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Cannabis Rescheduled!
Seyfarth Shaw LLP are most popular: within Compliance topic(s) Whether it was Roger Stone or Donald Trump who finally lit a fire under the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to move cannabis from Schedule I to Schedule III, it’s finally happening. See the Department of Justice (DOJ) press release here. The move from I to III will happen in stages. First to go will be state-legal medical marijuana and any cannabis products already approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
CANNABIS RESCHEDULED! | JD Supra
[co-author: Susan Ryan] Whether it was Roger Stone or Donald Trump who finally lit a fire under the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to move cannabis from Schedule I to Schedule III, it’s finally happening. See the Department of Justice (DOJ) press release here. The move from I to III will happen in stages. First to go will be state-legal medical marijuana and any cannabis products already approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
CANNABIS RESCHEDULED!
Whether it was Roger Stone or Donald Trump who finally lit a fire under the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to move cannabis from Schedule I to Schedule III, it’s finally happening. See the Department of Justice (DOJ) press release here. The move from I to III will happen in stages. First to go will be state-legal medical marijuana and any cannabis products already approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). A broader rescheduling is set for consideration in late June.
Re-Scheduling In Limbo - Hearing Cancelled
Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) John Mulrooney has cancelled the long-awaited cannabis re-scheduling hearing set for next week. Pro-reform advocates have suggested that the DEA had improper communications with re-scheduling opponents, and filed a request for leave to file an interlocutory appeal. ALJ Mulrooney granted this request and has stayed proceedings for at least 90 days.
Re-scheduling in Limbo – Hearing Cancelled | JD Supra
[co-author: Susan Ryan] Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) John Mulrooney has cancelled the long-awaited cannabis re-scheduling hearing set for next week. Pro-reform advocates have suggested that the DEA had improper communications with re-scheduling opponents, and filed a request for leave to file an interlocutory appeal. ALJ Mulrooney granted this request and has stayed proceedings for at least 90 days.
Breaking News: DEA To Reschedule Cannabis - - United States
Cannabis would move to Schedule III from Schedule I under this reclassification. In a move long awaited by the cannabis industry, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has decided to re-schedule cannabis. Currently classified under Schedule I, along with heroin, cannabis would now move to Schedule III, along with ketamine and anabolic steroids.
Breaking News: DEA To Reschedule Cannabis | JD Supra
[co-author: Susan Ryan] Cannabis would move to Schedule III from Schedule I under this reclassification. In a move long awaited by the cannabis industry, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has decided to re-schedule cannabis. Currently classified under Schedule I, along with heroin, cannabis would now move to Schedule III, along with ketamine and anabolic steroids.
The Property Line: Highs And Lows Of Cannabis CRE (Podcast) - - United States
As many states continue to ease regulations and the Food and Drug Administration considers moving cannabis to Schedule III, commercial real estate is increasingly buzzed with interest in properties for use by cannabis businesses, from agricultural land and warehouses to retail spaces. Despite this seemingly abundant opportunity, investors currently find themselves navigating the still murky waters of federal illegality.
Budtender Bankruptcy Blindside | JD Supra
In a recent legal development that underscores the intricate interplay between federal bankruptcy law and the cannabis industry, a court case has emerged involving a bankruptcy filing by an employee of a cannabis company. It’s well established that, because cannabis is generally considered a controlled substance under the federal Controlled Substances Act (CSA), certain cannabis related companies are precluded from obtaining debt relief through bankruptcy.
Highs and Lows of Cannabis CRE
As many states continue to ease regulations and the Food and Drug Administration considers moving cannabis to Schedule III, commercial real estate is increasingly buzzed with interest in properties for use by cannabis businesses, from agricultural land and warehouses to retail spaces. Despite this seemingly abundant opportunity, investors currently find themselves navigating the still murky waters of federal illegality.
The Property Line: Highs and Lows of Cannabis CRE
Click here to listen to the audio. As many states continue to ease regulations and the Food and Drug Administration considers moving cannabis to Schedule III, commercial real estate is increasingly buzzed with interest in properties for use by cannabis businesses, from agricultural land and warehouses to retail spaces. Despite this seemingly abundant opportunity, investors currently find themselves navigating the still murky waters of federal illegality.
