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Mandelbaum Barrett PC

Cannabis Safety in New Jersey – CRC’s Updated Testing and Compliance Standards

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The cannabis industry in New Jersey is undergoing a transformation, with an increased emphasis on safety, transparency, and quality assurance. During its February 18th public meeting, the New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory...more

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP

Alabama Plans to Issue Medical Cannabis Testing License This Summer

What if I told you that you could get a license to test medical cannabis in Alabama this July? Now is that something you might be interested in? Lost amidst the torrent of confusing messages and general circus surrounding...more

Foley Hoag LLP

New Regulatory Pathway for Cannabidiol Products May be Forthcoming

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The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released a statement yesterday explaining its conclusion that a new regulatory pathway is needed to allow for greater oversight and to better manage risks associated with cannabidiol...more

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP

CannaBanking in Alabama: Will Financial Institutions See Green?

Medical cannabis is on the way in Alabama. What does that mean for Alabama banks? The implications of this development are enormous for the financial services industry in Alabama, as each institution will soon have to...more

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Cannabis Legalization and its Impact on the Transportation Industry

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Trends in Cannabis Legalization - While employers in the transportation industry are acutely aware of the effects COVID-19 has imposed over the last 18 months, another phenomenon has been making itself known: the...more

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Selling CBD-Infused Products Might Be Riskier Than You Think

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The global cannabidiol (CBD) market size is expected to reach USD 13.4 billion by 2028. And yet a large part of that market—CBD-infused food, beverages, and dietary supplements—consists of unlawful sales. This article...more

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Benesch Women in Construction - Spring 2020

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Welcome to Women in Construction, a platform to foster growth and connections for women across all levels of the construction industry. In 2019, women held only 10.3% of all construction jobs, a drab increase from 9.5% a...more

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FDA Releases Progress Report Regarding Enforcement Discretion Policy on Hemp-Derived Cannabidiol (CBD)

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Last week, FDA submitted a report to Congress detailing the Agency’s progress on developing an enforcement discretion policy (i.e., a policy of not taking enforcement action) on hemp-derived cannabidiol (CBD). At the same...more

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Missouri Financial Institutions Must Prepare for Impending Marijuana Banking Challenges

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In November 2018, Missouri voters passed Amendment 2, setting in motion state regulated medical marijuana. Over the last month, the Missouri Department of Health & Senior Services (DHSS) began approving license applications...more

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CANADA: How Can Employers Mitigate Liability for Incidents Related to Alcohol or Cannabis Consumption at Holiday Parties?

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In Canada, employers that host holiday parties for their employees could expose themselves to significant common law liability for the actions of an employee or guest who is under the influence of alcohol or cannabis....more

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M&A Pitfalls in the Cannabis Industry

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M&A is nothing new to the cannabis sector. The industry has experienced substantial consolidation activity to date and this trend will only increase in the months and years to come. However, if cannabis companies looking to...more

Seyfarth Shaw LLP

Boss Moves in Makeup: A Look at the Future of Cosmetics

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Seyfarth hosted its first “Future of Cosmetics and Personal Care Products" event in its New York office on November 12, 2019. The event brought together industry leaders and Seyfarth attorneys for a timely conversation on the...more

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[Event] How to Protect Your Bottom Line by Implementing an HR Strategy for the 2020 Workforce - December 5th, Virginia Beach, VA

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A five-part seminar series that will provide Hampton Roads businesses with ideas on how they can be more profitable and reduce risk in 2020. This presentation will include a discussion on strategic actions and decisions...more

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Cannabis Companies - Don't Let Your Valuable Trade Secrets Go Up in Smoke

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In the race to grow, many companies lose sight of the need to protect the competitive advantages they have spent years refining. The cannabis green rush continues across the United States. Companies operating in this space...more

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California Seeks to Turn Up Heat on Cannabis Prop 65 Regulations

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With the news media covering the link between marijuana vaping, deaths, and lung conditions, California’s push to add THC to the Proposition 65 harmful chemicals list could mean financial, legal, and reputational challenges...more

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Recent Progression in the Legalization of Marijuana has left Employers Dazed and Confused

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In the last year, a record number of states have amended or enacted laws which regulate marijuana testing, accommodations, and use. Among these states, at least two states have specifically banned pre-employment testing of...more

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