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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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What a Kamala Harris Presidency May Mean for Marijuana Policy

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With the sudden change in the Democratic presidential candidate, there are a whole host of implications for the future of America. As presumptive nominee Kamala Harris ramps up her campaign for the White House, we examine her...more

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All the Outcomes of a Marijuana Reschedule

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Between LinkedIn, Twitter, the media, and diehard marijuana investors, there is more noise and froth in the industry about a marijuana reschedule than I’ve seen since Washington and Colorado legalized it back in 2012. When...more

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DEA Likely to Reschedule Marijuana Based on Congressional Report

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According to a report from the Congressional Research Service (the Report), the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is likely to follow the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Food and Drug...more

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US Officially Recognizes Medical Use and Safety of Cannabis: The Top 6 Things to Know About Schedule III and the Process Ahead

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On August 30, 2023, the federal government formally acknowledged the medical use and low potential of abuse for cannabis, with the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) recommending that cannabis be rescheduled to...more

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Psychedelics Take A Long, Strange Trip Back To Mainstream Research

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With the ever-increasing acceptance of marijuana as a legitimate treatment for a number of medical conditions, a newfound interest in the use of psychedelics as a form of medical treatment is gaining traction once again. ...more

McDermott Will & Emery

Overview – German Legal Regime Concerning Cannabis for Medical Use

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The German Constitutional Court and the German Highest Federal Administrative Court first introduced the concept of legal pharmaceutical-grade cannabis in 1999 and 2005, and the German legal regime has since made significant...more

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Going for the Green, Part I: Epilepsy Drugs, Sparkling Water and the Continued Shift in Government Regulation Concerning...

Over the past several years, cannabis has been one of the hottest areas of investment and innovation, with many states introducing legislation to legalize cannabis use in some form....more

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White Collar Crime Law Enforcement in a Trump Justice Department - 8 Predictions

After a conventional presidential campaign, determining the policy priorities and direction of the incoming administration with respect to the Justice Department’s white collar law enforcement responsibilities can be a...more

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