For many years, those of us practicing in the areas of hemp and cannabis have been warning clients about the ever-present worst-case scenario – federal action against their company or person. It was like this dark cloud looming, threatening to rain on everyone’s parade. As the years went on and nothing “bad” happened, that rain cloud seemed far off. History
No matter what part of the hemp and cannabis industry they are in, participants in this industry are all too familiar with the plethora of agencies they have to answer to. Most businesses – hemp, cannabis or otherwise – don’t have a limitless legal or regulatory compliance budget. Startups have little to no budget. That’s dangerous in an industry where
In the wake of the 2020 elections, a “green wave” of pro-cannabis legislation renewed hope that the industry might finally secure its place among mainstream businesses. After all, every cannabis-related legalization measure on the ballot throughout the country passed, and the number of states legalizing adult-use cannabis increased from 11 to 15. Industry leaders were optimistic that the expansion of
With an entirely new decade before us (and already 1/5 of the way through this new century!), it is inspiring and encouraging to see so many of America’s states united in their belief that the use of cannabis for medicinal purposes (with 11 states also endorsing recreational use) is not only healthy but a patriotic method of supporting local and
Cannabidiol. Tetrahydrocannabinol. These are the scientific terms for the compounds found in hemp and marijuana, respectively (thank goodness for acronyms). With the swiftly changing cultural and legal landscape dealing with these (potentially useful) chemicals, it’s important that consumers and consumer advocates stay aware of the nature of this emerging industry, and how its accelerating growth can attract snake oil salesmen,
Signed by Gov. Greg Abbott in June 2019, HB 3703 allows patients with epilepsy and seizure disorders, multiple sclerosis, autism, terminal cancer, and neurodegenerative conditions to pursue physician-guided and monitored treatment with low-THC medical cannabis oil that’s rich in the compound cannabidiol (CBD). The Texas low-THC medical cannabis program, with a proven track record of success for patients with intractable
Signed on June 8, 2016 by former Governor John Kasich, as of January 2019 Ohio’s legalized medical marijuana law is now operational in Ohio. What does this mean for Ohio’s employers, job applicants and employees? First, there is no Ohio law legalizing marijuana for recreational use. Rather, Ohio has only legalized the medical use of marijuana for a specified number
If you’re feeling a bit dazed and confused in terms of which states are doing what, where, and how, as it relates to marijuana legalization, you are not alone. Marijuana (recreational use vs. medical use), THC, CBD, industrial hemp, decriminalization, rescheduling – all of these areas of discussion are intertwined and create some rather complex issues for law enforcement. Currently,
Attorney General Jeff Sessions, the highest-ranking law enforcement officer in the United States, has killed a vital cannabis enforcement policy memorandum with the stroke of a pen. The murder was committed on federal land – with public safety and rule of law as motives – Jan. 4, 2018. Unfortunately, Sessions did not limit his bureaucratic slaughter to the well-known Cole
With Proposition 64 on the ballot in next month’s election, it’s important to understand the current state of cannabis in Los Angeles. As of today, city ordinance 182580 bans all cannabis activity with the exception of what are commonly referred to as “Prop. D compliant” dispensaries. Prop. D stands for Proposition D, and was a ballot measure on a city
For many years, those of us practicing in the areas of hemp and cannabis have been warning clients about the ever-present worst-case scenario – federal action against their company or person. It was like this dark cloud looming, threatening to rain on everyone’s parade. As the years went on and nothing “bad” happened, that rain cloud seemed far off. History
No matter what part of the hemp and cannabis industry they are in, participants in this industry are all too familiar with the plethora of agencies they have to answer to. Most businesses – hemp, cannabis or otherwise – don’t have a limitless legal or regulatory compliance budget. Startups have little to no budget. That’s dangerous in an industry where
In the wake of the 2020 elections, a “green wave” of pro-cannabis legislation renewed hope that the industry might finally secure its place among mainstream businesses. After all, every cannabis-related legalization measure on the ballot throughout the country passed, and the number of states legalizing adult-use cannabis increased from 11 to 15. Industry leaders were optimistic that the expansion of
With an entirely new decade before us (and already 1/5 of the way through this new century!), it is inspiring and encouraging to see so many of America’s states united in their belief that the use of cannabis for medicinal purposes (with 11 states also endorsing recreational use) is not only healthy but a patriotic method of supporting local and
Cannabidiol. Tetrahydrocannabinol. These are the scientific terms for the compounds found in hemp and marijuana, respectively (thank goodness for acronyms). With the swiftly changing cultural and legal landscape dealing with these (potentially useful) chemicals, it’s important that consumers and consumer advocates stay aware of the nature of this emerging industry, and how its accelerating growth can attract snake oil salesmen,
Signed by Gov. Greg Abbott in June 2019, HB 3703 allows patients with epilepsy and seizure disorders, multiple sclerosis, autism, terminal cancer, and neurodegenerative conditions to pursue physician-guided and monitored treatment with low-THC medical cannabis oil that’s rich in the compound cannabidiol (CBD). The Texas low-THC medical cannabis program, with a proven track record of success for patients with intractable
Signed on June 8, 2016 by former Governor John Kasich, as of January 2019 Ohio’s legalized medical marijuana law is now operational in Ohio. What does this mean for Ohio’s employers, job applicants and employees? First, there is no Ohio law legalizing marijuana for recreational use. Rather, Ohio has only legalized the medical use of marijuana for a specified number
If you’re feeling a bit dazed and confused in terms of which states are doing what, where, and how, as it relates to marijuana legalization, you are not alone. Marijuana (recreational use vs. medical use), THC, CBD, industrial hemp, decriminalization, rescheduling – all of these areas of discussion are intertwined and create some rather complex issues for law enforcement. Currently,
Attorney General Jeff Sessions, the highest-ranking law enforcement officer in the United States, has killed a vital cannabis enforcement policy memorandum with the stroke of a pen. The murder was committed on federal land – with public safety and rule of law as motives – Jan. 4, 2018. Unfortunately, Sessions did not limit his bureaucratic slaughter to the well-known Cole
With Proposition 64 on the ballot in next month’s election, it’s important to understand the current state of cannabis in Los Angeles. As of today, city ordinance 182580 bans all cannabis activity with the exception of what are commonly referred to as “Prop. D compliant” dispensaries. Prop. D stands for Proposition D, and was a ballot measure on a city
