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 | February 2, 2023
A lawyer for California's Department of Cannabis Control said the anti-commandeering rule will protect the state and its officials if it authorizes interstate cannabis trade with other licensing states.
By Cheryl Miller | January 26, 2023
"We do not intend to pursue rulemaking allowing the use of CBD in dietary supplements or conventional foods," FDA principal deputy commissioner Janet Woodcock said Friday.
By Cheryl Miller | January 19, 2023
"If, as petitioner contends, cities and counties cannot enforce their cannabis regulations in criminal court proceedings, then the ability of amici's members to protect public health and safety is significantly impaired," lawyers for California cities and counties told the state Supreme Court.
By Cheryl Miller | January 12, 2023
"From all accounts, it's been rolling out fairly smoothly," Shipman & Goodwin partner Sarah Westby said of Connecticut's first sales of adult-use marijuana.
By Cheryl Miller | January 5, 2023
Trademark suits targeting smoke shops' vape products have flooded federal courts in Florida and California.
By Cheryl Miller | December 15, 2022
Two lawyers in the cannabis industry see consolidation and perhaps more congressional consternation in the year ahead.
By Cheryl Miller | December 8, 2022
Supporters of the SAFE Banking Act are frustrated that despite two years of Democratic control of the White House and Congress, lawmakers have been unable to get the key piece of cannabis-related legislation passed.
By Cheryl Miller | December 1, 2022
Harris Beach senior counsel Meaghan Feenan said future adult-use applicants need to demonstrate business acumen and a readiness to start sales quickly.
By Cheryl Miller | November 17, 2022
The U.S. Senate passed legislation to expand research into marijuana, marking the first time a standalone cannabis bill has been sent to President Biden.
By Cheryl Miller | November 10, 2022
It was a mixed bag for legalization efforts Tuesday. We have a look at what happened.
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