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Medical Marijuana refers to the use of marijuana to treat or alleviate symptoms of certain illnesses. A growing number of states permit individuals to use marijuana on the recommendation of a physician. Despite state laws to the contrary, Federal law still prohibits the use or possession of marijuana. The conflict between state and federal law on this issue has created interesting enforcement issues and significant legal hurdles for medical marijuana providers. less -

The Week in Weed: July 2025 # 3

Seyfarth Shaw LLP on 7/25/2025

Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. This week, the Senate confirmed a new head of the Drug Enforcement Administration. The Senate Appropriations...more

The Current Landscape of Texas Cannabis Policy and Laws: A 2025 Overview

Troutman Pepper Locke on 1/28/2025

The Texas legislative session kicked off on January 14, and cannabis policy is set to be a major topic of debate. The state, known for its conservative stance on many issues, is at a crossroads with its cannabis laws, facing...more

High Stakes and Political Blazes: Top 10 Cannabis Trends of 2024

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP on 12/31/2024

2024 was a banner year for cannabis lawmakers and business operators. From Kamala Harris advocating for marijuana reforms to California’s clash of titans between hemp and marijuana markets, there was no shortage of drama in...more

The Week in Weed: September 2024 # 4

Seyfarth Shaw LLP on 9/27/2024

Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. This week, we’re taking a deep dive into the world of intoxicating hemp. We’ll check in on the latest attempts to...more

Senate Proposal Would Weed Out Prior Marijuana Use for Federal Job Applicants

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP on 9/24/2024

The DOOBIE Act – yes, you read that correctly – could soon become law. While the law isn’t as fun as it might sound to certain cannabis enthusiasts, it would substantially change the hiring practices of the federal government...more

What a Kamala Harris Presidency May Mean for Marijuana Policy

McGlinchey Stafford on 8/7/2024

With the sudden change in the Democratic presidential candidate, there are a whole host of implications for the future of America. As presumptive nominee Kamala Harris ramps up her campaign for the White House, we examine her...more

The Week in Weed: May 2024 # 5

Seyfarth Shaw LLP on 5/31/2024

Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. This week, we have updates on two stories from last week: the hemp loophole in the Farm Bill and the legalization...more

The Week in Weed: March 2024 # 4

Seyfarth Shaw LLP on 3/29/2024

Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. This week, we see Janet Yellen expressing support for the SAFE Banking Act. Germany legalizes cannabis, but not a...more

The Week in Weed: February 2024 # 2

Seyfarth Shaw LLP on 2/12/2024

Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. This week, we see Texas’ attorney general opposing local decriminalization laws. We note the Pennsylvania governor’s...more

The Week in Weed: January 2024 # 2

Seyfarth Shaw LLP on 1/22/2024

Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. This week, we note that HHS released the full text of its report on cannabis rescheduling. ...more

The Year in Weed: 2023 Edition

Seyfarth Shaw LLP on 12/29/2023

Welcome back to The Year In Weed, The Blunt Truth’s annual roundup of cannabis-related stories. As usual, I’ll adopt Dave Barry’s Year in Review (sadly, no longer available for free) format and look at stories month by...more

The Week in Weed: November 2023 #2

Seyfarth Shaw LLP on 11/10/2023

Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. Ohio legalized adult-use marijuana. Could Virginia’s elections mean a retail market? What’s happening with the...more

Colorado's Booming Cannabis Industry: A Look at Recent Reforms and Record Clearing

Rodemer Kane Attorneys at Law on 7/21/2023

Since its legalization in 2014, Colorado's cannabis industry has experienced unprecedented growth, surpassing $10.5 billion in total sales. The first quarter of 2021 alone saw marijuana sales exceeding $560 million, according...more

The Week in Weed: June 2023 # 3

Seyfarth Shaw LLP on 6/16/2023

Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. This week, we see how the SAFE Banking Act is faring in the Senate. We also check in on North Carolina, where medical...more

The Week in Weed: May 2023 # 4

Seyfarth Shaw LLP on 5/26/2023

This week, the news is all on the state level. Minnesota is on the verge of legalizing adult-use cannabis. New Hampshire may have a commission to study legalization or it may legalize with state stores. Advocates in Nebraska...more

Minnesota Adult-Use Cannabis Bill Emerges from Reconciliation

Cozen O'Connor on 5/18/2023

On April 25, 2023, the Minnesota House passed House File 100 (HF100), a bill authorizing adult-use cannabis, by a vote of 71-59. Three days later, the Minnesota Senate passed Senate File 73 (SF73), a companion bill to HF100,...more

Cannabis Industry Quarterly Update: Q1 - 2023

Benesch on 4/21/2023

Lawmakers continue to work on federal marijuana legislation as well as marijuana banking reform; meanwhile states push ahead with own initiatives - Many states continue to see action through legislation and ballot...more

Midterm Cannabis Results Remind That Progress Is Not Linear

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP on 1/12/2023

Lost for many in the avalanche of news about the midterms, voters in five states went to the polls last month to vote on proposals allowing adult-use cannabis, often referred to as recreational cannabis. Originally...more

Cannabis and the Workplace in California: AB 2188

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP on 11/22/2022

As many states have legalized medical and recreational cannabis use, state employment laws relating to marijuana use have also evolved. California now joins a growing list of states and cities that protect employees and...more

A New California Bill Will Protect Employees' Ability to Use Marijuana Off-the-Clock

CDF Labor Law LLP on 8/26/2022

In 2016, California legalized the recreational use of marijuana. Marijuana remains illegal at the federal level and is considered a Schedule 1 drug. However, California’s legalization of recreational marijuana created issues...more

Cannabis & THC: Understanding the Effects & Liability

J.S. Held on 6/2/2022

State legalization of cannabis (i.e., marijuana) for medical and/or recreational use has spurred many questions regarding exposure concerns and drug testing concerns (e.g., what constitutes positive cannabis tests and how do...more

The Week in Weed: May 13, 2022

Seyfarth Shaw LLP on 5/13/2022

Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. Things don’t look good for medical marijuana in South Carolina. Missouri advocates turn in signatures for their...more

Never Mind the Date, Passage of the MORE Act Is No Joke

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP on 4/4/2022

On April 1, 2022, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 3617 ̶ the Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and Expungement Act (MORE Act). This groundbreaking legislation, if passed in the Senate, would roll back more than 80...more

New York Cannabis Control Board: Seventh Meeting News Highlights

Foley Hoag LLP - Cannabis and the Law on 3/14/2022

On Thursday, March 10, 2022, the New York State Cannabis Control Board (CCB) of the Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) held its seventh and longest public meeting to date, during which it made significant progress in...more

The Week in Weed: February 2022 # 3

Seyfarth Shaw LLP on 2/18/2022

Welcome back to the Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. We’ve got several updates to share, starting with Senator Chuck Schumer’s plans to legalize cannabis at the...more

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