Cannabis Law
FDA Hearing on Products Containing Cannabis or Cannabis-Derived Products
The U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) held its public hearing on scientific data and information about products containing cannabis…
Read MoreNew USPTO Examination Guide Offers Opportunities For Registration of Trademarks For Certain Hemp-Related Goods And Services After Enactment of The 2018 Farm Bill
On May 2, 2019, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”) published Examination Guide 1-19 titled Examination of Marks…
Read MoreOffit Kurman Announces Collaboration with Cannabis Law Firm
After a busy 2018, the quickly expanding law firm Offit Kurman is forming a collaboration between its cannabis law practice and law firm Vicente Sederberg to better serve its clients entering new markets.
Read MoreDelaware Court Ruling On Medical Marijuana
On December 17, 2018, the Delaware Superior Court issued a ground-breaking decision under the Delaware Medical Marijuana Act (“DMMA”, 16…
Read MoreThe Legal Dose: Typical Cannabis Startup Costs and Annual Operating Expenses By Sector
While the numbers can vary widely within business sectors and across states, it is clear that plant touching businesses regularly experience much higher startup and operating costs than their ancillary and supportive business sector counterparts. Much of this disparity can be explained by the increased costs associated with licensing (both initial and continuing) and ongoing regulatory compliance for plant touching businesses throughout the country.
Read MoreOffit Kurman and Vicente Sederberg Enter Agreement to Better Serve The Cannabis Law Marketplace
Offit Kurman and Vicente Sederberg Enter Agreement to Better Serve The Cannabis Law Marketplace Vicente Sederberg and Offit Kurman recently…
Read MoreSpeculation Begins Regarding Impact of Barr’s Nomination on Cannabis Companies and Operators
On December 7, 2018, President Trump nominated William Barr to serve as the next U.S. Attorney General. Barr previously served…
Read MoreLatest Tax Court Case Delivers Blow To State-Legal Marijuana Businesses On Application Of IRC Section 280e
A decision of the US Tax Court issued on November 29 in Patients Mutual Assistance Collective Corporation (D.B.A. Harborside Health…
Read MoreThe Legal Dose: U.S. Cannabis – Companies With Access to Banking
Many plant touching and ancillary businesses in the cannabis industry now utilize banking services from traditional banks. It is unclear…
Read MoreGet on The Ban Wagon: Local Cannabis Opt Outs
New Jersey’s election of Phil Murphy as governor has ushered in a ‘green rush’ of marijuana entrepreneurs anticipating a dramatic…
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