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Cannabis law explained by the lawyers who practise it: analysis and commentary from law firms around the world, with the Cannabis Law Journal.
On April 22, 2026, a final order issued by the acting U.S. attorney general and the Drug Enforcement Administration took effect, fundamentally altering the federal regulatory landscape for marijuana. The order moves FDA-approved…
By: Kathleen O’Malley and Danielle Dwyer Recently, Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin announced a Finding of Probable Cause by the New Jersey Division on Civil Rights (DCR) against Prince Telecom LLC (Prince) for declining to…
The likelihood of marijuana’s federal reclassification to Schedule III status has Big Law leaders eyeing opportunities to expand relationships with clients who have historically lacked the same tax benefits and bankruptcy…
Answer: Section 280E provides that: No deduction or credit shall be allowed for any amount paid or incurred during the taxable year in carrying on any trade or business if such trade or business (or the activities which comprise…
A group of disabled military veterans filed a lawsuit against cannabis regulators claiming the initial round of New York licenses were improperly limited to people with prior marijuana convictions, rather than a wider group of…
Since the legalization of Hemp under the 2018 Farm Bill, a market has grown for products that synthesize Hemp-derived compounds into intoxicants that provide a high for consumers. Manufacturers of such products claim they are…
) Superior Court has ruled in favor of a homeowner who has long complained that her neighbor’s use of cannabis was to blame for her chronic nausea and other ailments. ’s Cleveland Park neighborhood, filed a private nuisance…
S. and foreign countries causes the industry to become increasingly lucrative, determining proper avenues for dispute resolution controlling underlying agreements and investments has become a critical consideration for…
On October 6, 2022, President Biden issued a blanket pardon to all citizens and lawful permanent residents convicted of simple possession of marijuana under the federal Controlled Substances Act.
A few years ago, a trend began to emerge – driven by the anti-cannabis lobby – of civil claims being asserted against state-licensed cannabis operators under the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act.
S. Supreme Court declined to hear two cases challenging Minnesota’s denial of workers’ compensation for medical marijuana used to treat work-related injuries.
Last week, my colleague Seth Goldberg and I published a client alert highlighting a series of cases filed in Oregon federal court against Curaleaf for allegedly mislabeling THC products as containing only CBD, which allegedly…