Welcome to CEB's marijuana law hub, specially designed to inform attorneys about crucial legal issues arising from state marijuana legalization and its conflicts with federal law. We track developments in over 15 topics nationwide, so you can minimize the risks arising from various ethics rules, inconsistent federal enforcement policies, and non-uniform civil and criminal statutes and court actions that collide with each other. We bring you analysis and practice tips as the issues evolve in this practice area, drawn from activity in five states as well as California's medical marijuana statute We take no position on the legalization of marijuana and do not render legal advice--review our Disclaimer. Explore topics and legislation by going to left menu or clicking on at top.
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CEB Programs Representing Marijuana Businesses after Prop 64 These programs provide an overview of the differences between AUMA and MCRSA, as well as updates on ethics, regulatory issues, local ordinances, and federal criminal prosecution. 4 hours MCLE credit available. These programs were held on March 30, 2017, and soon will be available as On Demand MCLE programs from CEB; call 1-800-232-3444 or go to CEB.com. CEB Publications Cash on Hand: The Cannabis Business and Banking Most marijuana businesses are currently denied access to banking services, largely because financial institutions, fearful of potential money laundering, criminal charges, or losing their FDIC coverage, refuse to offer them. Robert Elam explores this problem and the efforts that have been made to address it, in the latest issue of CEB's California Business Law Reporter. Latest News Proposed California Bill to Ban Cannabis-Branded Merchandise Under SB 162 by Nicole Syzdek To discourage children’s exposure to cannabis, a pending bill, SB 162, proposes to ban state-licensed cannabis businesses from advertising “medical cannabis or medical cannabis products through the use of branded merchandise, including but not limited to clothing, hats, or other merchandise with the name or logo of the product.” Tenth Circuit Allows Rural Adjacent Landowner to Bring RICO Action Against Neighboring Marijuana Cultivators By Bonnie C. Maly, CEB Publications Attorney Although it allowed the RICO claims to proceed, the Tenth Circuit dismissed claims by adjacent states attempting to intervene and did not permit the plaintiffs to sue Colorado or local entities to invalidate legalization of marijuana.) Justice Department Again Reviewing Federal Marijuana Policy By Douglas A. Berman The newly installed Attorney General, Jeff Sessions, has initiated in the Justice Department a review of its federal enforcement policy on marijuana, with significant changes potentially coming by the end of July. Legislation Legislative Tracking CEB provides you with 2 interactive maps of the U.S., which show states that have legalized marijuana for either recreational use or medical use. Additionally, you can find comprehensive information for marijuana bills and ballot initiatives in CEB's legislative tracking database. Medical Recreational
Proposed California Bill to Ban Cannabis-Branded Merchandise Under SB 162 by Nicole Syzdek To discourage children’s exposure to cannabis, a pending bill, SB 162, proposes to ban state-licensed cannabis businesses from advertising “medical cannabis or medical cannabis products through the use of branded merchandise, including but not limited to clothing, hats, or other merchandise with the name or logo of the product.”
Tenth Circuit Allows Rural Adjacent Landowner to Bring RICO Action Against Neighboring Marijuana Cultivators By Bonnie C. Maly, CEB Publications Attorney Although it allowed the RICO claims to proceed, the Tenth Circuit dismissed claims by adjacent states attempting to intervene and did not permit the plaintiffs to sue Colorado or local entities to invalidate legalization of marijuana.)
Justice Department Again Reviewing Federal Marijuana Policy By Douglas A. Berman The newly installed Attorney General, Jeff Sessions, has initiated in the Justice Department a review of its federal enforcement policy on marijuana, with significant changes potentially coming by the end of July.
Legislative Tracking CEB provides you with 2 interactive maps of the U.S., which show states that have legalized marijuana for either recreational use or medical use. Additionally, you can find comprehensive information for marijuana bills and ballot initiatives in CEB's legislative tracking database. Medical Recreational