Budtender Bankruptcy Blindside
In a recent legal development that underscores the intricate interplay between federal bankruptcy law and the cannabis industry, a court case has emerged involving a bankruptcy filing by an employee of a cannabis company. It’s well established that, because cannabis is generally considered a controlled substance under the federal Controlled Substances Act (CSA), certain cannabis related companies are precluded from obtaining debt relief through bankruptcy.
What An NCAA Drug Test Change Could Mean For Cannabis
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Puff-Puff-Pass the Ball? NCAA Ponders a Different Kind of High Standard for Drug Testing Athletes | JD Supra
[co-author: Sydney Jenkins] College athletes around the country may soon be in for an unexpected change in drug testing requirements. The NCAA Committee on Competitive Safeguards and Medical Aspects of Sports (CSMAS) recently showed support for removing cannabis from the organization’s banned drug list and testing protocols. The committee will discuss the decision with its members throughout the summer and final action will be decided on in the fall.
Second-Hand Smoke: New York’s Crackdown on Illegal Cannabis Sales Extends to Landlords
Governor Kathy Hochul’s determined efforts to combat illegal cannabis operations in New York have gained even more momentum with a new multi-agency initiative authorized as part of the 2024 Budget. The State aims to curtail the sale of untested cannabis from unlicensed shops through comprehensive inspections and enforcement actions.
Cannabis Receives A Welcome Push From The Alcoholic Beverage Industry, Leaving Regulators Buzzing - - United States
The Blunt Truth® has long covered the intersection of alcohol and cannabis. For example, just last month we explored the potential for regulatory confusion that might ensue if states begin allowing the sale of cannabis in liquor stores. We also commented on the potential casual use of cannabis in the workplace, with some co-working environments expanding access to alcohol and more.
Cannabis Receives a Welcome Push from The Alcoholic Beverage Industry, Leaving Regulators Buzzing | JD Supra
The Blunt Truth® has long covered the intersection of alcohol and cannabis. For example, just last month we explored the potential for regulatory confusion that might ensue if states begin allowing the sale of cannabis in liquor stores. We also commented on the potential casual use of cannabis in the workplace, with some co-working environments expanding access to alcohol and more.
SAFE Banking Is Not Safe
The SAFE Banking Act is no longer in the National Defense Authorization Act and therefore will not pass in this Congress. For weeks, both industry sources and Congressional sources have been predicting that SAFE would pass in the lame duck session. As late as this past Friday, we heard from two different sources who attended a meeting with Democratic Senate leaders that SAFE would pass in the lame duck session. And then came DOJ.
In Case You Missed It: Key Marijuana Law Developments in 2022 | JD Supra
June 20, 2022 To embed, copy and paste the code into your website or blog: It has already been a busy year for marijuana law! Catch up on key legislative, regulatory, and legal developments affecting the manufacture, distribution, sale, and use of marijuana occurring in 2022, including key decisions and regulatory material. Some segments were first published by Practical Law at https://us.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com/w-033-9630.
In Case You Missed It: Key Marijuana Law Developments in 2022
Governor Kevin Stitt signed legislation enacting a moratorium on some new medical marijuana licenses, effective on August 1, 2022 and ending August 1, 2024. The moratorium extends to processing and issuing new licenses for: The legislation allows the Oklahoma medical Marijuana Authority authorization to terminate the moratorium before the statutory date.
In Case You Missed It: Key Marijuana Law Developments in 2022
It has already been a busy year for marijuana law! Catch up on key legislative, regulatory, and legal developments affecting the manufacture, distribution, sale, and use of marijuana occurring in 2022, including key decisions and regulatory material. Date Development May 26, 2022 Governor Kevin Stitt signed legislation enacting a moratorium on some new medical marijuana licenses, effective on August 1, 2022 and ending August 1, 2024.
