Perspectives on Cannabis
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Long-anticipated federal cannabis reform may be on the horizon. In the last month, bipartisan governors and groups from both bodies of Congress have established support for cannabis policies that would reshape federal enforcement and set the stage for further state legalization.
California law requires commercial cannabis licensees with 20 or more non-supervisory employees to enter into a labor peace agreement; however, the legal requirements of such an agreement are far less than labor unions would suggest.
Schiff Hardin LLP served as underwriter’s counsel for Canna-Global Acquisition Corp.’s initial public offering of $200 million, which closed on Dec. 2, 2021.
On September 27, 2021, a substantive amendment was approved by the Department of Cannabis Control (DCC) in an emergency rulemaking action.
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Partner David Grosso will present on decriminalizing poverty at the National Cannabis Festival on August 28.
The FDA’s position that the Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FDCA) prohibits CBD from being sold in interstate commerce as a dietary supplement or food ingredient makes national companies hesitant to sell products containing CBD or do business with the CBD industry.
The majority of states in the US have either decriminalized cannabis or enacted laws authorizing its uThe majority of states in the US have either decriminalized cannabis or enacted laws authorizing its use for medical or non-medical se for medical or non-medical (aka “recreational” or “adult”) use.
Join Arent Fox's David Grosso, Oliver Spurgeon III, and Shahiedah Shabazz as they discuss the bill proposed by U.S. Senators Cory Booker (D-N.J.), Ron Wyden (D-Ore.), and Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) to legalize marijuana under federal law.
Following its neighboring states, Connecticut legalized recreational cannabis after Governor Ned Lamont signed the Responsible and Equitable Regulation of Adult-Use Cannabis Act (RERACA) on June 22.
Since 2019, the Federal Trade Commission and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration have warned companies that make or sell cannabidiol (CBD) products that it is illegal to label and advertise that their products prevent, treat, or cure human disease without FDA approval.
On March 31, 2021, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo signed the Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act (MRTA) into law, legalizing adult-use cannabis in the state and establishing a regulatory framework to govern what likely will be one of the nation’s largest cannabis markets.
Ready, Set, Wait… New York Legalizes Adult-Use Cannabis, but Not Likely to Issue Licenses Until 2022
On March 31, 2021, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo signed the Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act (MRTA) into law, legalizing adult-use cannabis in the state and establishing a regulatory framework to govern what likely will be one of the nation’s largest cannabis markets.
Cannabis businesses that regularly transact in cash need to strongly consider creating an internal policy to ensure that the Form is regularly completed and filed.
In this installment of Arent Fox’s Cannabis Counsel Cast, Partners Emily M. Leongini and Lynn R. Fiorentino discuss a recent proposal to require new Prop 65 warnings for cannabis products that expose consumers to THC and/or “marijuana smoke.”
New Mexico became the latest state to legalize recreational cannabis after Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham signed the Cannabis Regulation Act (CRA) in mid-April. The law legalizes use, possession, manufacture, production, and sale as of June 29, 2021, and kicks off retail sales by April 1, 2022.
Virginia has become the latest state to legalize adult recreational cannabis use, although the legislation will not be effective immediately.
Arent Fox Partner Kirsten Hart and Associate Shahiedah Shabazz will speak at The Seminar Group’s, “Cannabis and Hemp – Business Considerations” Seminar
Now Financial Businesses can provide their services to licensed cannabis businesses without penalty under California law.
What the new Congress could mean for federal cannabis reform.
Last week, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy signed three bills that pave the way for legal recreational cannabis sales in New Jersey, after uncertainty swirled around the fate of the legislation even on the day of signing. A clean-up measure reached the governor’s desk only minutes before his signing deadlines.
Mark A. Bloom, Lynn R. Fiorentino, David R. Hamill, David P. Grosso, Elliott M. Kroll, M. Scott Peeler, Andrew Ross, Julius A. Rousseau, III, D. Jacques Smith, Randall A. Brater, Henry Morris, Jr., Angela M. Santos, Stephanie Trunk
Arent Fox is monitoring policy changes by the Biden Administration to provide timely analysis on how they could impact your business.
After a shift in political power in Congress and the White House, there are strong indications that the federal prohibition on cannabis in the United States will come to an end.
On February 8, 2021, a wide cross-section of cannabis industry advocates and heavy hitters founded the United States Cannabis Council (“USCC”).