What the 2018 Farm Bill Could Mean for CBD in California
CaliforniaHempUncategorized December 14, 2018
The federal 2018 Farm Bill is likely to become law in the very near future. If it does, it will redefine the hemp industry nationwide. We intend on writing more in the near future as to the specifics of the 2018 Farm Bill, but one interesting question is what effect it will have on California’s…
Read moreCalifornia Cannabis Cultivation: CDFA Accepts All Changes to Proposed New Rules (and Then Some)
CaliforniaUncategorized December 13, 2018
This past Friday, California’s three agencies charged with writing and enforcing cannabis regulations—the Bureau of Cannabis Control (BCC), the Department of Public Health (DPH), and the Department of Food and Agriculture (DFA)—made public their respective proposed final regulations, which are currently pending a 30-day review by the Office of Administrative Law before becoming law. Some…
Read moreOregon Cannabis: Five Common Early Stage Mistakes
OregonRecreational MarijuanaUncategorized December 13, 2018
Running a cannabis business is difficult and many people fail. There are a myriad of reasons why these ventures bottom out, although owners tend to blame federal law issues first of all. It’s true that federal law creates a tough environment for cannabis businesses (banking issues, tax issues, branding issues, etc.), but federal prohibition also…
Read moreFREE Webinar Tomorrow: Oregon Employment Law for Cannabis Businesses
OregonUncategorized December 12, 2018
Owning a cannabis business can present formidable challenges. Adhering to the OLCC rules can be complex in and of itself, but your business must also comply with an array of state and federal employment laws and regulations. If you are an OLCC licensed cannabis business with employees, Harris Bricken employment lawyer Megan Vaniman will present…
Read morePennsylvania rejects marijuana research supplier permits
Marijuana Industry NewsPennsylvania December 11, 2018 0
Cuomo to reveal ‘green new deal’ with marijuana on state’s 2019 agenda
Marijuana Industry NewsNew YorkRecreational Marijuana December 11, 2018 0
New Jersey Legalization Bill Allows Employers To Fire Over Marijuana Use
Marijuana Industry NewsNew JerseyRecreational Marijuana December 8, 2018 0
Oregon and Psilocybin: Does the Approved Ballot Measure Language Stand a Chance?
OregonUncategorized December 8, 2018
Back in August, I covered the landmark Food and Drug Administration (FDA) drug trial approval for psilocybin, the naturally occurring, psychedelic ingredient found in around 200 species of mushrooms. I speculated that if everything goes well, we could see an approved psilocybin drug hit the market sometime in the next 5 to 10 years. I…
Read moreAllied Association Blog: Nevada County Cannabis Alliance Update
CaliforniaMarijuana Laws, Regulations, & Politics December 8, 2018 0
New name and website reflect marijuana now legal in Michigan
Marijuana Industry NewsMichigan December 8, 2018 0