Cannabis Legal Counsel

06/22/2020

In a unanimous ruling, the Supreme Court said that people holding a valid medical ma*****na card are immune from 'arrest, prosecution or penalty in any manner' under state law, even if they are under a court’s supervision.

Counties may not ban people on probation or parole from using prescription cannabis if they are registered in Pennsylvania’s medical ma*****na program, the state Supreme Court ruled Thursday. In a unanimous ruling, the Supreme Court said that people holding a valid medical ma*****na card are immun...

12/12/2019

MLB and the MLBPA are working on a new opioid testing program

11/20/2019

"Results from a statistical model showed that people who used cannabis every day had nearly 50 per cent lower odds of using illicit opioids every day compared to cannabis non-users, whereas people who reported occasional use of cannabis were neither more nor less likely than non-users to use illicit opioids on a daily basis."

For those using illicit opioids to manage their chronic pain, cannabis may be a beneficial – and a less dangerous – alternative, according to new research from the BC Centre on Substance Use (BCCSU…

10/17/2019

"Two Pennsylvania state senators introduced Senate Bill 350 in Harrisburg on Tuesday which would allow adults 21 and older to possess, cultivate and purchase cannabis from licensed retailers"

Two Pennsylvania state senators introduced Senate Bill 350 on Tuesday which would allow adults 21 and older to possess, cultivate and purchase cannabis from licensed retailers.

10/04/2019

"Most commercial leases require tenants to comply with all federal, state and local laws. That’s a problem for players in the ma*****na industry because the use, sale and possession of most cannabis products are illegal under federal law."

Cannabis is on fire. And as more and more jurisdictions move to legalize ma*****na for medical and/or recreational use, would-be players in the cannabis space are lining up to sign leases on commer…

10/03/2019

"The report looks at the current state of legal cannabis jobs and tax revenues and projects the impact that full federal legalization would have on the U.S. economy, especially tax revenue generation and job creation. New Frontier Data forecasts that under full federal legalization the cannabis industry could produce nearly $130 billion in additional tax revenues and over 1 million jobs nationwide."

New Frontier Data releases study examining legal cannabis jobs and tax revenues and the impact federal legalization would have on the U.S. economy.

10/02/2019

"The smell of ma*****na is no longer per se indicative of a crime"

10/02/2019

"'In order to guarantee the safety of our citizens, I’ve introduced a bill that would use our current state store system to sell cannabis, ensuring state regulations are enforced,' Rep. Delloso wrote in a statement on Oct. 1."

A Pennsylvania lawmaker has proposed a new bill that seeks to legalize recreational ma*****na and sell it at state-operated stores.

10/01/2019

"Manufacturers of state-licensed and regulated cannabis products, including THC v**e products, widely support meaningful regulation that would help to prevent health problems caused by illicit and unapproved products."

A product liability lawsuit has been filed in Washington state court against several manufacturers of THC v**e cartridges. The case, Charles Wilcoxson v. Canna Brand Solutions LLC et al.,was filed …

09/27/2019

"Lt. Gov. John Fetterman is encouraging people who have non-violent ma*****na convictions to apply for a pardon. Fetterman announced Thursday that the state Board of Pardons, which he heads, will expedite the application process for ma*****na-related offenses."

Lt. Gov. John Fetterman, who heads the state Board of Pardons, has promised to expedite such applications.

09/26/2019

"In a landmark first step toward normalization of the cannabis industry, the House of Representatives voted overwhelmingly Wednesday to pass the SAFE Banking Act, a bill that would provide state-legal ma*****na businesses with full access to banks and other financial services, as well as allow consumers to use credit- and debit cards when buying legal w**d."

Congress votes to give cannabis businesses access to the banking industry

09/25/2019

"Wolf's announcement Wednesday advances his position from last December, when he signaled that he was open to taking a look at it as it gathered popularity and momentum, particularly in bordering states. Before last winter, he had dismissed the idea."

Gov. Tom Wolf says he is now in favor of legalizing ma*****na for recreational use in Pennsylvania, and is asking lawmakers to consider it.