Maintaining Cannabis as a Schedule I Drug Continues to be an Increasingly Difficult Stance for the Federal Government

Federal Prohibition is Preventing Widespread and Additional Research The Mayo Clinic recently published a special edition of its Mayo Clinic Magazine, titled Medical Marijuana: The Science and Benefits.[1] It discusses how medical marijuana can be used to relieve pain, treat anxiety, and improve … Read more about Maintaining Cannabis as a Schedule I Drug Continues to be an Increasingly Difficult Stance for the Federal Government

Overview of Marijuana Facility Licensing in Massachusetts

Medical + Recreational Under Massachusetts law, both medical and recreational marijuana are legal. The state is currently rolling out its recreational delivery program, as well as its social consumption establishment program. The state regulatory body, the Cannabis Control Commission (“CCC”), has … Read more about Overview of Marijuana Facility Licensing in Massachusetts

Thai Medical Cannabis Industry’s Preliminary Regulations

Thailand is beginning to concretely define medical cannabis regulations, as the country looks to refine the legislation which partially legalized the substance in late-December of last year. While preliminary regulations are just beginning to take shape, this week, the Thai government took a … Read more about Thai Medical Cannabis Industry’s Preliminary Regulations

Mormon Church Compromises on Medical Marijuana

Utah voters are expected to legalize medical marijuana in the state by way of a proposition on the November ballot. Utah Governor Gary Herbert has announced that there has been a compromise reached between medical marijuana supporters and the Mormon Church, a powerful political force in the state … Read more about Mormon Church Compromises on Medical Marijuana

Colorado MED Bulletin re: Cannabis Samples for Managers

The Colorado Department of Revenue Marijuana Enforcement Division (MED) has published an Industry-Wide Bulletin clarifying specifics of Colorado House Bill 18-1259, effective August 8, 2018, which amended existing marijuana codes (Colorado Medical Marijuana Code, 12‐43.3‐101, et seq., C.R.S., and … Read more about Colorado MED Bulletin re: Cannabis Samples for Managers

Canadian Cannabis Beverages from Coors/Hydropothecary Coming Soon

Molson Coors Canada and The Hydropothecary Company have announced a joint venture to produce non-alcoholic, cannabis-infused beverages to be sold in the Canadian market. Molson Coors Canada is the Canadian arm of beer giant Molson Coors Brewing Company, and The Hydropothecary Company (HEXO) is … Read more about Canadian Cannabis Beverages from Coors/Hydropothecary Coming Soon

Colorado Governor Vetoes Bill Allowing Patients with Autism to Use Medical Marijuana

Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper has vetoed a bill that would have allowed those with autism to use medical marijuana. The bill, HB 18-1263, titled "Medical Marijuana Use for Autism and Acute Pain," would have added autism spectrum disorders to the list of qualifications for use of medical … Read more about Colorado Governor Vetoes Bill Allowing Patients with Autism to Use Medical Marijuana

Rohrabacher-Blumenauer Remains – Omnibus Passes Including Protections for Medical Marijuana

The Rohrabacher-Blumenauer amendment protecting medical marijuana initiatives at the state level has survived yet another budget crisis. Early this morning, Congress has passed a $1.3 trillion spending bill comprising multiple budgetary areas, hence its "omnibus" bill designation. This massive bill, … Read more about Rohrabacher-Blumenauer Remains – Omnibus Passes Including Protections for Medical Marijuana