DESIGNER491 / GETTY IMAGES Dear Pot Lawyer, Jeff Sessions finally ripped up the Cole Memo. Should we be scared? We should be paying attention, but no, we shouldn’t be scared. For nearly all of my law firm’s clients, from Seattle to San Diego, it’s been business as usual. This means growing weed, processing it, and […]
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Sorry, Jeff Sessions, But Legal Weed’s Not Going Anywhere
Although the Attorney General Ripped Up the Cole Memo, It’s Still Business as Usual
Although Attorney General Jeff Sessions ripped up the Cole Memo, it’s still business as usual for legal weed.
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The World Health Organization Came Out in Favor of CBD
Getty Images / RGBspace Dear Pot Lawyer, Did you see the World Health Organization’s recent announcement on CBD? Care to weigh in? Yes, I was glad to see that announcement. For anyone who missed it, the World Health Organization (WHO) published a preliminary report last month finding no adverse health outcomes associated with the use […]
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How Does the Rest of the World Feel About CBD?
A Preliminary Report from the World Health Organization Suggests Good Things
A preliminary report from the World Health Organization suggests doors could open for CBD.
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Can the State Do Anything to Prevent an Oversaturated Cannabis Market?
NATHANPHOTO / GETTY IMAGES Dear Pot Lawyer, My budtender says there are too many people with weed licenses nowadays. Is the state going to do anything to keep pot farmers from going out of business? This is a hard issue that has been getting a lot of traction over the past few months. Right now, […]
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Are There Too Many Weed Licenses Nowadays?
And Is the State Going to Do Anything to Prevent Oversaturation?
Is the State going to do anything to prevent an oversaturated weed market?
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Marketing CBD’s Medical Benefits Is a No-Go, Unfortunately
Oregon and Federal Laws Prevent Makers from Touting Them
Oregon and federal laws prevent makers of CBD products from touting their medical benefits.
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Is Jeff Sessions Throwing in the Towel on Trying to Outlaw Weed?
ALEX WONG / GETTY IMAGES Dear Pot Lawyer, I read some promising stuff on federal weed action. Is Attorney General Jeff Sessions finally throwing in the towel? I hope so. Sessions made an interesting comment on weed last week to the House Judiciary Committee. The comment didn’t get the press it should have, because the […]
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Is Jeff Sessions Easing Up on Weed?
A Statement Last Week Suggests the Attorney General Might Be Throwing in the Towel
A statement last week suggests the attorney general might be throwing in the towel.
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Can Medical Cannabis Cardholders Own Guns?
Per the Feds, Alcohol’s Fine, But Weed’s a Different Story
Per the feds, alcohol’s fine, but weed’s a different story.
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Can Section 8 Tenants Be Evicted for Smoking Weed?
Classic Lawyer Answer: It Depends
Classic lawyer answer: It depends.
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Who’s in Charge of Federal Weed Policy Right Now?
Two of the Three Most Important Positions Are Empty
Two of the three most important positions are empty.