Industry Players Make Lobbying Lucrative
If the cannabis industry ever is going to level the playing field with other industries, it’s going to need a whole lot of help...
Why We Need a Cannabinoid Expert at the FDA
CBD and other cannabinoids have taken the market by storm. Nevertheless, many consumers do not understand these products’ role in the complicated fight for...
National Pre-Employment Drug Screening Is in Decline
Over the past couple of years, employers have begun to abandon something they have been doing for decades: pre-employment screening for cannabis use. Sometimes,...
After Prohibition
As of September 2022, thirty-seven states and the District of Columbia regulated medical cannabis sales; nineteen states housed recreational markets. More than two-thirds of...
The Looming Danger of Citizen Suits
Companies in the cannabis industry face a wide range of regulatory challenges and legal risks, from seed-to-sale tracking to section 280E of the Internal...
13 Ladies Who Litigate
Cannabis litigation is not for the faint of heart. The industry’s challenges can be unique, even in standard business areas like employment law, insurance...
Arkansas Adult-Use Initiative Passes Final Hurdle for November Ballot
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. -- In a 5-2 decision, the Arkansas Supreme Court ruled the state must include an adult-use cannabis legalization initiative on the...
Opinion: Are Republicans Emerging as Leaders in Cannabis Legislation?
We typically think of cannabis as a liberal political issue, as historically we have seen a push from Democrats in support of cannabis use,...
Costa Rican President Announces Recreational Cannabis Legislation
Rodrigo Chaves, the recently elected President of Costa Rica, marked his first 100 days in office this week by announcing an initiative to legalize...
Chuck Schumer’s Federal Legalization Bill Introduced to the Senate
WASHINGTON - The long-awaited Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act (CAOA) was finally introduced to the Senate Thursday after being unveiled to the industry by...
