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For those who may not know, even though Florida’s legislature adopted a low-THC medical marijuana statute in 2014, 71.8 percent of Florida voters adopted a constitutional amendment to legalize all medical marijuana (MMJ) in 2016. See, Florida
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Food & beverage, cannabis, tobacco, life sciences, and agriculture regulatory updates
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Farm Bill Signed Into Law, Legalizing Hemp. What Can We Expect? FDA’s Response Sheds Some Light.
By mmacdonald
Farm Bill Signed Into Law, Legalizing Hemp. What Can We Expect? FDA’s Response Sheds Some Light.
On December 20, 2018, President Trump signed into law the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (the 2018 Farm Bill). Among other things, the 2018
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DEA Schedules First FDA-Approved Cannabis-Derived Drug as Schedule V
By eplawecki
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is expected to publish in the September 28, 2018 edition of the Federal Register an order scheduling U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA or the Agency)-approved drugs that contain cannabidiol (CBD) derived from cannabis…
Ninth Circuit Holds that Restaurant Workers in Dual Jobs are Entitled to Greater Wages
By mmacdonald
Ninth Circuit Holds that Restaurant Workers in Dual Jobs are Entitled to Greater Wages
In an en banc ruling, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals reversed the district courts’ dismissals of various actions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”)
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FDA Takes Sweeping Enforcement Action to Address “Epidemic” of Youth E-cigarette use, Could Move to Significantly Restrict Flavored Products
By mmacdonald
FDA Takes Sweeping Enforcement Action to Address “Epidemic” of Youth E-cigarette use, Could Move to Significantly Restrict Flavored Products
On Sept. 12, 2018, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA or the Agency) announced a series of significant enforcement actions
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Food Regulatory Update: Bioengineered Disclosure Coming to a Food Label Near You; Menu Labeling Rule Goes Live Today, May 7th – Are You in Compliance?
By mmacdonald
Food Regulatory Update: Bioengineered Disclosure Coming to a Food Label Near You; Menu Labeling Rule Goes Live Today, May 7th – Are You in Compliance?
On May 4, 2018, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) published
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FDA to Evaluate Minimally or Non-Addictive Cigarette Product Standard, Also Plans to Look at Flavors and Premium Cigars
By mmacdonald
FDA to Evaluate Minimally or Non-Addictive Cigarette Product Standard, Also Plans to Look at Flavors and Premium Cigars
Earlier today, U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA or the Agency) Commissioner Scott Gottlieb, M.D., announced FDA’s issuance of an advance notice
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Food Regulatory Update: FDA Moving Forward With Nutrition Facts and Menu Labeling Rules, Plans to Redefine “Healthy” and Encourage “Clean Labels”
By mmacdonald
Food Regulatory Update: FDA Moving Forward With Nutrition Facts and Menu Labeling Rules, Plans to Redefine “Healthy” and Encourage “Clean Labels”
In remarks at the National Food Policy Conference (NFPC) in Washington, D.C. on March 29, 2018, U.S. Food and
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Pennsylvania Medical Marijuana Permit Applications Now Live, Deadline to Submit is May 17
By mmacdonald
Pennsylvania Medical Marijuana Permit Applications Now Live, Deadline to Submit is May 17
Earlier today, the Pennsylvania Department of Health (DOH), Office of Medical Marijuana (OMM), which oversees the Commonwealth’s medical marijuana program, initiated phase II of its licensing process. OMM
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FDA Update: Agency Seeks to Strengthen Public Warning and Notification of Recalls, Exercises FSMA Enforcement Discretion
By ssteinig
FDA Update: Agency Seeks to Strengthen Public Warning and Notification of Recalls, Exercises FSMA Enforcement Discretion
Within the past few weeks, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA or the Agency) has, among other things:
- Issued a Draft Guidance to
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