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Foley Hoag LLP - Cannabis and the Law

USVI Cannabis Cultivation License Applications Go Live on Monday 3/31/2025

The US Virgin Islands (“USVI”) is finally inching closer to launching a dual medical and adult-use cannabis program. Earlier this week the USVI Office of Cannabis Regulation (“OCR”) announced that applications for cultivation...more

Foley Hoag LLP - Cannabis and the Law

Governor Shapiro and Legislators Revive Push for Adult-Use Cannabis in Pennsylvania

Is this the year that Pennsylvania finally legalizes adult-use cannabis? While some battle-scarred skeptics remain, there is fresh optimism in the Commonwealth with both the Governor and several key legislators pushing for...more

Foley Hoag LLP - Cannabis and the Law

Last Call for Minnesota Social Equity and General Applicants for Cannabis Business Licenses – Applications Go Live on February...

We are now less than one week away from the long-awaited commencement of Minnesota’s adult-use cannabis business licensing round and prospective applicants are earnestly preparing to file business license applications as...more

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Educate and Empower Your Team: Navigating the WIRE Mandate

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Navigating Workplace Impairment: What Employers Need to Know About WIREs - As the legal landscape around cannabis continues to evolve, employers face new challenges in managing workplace safety and compliance. With employees...more

Foley Hoag LLP - Cannabis and the Law

OCR Provides Update on USVI Cannabis License Application Timeline and Process

In the wake of a prior statement disavowing a schedule that had been widely circulated and purported to outline the Office of Cannabis Regulation’s (“OCR”) timeline for opening cannabis license applications, on December 16,...more

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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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Virginia Takes Action Against Retailer Selling THC Products

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On September 14, Virginia’s Attorney General (AG) Jason Miyares issued a letter to the registered agent of the Good Vibes Shop, a Radford, VA store, for selling tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) products without proper labeling and...more

Rodemer Kane Attorneys at Law

Is It Legal to Grow Marijuana in Colorado Springs?

Yes, it is legal to grow marijuana in Colorado Springs, under certain conditions. In Colorado, adults aged 21 and over are allowed to grow up to six cannabis plants at home. However, there are some rules to follow: ●...more

Akerman LLP - HR Defense

California, The Gift That Keeps On Giving: An Overview of Recently Enacted Laws That Impact California Employers

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With 2023 coming to an end, now is the optimal time for employers to update their employee handbooks, policies, and procedures applicable to California workforces for the upcoming year. Here’s a roundup of several recently...more

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A Mini-Green Wave? Two More States Legalize Adult-Use Cannabis

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Over the past month, both Delaware and Minnesota have legalized adult-use cannabis. They are the first two states to legalize in 2023 and represent the 22nd and 23rd states to allow for adult-use commercial cannabis markets. ...more

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New California Employment Laws for 2023

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Executive Summary: California has passed a number of employment laws this year, including a requirement for employers to disclose pay scale information in any job advertisements; expansion of employees’ leave care rights;...more

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Rhode Island Becomes the 19th State to Legalize Recreational Cannabis

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On May 25, 2022, Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee signed the Rhode Island Cannabis Act (the “Act”) into law, which legalizes recreational cannabis in Rhode Island. Some key highlights of the Act include the following...more

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Tips for Completing Your CT Cannabis License Application

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On February 3, 2022 the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection (DCP) released its first set of cannabis license applications which is the first step for licensee hopefuls who wish to participate in the state lottery...more

Health Care Compliance Association (HCCA)

[Event] Richmond Regional Healthcare Compliance Conference - December 10th, Richmond, VA

Our one-day Regional Compliance Conferences provide attendees with a forum to interact with local compliance professionals, share information about your compliance successes and challenges, and create educational...more

Fox Rothschild LLP

After NJ Voters OK Recreational Marijuana, Senate Moves To Expedite Conditional Licenses

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In the wake of a successful ballot initiative, New Jersey lawmakers moved quickly to start the process of creating a regulatory framework for recreational marijuana, including a bill that, if passed, would allow the expedited...more

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Florida Releases Its Long-Awaited Marijuana Edibles Rules - Finally

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Florida’s Office of Medical Marijuana Use (OMMU), this week, released the long-awaited rules surrounding the production and sale of marijuana edibles in Florida. ...more

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The Week in Weed: July 2020 #2

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We’ve got an update on the Arizona ballot measure. Federal appropriation legislation includes some cannabis provisions. In international news, Bermuda is looking at legalization. And we close out with Oklahoma, where the...more

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Food & Beverage Litigation Update | April 2020

What the FDA Requires for Food Safety During the COVID-19 Pandemic - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) regulatory requirements for food companies, including manufacturers and importers, remain largely unchanged...more

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The Chronicle: American Adult-Use Marijuana Laws - Regulator

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This category includes provisions related to the creation or designation of a regulatory body to oversee the adult-use marijuana industry and the regulator's powers. Statutory provisions related to the following topics are...more

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Michigan Releases Interim Rules for Adult Recreational Marijuana Industry

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In December 2018, Michigan joined the growing ranks of U.S. states that have legalized the adult use of marijuana for recreational purposes (Adult Use). Michigan has long had a medical marijuana industry, but the law and...more

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FAA Announces Recreational Drone Rules

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On May 17, 2019, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) published a notice implementing the statutory exception for limited recreational operations of unmanned aircraft or drones necessitated by the 2018 FAA...more

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