In a rare showing of support for principles of federalism, the American Bar Association House of Delegates has adopted a resolution that recommends the rescheduling or de-scheduling of cannabis under the federal Controlled Substances Act (CSA) and calls on Congress
Tracking Cannabis
Tracking Cannabis, published by Thompson Coburn, focuses on legal developments and regulatory frameworks surrounding cannabis across the United States. The blog covers state-by-state analyses of cannabis laws, including medical and recreational use, licensing regimes, and regulatory agency actions. It addresses topics such as social equity initiatives, commercial cannabis licensing, tax implications, and the evolving legal landscape affecting cannabis businesses. The blog also discusses litigation issues like patent infringement in the cannabis industry and legislative changes impacting cannabis policy. It serves as a resource for understanding the complexities and trends in cannabis regulation and compliance.
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Governor Pritzker signs bill expanding medical cannabis program
On August 9, 2019, Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker signed into law Illinois Senate Bill 2023, which amends and makes permanent the State’s pilot medical cannabis program (the “Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Pilot Program Act” or “MCPPA”). The amendment will…
What’s new for medical cannabis facilities after the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act
On June 25, 2019, Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker signed into law the Illinois Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act (“CRTA”), making recreational cannabis use legal for adults 21 and older. Additionally, the CRTA addresses the following topics relevant to facilities currently…
Highlights from Missouri Cannabis Business Breakfast
On June 25th, Thompson Coburn’s St. Louis office, along with Anders CPAs and Powers Insurance, hosted prospective cannabis-industry players for its Missouri Cannabis Business Breakfast: Final Considerations. St. Louis partners Carl Rowley, Gayle Mercier, Greg Mennerick,…