Health Care Beat Episode 25: The Current Regulatory Landscape Of Medical Marijuana (Podcast)
United States: Health Care Beat Episode 25: The Current Regulatory Landscape Of Medical Marijuana (Podcast) 28 February 2022 by Adam H. Laughton and Stanley Jutkowitz Seyfarth Shaw LLP Your LinkedIn Connections with the authors To print this article, all you need is to be registered or login on Mondaq.com. Health Care Beat · The Current Regulatory Landscape of Medical Marijuana Health Care Beat is brought to you by Seyfarth's cross-disciplinary Health Care team.
The Buzz At CannaVest West
To print this article, all you need is to be registered or login on Mondaq.com. Happy New Year and welcome back as The Blunt Truth begins its seventh year of publication. Last month I was on a panel at CannaVest West, the cannabis business summit held in San Francisco. This was held in the days just before the Omicron variant dominated the news, so was reasonably well attended by industry professionals. I would like to share with you some of the buzz from the conference.
The Buzz at CannaVest West
Happy New Year and welcome back as The Blunt Truth begins its seventh year of publication. Last month I was on a panel at CannaVest West, the cannabis business summit held in San Francisco. This was held in the days just before the Omicron variant dominated the news, so was reasonably well attended by industry professionals. I would like to share with you some of the buzz from the conference. Federal legislation legalizing or de-scheduling cannabis is not in the immediate future.
The Buzz at CannaVest West | JD Supra
Happy New Year and welcome back as The Blunt Truth begins its seventh year of publication. Last month I was on a panel at CannaVest West, the cannabis business summit held in San Francisco. This was held in the days just before the Omicron variant dominated the news, so was reasonably well attended by industry professionals. I would like to share with you some of the buzz from the conference. Federal legislation legalizing or de-scheduling cannabis is not in the immediate future.
The Buzz at CannaVest West
Happy New Year and welcome back as The Blunt Truth begins its seventh year of publication. Last month I was on a panel at CannaVest West, the cannabis business summit held in San Francisco. This was held in the days just before the Omicron variant dominated the news, so was reasonably well attended by industry professionals. I would like to share with you some of the buzz from the conference. Federal legislation legalizing or de-scheduling cannabis is not in the immediate future.
NYC-area TBT Readers, Join Us for a Cannabis Industry Happy Hour!
Thursday, August 5, 2021 4:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Join Seyfarth and Fyllo for an action-packed happy hour event in the heart of New York City. Meet cannabis industry professionals from leading organizations, with expertise in compliance, real estate, government affairs, licensing, and more. There is no cost to attend, but registration is required.
Cannabis Legalization And The Effect On The L&E World - Part 1 & 2 - Cannabis & Hemp - United States
United States: Policy Matters Podcast - Episode 16: Cannabis Legalization And The Effect On The L&E World - Part 1 & 2 16 July 2021 by Scott P. Mallery (Chicago) , Jennifer Mora (Chicago) and Stanley Jutkowitz (Washington, DC) Seyfarth Shaw LLP Your LinkedIn Connections with the authors To print this article, all you need is to be registered or login on Mondaq.com.
SBA Posts Interim Final Rules Implementing Changes To First Draw And Second Draw Loans Under The Paycheck Protection Program
To print this article, all you need is to be registered or login on Mondaq.com. On January 6, 2020, the Small Business Administration (“SBA”) issued its much anticipated Interim Final Rules (“IFR”) under the $2.3 trillion coronavirus relief and government funding act, the Economic Aid to Hard-Hit Small Businesses, Nonprofits, and Venues Act (the “Act”), which was signed into law on December 27, 2020.
SBA Posts Interim Final Rules Implementing Changes to First Draw and Second Draw Loans under the Paycheck Protection Program | JD Supra
On January 6, 2020, the Small Business Administration (“SBA”) issued its much anticipated Interim Final Rules (“IFR”) under the $2.3 trillion coronavirus relief and government funding act, the Economic Aid to Hard-Hit Small Businesses, Nonprofits, and Venues Act (the “Act”), which was signed into law on December 27, 2020.
