Cheryl Miller untangles the compliance issues around marijuana legalization, tracks state and federal regulatory developments, and delivers the information lawyers need to advise clients in this emerging industry.
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By Cheryl Miller | August 2, 2018
Here's a snapshot of some of the latest marijuana lobbying numbers—who's getting the work, and for what. Also: California teams up with a consultant to study a public cannabis bank. And scroll down to get in the weeds. Thanks for reading Higher Law.
By Cheryl Miller | July 26, 2018
Catching up with the cannabis bar at the National Cannabis Industry Association's conference in San Jose. Plus: Meet the Trump administration's pick for Colorado U.S. attorney, and scroll down for some of the new client engagements. Thanks for reading Higher Law.
By Scott Graham | July 17, 2018
The Federal Circuit had already been looking for ways to limit the reach of third parties in IPRs, who critics say sometimes act on behalf of accused infringers who aren't eligible.
By Cheryl Miller | July 12, 2018
Combing Brett Kavanaugh's records for clues about his thinking on cannabis. Plus: the National Cannabis Bar Association elects new board leaders.
By Cheryl Miller | July 5, 2018
Eaze Solutions, represented by Boies Schiller Flexner, moves to dismiss a proposed class action alleging it sent thousands of unwanted texts. Cleveland shows interest in a recreational marijuana market, even though it may be years away. Welcome to Higher Law, your cannabis briefing.
By Cheryl Miller | June 28, 2018
We're looking at the FDA's approval of a cannabis-containing prescription drug. How big of a deal was this news? And check out which company is hiring lobbyists on both coasts in Who Got the Work. Thanks for reading Higher Law.
By Cheryl Miller | June 21, 2018
We're looking at the growing push to legalize adult-use cannabis in one of Canada's southern neighbors, New York. Plus, check in with a California lawyer whose arrest last year sent shockwaves through cannabis-law circles. And scroll down to see who got the work. Thanks for reading Higher Law!
By Cheryl Miller | June 14, 2018
We've got some observations on that big marijuana legislation in Washington DC. And in who got the work—keep sending me your new stuff!—PharmaCann picks up a federal lobbyist, and a New Jersey law firm joins forces for a greater share of that state's growing marijuana business.
By Cheryl Miller | June 7, 2018
Catch up with Foley Hoag's Kevin Conroy on the state of retail sales in Massachusetts. Plus: a roundup of cannabis election-related news from California. Thanks for reading Higher Law.
By Cheryl Miller | May 31, 2018
California scrapped a bill that pushed for workplace protections for employees who consume medical marijuana. Sacramento's new U.S. attorney outlines his cannabis enforcement priorities. Plus: the latest federal lobbying disclosures. Thanks for checking out Higher Law! And please sign up and forward to colleagues.
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