On October 6, 2022, President Biden made a statement in which he asked the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Attorney General to review how marijuana is scheduled under federal law. In his statement, the...more
On May 3, 2023, the federal Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (the “TTAB”)—the entity responsible for handling disputes over the issuance of trademarks on a nationwide level—issued a precedential opinion in In re National...more
In this episode of The Grass is Greener podcast, Husch Blackwell’s Marshall Custer has an engaging discussion with cannabis industry founding father Andy Williams – CEO of Medicine Man and MedPharm Holdings. Andy discusses...more
In this episode of The Grass is Greener: Cannabis Law News, Husch Blackwell cannabis attorneys Marshall Custer and Alyssa Samuel dive into ESG and what it means for the cannabis industry, specifically the regulated marijuana...more
The cannabis industry has exploded in the past decade, from a taboo topic to a multi-billion dollar industry. As the legal cannabis industry continues to evolve, it is crucial to stay on top of industry trends and the...more
On Thursday April 23, 2020, Representatives Earl Blumenauer (D-OR) and Ed Perlmutter (D-CO) introduced the “Emergency Cannabis Small Business Health and Safety Act” in the House. Blumenauer and Perlmutter have been...more
The below discussion is an analysis of the current legal environment related to the recent COVID-19 pandemic. This analysis highlights the ability of both medical and retail businesses to continue operating in light of...more
On March 17, the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) issued a public health order to close bars, restaurants, gyms, theaters and casinos for 30 days in an effort to slow the spread of the COVID-19...more