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Medical Cannabis Comes to Maryland: What Medical Providers Should Do to Prepare Their Practice for Patients
As the medical cannabis industry in Maryland continues to expand after 14 months of delivering finished medical cannabis products to patients, I have noticed an increasing number of inquiries from medical providers currently issuing medical cannabis...
High Hopes for Passage of 2018 Farm Bill Legislation: Key Takeaways from the Legislation
With President Trump poised to sign the 2018 Farm Bill, it looks like the United States is finally taking action with respect to the production of industrial hemp for commercial purposes. The 2018 Farm Bill is certainly an impressive feat, as the legislation allows...
The United States of Cannabis
The United States of Cannabis Earlier this week, Michigan voters approved a measure legalizing recreational cannabis, while voters in Missouri and Utah approved...
Maryland Medical Cannabis Commission Approves New Diversity Regulations
Earlier this year, the Maryland legislature passed the Natalie M. LaPrade Medical Cannabis Reform Act in an effort to address various aspects of the medical cannabis program. A significant issue addressed in the reform legislation is the promotion and...
Maryland Medical Cannabis Commission Issuing Grant Funds for Training and Assisting Minority & Female Ganjapreneurs Seeking Licenses in 2019
Earlier this year, Maryland lawmakers enacted legislation authorizing significant changes to the medical cannabis statute, which was originally passed during the 2014 Maryland General Assembly. The legislation, otherwise known as "House Bill 2," requires the Maryland...
Investing in the Cannabis Industry…Buyer Beware!
Investor interest in the cannabis industry continues to climb as the marijuana movement goes mainstream, but cannabis-related securities remain incredibly risky in light of federal prohibition. Under the Federal Securities Act, an individual or business entity must...
Federal Tax Law Compliance for Cannabis Businesses: Section 280E
In 1961, the United States Supreme Court held that even income generated from illegal activity is subject to federal taxation, which means cannabis businesses must pay federal income taxes, just like federally-legal businesses. However, because the possession,...
In a Post-Prohibition World, Does the Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act Preclude Medical Marijuana Dispensaries?
Last week, me and an attorney from our law firm’s Philadelphia office gave a presentation on marijuana marketing for this month’s Women Grow Philly Chapter meeting. In preparation for the presentation, I reviewed Pennsylvania’s regulations for the marketing and...
Rohrabacher-Blumenauer Amendment Renewal
On Friday, federal lawmakers will decide the fate of the Rohrabacher-Blumenauer Amendment (formerly known as Rohrabacher-Farr), which currently protects state medical cannabis programs from federal government interference. The Rohrabacher-Blumenauer Amendment...