January 2 2020 in Federal Marijuana Issues, Marijuana Business, Medical Marijuana, Recreational Marijuana
2019 was a tumultuous year for California’s cannabis industry, and 2020 will be no different. Several legal cases and legislative initiatives may reshape the state’s cannabis industry in ways that no one can completely foresee, adding uncertainty to the tenuous new industry. Despite the uncer...
September 28 2018 in Drug Crimes, Federal Marijuana Issues, Marijuana Charges
Cannabidiol, also known as CBD, is a chemical compound found in the cannabis plant. Unlike THC, CBD does not get a cannabis user high. But CBD still has an effect on the human body, and in recent years, it has become a popular treatment for a wide range of medical conditions. The effectiveness of CB...
September 17 2018 in Drug Crimes, Federal Marijuana Issues, Marijuana Charges
Cannabis is now legal for either recreational or medical purposes in most states, with only Nebraska, Idaho, and South Dakota enforcing outright bans on the plant. But just because cannabis is legal in most states does not mean that travel with marijuana is legal. Flying with cannabis is always ille...
August 14 2018 in Federal Marijuana Issues, Legal Blog, Marijuana Charges
Pinning down President Trump’s position on legalizing cannabis has not been easy. On several occasions, he has expressed his willingness to allow states to freely legislate the matter, which would effectively end the Federal marijuana ban. But, he has also encouraged Jeff Sessions and the Justice ...
October 18 2017 in Federal Marijuana Issues, Legal Blog
After the “Path to Marijuana Reform” legislation was passed in the spring of this year, many other marijuana bills were proposed before Congress. There are currently many marijuana bills before Congress right now. You can find a list of the current bills and their status below. If you want more...
September 15 2017 in Federal Marijuana Issues, Legal Blog, Marijuana Business
California’s state government may be on the verge of passing a marijuana sanctuary bill. The proposed law would prohibit state and local police from enforcing federal marijuana prohibition laws against individuals and businesses that comply with California’s cannabis laws. If the bill passes, Ca...
June 30 2017 in Federal Marijuana Issues, Legal Blog, Marijuana Business, Medical Marijuana
It’s no secret that the medical marijuana business is booming. According to research firm ArcView Group, the national market for medical cannabis was almost $7 billion in 2016 and is likely to reach $20 billion annually in just a few years. Medical marijuana is so successful that it is eroding the...
May 26 2017 in Federal Marijuana Issues, Legal Blog, Marijuana Business, Medical Marijuana
Legal marijuana sales brought in $5.4 billion in 2015 and that number is projected to jump to $21.8 billion by 2020. Despite the wave of states embracing the legalization of medical and recreational marijuana, it remains illegal under federal law. Operating a business in the marijuana industry means...
May 19 2017 in Federal Marijuana Issues, Legal Blog, Marijuana Business, Marijuana Charges, Medical Marijuana
With the passage of Proposition 64, which legalized the adult use of recreational marijuana, California is set to become the nation’s largest legal cannabis market. Experts predict that the legal marijuana industry will eventually add $7 billion to California’s economy and generate $1 billion in...
March 28 2017 in Federal Marijuana Issues, Media Coverage, Medical Marijuana
Attorney Jessica McElfresh continues to be an informative source on marijuana law and policy for local government and media, as well as providing representation for entrepreneurs who want to open lawful marijuana-related businesses in California. McElfresh has been cited in recent television and ne...
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