Paycheck Protection Program Update: Additional COVID Relief under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act ("CARES Act") | JD Supra
On December 27, 2020, President Trump signed into law the $2.3 trillion coronavirus relief and government funding bill. In addition to other provisions, the law specifically adds $284 billion to the already successful Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”) previously enacted under the CARES Act. PPP loans will be available both to first-time borrowers and some second-time borrowers, but different criteria apply to each group.
The House Passes The MORE Act And The Medical Marijuana Research Act. Will It Matter?
United States: The House Passes The MORE Act And The Medical Marijuana Research Act. Will It Matter? 17 December 2020 Seyfarth Shaw LLP Your LinkedIn Connections with the authors To print this article, all you need is to be registered or login on Mondaq.com. During the last two weeks, the U.S. House of Representatives passed two bills aimed at reforming marijuana laws, the Marijuana Opportunity, Reinvestment and Expungement Act (MORE Act) and the Medical Marijuana Research Act (MMJ Research Act).
The House Passes the MORE Act and the Medical Marijuana Research Act. Will It Matter? | JD Supra
During the last two weeks, the U.S. House of Representatives passed two bills aimed at reforming marijuana laws, the Marijuana Opportunity, Reinvestment and Expungement Act (MORE Act) and the Medical Marijuana Research Act (MMJ Research Act). Since neither bill will be considered by the Senate in the present session of Congress, they will have to be reintroduced and pass both the House (again) and Senate in the next session of Congress.
The House Passes the MORE Act and the Medical Marijuana Research Act. Will It Matter?
During the last two weeks, the U.S. House of Representatives passed two bills aimed at reforming marijuana laws, the Marijuana Opportunity, Reinvestment and Expungement Act (MORE Act) and the Medical Marijuana Research Act (MMJ Research Act). Since neither bill will be considered by the Senate in the present session of Congress, they will have to be reintroduced and pass both the House (again) and Senate in the next session of Congress.
Main Street Money for Nonprofits | JD Supra
The Federal Reserve Board (the “Fed”) recently released additional changes relating to the expansion of its Main Street Lending Program (the “Main Street Program”), which originally targeted small and medium-sized for-profit businesses only, to provide access to credit for nonprofit organizations.
Law.com References Blog Post Written by Darren Dummit, Robert Milligan and Stanley Jutkowitz
A blog post authored by Seyfarth attorneys Darren Dummit, Robert Milligan and Stanley Jutkowitz, titled “Mass Texts: How the Cannabis Industry Must Deal with the Surge of TCPA Class Actions During Covid-19,” was referenced in a new story from Law.com. The Law.com article explores how TCPA class actions are targeting the cannabis industry.
Mass Texts: How the Cannabis Industry Must Deal with the Surge of TCPA Class Actions During COVID-19
THC, CBD, CBN … the cannabis industry is quite familiar with acronyms. But it’s another nasty little four letters, TCPA, that are—or should be—on the top of mind for every dispensary, delivery service, CRM platform, and private equity holding company. This as the US Supreme Court decides what the byzantine 30-year-old law will look like following a landmark decision expected by the end of June or July.
Mass Texts: How The Cannabis Industry Must Deal With The Surge Of TCPA Class Actions During COVID-19
THC, CBD, CBN ... the cannabis industry is quite familiar with acronyms. But it's another nasty little four letters, TCPA, that are-or should be-on the top of mind for every dispensary, delivery service, CRM platform, and private equity holding company. This as the US Supreme Court decides what the byzantine 30-year-old law will look like following a landmark decision expected by the end of June or July.
Mass Texts: How the Cannabis Industry Must Deal with the Surge of TCPA Class Actions During Covid-19
THC, CBD, CBN…the Cannabis industry is quite familiar with acronyms. But it’s another nasty little four letters, TCPA, that are – or should be – on the top of mind for every dispensary, delivery service, CRM platform, and private equity holding company. This as the US Supreme Court decides what the byzantine 30-year-old law will look like following a landmark decision expected by the end of June or July.
