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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... more +
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 -
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U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration Recommends Rescheduling Marijuana To Schedule III, Similar to Tylenol With Codeine

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The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration will recommend that marijuana should be rescheduled from a Schedule I drug to a Schedule III drug, according to an announcement made April 30, 2024 by the U.S. Department of Justice. ...more

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Texas Politicians Take Aim at Hemp-Derived THC

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On April 11, 2024, Texas Lt. Governor Dan Patrick released his 2024 Interim Legislative Charges. This list indicates his goals for the upcoming legislative session, and among his priorities ahead of the 2025 Texas Legislative...more

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Cannabis and Hemp Developments in North Carolina

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Public support for medical cannabis in North Carolina is quite strong. In fact, according to a Meredith College poll conducted in February 2023, 73% of North Carolina voters, including 64% of Republicans, support a law...more

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Some of It’s Magic, Some of It’s Tragic: Jimmy Buffett and American Cannabis Policy

Jimmy Buffett was a spirit animal of the Budding Trends blog. We don’t quote from him as often as we do the Grateful Dead, Phish, Widespread Panic, or popular movies, but maybe because in many ways his lyrics are too good for...more

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Cannabis Industry Quarterly Update: Q2 2023

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There Has Been Little Movement in Federal Legalization. This has led to cannabis investors and companies to downgrade expectations for federal legalization and focus their strategies on state reform. Federal lawmakers...more

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Q2 Cannabis Industry Group Newsletter

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Welcome to your quarterly rundown of the latest legal, policy, and market happenings in the cannabis and hemp industry. The Intoxicating Hemp Derivatives Market: By Robert Hoban - All of the hemp plant’s uses and...more

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CBD and Hemp Legal and Regulatory Roundup – July 2022 #3

Welcome to our weekly roundup of CBD and hemp-related legal and regulatory news: CBD - Physicians remain reluctant to prescribe CBD for epilepsy While the FDA has approved cannabis-derived prescription drug,...more

Kelley Drye & Warren LLP

CBD and Hemp Legal and Regulatory Roundup – June 2022 #2

Welcome to our weekly roundup of CBD and hemp-related legal and regulatory news: CBD - HHS-sponsored review finds products with higher THC-to-CBD ratio offer better relief from pain...more

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CBD and Hemp Legal and Regulatory Roundup – June 2022

Welcome to our weekly roundup of CBD and hemp-related legal and regulatory news: CBD - State lawmakers haphazardly approach hemp-derived Delta-8 THC...more

Kelley Drye & Warren LLP

CBD and Hemp Legal and Regulatory Roundup – May 2022 #2

Welcome to our weekly roundup of CBD and hemp-related legal and regulatory news: CBD - FDA Commissioner: Agency has taken little regulatory action on CBD products ...more

Kelley Drye & Warren LLP

CBD and Hemp Legal and Regulatory Roundup – May 2022

Welcome to our weekly roundup of CBD and hemp-related legal and regulatory news: CBD - Vt. hemp grower, CBD producer moves into high THC space...more

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North Carolina Legislature Faces Decisions on Medical Cannabis, Hemp, and CBD

The North Carolina General Assembly returns to Raleigh on May 18 for its annual short session. Members are expecting to tackle several important issues while they are in town. Among the pending topics is legislation to...more

Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck

Cannabis Legislation Wrap Up for 2021

Over the past 12 months, dozens of cannabis and cannabis-related bills were introduced to Congress. Some measures were renewed, others were introduced for the first time; however, each legislation dealt with a niche aspect of...more

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In the Weeds: New and Planned Standards for Hemp Seed, CBD; NY Subways Ban Ads; Colorado Steps Up Enforcement

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Newsworthy Highlights - ASTM International Sets Quality Standards for Sampling Hemp Seed - ASTM International, a nonprofit organization that sets voluntary standards for a variety of industries, recently approved new...more

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CBD and Hemp Legal and Regulatory Roundup – November 2021 #1

Welcome to our weekly roundup of CBD and hemp-related legal and regulatory news: CBD - CBD co. loses bid to block delta-8 THC ban in Texas - Texas Judge Gary D. Harger denied a request from Sky Marketing (d/b/a...more

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The Current Landscape of Federal Law Governing Cannabis

For the past 50 years, federal law has prohibited the use, cultivation, and distribution of cannabis. These prohibitions have had long-term and far-reaching effects: taxpayers spend some $3,600,000,000 annually on enforcement...more

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The Week in Weed: September 2021 #3

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Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana....more

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In the Weeds: Highlights in the Budding Cannabis, Hemp and CBD Industries

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Newsworthy Highlights - • The National Institute of Standards and Technology published a 196-page report from the Cannabis Quality Assurance Program analyzing cannabis testing labs quantification of CBD and THC. The...more

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

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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

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Canine Cannabis? Probably Not Just Yet

Should medical marijuana be given to animals? A bill is pending in the Rhode Island General Assembly that would make Rhode Island the first state in the country to permit veterinarians to prescribe medical marijuana to a...more

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5 Things You Need To Know Before Entering The Cannabis Industry

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From afar, the cannabis industry can look a bit like Oz: It’s full of excitement, colorful characters, and there’s green stuff everywhere. But a closer look behind the green curtain reveals a complex wonderland of regulatory...more

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Vape Shipping Ban Looms Ahead

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In December, President Trump signed a 5000+ omnibus bill into law titled the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 (CAA). The bill was highly publicized for extending certain COVID-relief measures to small businesses, such...more

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The Week in Weed: January 2021 #4

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Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana....more

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2020 Global Cannabis Guide Chapters - England

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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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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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