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Higher Law: 2023 Cannabis Law Predictions: More Weed Woes and Willie Nelson?

Two lawyers in the cannabis industry see consolidation and perhaps more congressional consternation in the year ahead.
7 minute read

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Higher Law: Hope for Long-Awaited Cannabis Banking Bill Dims

Supporters of the SAFE Banking Act are frustrated that despite two years of Democratic control of the White House and Congress, lawmakers have been unable to get the key piece of cannabis-related legislation passed.
10 minute read

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Higher Law: New York Grants First Adult-Use Licenses. What Future Applicants Can Glean From the Winners.

Harris Beach senior counsel Meaghan Feenan said future adult-use applicants need to demonstrate business acumen and a readiness to start sales quickly.
9 minute read

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Higher Law: Will Passage of Cannabis Research Bill Open Door to Lame-Duck Marijuana Legislation?

The U.S. Senate passed legislation to expand research into marijuana, marking the first time a standalone cannabis bill has been sent to President Biden.
10 minute read

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Higher Law: Cannabis Wins and Losses at the Ballot Box | Firms' Work on Diddy's Dank Deal | Another Suit Challenges THC Content | Judge Rejects Guns-and-Pot Law Challenge

It was a mixed bag for legalization efforts Tuesday. We have a look at what happened.
9 minute read

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Higher Law: NY's Guidance for Adult-Use Marijuana Businesses | Crowell & Moring's Work on a Vaping Patent Suit | McCarthy Tétrault's Counsel on a Cannabis Company Purchase | Arkansas' Governor's Plea to Defeat a Marijuana Measure

New York issued 27 pages of guidance for its first adult-use marijuana retailers, touching on everything from branding, and operating hours to merchandise sales and credit card restrictions.
7 minute read

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Higher Law: How Colorado Cannabis Law Has Changed Over a Decade | Cannabis Investors Sue NJ Real Estate Firm | Sullivan & Cromwell's Work on Cronos' SEC Settlement | Class Action Alleges a Lack of THC in Cannabis Products

In this week's Higher Law, we look at 10 years of adult-use marijuana legalization in Colorado.
14 minute read

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Higher Law: The Rush to Partner With Cannabis & CBD | MedMen's Unexpected Lease Dispute Argument | Frontier Risk Group's New Legal Leader | So You Want to Be a Cannabis Lawyer?

This week's Higher Law looks at the rush to partner with cannabis brands, MedMen's unexpected contract dispute defense, Frontier Risk Group's new legal leader and the promise and pitfalls of being a cannabis attorney.
10 minute read

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Higher Law: Lawyers Weigh In on White House Marijuana Proposals | Avicanna GC Stephen King Talks About Going In-House | A Legal Victory for Cannabis Equipment Importers | Charlotte's Web Teams Up With Major League Baseball

Rescheduling cannabis under the Controlled Substances Act instead of descheduling it "wouldn't be a welcome change," said Harris Bricken attorney Jesse Mondry.
9 minute read

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Higher Law: Dispensary Applications Flood NY | NJ OK's Attorneys' Marijuana Use and Investments | Dutchie Hires a New General Counsel | A Cannabis Advisor Joins the FDA

New York just accepted hundreds of applications for its first round of adult-use dispensary licenses. But will regulators be able to meet a goal of launching the first recreational sales by the end of the year?
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