Editorial: Cannabis Law Journal Issue 7 1 December 2017
Welcome to the 7th issue of the Cannabis Law Journal featuring articles written by attorneys at the coalface of cannabis & hemp in North America.
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Welcome to the 7th issue of the Cannabis Law Journal featuring articles written by attorneys at the coalface of cannabis & hemp in North America.
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Patents are an important tool for businesses to secure a competitive advantage, particularly for companies in an emerging industry such as the cannabis industry. Contrary to popular belief, cannabis and cannabis-related inventions are not only are patentable, but the number of patents and applications being filed in this area is growing steadily.
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Oregon was one of the first states to decriminalize marijuana, legalize medical marijuana, and legalize recreational marijuana use. Despite Oregon’s forward thinking on cannabis, employers are still allowed to discharge employees for off-work use of marijuana—including medical marijuana. Oregon’s Medical Marijuana Act does not require employers to accommodate the medical use of marijuana in the work place.1 In 2010, the Oregon Supreme Court determined employers are not required to accommodate employee’s use of medical marijuana and can rightfully discharge an employee for off-work use.
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Authored By Attorneys for Freedom, law firm of Marc J. Victor Arizona Freedom Summit I...
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The Canadian government released their Proposed Approach to the Regulation of Cannabis1 – the purpose of releasing the cannabis regulations was to solicit public input and their views to help shape the final version of the regulations. Those wishing to provide their feedback have until January 20, 2018 to do so, either online or through mail.2 In order for the Canadian government to meet its self-imposed July 2018 deadline the final version of the released regulations will need to be published in the Canada Gazette, Part II, as soon as possible after the Cannabis Act receives Royal Assent.3
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Authored By: Anne van Leynseele Anne van Leynseele is the consummate corporate cannabis lawyer....
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On November 7, 2017, Democrat Phil Murphy was elected Governor of New Jersey. While campaigning, Murphy’s platform included “[legalizing] marijuana so police can focus resources on violent crime.” Indeed, in his victory speech, he pledged his support for legalization of recreational marijuana use, citing both economic and social justice reasons. Murphy has called attention to the frequency and cost of Marijuana arrests in New Jersey, and the 3:1 racial disparity in such arrests. In addition, he has incorporated an estimated tax revenue from the sale of marijuana into his fiscal proposals.
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Changes the Washington state Legislature recently made to state cannabis laws could have positive impacts on the market in years to come. With the cannabis market steadily increasing across the globe, this seems as an attempt by Washington to ensure they are one of the top competitors in the world market.
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Pennsylvania’s medical marijuana program contains a unique focus on research and monitoring. Chapter 19 of the Medical Marijuana Act (MMA) requires the establishment of a research program “to study the impact of medical marijuana on the treatment and symptom management of serious medical conditions.
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Authored By: Rod Kight http://kightlaw.com/about-us/meet-rod-kight/ 12-1–2017 As Republicans face...
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Canada
Matt Maurer – Minden Gross
Jeff Hergot – Wildboer Dellelce LLP
Costa Rica
Tim Morales – The Cannabis Industry Association Costa Rica
Nicaragua
Elvin Rodríguez Fabilena
USA
General
Julie Godard
Carl L Rowley -Thompson Coburn LLP
Arizona
Jerry Chesler – Chesler Consulting
California
Ian Stewart – Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP
Otis Felder – Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP
Lance Rogers – Greenspoon Marder – San Diego
Jessica McElfresh -McElfresh Law – San Diego
Tracy Gallegos – Partner – Fox Rothschild
Colorado
Adam Detsky – Knight Nicastro
Dave Rodman – Dave Rodman Law Group
Peter Fendel – CMR Real Estate Network
Nate Reed – CMR Real Estate Network
Florida
Matthew Ginder – Greenspoon Marder
David C. Kotler – Cohen Kotler
Illinois
William Bogot – Fox Rothschild
Massachusetts
Valerio Romano, Attorney – VGR Law Firm, PC
Nevada
Neal Gidvani – Snr Assoc: Greenspoon Marder
Phillip Silvestri – Snr Assoc: Greenspoon Marder
Tracy Gallegos – Associate Fox Rothschild
New Jersey
Matthew G. Miller – MG Miller Intellectual Property Law LLC
Daniel T. McKillop – Scarinci Hollenbeck, LLC
New York
Gregory J. Ryan, Esq. Tesser, Ryan & Rochman, LLP
Tim Nolen Tesser, Ryan & Rochman, LLP
Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP
Oregon
Paul Loney & Kristie Cromwell – Loney Law Group
William Stewart – Half Baked Labs
Pennsylvania
Andrew B. Sacks – Managing Partner Sacks Weston Diamond
William Roark – Principal Hamburg, Rubin, Mullin, Maxwell & Lupin
Joshua Horn – Partner Fox Rothschild
Washington DC
Teddy Eynon – Partner Fox Rothschild