Dear Pot Lawyer, What’s with all the federal weed law action? My head is spinning! MINE, TOO. Last week, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) announced it would not change its dismal tune on cannabis, and that weed would remain a Schedule I drug under the Controlled Substances Act (CSA). Then, the Obama administration announced it […]
Vince Sliwoski
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Ask a Pot Lawyer: Hot Federal Weed Law Action!
No Rescheduling Cannabis, But Plenty of Other Activity
The feds didn’t reschedule cannabis, but there’s been plenty of other activity.
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Weed Fraud at a Portland Dispensary
DEAR POT LAWYER, Tell me about the weed fraud case! WEED, FELONS, forgeries, lawsuits, California swindlers, and duped Canadian backers—the weed fraud case had it all. The culprits in this story are a Northeast Portland dispensary called Cannacea, its owner Tisha Siler, a California group called Green Rush Consulting, and, per the Oregonian, a Green […]
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Ask a Pot Lawyer: Weed Fraud at a Portland Dispensary
Of Pot, Felons, and Duped Canadians
Of weed, felons, and duped Canadians.
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Ask a Pot Lawyer: Is the Medical Marijuana Program Going Away?
I think so, and I hope so.
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Ask a Pot Lawyer: Can I Make a Weed Ad?
You Can Make a Pot Commercial, But There Are Hoops to Jump Through
You can make a pot commercial, but there are hoops to jump through.
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Pot Treats for Your Pet—Are They Really a Thing?
Dear Pot Lawyer, What’s the deal with cannabidiol (CBD) pet treats? Are they really a thing? YES, CBD-INFUSED pet treats are definitely a thing. They are often marketed to “all pets, large and small,” and you can order them online from any number of manufacturers. As with any product, some of the websites look better […]
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Ask a Pot Lawyer: CBD Pet Treats Are a Thing?
Yep, They Are.
Yep, CBD treats for your pet are a thing.
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How to Get Your Weed Worker Permit
Dear Pot Lawyer, Do I really have to pay $100 to work in recreational marijuana? YES, YOU REALLY DO. And you must pass a test and a criminal background check. If you conquer these three labors like a modern-day Heracles, you should be golden. Oregon recently followed Colorado’s lead in requiring that weed industry workers […]
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Ask a Pot Lawyer: How to Get Your Weed Worker Permit
It’s Not Hard, But You’ll Need to Study Up—and Pony Up
It’s not hard, but you’ll need to study up—and pony up.
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Is California’s Brand-New Cannabis Initiative Any Good?
Dear Pot Lawyer, What do you think of California’s brand new pot initiative? It’s a mixed bag, but I’m getting on board. Last week, California announced that the Adult Use of Marijuana Act (AUMA) officially has a home on the state’s November ballot. Over the past year, the concept of legalization among California voters has […]
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Ask a Pot Lawyer: California’s Pot Initiative
Is That State’s Brand-New Cannabis Initiative Any Good?
Is that state’s brand-new cannabis initiative any good?