June 2021

Michael Sassano and Antonio Guedelha: GMP Series Part 4: Laboratory Set-Up

Michael Sassano and Antonio Guedelha: GMP Series Part 4: Laboratory Set-Up

The laboratory is both one of the most active and one of the most critical rooms in a GMP facility ...
UK: Cannabis & Emissions In The UK

UK: Cannabis & Emissions In The UK

The UK are seen as pioneers in climate action and are vocal supporters of the Paris Agreement. A backdated agreement ...
Collateral Base: States Move to Ban Delta-8 THC to Close Hemp Loophole

Collateral Base: States Move to Ban Delta-8 THC to Close Hemp Loophole

More and more US states are taking steps to ban the psychoactive cannabinoid Delta-8 THC. This compound has a similar ...
Robert Thomas, Scientific Solutions: The Challenges of Measuring Heavy Metals in Cannabis Vaping Aerosols

Robert Thomas, Scientific Solutions: The Challenges of Measuring Heavy Metals in Cannabis Vaping Aerosols

The recent announcement by the state of Colorado proposed that all marijuana concentrates in electronic cannabais delivery systems (ECDS) must ...
Rod Kight: Is Delta-8 THC “Synthetic”? Does It Matter?

Rod Kight: Is Delta-8 THC “Synthetic”? Does It Matter?

There are hundreds, perhaps thousands, of companies involved in the Δ8THC segment of the hemp industry. Due to an oversupply ...
Hoban Law: Cannabinoids 101

Hoban Law: Cannabinoids 101

Given the relatively nascent nature of cannabis regulation, new cannabinoid discoveries and trends are happening with greater speed. Issues surrounding ...
Hoban Law: The Current State of Cannabis in Mexico

Hoban Law: The Current State of Cannabis in Mexico

The short answer is that it depends on the use. Mexico is in the process of cannabis legalization. As of ...
Holland & Knight: IRS Continues to Audit and Litigate Against Cannabis Businesses

Holland & Knight: IRS Continues to Audit and Litigate Against Cannabis Businesses

As Congress continues to deliberate the federal legalization of marijuana, the cannabis industry continues to face scrutiny from the IRS ...
Vincente Sederberg: Cannabis Trademarks 101

Vincente Sederberg: Cannabis Trademarks 101

In an industry that runs on innovation and differentiation, a cannabis brand’s identity is among its most valuable—and most prone ...
Foley: The City of Denver a Trendsetter in Cannabis Reform?

Foley: The City of Denver a Trendsetter in Cannabis Reform?

On April 20, 2021, Denver Mayor, Michael Hancock, signed the Marijuana Omnibus Bill and Marijuana Hospitality Bill into law, which make significant changes to ...
Seyfarth Shaw: California District Court Dismisses Disability Claims Based on Failed Preemployment Marijuana Screen

Seyfarth Shaw: California District Court Dismisses Disability Claims Based on Failed Preemployment Marijuana Screen

Recently, when dismissing a job-applicant’s disability discrimination claims brought under California state law, the U.S. District Court for the Central ...
Perkins Coie: United States: FTC Continues Crackdown On Unsupported CBD Marketing

Perkins Coie: United States: FTC Continues Crackdown On Unsupported CBD Marketing

Today, the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced a settlement in its most recent law enforcement action in its ongoing efforts to ...
Dr. Marne Coit - NC State University: Update on Hemp Law and Regulations in the US. By Marne Coit

Dr. Marne Coit – NC State University: Update on Hemp Law and Regulations in the US. By Marne Coit

After decades of being prohibited in the United States, the 2014 Farm Bill allowed hemp to be grown again. One ...
Locke Lord: Explaining Why Delta – 8 THC Is In A Legal Grey Area

Locke Lord: Explaining Why Delta – 8 THC Is In A Legal Grey Area

Delta-8 THC is the latest trend permeating through the cannabis industry. The National Cancer Institute’s definition of Delta-8 THC indicates ...
Green Light Law Group: Oregon- OLCC: Anything You Say Can and Will be Used Against You – Even in Settlement Negotiations

Green Light Law Group: Oregon- OLCC: Anything You Say Can and Will be Used Against You – Even in Settlement Negotiations

In a recent contested case hearing I participated in, the OLCC’s case presenter (the term used for the agency’s representative ...
Appleby: UK- Jersey To Permit Investment In Lawful Cannabis Related Businesses

Appleby: UK- Jersey To Permit Investment In Lawful Cannabis Related Businesses

Proposals have been lodged with the Jersey legislature to amend the Proceeds of Crime (Jersey) Law 1999 expressly excluding lawful ...
Drummond Woodsum: Cannabis in the Green Mountain State

Drummond Woodsum: Cannabis in the Green Mountain State

Vermont became the first state in the country to legalize marijuana through the legislative process (and not by voter initiatives) ...
Hunton Andrews Kurth: Virginia Enacts Employment Protections For Medical Use of Cannabis Oil

Hunton Andrews Kurth: Virginia Enacts Employment Protections For Medical Use of Cannabis Oil

On March 25, 2021, Virginia Governor Ralph Northam signed into law new protections for employees related to the medicinal use ...
Vincente Sederberg: Massachusetts Cannabis Retailers Can Now Sell Hemp Products: What Retailers Need To Know

Vincente Sederberg: Massachusetts Cannabis Retailers Can Now Sell Hemp Products: What Retailers Need To Know

The Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission recently voted to issue Guidance for the Retail Sale of Hemp to clarify requirements and restrictions on ...
Jackson Lewis PC: Alabama Enacts Medical Marijuana Law

Jackson Lewis PC: Alabama Enacts Medical Marijuana Law

Alabama Governor Kay Ivey signed legislation legalizing medical cannabis on May 17, 2021. Known as the Darren Wesley “Ato” Hall ...
Faegre Drinker: Employers Beware: New York Protects Off-Duty Use of Recreational Cannabis

Faegre Drinker: Employers Beware: New York Protects Off-Duty Use of Recreational Cannabis

On March 31, 2021, Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed into law the New York Marihuana Regulation and Taxation Act (MRTA), making ...
Morgan Lewis: New York’s Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act: Employer Considerations

Morgan Lewis: New York’s Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act: Employer Considerations

New York’s Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act legalized recreational cannabis in New York State on March 31, 2021. While it ...
Fox Rothschild: New York’s Adult Use Cannabis Law: Embracing Labor Peace Agreements

Fox Rothschild: New York’s Adult Use Cannabis Law: Embracing Labor Peace Agreements

New York’s industry-altering Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act includes an apparent mandate that cannabis retailers enter into, maintain and adhere ...
Mintz: New York Amends its Off-Duty Conduct Law to Account for Marijuana Use

Mintz: New York Amends its Off-Duty Conduct Law to Account for Marijuana Use

New York’s off duty conduct law will now explicitly apply to an employee’s off-duty use of cannabis. The change in ...
Manzuri Law: New York Cannabis – The Marijuana Regulation & Taxation Act

Manzuri Law: New York Cannabis – The Marijuana Regulation & Taxation Act

On March 31, 2021, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo signed the Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act into law. This immediately ...
Baker Hostetler:  Screening Employees for Marijuana in New York Goes Up in Smoke

Baker Hostetler: Screening Employees for Marijuana in New York Goes Up in Smoke

Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed the Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act (MRTA), which legalized adult (21 years of age and up) ...
Foley Hoag: United States: Cannabis And Renewable Energy In New York: Delving Into The Weeds Of A Budding Industry

Foley Hoag: United States: Cannabis And Renewable Energy In New York: Delving Into The Weeds Of A Budding Industry

New York’s recent legalization of recreational marijuana for adult use has set off a flurry of entrepreneurial activity as businesses ...
Harris Beach: New York State Department of Health Releases Amended Proposed Hemp Regulations

Harris Beach: New York State Department of Health Releases Amended Proposed Hemp Regulations

On May 19, 2021, the New York State Department of Health released amended proposed hemp regulations in response to hundreds ...
Obermayar: The Trend of Legalization: Recent Developments in Marijuana Legalization in New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania

Obermayar: The Trend of Legalization: Recent Developments in Marijuana Legalization in New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania

In March 2021, New York enacted Senate Bill S854A, making it the 16th state to legalize marijuana for recreational use. The ...
Husch Blackwell: New York State of Mind- An Overview of the Unique Aspects of New York’s New Marijuana Regulatory Framework.

Husch Blackwell: New York State of Mind- An Overview of the Unique Aspects of New York’s New Marijuana Regulatory Framework.

The Marijuana Regulation & Taxation Act (the “Act”) was signed into law by Governor Andrew Cuomo on March 31, 2021 ...

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Author Bios

Canada
Matt Maurer – Minden Gross
Jeff Hergot – Wildboer Dellelce LLP

Costa Rica
Tim Morales – The Cannabis Industry Association Costa Rica

Nicaragua
Elvin Rodríguez Fabilena

USA

General
Julie Godard
Carl L Rowley -Thompson Coburn LLP

Arizona
Jerry Chesler – Chesler Consulting

California
Ian Stewart – Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP
Otis Felder – Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP
Lance Rogers – Greenspoon Marder – San Diego
Jessica McElfresh -McElfresh Law – San Diego
Tracy Gallegos – Partner – Fox Rothschild

Colorado
Adam Detsky – Knight Nicastro
Dave Rodman – Dave Rodman Law Group
Peter Fendel – CMR Real Estate Network
Nate Reed – CMR Real Estate Network

Florida
Matthew Ginder – Greenspoon Marder
David C. Kotler – Cohen Kotler

Illinois
William Bogot – Fox Rothschild

Massachusetts
Valerio Romano, Attorney – VGR Law Firm, PC

Nevada
Neal Gidvani – Snr Assoc: Greenspoon Marder
Phillip Silvestri – Snr Assoc: Greenspoon Marder

Tracy Gallegos – Associate Fox Rothschild

New Jersey

Matthew G. Miller – MG Miller Intellectual Property Law LLC
Daniel T. McKillop – Scarinci Hollenbeck, LLC

New York
Gregory J. Ryan, Esq. Tesser, Ryan & Rochman, LLP
Tim Nolen Tesser, Ryan & Rochman, LLP
Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP

Oregon
Paul Loney & Kristie Cromwell – Loney Law Group
William Stewart – Half Baked Labs

Pennsylvania
Andrew B. Sacks – Managing Partner Sacks Weston Diamond
William Roark – Principal Hamburg, Rubin, Mullin, Maxwell & Lupin
Joshua Horn – Partner Fox Rothschild

Washington DC
Teddy Eynon – Partner Fox Rothschild