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Navigating the Uncertain Waters of Marijuana Research in the US

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In recent years, federal and state governments have taken action to make marijuana research easier. These actions are a step in the right direction, and researchers operating in the marijuana space must be aware of the...more

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The Week in Weed: September 2024 # 2

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Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. This week, we see California dealing with intoxicating hemp products. The Eastern Band of Cherokee opens their...more

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The Week in Weed: September 2024

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Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. First, we have an update on the Missouri rules dealing with intoxicating hemp products. Then, we see the...more

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The Current State of Cannabis Reform and Marijuana Policy in European Union Nations

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I recently traveled to Amsterdam to participate in an expert seminar on European cannabis and drug policy. The seminar covered various topics, including a thought experiment on where European Union (EU) cannabis reform was...more

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The Week in Weed: July 2024 # 2

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Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. This week, the House Appropriations committee weighed in on protecting state legal markets and rescheduling. A...more

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How Cannabis Cos. Are Adapting in Shifting Bankruptcy Arena

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Although the possession and sale of cannabis remain federally illegal under the Controlled Substances Act, the U.S. Department of Justice has largely exercised a general policy of nonprosecution for state-regulated cannabis...more

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The Hits Keep Coming to Ohio Marijuana: Legislature Proposes More Limits to Adult-Use Law

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Last week the Ohio House proposed legislation designed to revise a number of aspects of Issue 2, the Ohio Marijuana Legalization Initiative, passed by over 57% of Ohioans in November. Today, the Ohio Senate proposed its own...more

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The Week in Weed: November 2023

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Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. This week, we see cannabis companies filing a lawsuit over the federal marijuana ban. We check in on the situation in...more

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Maryland Cannot Require Hemp Producers to Obtain State Cannabis License, for Now

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On October 12, hemp producers and retailers notched an early win in litigation challenging the legality of Maryland’s cannabis licensing program as it applies to hemp. By way of background, the Maryland General Assembly...more

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Navigating Minnesota’s New Rules for Manufacturers and Sellers of Lower Potency Hemp-Derived Edible Products

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Unlike so many other state cannabis laws that impose separate and distinct regulatory frameworks for hemp and cannabis, Minnesota’s newly enacted recreational cannabis law (“Adult-Use Act”) incorporates hemp-derived...more

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Minnesota’s Adult-Use Cannabis Law: Local Control and Moratoriums

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Businesses considering entering the recreational marijuana market under Minnesota’s recently passed act creating a regime for adult-use cannabis would be wise to consider the state’s unique geography and local politics. While...more

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The Long and Winding Road to Adult-Use Cannabis in Ohio: An Update

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While the Ohio Legislature’s May 3, 2023, deadline to put forth adult-use legislation to avoid a ballot initiative went up in smoke, Ohioans have continued pushing forward in their attempt to legalize adult-use cannabis. And,...more

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