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FREE Webinar – Cannabis in New York: Intro to the Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act

Register HERE! New York just became the latest state to legalize recreational cannabis. It will likely be several months before industry regulations are released and license applications are possible, but NOW is the time to start preparing. Join Harris Bricken’s lead New York cannabis attorney, Simon Malinowski for a FREE hour-long, Q&A webinar on Tuesday, May

Not All CBD Topicals Are Treated Equal

Last week, the Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) released its latest round of warning letters to “cannabidiol” (“CBD”) companies. In letters dated March 15 and March 18, the FDA took issue with the sale and marketing of topicals commonly known as “over-the-counter” (“OTC”) (i.e., non-prescription) drug products that listed CBD as an “inactive ingredient,” yet

New York’s Cannabis Control Board – The New Sheriff in Town

Now that the Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act (the MRTA) is law, the most frequent question (really, the only) we get at the Canna Law Blog is: what do I need to do to get a license? The answer is in the hands of the Cannabis Control Board (the CCB), a newly established governing body

Should You Join the Board of Directors of a Cannabis Company?

We lawyers get asked to sit on boards with some frequency. At this law firm, those requests are sometimes made by clients and I believe we have always declined, but not for the reasons you may be thinking. In many cases, a lawyer who sits on the board of a company he or she represents

California Cannabis Label Alert: New Prop. 65 Requirements Coming

For better or worse, the Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986 (a/k/a Prop. 65) has long plagued California businesses. And cannabis businesses are no exception (see here and here). Prop. 65 requires businesses to provide “a clear and reasonable warning before they cause an exposure to a chemical listed as known to

New York’s Comprehensive Cannabis Legislation Released

The revised version of New York’s comprehensive cannabis legislation that legalizes recreational cannabis and expands New York medical cannabis program has (finally) been released. Still titled the Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act (the MRTA), the revised legislation more closely resembles the original version of the MRTA than Governor Andrew Cuomo’s legalization plan, as was expected.

The SAFE Banking Act’s Reintroduction in 2021

This week, the SAFE Banking Act’s long-awaited reintroduction finally happened, and by a bipartisan group of over 100 members of the House and 30 members of the Senate (and counting!). The legislation was first introduced in March 2019, and we’ve followed along ever since. This Act has now been passed by the House THREE times,

Changing Tides: Lobbying on Cannabis Issues in the Biden Administration – The Webinar Video Replay

For anyone who was not able to join our March 24th webinar, Changing Tides: Lobbying on Cannabis Issues in the Biden Administration, we’ve got you covered! Below, please find the full presentation for your viewing pleasure. You can download the PowerPoint presentation HERE. Stay up to date on everything cannabis via the Canna Law Blog.

Cannabis Leases: Six Important Landlord Considerations

Last year, I wrote a post entitled “Cannabis Leases: Eight Important Tenant Considerations“. The post outlined eight of the more important considerations for tenants entering into cannabis leases. Today, I want to focus on some of the top considerations for landlords in leasing to cannabis tenants. 1. Compliance with Mortgages Landlords that do not outright

Cannabis in Morocco: Once Again the Kingdom Makes History

On March 11, Morocco’s cabinet approved a bill to legalize medical cannabis. The bill will now pass to Morocco’s parliament for consideration. If the bill ultimately succeeds, Morocco will become a true pioneer, as only the second country in the Arab world to legalize any form of cannabis. Under the terms of the bill, cannabis

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Not All CBD Topicals Are Treated Equal

New York’s Cannabis Control Board – The New Sheriff in Town

Should You Join the Board of Directors of a Cannabis Company?

California Cannabis Label Alert: New Prop. 65 Requirements Coming

New York’s Comprehensive Cannabis Legislation Released

The SAFE Banking Act’s Reintroduction in 2021

Changing Tides: Lobbying on Cannabis Issues in the Biden Administration – The Webinar Video Replay

Cannabis Leases: Six Important Landlord Considerations

Cannabis in Morocco: Once Again the Kingdom Makes History

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FREE Webinar – Cannabis in New York: Intro to the Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act

Not All CBD Topicals Are Treated Equal

New York’s Cannabis Control Board – The New Sheriff in Town

Should You Join the Board of Directors of a Cannabis Company?

California Cannabis Label Alert: New Prop. 65 Requirements Coming

New York’s Comprehensive Cannabis Legislation Released

The SAFE Banking Act’s Reintroduction in 2021

Changing Tides: Lobbying on Cannabis Issues in the Biden Administration – The Webinar Video Replay

Cannabis Leases: Six Important Landlord Considerations

Cannabis in Morocco: Once Again the Kingdom Makes History