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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

Foley Hoag LLP - Cannabis and the Law

Commission Announces New Steps Forward to Advance Cannabis Research in the Commonwealth

The Cannabis Control Commission announced in an August bulletin that it will begin reviewing all Marijuana Research Facility license applications previously submitted to the Commission. A Research Facility license allows...more

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The Week in Weed: May 2020 #2

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We’re starting out this week with state news.  We’ll visit Montana, Illinois, California and Massachusetts.  On the federal level, there’s some support for cannabis to be part of the next stimulus bill.  And there’s an issue...more

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COVID-19 Not Slowing Efforts to Update Denver’s Cannabis Rules

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On April 13, 2020, the Denver City Council approved a new local license to regulate and implement medical cannabis research and development facilities, marking the beginning of the city’s efforts to update its cannabis rules....more

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The Week in Weed: April 2020

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Of course, what’s happening in the cannabis world is what’s happening everywhere else: the coronavirus.  We’ve got lots to report on how the pandemic is affecting marijuana, but let’s start with other news first. ...more

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The Week in Weed: March 2020 #4

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Let’s start off with the DEA.  On Monday, they released a proposed rule to expand marijuana research.  For the first time, more than one institution would be permitted to register with the agency and grow cannabis.  The...more

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Vermont Legislative Update 01-24-2020 - An analysis from DRM's Government and Public Affairs Team

Global Warming Solutions Act: asking for too much or not enough? The House Committee on Energy and Technology took testimony this week on the The Global Warming Solutions Act. University of  Vermont Professor Jon Erickson...more

Nossaman LLP

Sacramento Joins Los Angeles in Spearheading Mobility Innovation

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Watch out Silicon Valley, Sacramento is gearing up to launch a research center and prototype lab focused on developing electric and autonomous vehicle technologies. ...more

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Strengthening the Integration of Solar on the Electricity Grid: U.S. Department of Energy Announces Availability of $46 Million in...

The United States Department of Energy (“DOE”) announced in an October 15th news release the availability of up to $46 million in research funding to: . . . advance holistic solutions that provide grid operators the...more

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP

Unleashing the Potential of Offshore Wind

The next revolution in global energy production may be one you have to squint to see. Over the last several years, large-scale deployment of offshore wind has emerged as a significant resource. This acceleration is spurred...more

Proskauer - Blockchain and the Law

Colorado Senate Bill Proposes Utilizing Blockchain Technology to Improve State Government’s Operations and Cybersecurity

The Colorado Senate is considering a bill to utilize blockchain or other distributed ledger technology for a variety of purposes, including to improve the state government’s operations and cybersecurity. Senate Bill 18-086...more

Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC

From Red to Black: Using Tax Credit Programs to Complete the Project

Similar to other industries in today’s economy, our contractor and developer clients deal in a highly competitive marketplace. As contractors and developers seek opportunities to expand business, they should consider some...more

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