Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. This week, we have a look at Delaware’s licensing lottery, We note that New York’s cannabis crackdown may be unconstitutional. We have an update on the Nebraska ballot initiative situation. We see that the First Circuit will be ruling on cannabis. And finally, Rick Steves weighed in on Florida’s ballot question.
Continue Reading The Week in Weed: November 1, 2024Café con Cannabis – California’s Cannabis Café Law and Trademark Considerations
Recent legislative changes in California have opened up exciting opportunities for cannabis lounges and retailers. With a new law allowing on-premise consumption areas, the sale of food and drinks, and the hosting of live music events, businesses are gearing up to create unique and engaging experiences. However, as these businesses expand and innovate, it’s crucial for all brand owners to consider the implications for trademarks in the cannabis industry.
Continue Reading Café con Cannabis – California’s Cannabis Café Law and Trademark ConsiderationsThe Week in Weed: October 25, 2024
Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. This week, we have the latest development in the Arkansas ballot initiative saga. Delaware allows banks to work with cannabis companies. A New Hampshire gubernatorial candidate is promising to legalize cannabis. And finally, Snoop Dogg tries meteorology on for size.
Continue Reading The Week in Weed: October 25, 2024The Week in Weed: October 11, 2024
Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. This week, we have two big stories: Arkansas and Nebraska. Not just the initiatives that may or may not appear on the November ballot but lawsuits, injunctions, accusations! We’ll try to unravel the twists and turns. And finally, if you’re looking for a baby name that will stand out in a crowd, we have one you may want to consider.
Continue Reading The Week in Weed: October 11, 2024The Week in Weed: October 4, 2024
Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. This week, we check in on ballot initiatives, or rather, lawsuits surrounding ballot initiatives. Then we see a new report has come out, exploring the role of the federal government in cannabis. Senator Rand Paul has a new hemp bill. And finally, we have an update on California’s cannabis cafes.
Continue Reading The Week in Weed: October 4, 2024The Week in Weed: September 27, 2024
Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. This week, we’re taking a deep dive into the world of intoxicating hemp. We’ll check in on the latest attempts to regulate the plant in California and Missouri, and we’ll see one state where restrictions on use are being relaxed. Which state, you ask? The answer may surprise you! And we note that a new federal hemp bill was introduced recently. And finally, USC and Cookies announced a partnership.
Continue Reading The Week in Weed: September 27, 2024The Week in Weed: September 20, 2024
Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. This week, we start off with a look at the situation in Nebraska surrounding their cannabis ballot initiatives. Then we take a trip down memory lane to re-visit the Nixon administration. We take a look at New Jersey, as it deals with intoxicating hemp. And finally, we head to California to note the celebrity support for a cannabis cafe bill.
Continue Reading The Week in Weed: September 20, 2024Upcoming Webinar: Navigating Cannabis in the Hospitality Industry
On Tuesday, October 1st, from 1:00 – 1:30 p.m. ET, Seyfarth attorneys will kick off a series of micro-webinars titled, “The Legal Landscape of Hospitality: Key Perspectives and Considerations.” The first installment of the series will feature Stan Jutkowitz and Jen Mora, and will focus on cannabis in the hospitality industry.
About the Program
The first installment of the series will address complex challenges and regulatory frameworks surrounding the use of cannabis in a hospitality workplace. During the program, presenters will address the following topics:
- Current legal status: medical vs. adult use and jurisdictional variations
- Can a hotel prohibit marijuana use in a state where it is legal?
- Employment protections for marijuana users and issues for regulated employers
- Considerations for drug testing and managing accommodation requests
- Marijuana best practices for the hospitality industry
Click here to register.
The Week in Weed: September 12, 2024
Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. This week, we see California dealing with intoxicating hemp products. The Eastern Band of Cherokee opens their dispensary to everyone. Kentucky has a lot of people interested in medical cannabis licenses. We have an update on Missouri. And finally, it’s political campaign season, and marijuana is making its way into ads.
Continue Reading The Week in Weed: September 12, 2024The Week in Weed: September 6, 2024
Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. First, we have an update on the Missouri rules dealing with intoxicating hemp products. Then, we see the Congressional Research Service has put out a report on cannabis banking. We check in on Nebraska, where medical marijuana may appear on the November ballot. And finally, Colorado allows drivers to display cannabis-themed license plates.
Continue Reading The Week in Weed: September 6, 2024