill to Expand Cannabis and CBD Research

Perkins Coie on 8/16/2022

In late July, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 8454, the Medical Marijuana and Cannabidiol Research Expansion Act (Research Expansion Act). A similar version of the bill, S. 253, passed the Senate earlier this...more

In the Weeds: FDA Warns Against CBD for Food-Producing Animals, Okla. Suspends Lab License, Calif. Launches Cannabis Access Map

McGuireWoods LLP on 6/2/2022

Newsworthy Highlights - FDA Continues CBD Warnings; Sends Letters to Companies Selling CBD Products for Food-Producing Animals. On May 26, 2022, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued warning letters to four...more

FDA Warns Companies Illegally Selling CBD and Delta-8 THC Products

Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati on 5/13/2022

On May 4, 2022, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued warning letters to five companies for selling products labeled as containing delta-8 tetrahydrocannabinol (delta-8 THC) in ways that violate the Federal Food,...more

Idaho Law and Marijuana

Holland & Hart LLP on 6/1/2021

As states across the nation have responded to an increase in public support for legalized marijuana, including its use for medicinal purposes, Idaho remains one of a handful of states that continues to prohibit any use or...more

Massachusetts Cannabis Retailers Can Now Sell Hemp Products: What Retailers Need To Know

Vicente LLP on 5/24/2021

The Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission recently voted to issue Guidance for the Retail Sale of Hemp to clarify requirements and restrictions on the retail sale of certain types of hemp products by licensed adult-use...more

Managing Medical Marijuana at Workplace Amid Evolving State and Local Law

ArentFox Schiff on 12/1/2020

Since California first legalized medical marijuana in 1996, approximately thirty-two other states and the District of Columbia have followed its lead and approved marijuana use for medical purposes. Introduction [1] - ...more

The Week in Weed: July 2020 #4

Seyfarth Shaw LLP on 7/24/2020

BALLOT INITIATIVES - We’ll start in Arizona, where officials began verifying signatures this week. Polls show legalization is much more popular now than it was in 2016, when a legalization initiative was defeated. Not...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: June 2020 #4

Seyfarth Shaw LLP on 6/26/2020

Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. We begin with the claim that the Justice Department brought antitrust actions against cannabis companies due to...more

The Week in Weed: June 2020 #2

Seyfarth Shaw LLP on 6/12/2020

Our big news this week is that the American Bar Association asked the Small Business Administration to make marijuana-related companies eligible for relief funds....more

The Week in Weed: March 2020 #2

Seyfarth Shaw LLP on 3/13/2020

FEDERAL NEWS - The big news this week was the FDA’s report to Congress on CBD. The report did not set out a timeline for usage guidelines, citing the need for more data. Commissioner Stephen Hahn did indicate he thought...more

Global Developments and Considerations for Registering Cannabis and Cannabis-Related Trademarks

Haug Partners LLP on 3/5/2020

This article discusses the global developments for the registration of cannabis and cannabis-related trademarks in the United States, Canada, Mexico, and the European Union....more

The Week in Weed: February 2020 #2

Seyfarth Shaw LLP on 2/14/2020

Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. It was a busy week for the states, as Virginia moved towards decriminalization. The state House and Senate passed...more

Congress Holds Hearing on Current & Future Federal Cannabis Policies

King & Spalding on 1/17/2020

On January 15, 2020, the House Energy & Commerce Committee, Subcommittee on Health held a hearing entitled “Cannabis Policies for the New Decade.” Government witnesses testified from: • the Drug Enforcement...more

A Budding Opportunity—Why the CBD Industry Requires Regulation

Bilzin Sumberg on 1/16/2020

Manufacturers, distributors, and suppliers of CBD products should embrace and participate in reform to address public health concerns, write Bilzin Sumberg attorneys. Consumer groups like the Arthritis Foundation are stepping...more

Missouri Financial Institutions Must Prepare for Impending Marijuana Banking Challenges

Stinson LLP on 1/15/2020

In November 2018, Missouri voters passed Amendment 2, setting in motion state regulated medical marijuana. Over the last month, the Missouri Department of Health & Senior Services (DHSS) began approving license applications...more

CBD Industry Experiences Wave of New Consumer Lawsuits

Stinson LLP on 1/7/2020

The cannabidiol (CBD) industry has been on the receiving end of over a half dozen new consumer class actions in recent weeks, which is likely only the beginning for the emerging industry....more

The Week in Weed: December 2019

Seyfarth Shaw LLP on 12/6/2019

Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. New Jersey is talking about decriminalizing marijuana. Regular readers will doubtless recall that legalization...more

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