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National Law Journal

Solicitor General to Justices: Just Say No to Workers' Comp Marijuana Cases

"If states could enforce laws compelling third parties to subsidize federal crimes, they could directly undermine congressional determinations," U.S. Solicitor General Elizabeth Prelogar wrote.
3 minute read

Law.com

State High Court Upholds Constitutionality of Cannabis DUI Law

The Washington state Supreme Court found that a modification to the state's DUI law established "an objective, bright line rule" that anyone who is above the specified THC level can be charged.
3 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

High Cotton: The Emergence of a Southern Cannabis Industry

This article will examine on a state-by-state basis the fastest growing region in the cannabis industry.
8 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

US Investments in Foreign Cannabis: Unspoken Safe Harbor or Federal Tripwire?

The nascent cannabis industry opens up just as many risks as it does opportunities. Anyone considering investments touching on that industry would be wise to stop and investigate the opportunity carefully before signing on the dotted line.
6 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

Historic First Day of Personal Adult-Use Sales and Preservation of Medicinal Cannabis Market

How the NJ Cannabis Regulatory Commission is ensuring continued access and availability for medicinal cannabis patients, now that the product is also available to recreational users.
7 minute read

Law.com

Higher Law: Davis Wright Tremaine Obtains Cannabis Border Documents | Feds Return $1.1M in Seized Cannabis Cash | Ascend and MedMen Settle Sale Dispute | New Chair Joins Massachusetts Cannabis Commission

"It's our hope that CBP, in agreeing to divulge this information, is not going to continue these practices," said Davis Wright Tremaine's Caesar Kalinowski.
9 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

In DUI Ruling, Appeals Court Says Medical Weed Still a Schedule I Substance in Pa.

The Pennsylvania Medical Marijuana Act, the court found, does not bar prosecution under the Vehicle Code for a person driving with weed in their system, regardless of whether it was consumed legally.
4 minute read

Law.com

Higher Law: FDA Warns Delta-8 Sellers | Boehner Sued Over Pot Strategy | Bankruptcy Remains Elusive for Cannabis Industry | Legalization Effort Stalls in N.H.

"The FDA is very concerned about the growing popularity of Delta-8 THC products being sold online and in stores nationwide," said FDA Principal Deputy Commissioner Janet Woodcock.
6 minute read

National Law Journal

FDA Issues First-Ever Warnings to Delta-8 THC Sellers

As with many cannabis-related products, regulations have lagged behind Delta-8 use and development.
3 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

Use of the Bankruptcy Code Remains Elusive for Marijuana Businesses

Federal bankruptcy courts have been unavailable to marijuana businesses due to the Schedule I status of marijuana. To fill the void, marijuana businesses will need to avail themselves of state law bankruptcy alternatives to provide financial relief.
8 minute read

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