A Legal Analysis of the DEA Directive Regarding Cannabinoids
Authored By: Rod Kight May 29, 2018 To say that the DEA is is slow in responding to matters regarding cannabis (other than raids and arrests) is like saying that Rip Van Winkle took a long nap. It’s a complete understatement. As reported by Lisa Rough in Leafly, “the...
4 IP STRATEGIES THAT EVERY CANNABIS STARTUP SHOULD BE USING
Erasing the Stigma Fully embracing the startup culture, Millenials are quickly adapting the learning and teachings from their experiences into distinguishable cannabis brands. Like most startups that spring from the voids of basements and garages, this counter-culture...
MASSACHUSETTS CANNABIS UPDATE: STATE IMPOSES STRICT ENERGY LIMITS ON MARIJUANA CULTIVATORS
Compared to the farming of most other crops, commercial cannabis cultivation’s impact on the environment is minimal – except when it comes to power use. A large proportion of cannabis cultivation takes place on indoor grow sites, using man-made lighting arrays as a...
Pennsylvania Medical Marijuana: Medical Research Injunction in Pennsylvania
Authored By: William F. McDevitt, Esq. On May 22, 2018, the Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania issued a temporary injunction that prevents the Pennsylvania Department of Health (DOH) from issuing permits to Clinical Registrants (CRs). The not-yet issued permits would...
DEA Responds: ‘These Are Not the Marihuanas We Are Looking For’
Authored By: Justin E. Hobson & Lewis M. Horowitz May 29, 2018 Earlier this year, we outlined a potential argument concerning hemp-derived CBD oil and its status under the Controlled Substances Act (CSA). Our argument focused on the CSA’s definition of the term...Top 200 Cannabis Lawyers
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