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Top Misconceptions About Cannabis in Mexico, Part 2

In Part 1 of this multipart series, we debunked various incorrect ideas, impressions and rumors we repeatedly hear in the Mexico cannabis practice. In this post, we will address five additional, common misconceptions, in order to help guide a healthy discussion on the real status of cannabis legalization in Mexico. Do the following misconceptions ring

BREAKING NEWS: Mexican Lower Chamber Passes the Cannabis Bill!

Last night, by a considerable majority (310 ayes; 210 nays and 20 abstentions), Mexico’s Lower Chamber approved the Cannabis Law bill sent to it by the Mexican Senate last November. The Cannabis Law was heavily amended prior to passage. As expected, the Law regulates production and merchandising of cannabis and its derivatives for adult (now

Cannabis Toll Processing Agreements

These days in cannabis, we see lots of toll processing agreements between licensees. And that’s for good reason– not every licensee wants to be vertically integrated, which is expensive and significantly complex. Most licensees simply want the benefits of being able to offer a variety of products that they can’t otherwise directly make themselves. How

Cannabis Banking and Arizona: Interview with Industry Expert Paula Durham, CFE

Anyone involved in the cannabis industry likely knows that banking is an issue. However, the nuances are manifold, and few have an expertise like Paula Durham. Paula is an Associate Director with JS Held and focuses part of her practice on the cannabis industry (CLICK here for more information about Paula). Paula wrote an excellent

Cannabis for Brazilian Pets and Their Humans

A bill (369/2021) to allow veterinarians to prescribe cannabis products has been introduced in Brazil’s Chamber of Deputies. Under the terms of the bill, products must be authorized by the Brazilian regulatory authorities or, in the case of imported products, their counterparts in the country of origin. If the government does not issue specific regulations

Mexico’s Medical Cannabis Regulations: What Should Cannabis Businesses Be Doing RIGHT NOW?

Six weeks ago, Mexico came out with regulations for cultivating, processing, selling, and importing/exporting medical cannabis, making the country the largest in the world (by population) to have a fully legalized medical cannabis supply chain. We have written several blog posts about Mexico’s new cannabis regulations and we put on a webinar for stakeholders that drew

Arizona Cities Ban Recreational Only Marijuana Establishments

Arizonans knew zoning issues could cause headaches for dispensary owners. However, what was unanticipated are the new bans by some of the Arizona cities for recreational marijuana establishments. Shortly after the passage of Proposition 207, otherwise known as the Smart and Safe Arizona Act (the “Act”), several Arizona cities moved to ban recreational marijuana sales,

Federal Cannabis Lobbying: Altria Has Entered the Chat

In my experience, lobbying is truly an art and not a science, and a very important art at that. And there’s been no shortage of cannabis lobbying over the years on both the state and federal level. Typically, cannabis trade groups (and there seems to be one for every cannabis topic now, including a recently

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Cannabis Securities Litigation: Proceed with Caution Before Investing in International Cannabis

Along with a robust cannabis practice, our law firm works with businesses around the globe on legal matters involving dispute resolution, customs, trade, employment, foreign direct investment, manufacturing, technology, intellectual property, and entertainment. Several years ago, these practice areas rarely overlapped; that is no longer the case. Our international and cannabis business lawyers now regularly

Cannabis in Australia: You Better Run (to It)

On February 1, the over-the-counter (OTC) sale of CBD products became legal in Australia, following a schedule adjustment in December by the country’s Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA). Products must still be approved by the TGA and be included in the Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods (ARTG). The daily dose must not exceed 150 mg. At

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Top Misconceptions About Cannabis in Mexico, Part 2

BREAKING NEWS: Mexican Lower Chamber Passes the Cannabis Bill!

Cannabis Toll Processing Agreements

Cannabis Banking and Arizona: Interview with Industry Expert Paula Durham, CFE

Cannabis for Brazilian Pets and Their Humans

Mexico’s Medical Cannabis Regulations: What Should Cannabis Businesses Be Doing RIGHT NOW?

Arizona Cities Ban Recreational Only Marijuana Establishments

Federal Cannabis Lobbying: Altria Has Entered the Chat

Cannabis Securities Litigation: Proceed with Caution Before Investing in International Cannabis

Cannabis in Australia: You Better Run (to It)

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Top Misconceptions About Cannabis in Mexico, Part 2

BREAKING NEWS: Mexican Lower Chamber Passes the Cannabis Bill!

Cannabis Toll Processing Agreements

Cannabis Banking and Arizona: Interview with Industry Expert Paula Durham, CFE

Cannabis for Brazilian Pets and Their Humans

Mexico’s Medical Cannabis Regulations: What Should Cannabis Businesses Be Doing RIGHT NOW?

Arizona Cities Ban Recreational Only Marijuana Establishments

Federal Cannabis Lobbying: Altria Has Entered the Chat

Cannabis Securities Litigation: Proceed with Caution Before Investing in International Cannabis

Cannabis in Australia: You Better Run (to It)