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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 -

A Path Forward for Colo. Pot Products After Failed Safety Test

Troutman Pepper Locke on 8/26/2025

In the rapidly evolving landscape of Colorado’s cannabis industry, maintaining compliance with state regulation is not just a legal obligation but a critical component of business strategy. As cannabis products undergo...more

DEA Breaks Silence on Reclassification of Marijuana, Proposing Move to Schedule III

Akerman LLP on 5/6/2024

After months of anticipation following the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' recommendation to reschedule marijuana from a Schedule I to a Schedule III controlled substance, we finally have insight into the...more

Ohio Legalizes Adult-Use Marijuana

McGlinchey Stafford on 11/7/2023

On November 7, 2023, voters in Ohio approved Ohio Issue 2, the Marijuana Legalization Initiative (the Initiative), which legalizes marijuana for recreational use in Ohio. Among its key provisions, the Ohio Initiative creates...more

Ohio Legislature Cultivating Medical Marijuana Access Expansion

Dinsmore & Shohl LLP on 4/20/2023

Ohio legislators are once again attempting to transform the state’s medical marijuana control program after a similar effort stalled out last year. Proponents of the proposed legislation, Senate Bill 9, seek to expand medical...more

Recreational Cannabis is Legal in Connecticut: What to Know About Getting into the Business

Pullman & Comley, LLC on 7/9/2021

On July 1, 2021 Connecticut became the nineteenth state to legalize the possession and use of cannabis for recreational purposes. Upon conversion of the existing licenses held by medical marijuana growers within the next few...more

New York’s Cannabis Law Legalizes Adult Recreational Use but Permits Local Governments to Ban Retail Sales and On-Site Consumption

Farrell Fritz, P.C. on 4/12/2021

After several stalled attempts, New York State became the 16th state to legalize recreational cannabis (marijuana) use. This occurred on March 31, 2021, when Governor Andrew Cuomo signed the “Marijuana Regulation and...more

Virginia Poised for Final Vote on Marijuana Legalization

Cozen O'Connor on 4/1/2021

As marijuana legalization continues to sweep through the nation, Virginia is poised to become the first southern state to legalize adult use of marijuana. On March 31, Governor Ralph Northam (D) announced a series of...more

The Week in Weed: January 2020 #4

Seyfarth Shaw LLP on 1/24/2020

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

The Week in Weed: January 2020 #3

Seyfarth Shaw LLP on 1/17/2020

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

A Budding Opportunity—Why the CBD Industry Requires Regulation

Bilzin Sumberg on 1/16/2020

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

The Week in Weed: January 2020 #2

Seyfarth Shaw LLP on 1/10/2020

Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. Let’s start with a look at the new marijuana market in Illinois. First day sales topped $3 million and 77,000...more

Future Enterprises and Environmental Impacts in the Cannabis Industry

Seyfarth Shaw LLP on 12/24/2019

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

Brand Protection for Illinois’ Budding Cannabis Industry

Seyfarth Shaw LLP on 12/11/2019

On January 1, 2020, the recreational use of marijuana will be legal under Illinois law. With the formal enactment of the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act, it is expected that numerous new companies will be gearing up to enter...more

Half Baked: The Brave New World of Branding Weed

Lewitt Hackman on 11/15/2016

In last week’s election, California voters passed Prop 64, which means recreational marijuana can be sold and used by persons over 21 within the state. But don’t get excited about the gold rush just yet. Recreational...more

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