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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 -
Balch & Bingham LLP

Medical Cannabis in Mississippi: A New Year, A New Regulated Industry

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The new year has kicked off with the long-awaited start of medical cannabis sales in Mississippi. The first legal sales of medical cannabis to qualifying patients have taken place. With licenses issued and medical cannabis...more

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Is Texas Getting Ready to Expand Its Compassionate Use Program?

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On January 16, 2023, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Regulatory Services Division (RSD) announced it would begin accepting new applications for medical cannabis dispensaries in Texas, under the Lone Star State’s...more

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

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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

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North Carolina Senate Passes Medical Cannabis Bill

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On Monday, June 6, 2022, the North Carolina Senate voted on third reading to pass a bill that would allow medical cannabis use in the state. Senate Bill 711 received bipartisan support and passed by a vote of 36-7....more

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South Carolina Senate Debates Legislation to Legalize Medical Cannabis

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Just over a year ago, the South Carolina Legislature introduced the “South Carolina Compassionate Care Act” (S. 150 and H. 3361), which, for the first time, would allow medical cannabis in the state. The bill has gained...more

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A Quick Dab — Ohio’s New Telehealth Rules Cover Exams for Medical Marijuana Use

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In late December 2021, Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine signed HB122 into law. The law, which goes into effect March 23, 2022, enacts several telehealth rules that were relaxed during the pandemic. The expanded telehealth law includes...more

Health Care Compliance Association (HCCA)

[Event] 26th Annual Compliance Institute - March 28th - 31st, Phoenix, AZ

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The primary educational and networking event for healthcare compliance professionals - As our flagship healthcare compliance conference, HCCA’s Compliance Institute (CI) has been providing educational resources and...more

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PA Department Of Health Proposes Permanent Medical Marijuana Regulations

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On March 5, 2021, the Pennsylvania Department of Health (the “Department”) proposed permanent regulations relating to medical marijuana, replacing the current temporary regulations at 28 Pa. Code Part IX...more

Health Care Compliance Association (HCCA)

[Virtual Event] 2021 25th Annual Compliance Institute - April 19th - 22nd, 9:30 am - 4:35 pm CDT

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The Compliance Institute is celebrating 25 years! Join us for the Compliance Institute's 25th anniversary, April 19-22, 2021. This year, HCCA is excited to celebrate over two decades of compliance excellence with our...more

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[Virtual Event] 2021 Regional Healthcare Compliance Conference - St. Louis, MO - February 26th, 8:25 am - 4:30 pm CST

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Our Virtual Regional Healthcare Compliance Conferences provide updates on the latest news in regulatory requirement, compliance enforcement, and strategies to develop effective compliance programs. Watch, listen, and ask...more

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Medical Marijuana is Coming to Mississippi

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Mississippi is the latest state to legalize and approve access to medical marijuana. Mississippi is the latest state to legalize and approve access to medical marijuana. The measure, called Initiative 65[i], was approved...more

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Mississippi (!) Latest State to Adopt Medical Marijuana

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On November 3, 2020, Mississippi voters overwhelmingly approved a constitutional amendment legalizing medical marijuana for Mississippians with certain medical conditions. As we wrote back in February, the amendment will...more

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Employment Law in the Health Care Industry: 2019 Year in Review

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2019 brought continuing changes to employment law issues affecting the health care industry. The following Alert — prepared by K&L Gates’ collaborative team of employment lawyers dedicated to serving health care industry...more

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2020 Legislative Session –A Sampling of Health Related Bills Filed

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The 2020 Legislative Session will begin its 60-day trek to completion on Tuesday, January 14, 2020. The following is a sample of bills that have been filed. We encourage you to review these bills, and contact us with specific...more

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Pennsylvania Adds Anxiety & Tourette Syndrome as “Serious Medical Conditions” under the PA Medical Marijuana Act

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Back in May, I blogged about a recommendation from the Pennsylvania Medical Marijuana Advisory Board to add Anxiety and Tourette Syndrome as “serious medical conditions” covered under the Pennsylvania Medical Marijuana Act. ...more

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Client Alert: Update on Smokable Medical Marijuana in Florida

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On March 18, 2019, Florida Governor, Ron DeSantis, signed Senate Bill 182 which amends Florida’s statute for the medical use of marijuana by removing the prior prohibition on physician certifications for medical mari­juana in...more

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Legislature Significantly Amends the West Virginia Medical Cannabis Act

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On the first day of West Virginia’s legislative special session, the West Virginia Legislature enacted Senate Bill 1037, which made significant amendments to the West Virginia Medical Cannabis Act (the “Act”). The legislature...more

White and Williams LLP

[Event] MEDx Talks 2019 - April 30th, Philadelphia, PA

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White and Williams presents MEDx Talks, a series of high-level presentations on cutting edge topics impacting the healthcare industry. Designed to provide insights into some of today’s biggest issues and innovations, MEDx...more

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Governor signs Unity Bill regulating medical marijuana in Oklahoma

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HB 2612, the so-called “Unity Bill” which was approved overwhelmingly by the Oklahoma Legislature earlier this week, was signed into law by Governor Stitt yesterday afternoon. The product of the bi-cameral Medical Marijuana...more

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Medical Marijuana In Missouri: New Law Brings New Questions For Employers

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Missouri voters approved Amendment 2 on Election Day 2018, one of the three medical marijuana measures appearing on the state’s ballot. Amendment 2 adds an article to the Missouri Constitution legalizing medical use of...more

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Louisiana Rolls Out Regulatory Scheme for Medical Marijuana

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After enacting legislation in 2015 authorizing the recommendation of medical marijuana to qualifying patients, Louisiana has finally established a regulatory system that could make medical marijuana available late this...more

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Medical marijuana application requirements and instructions posted

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In our recent webinar, we mentioned that the Oklahoma State Department of Health had until July 26th to make medical marijuana application requirements, instructions and certain forms available to the public. You can now...more

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Oklahoma Voters Pass Broad Medical Marijuana Law With Anti-Discrimination Provisions

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Oklahoma became the 30th state to pass a medical marijuana law after voters approved it on June 26, 2018. The law gives broad discretion to physicians in prescribing medical marijuana, which should make it fairly easy to...more

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PA Green Lights Dry Leaf Cannabis and Other Updates to Medical Marijuana Laws

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Pennsylvania Secretary of Health Dr. Rachel Levine approved a recommendation from the state medical marijuana advisory board to allow the sale of whole-plant cannabis (dry leaf and flower) for medical purposes in Pennsylvania...more

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Opportunity - Pennsylvania to Accept Additional Medical Marijuana Applicants

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In response to patient demand, Pennsylvania announced it is accepting additional medical marijuana applications for both growers/processors and dispensaries. Pennsylvania law allows for a maximum of 25 growers/processors and...more

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