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Bipartisan State AGs Urge Congress to Grant Access to Federally Regulated Banking and Financial Services to State-Regulated...

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In July 2025, a bipartisan coalition of 32 state and territorial attorneys general (AG) sent a letter to Congressional leaders urging the passage of the Secure and Fair Enforcement Regulation (SAFER) Banking Act. Their letter...more

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Texas Senate Bill 3: A Sweeping Ban on Intoxicating Hemp-Derived Products — Implications for the Industry

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On May 27, the Texas Legislature sent Senate Bill 3 (SB3) to Gov. Greg Abbott for signature, marking a potentially seismic shift in the legal landscape for hemp-derived cannabinoid products in the state. If signed into law –...more

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Tagging Out: The RFID Debate in Cannabis Compliance

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The cannabis industry has witnessed significant growth in recent years, marked by the legalization of medical and/or recreational marijuana in 38 states, Washington D.C., and three territories. Alongside this expansion comes...more

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10 Legal Considerations When Starting a Hemp Business in North Carolina

Now that North Carolina and federal laws provide for the legal cultivation of hemp, you want to start a hemp company. You have your big idea and a business plan ready, but you begin to wonder whether you should be thinking...more

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Ten Legal Considerations When Starting a Hemp Business

So, you want to start a hemp company. You have your big idea and a business plan ready. At some point, though, you begin to wonder whether you should be thinking about any legal issues as you get your company off the...more

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Controlled Substances, CBD and COVID-19

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While the country wrestles with the coronavirus pandemic, the federal government and many state governments recently made key determinations that could shape the future of the cannabis, hemp, and CBD industries for years to...more

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The Chronicle: American Adult-Use Marijuana Laws - Health and Safety

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Contaminants injurious to health All licensing states regulate the presence of contaminants injurious to health in marijuana products. Illinois requires the Department of Agriculture to establish standards for microbial,...more

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The Chronicle: American Adult-Use Marijuana Laws - Cultivation Licenses

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This article includes provisions that apply specifically to cultivation licenses. Common Provisions - Cultivators must obtain a cultivation license - All licensing states require cultivators to obtain a license from the...more

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The Week in Weed: January 2020 #4

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Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. The big news in cannabis this week comes from New Mexico.  Legislation introduced last Thursday would legalize...more

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The Week in Weed: January 2020 #3

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Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. We’ll start off with Congress, where the House Energy & Commerce Committee held a hearing on marijuana on...more

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A Budding Opportunity—Why the CBD Industry Requires Regulation

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Manufacturers, distributors, and suppliers of CBD products should embrace and participate in reform to address public health concerns, write Bilzin Sumberg attorneys. Consumer groups like the Arthritis Foundation are stepping...more

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CBD Industry Experiences Wave of New Consumer Lawsuits

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The cannabidiol (CBD) industry has been on the receiving end of over a half dozen new consumer class actions in recent weeks, which is likely only the beginning for the emerging industry....more

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Future Enterprises and Environmental Impacts in the Cannabis Industry

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The continued efforts of federal, state, and local governments to legalize cannabis, both in medical and recreational uses, leaves many potential impacts, including environmental law and regulatory issues in the...more

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Food & Beverage Litigation Update l December 2019

LEGISLATION, REGULATIONS & STANDARDS - FDA Issues Warning Letters, Consumer Update On CBD, Sparking Litigation Against CBD Cos. - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a consumer update on cannabidiol...more

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FDA Stresses CBD Safety Concerns in 15 Warning Letters and Revised Consumer Update

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In its largest mass enforcement action involving cannabidiol (CBD) yet, the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) announced on November 25 the issuance of 15 warning letters to various companies for illegally selling products...more

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Clarity on the Horizon for CBD Food Products? FDA Commissioner Indicates a Path Forward

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On February 27, 2019, Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb provided the strongest signal to date that the FDA would take action to potentially permit low-level CBD foods in the marketplace, which would...more

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Colorado Gaming Commission Moves to Ban Licensees From Involvement in Marijuana Industry

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The Colorado Limited Gaming Control Commission proposed new resolutions on September 20 that would bar all Colorado gaming licensees from ?any involvement with the marijuana industry? and, conversely, prohibit anyone involved...more

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Nevada’s Gaming Policy Committee Convenes To Discuss Marijuana And The Gaming Industry

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How far do Nevada’s casinos need to go to police marijuana use by their customers? Can a casino resort allow a marijuana industry conference to utilize its convention facilities? What practices do casinos need to follow...more

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The Smoke Clears? AB 133 Passes - Bill Makes Numerous Changes to California Cannabis Laws — Effective Immediately

Further amendments to California law regarding licensed commercial cannabis businesses were enacted when Gov. Jerry Brown signed AB 133 on Sept.16. Going into effect immediately, AB 133 removes the requirement that different...more

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Gaming & Hospitality Legal News: Volume 10, Number 5

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Recreational Pot Comes to Nevada... But Why Are The Shelves Empty? On July 1, 2017, Nevada became the fifth state in the United States to legalize the sale of recreational marijuana. The epicenter of “what happens here,...more

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