Tim Farahnik, Gina Ferrari, Stanley Jutkowitz And Kayla Siam Contributed To The ABA Business And Corporate Litigation Committee's
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Main Street Lending Program Update: Federal Reserve Bank Of Boston Releases Further Revised Main Street Loan Term Sheets And Updated FAQs Ahead Of Program Launch - Finance and Banking - United States
As the Federal Reserve (the "Fed") prepares to launch its Main Street Lending Program (the "Main Street Program"), it continues to refine program details and guidance, including based on feedback received from US banks and businesses. On June 8, 2020, the Fed announced additional changes to the Main Street Program terms, aimed at allowing more small and medium-sized businesses to be able to receive support.
Real Estate On Main Street
The Federal Reserve Bank of Boston (Fed) recently issued updated FAQs, form agreements and instructions for the Main Street Lending Program (MSLP). The MSLP was established pursuant to the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) to purchase up to $600 billion in loans from eligible borrowers. This Legal Update sets forth considerations for borrowers and lenders in the real estate industry in evaluating whether to participate in the MSLP.
Main Street Lending Program Update: Federal Reserve Bank of Boston Releases Further Revised Main Street Loan Term Sheets and Updated FAQs Ahead of Program Launch | Seyfarth Shaw LLP - JDSupra
As the Federal Reserve (the “Fed”) prepares to launch its Main Street Lending Program (the “Main Street Program”), it continues to refine program details and guidance, including based on feedback received from US banks and businesses. On June 8, 2020, the Fed announced additional changes to the Main Street Program terms, aimed at allowing more small and medium-sized businesses to be able to receive support.
Real Estate on Main Street | JD Supra
The Federal Reserve Bank of Boston (Fed) recently issued updated FAQs, form agreements and instructions for the Main Street Lending Program (MSLP). The MSLP was established pursuant to the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) to purchase up to $600 billion in loans from eligible borrowers. This Legal Update sets forth considerations for borrowers and lenders in the real estate industry in evaluating whether to participate in the MSLP.
Main Street Lending Program Update: Federal Reserve Bank Of Boston Releases Form Agreements, Instructions, And Updated FAQs In Advance Of Program Launch - Coronavirus (COVID-19) - United States
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The Federal Reserve Releases Revised Terms Of The Term-Asset Backed Securities Loan Facility
To print this article, all you need is to be registered or login on Mondaq.com. On May 12, 2020, the Board of Governors of Federal Reserve System (the “Fed”) published a revised term sheet for the Term-Asset Backed Securities Loan Facility (the “TALF”), and the Federal Reserve Bank of New York (the “NY Fed”) published answers to additional frequently asked questions about the TALF.
Main Street Lending Program Update: Federal Reserve Bank of Boston Releases Form Agreements, Instructions, and Updated FAQs in Advance of Program Launch | Seyfarth Shaw LLP - JDSupra
On May 27, 2020, the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston issued a trove of additional details, instructions and documentation for borrowers and lenders regarding the Federal Reserve Board’s (the “Fed”) Main Street Lending Program (the “Main Street Program”), including an updated Frequently Asked Questions document (the “Main Street FAQs”), form borrower and lender certifications, a form loan participation agreement and other form agreements and legal documents (collectively, the “May 27...
Money For Main Street Update: Fed Releases Revised Main Street Lending Program Guidance And Terms
To print this article, all you need is to be registered or login on Mondaq.com. On April 30, 2020, following a period of public comment, the Federal Reserve Board ("Fed") published additional guidance and revisions to its Main Street Lending Program (the "Main Street Program"), expanding the program's scope and eligibility.
Federal Reserve Bank Of NY Releases Guidance To Terms Of Primary Market Corporate Credit Facility And Secondary Market Corporate Credit Facility
To print this article, all you need is to be registered or login on Mondaq.com. The Federal Reserve Bank of New York ("NY Fed") published additional guidance for the Primary Market Corporate Credit Facility ("PMCCF") and the Secondary Market Corporate Credit Facility ("SMCCF", and, jointly, the "Facilities").
Money for Main Street Update: Fed Releases Revised Main Street Lending Program Guidance and Terms | JD Supra
On April 30, 2020, following a period of public comment, the Federal Reserve Board (“Fed”) published additional guidance and revisions to its Main Street Lending Program (the “Main Street Program”), expanding the program’s scope and eligibility.
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