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FDA Addresses Safety Concerns of Cannabis-Derived Products

By addressing safety, labeling, misleading claims, and adulteration concerns, DAP enables the FDA to track, authorize and regulate the sale of cannabis-derived products and accelerates CDPs entry into the interstate commerce stream.
8 minute read

Daily Report Online

Suit: Cannabis Chemical Delta-8 Legal Under Georgia Law

The chemical, called delta-8 THC, is mostly synthesized from CBD, a non-intoxicating chemical that's prevalent in hemp. Delta-8 has become extremely popular across the country, and the cannabis industry and state governments have grappled with its rise.
1 minute read

Daily Business Review

Returning Akerman Cannabis Lawyer Targets Blue-Chip Clients Ahead of Marijuana Banking Reform

Zachary Kobrin, the former GC and VP of a leading cannabis company, said he will look to advise banks and insurance companies on "road maps" into the cannabis industry as plant-touching companies seek banking reform.
2 minute read

Law.com

Higher Law: Lawyers' Role in Cannabis Security | Suit Challenges PTO's Stance on CBD Drink Mark | Akerman Hires Trulieve's GC | Congress Extends Recreational Pot Ban in D.C.

Robbers are hitting dispensaries in search of quick cash and pot. So how does an attorney in the cannabis space help clients dealing with this reality?
7 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

The Straight Dope on NJ's Marijuana Laws and What They Mean for Clients With Employees

Attorneys in New Jersey have seen a boom in clients questioning the meaning of new marijuana legalization laws, which may ultimately (and has already) lead to additional litigation between employees and employers.
8 minute read

Law.com

Higher Law: SEC Charges Attorney | Maine Defends Marijuana Residency Law | A de-SPAC Suit Proceeds | King & Spalding's Work on a CBD Gum Deal

Welcome back to Higher Law, our weekly briefing on all things cannabis. I'm Cheryl Miller, reporting for Law.com from Sacramento. This week we're looking…
7 minute read

Law.com

Higher Law: SCOTUS Seeks Medical Marijuana Workers' Comp Opinion | New Course on Cannabis Insurance Claims | Big Pot's Play for Arizona's Social Equity Program

The U.S. Supreme Court has asked for the solicitor general's opinion on whether federal law preempts state statutes requiring employers to pay for workers' medical marijuana if they're injured on the job.
6 minute read

Daily Business Review

State Seeks to Throw Book at Pot Doctor

Health officials accused the doctor of failing to "appropriately vet his patients" and follow a 2017 law requiring physicians to use certain procedures before determining patients are eligible for medical marijuana, such as deciding that its use would outweigh potential health risks.
6 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

BAR REPORT - Feb. 21, 2022

NJSBA addresses marijuana expungements and vacant Supreme Court seats. A conversation with the chair of the Minorities in the Profession Section (MIPS). Swearing-in ceremony for new attorneys.
8 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

The Adult Use Cannabis License Application Opened Two Months Ago: What Comes Next?

On March 15, 2022, the New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission will start accepting applications for the Class 5 Cannabis Retailer License.
6 minute read

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