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Navigating Cannabis Leasing: Legal and Practical Considerations for Landlords

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The cannabis industry in the United States has experienced rapid growth, with an increasing number of states legalizing the use of marijuana for medical and recreational purposes. As of 2023, nearly half of the U.S....more

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[Event] Cannabis Law Institute 2024 - July 25th - 26th, Chicago, IL

The International Cannabis Bar Association (INCBA) is thrilled to announce the highly anticipated Cannabis Law Institute 2024 (CLI 2024), the marquee conference dedicated to advancing legal excellence in the rapidly evolving...more

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Cannabis Law Now Podcast: The ‘CannaBoies' Lawsuit and Why it Matters

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On October 26, 2023, a group of large cannabis companies based in Massachusetts filed suit in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Massachusetts against Merrick Garland, our current U.S. attorney general,...more

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Cannabis Plain Packaging Rules: Examples and Opportunities

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Much attention has recently been placed on hemp-derived products marketed in packaging that mimics popular snack foods. Originally published in Law360 - August 15, 2023....more

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High Stakes: Eight Tips (and One Bonus) for Cannabis Professionals on the Budding World of Trademarks

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Apologies for the cannabis puns in the title, but they are required by law. Okay, you are correct. That is not true. But it is true that trademark protection is important for individuals in the cannabis industry. Earlier this...more

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Law of the Land? Cannabis, Preemption, and SCOTUS [More with McGlinchey Ep. 37]

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Cannabis is illegal under federal law, but legal for certain uses in many states. Might the U. S. Supreme Court resolve this conflict in a Workers’ Comp case? In this episode of the "More with McGlinchey" podcast, attorneys...more

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Mexico's Senate Approves Bill on Cannabis Regulation Allowing Recreational Use

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Mexico's Senate has approved a bill for the issuance of the Federal Law for the Regulation of Cannabis (Ley Federal para la Regulación del Cannabis or LFRC), and for the amendment and addition of several provisions to the...more

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DEA Interim Final Rule on Hemp Draws Fire; Public Comment Period Ends 10/20/20

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The DEA published an interim final rule (IFR) late last week conforming its own regulations to meet Congress’ 2018 de-criminalization of hemp. The Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (the “2018 Farm Bill”) removed hemp from...more

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Transportation/Drug Testing: U.S. Department of Transportation Updates/Clarifies Status of Medical Marijuana/Hemp/CBD Oil

The United States Department of Transportation (“DOT”) Office of Drug and Alcohol issued a February 18th DOT Office of Drug and Alcohol Policy and Compliance Notice (“Notice”) addressing the drug and alcohol policy for the...more

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Department of Transportation Cautions Employers About CBD Use By Regulated Workers

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Seyfarth Synopsis: As we reported here, the CBD (cannabidiol) craze is sweeping the nation. By 2022, it is expected to be a $22 billion per year industry. That said, if a CBD product has a concentration of more than 0.3% of...more

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Section 280E – Why Are We Still Having This Discussion?

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If you are in the cannabis industry, you should already know Section 280E of the Internal Revenue Code. It consists of only one sentence...more

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CBD In F & B

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There’s a lot of confusion and questions about CBD products and what it means for CBD-related industries, especially those in the food and beverage industry. The Agricultural Improvement Act of 2018, also known as the “Farm...more

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Banking Regulators Ease SAR Reporting Requirements Applied to Hemp-Related Businesses

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On December 3, 2019, four federal agencies – the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”), the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (“FinCEN”), and the Office of the...more

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Long-Awaited Guidance for Banking Hemp Clients Released

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Since the effective date of the 2018 Farm Bill, banking and the inability to acquire financing have been major impediments for the hemp industry. While demand for hemp continues to grow, banking regulations have still been...more

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Cannabis Trademarks Redux

In a case affecting the fast-growing legal cannabis industry, the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (“TTAB” or “Board”) affirmed the United States Patent and Trademark Office’s (“USPTO”) refusal to register two trademarks for...more

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USDA Hemp Announcement Offers Clarity, Cause for Concern for Some - Cannabis Industry News Alert

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has offered much-needed clarity about the manufacture, distribution and sale of hemp and hemp-derived products. The USDA’s recent pronouncement, however, may not be the news...more

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USDA Issues Opinion on Several Hemp-Related Provisions of the 2018 Farm Bill

On May 28, 2019, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) issued a legal opinion to address questions raised by several hemp-related provisions of the Agricultural Act of 2018, better known as the 2018 Farm Bill....more

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MarkIt to Market - March 2019: What’s the Answer: Does the 2018 Farm Bill Create a Path for Federal Trademark Registration of CBD...

Consumer products containing cannabidiol (CBD) are part of a growing market segment that—legal or not—is booming. Because cannabis is largely viewed as a commodity, branding and intellectual property in this space are...more

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Legalization of Hemp Will Give Businesses More Recourse and Certainty in Court

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The 2018 Farm Bill, once signed into law, is expected to have a liberating effect on hemp and hemp-related businesses. Some of the impacts of this legislation are clear, such as opening the industry to new entrants and making...more

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Legalization of Hemp Opens Door to Federal Trademark Registration for Hemp and CBD Products

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The proposed amendment to remove hemp from the federal government's list of Schedule 1 drugs is likely to trigger a wave of federal trademark registrations. ...more

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