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The Legal Intelligencer

Cannabis Law Is Changing, and Big Law Is Taking Over the Space

As state laws on recreational and medical marijuana change, litigation and deal work abound for firms with a big footprint.
8 minute read

Law.com

Law.com Cannabis Briefing: FTC Ramps Up CBD Enforcement | Connecticut Poised for Marijuana Legal Work | Norton Rose Advises HEXO Corp. | Comments Due on CA Marijuana Proposal

Welcome to Law.com's Cannabis Briefing: Higher Law. This week we're looking at: the FTC's latest complaint targeting a CBD company • Connecticut's move toward recreational-use legalization • Colorado's crackdown on Delta-8 THC • DEA's decision to allow more marijuana grows for research
7 minute read

New York Law Journal

Just Another Brick in the Wall: Leveraging Alcohol Regulation and Its History To Propel Further Legalization of Cannabis

Clearly, federal and state governments take comfort and pride in their successful regulation of alcohol. This is not surprising; alcohol and cannabis have a similar history.
9 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

If There's Smoke, Is It OK to Fire? New Cannabis Rules for Employers

With the legalization of cannabis, employers are presented with new challenges about what they can do, must do and should do as it relates to their employees.
8 minute read

Connecticut Law Tribune

Marijuana Legalization Is on the Doorstep in Connecticut—But Are Lawyers Ready?

With four weeks left in the legislative session, it appears the legalization of marijuana could be on the horizon. But some cannabis experts are asking whether Connecticut attorneys will be up for the challenge.
4 minute read

Law.com

Law.com Cannabis Briefing: The Delta-8 THC Frenzy | Cryptocurrency and Cannabis | 4 Firms' Work on Cannabis Mega-Merger | Cannabis Lobbying Ramps Up

Welcome back to Higher Law. This week we're looking at: • Delta-8 THC: What's the big deal? • Cryptocurrency and cannabis • Four firms' work on a billion-dollar cannabis deal • Red states' embrace of medical marijuana
10 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

Federal Government's Position Was Missed in Medical Marijuana Case

The United States did not appear as amicus curiae. In its absence, unfortunately, the court's conclusion about how the federal authorities would apply the Controlled Substances Act in this situation is not conclusive.
2 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Data-Breach Concerns Rise as NY Launches Adult-Use Cannabis Program

Becoming the 17th state to legalize adult-use cannabis, on March 31, New York enacted the Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act (MRTA) anticipated to generate $1.2 billion in annual sales by 2023.
9 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

A Closer Look at the Legislation to Decriminalize Marijuana in New Jersey

A discussion of the decriminalization components of one of the bills that Governor Murphy signed into law. Practitioners advising clients about any aspect of cannabis have some reading and studying to do.
8 minute read

Law.com

Law.com Cannabis Briefing: Cannabis Workers Cleared for Class Action | TCPA Case Lloyd v. Eaze Moves to Mediation | M&A and Litigation: Who Got the Work | S.D. Supremes Hear Cannabis Legalization Fight

Welcome to Law.com's Cannabis Briefing: Higher Law. This week we're looking at the latest moves in a high-profile cannabis TCPA case • a conditionally certified class action tied to marijuana work • Foley Hoag's work on a CBD company purchase
7 minute read

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