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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.
Upcoming changes to European Union legislation will significantly alter the regulation of gene-edited crops. This article outlines the main trends of the EU’s new framework for plants obtained by New Genomic Techniques (NGTs),…
Alvin Joiner, better known by his stage name Xzibit, is a rapper, actor, and record executive. He is also the face behind a cannabis brand called BRASS KNUCKLES, which is currently owned by a company called Hero Brands, Inc.
President Trump’s executive order significantly accelerates the long-stalled federal process to reschedule marijuana to Schedule III.
” I thought about responding with a quote from “Run Like an Antelope” but then it hit me: Maybe we should give some thought to a more high-minded discussion about the practical implications of marijuana rescheduling. ) So, I…
Following a two-week jury trial in the U.S. District Court for the District of Arizona, Goodwin’s IP litigation team achieved a unanimous defense verdict for Central Coast Agriculture, Inc. (CCA)…
FSST Pharms, LLC, doing business as Native Nations Cannabis and owned by the Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribe in South Dakota, applied to register NATIVE NATIONS CANNABIS…
The cannabis industry has experienced consistent growth over recent years, leading to substantial investment and an increase in the industry’s commercial relevance.
This would be a good time to review the branding protection avenues available to cannabis business owners, and to discuss celebrity branding.
Florida’s cannabis and hemp industries are undergoing significant regulatory shifts. From proposed legislation targeting hemp products to new rules affecting packaging and labeling, here’s what you need to know about the latest…
What happens when a party attempts to sidestep the strict guidelines of a court order? A cannabis company’s non-compliance with an injunction illuminates the consequences of playing with fire. Wm. Wrigley Jr. Company v. S.…
Delta-8 THC is a cannabinoid found in cannabis. The natural quantities of delta-8 found in cannabis are pretty low, so to create usable amounts of it, it typically has be synthesized from hemp.
3% on a dry weight basis, from being classified as marijuana under the Controlled Substances Act. As of October 2024, 38 states and the District of Columbia have legalized marijuana for medical use. Additionally, 24 states and…
Navigating the Complex Landscape of Cannabis Financing in Montana: Legal Frameworks, Restrictions, and Practical Solutions By Christopher C. Young, Senior Attorney at Gravis Law
CMS is a Future Facing organisation of independent law firms. With 84 offices in over 47 countries and 5,800+ lawyers worldwide, we combine deep local market understanding with a global overview, giving us the ability not only to…
Recent legislative changes in California have opened up exciting opportunities for cannabis lounges and retailers. With a new law allowing on-premise consumption areas, the sale of food and drinks, and the hosting of live music…
By Leonard L. Gordon, Liz Clark Rinehart & Kyle Keraga on October 10, 2024
This is an exciting time for cannabis entrepreneurs as the US government is poised to reclassify cannabis as a Schedule III drug in a move that recognizes cannabis’ medical and therapeutic uses and may open the door for new…
Marks & Clerk Via Mondaq Ten years ago gene editing plants was far from commonplace – indeed, the first CRISPR edited mammalian cells had only just been achieved. Fast-forward ten years and a search for gene edited crops lists…
By JC Zwisler, William Spinola & Brian Michaelis on August 28, 2024
The cannabis industry may be on the brink of a significant shift in intellectual property protection for new marijuana varieties. With the recent announcement by the U.S. Attorney General to initiate proceedings to transfer…