Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. This week, legislation that would ban intoxicating hemp is moving through the Texas legislature. We applaud the state of Tennessee for
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A blog chronicling the evolution and implementation of cannabis laws in the United States
The Blunt Truth®, published by Seyfarth Shaw LLP, focuses on legal developments and regulatory issues related to cannabis and hemp industries. The blog covers topics such as federal and state cannabis legislation, regulatory compliance, labor peace agreements in cannabis licensing, enforcement actions, and litigation trends. It also reports on market developments including retail cannabis frameworks, hemp bans, and rescheduling efforts under controlled substances law. The blog provides updates on court rulings, legislative proposals, and administrative policies affecting cannabis businesses and stakeholders, with a particular emphasis on the intersection of cannabis law and labor, regulatory enforcement, and federal-state legal conflicts.
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The Week in Weed: March 14, 2025
A RAW Deal – Court Opens the Door for Profit Disgorgement in Cannabis Trademark Case
Last year, the case of BBK Tobacco & Foods LLP v. Central Agriculture Inc. made headlines in the trademark world when the Ninth Circuit held that district courts have jurisdiction to alter or cancel trademark applications. 97 F.4th 668 (9th…
Taste the Rainbow of Sanctions – Cannabis Company Violates Skittles Permanent Injunction
What happens when a party attempts to sidestep the strict guidelines of a court order? A cannabis company’s non-compliance with an injunction illuminates the consequences of playing with fire. Wm. Wrigley Jr. Company v. Terphogz, LLC U.S. District Court for…
The Week in Weed: February 6, 2025
Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. This week, Pennsylvania’s governor talks about legalization. Ohio legislators propose restrictions on cannabis. A new study raises concerns about marijuana and…
