Editorial: Cannabis Law Journal: Issue 9 June 2018.
Welcome to Issue 9 of Cannabis Law Journal the longest running publication covering legal issues...
Read Moreby Sean Hocking | Jun 2, 2018 | Cannabis Law Journal, June 2018 | 0
Welcome to Issue 9 of Cannabis Law Journal the longest running publication covering legal issues...
Read Moreby Sean Hocking | Jun 2, 2018 | Cannabis Law Journal, June 2018 | 0
The legalization of cannabis in Canada is right around the corner with the proposed Cannabis Act, Bill C-45, slated for a final Senate vote. The proposed Act will create an entirely new regulated industry which offers both significant opportunities and significant risks for businesses selling cannabis, cannabis accessories, or related services, and their directors and officers.
Read Moreby Sean Hocking | Jun 2, 2018 | Cannabis Law Journal, June 2018 | 0
I’ve heard and read a lot this week about how the Trickett Wendler, Frank Mongiello, Jordan McLinn, and Matthew Bellina Right to Try Act of 2018 (Right to Try Act), signed into law by President Trump on May 30, 2018, functions to legalize medical marijuana. It does no such thing.
Read Moreby Sean Hocking | Jun 1, 2018 | Cannabis Law Journal, June 2018 | 0
If you sell cannabis or cannabis products, you must register with the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA) for a seller’s permit. Cannabis cultivators, processors, manufacturers, retailers, microbusinesses, and distributors making sales are required to obtain and maintain a seller’s permit as a prerequisite for applying for a license with the California Department of Food and Agriculture, the California Department of Consumer Affairs, or the California Department of Public Health. Distributors of cannabis and cannabis products also must register with the CDTFA for a cannabis tax permit to report and pay two new cannabis taxes to the CDTFA. The cannabis tax permit is in addition to your seller’s permit.
Read Moreby Sean Hocking | May 31, 2018 | Cannabis Law Journal, June 2018 | 0
This paper explores the level of inequality and arbitrariness that persons in contravention of the Dangerous Drugs Act have had to deal with in Jamaica in the context of a struggle between socio-economic groups and makes a case for making the retroactive removal of convictions relating to small quantities of marijuana truly automatic.
Read Moreby Sean Hocking | May 30, 2018 | Cannabis Law Journal, June 2018 | 0
British Columbia’s cannabis legalization framework has been revealed, but public debate and discussion around the issue has muddied the waters for anyone wishing to know how they can possess cannabis, and how much.
Read Moreby Sean Hocking | May 30, 2018 | Cannabis Law Journal, June 2018 | 0
This political year is starting to heat up in Michigan. 2018 is an election year, and things look good for the ballot initiative proposal for legalization of marijuana to be voted on in November.
Read Moreby Sean Hocking | May 30, 2018 | Cannabis Law Journal, June 2018 | 0
Chief Justice Wolfe in his reasoning stated that arguments relating to possible economic benefits which could be derived from legalizing ganja would be more properly advanced before Parliament to convince legislators on the question of legalizing ganja.
Read Moreby Sean Hocking | May 30, 2018 | Cannabis Law Journal, June 2018 | 0
There exist other forms of trademarks which can be excellent tools for the right type of business, such as for cannabis startups that touch the cannabis plant.
Read Moreby Sean Hocking | May 30, 2018 | Cannabis Law Journal, June 2018 | 0
The dual state and local licensing structure that created 540 distinct county and city versions of California cannabis law with bans and partial bans in the majority of the localities was just the beginning.
Read Moreby Sean Hocking | May 30, 2018 | Cannabis Law Journal, June 2018 | 0
To say that the DEA is is slow in responding to matters regarding cannabis (other than raids and arrests) is like saying that Rip Van Winkle took a long nap.
Read Moreby Sean Hocking | May 30, 2018 | Cannabis Law Journal, June 2018 | 0
Cannabis companies that own and enforce their trademarks, patents, copyrights, and trade secrets are not only protecting their brands, but are also showing their sophistication to potential investors in this fast growing space.
Read MoreEditor – Sean Hocking
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