Cannabis Law Journal

Cannabis Law Journal

September 2017 Edition

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Arizona: Medical Marijuana & DUI In Arizona

Arizona: Medical Marijuana & DUI In Arizona

Despite the existence of voter supported medical marijuana laws in Arizona, the current trends towards legalization nationally and the total failure of the foolish “drug war,” controversy about the legalization of marijuana remains.

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Canada: The New Proposed Cannabis Act: Implications for Franchisors

Canada: The New Proposed Cannabis Act: Implications for Franchisors

The proposed legislation to legalize cannabis production, possession, distribution and sale for recreational use may create unique opportunities for future franchisors; those opportunities, however, come with challenging legal issues that should be addressed early in the process of creating any new franchise.

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USA: Risk Factors In Cannabis Fundraising

USA: Risk Factors In Cannabis Fundraising

Under the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, public offerings of securities must be registered with the Securities Exchange Commission. This is a federal law, and each state has additional statutory and regulatory requirements for offerings made to residents of that state.

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USA: The Gorilla Glue Case: The Lesson is Clear

USA: The Gorilla Glue Case: The Lesson is Clear

This article explores the potential for exposure on the trademark front, as exemplified by a recently filed lawsuit, and how a cannabis business can adopt some best practices to avoid the typical trademark pitfalls in an imperfect legal landscape, including taking a holistic approach to intellectual property strategy.

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USA: The Legal Status of Cannabidol, Other Cannabinoids & Terpenes Derived From Industrial Hemp

USA: The Legal Status of Cannabidol, Other Cannabinoids & Terpenes Derived From Industrial Hemp

Is CBD legal? This sounds like an innocent and simple enough question. Certainly, it deserves a simple, straightforward answer. As a lawyer who represents legal cannabis businesses I’m asked this question often. Unfortunately, the legal status of CBD, cannabinoids, and terpenes- all constituent components of the cannabis sativa plant- is anything but simple and straightforward. I intend to shed some light on the subject in this article.

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USA: Insuring the Product Liability Risks of Cannabis

USA: Insuring the Product Liability Risks of Cannabis

Legal adult-use marijuana is associated with risks that may cause bodily injury and property damage. Many of these risks have been well documented and widely discussed in the media, including theft, fire, motor vehicle accidents and consumption-related injuries. The potential for an increase in the number and value of cannabis-related product liability claims and lawsuits, however, is of particular concern to the cannabis and insurance industries. The production, distribution and sale of an ingestible product that has psychoactive effects – accompanied by a wide range of anticipated labeling and marketing representations – will certainly result in robust product liability litigation.

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