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02/21/2024
Navigating Federal Trademark Challenges for Cannabis Companies in the United States
Cannabis Company Federal Trademark Issues
  cannabis
 
Matthew McLaughlin
02/14/2024
Navigating Risks: Strategies to Reduce Risks in Opening a Medical Cannabis Business
Navigating Risks: Strategies to Reduce Risk in Opening a Medical Cannabis Business Opening a medical cannabis business is a venture laden with potential, but like any industry, it comes with its own set of risks. From legal and regulatory hurdles to financial challenges and market competition, navigating these risks requires careful planning and sIn this article, we will explore effective strategies to mitigate risks and increase the chances of success in the burgeoning medical cannabis industry.
  cannabis
 
Administrator
10/19/2023
No Clear Path for Cannabis in Food and Beverage Products
The manufacturing of food and beverage products in the United States involves a complicated regulatory structure that includes local, state, and federal permitting and oversight. If a company is producing a food or beverage product anywhere in the United States, it is likely such activity is regulated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) at the federal level.
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Matthew McLaughlin
08/11/2023
Regulatory Citations Increasing in Mississippi’s Medical Cannabis Program
Mississippi’s Medical Cannabis Program is in full swing with more than 20,000 enrolled patients (and growing!) and over 350 licensed businesses since the program launched in the summer of 2022. Mississippi’s program is on its way to being on par with or better than other similarly sized states with comparable programs. With growth comes some growing pains though.
  cannabis
 
Conner Reeves
12/08/2022
Food and Drug Administration Warns of Illegally Selling Food and Beverage Products that Contain CBD
In the United States, the use of cannabidiol (CBD) is food and beverage products is generally illegal. The United States Food and Drug Administration has only approved one consumable use of CBD and that is the seizure drug Epidiolex. Notwithstanding, the past few years have seen an increase in food and beverage companies throughout the United States using CBD as an ingredient in various products.
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Matthew McLaughlin
04/15/2022
DOH Initial Regulations
In early April the Mississippi Department of Health published its first round of regulations for Mississippi’s medical cannabis program. These initial regulations only address testing labs, advertising and marketing, and work permits for all medical cannabis establishment employees.
  cannabis
 
Connor Reeves
02/22/2022
Quick Facts on the Mississippi Medical Cannabis Program for Industry Members
  cannabis
 
Connor Reeves
01/19/2022
Mississippi House Passes Medical Marijuana Bill
  cannabis
 
Conner Reeves
09/24/2021
We MAY have a medical marijuana bill
The Mississippi Legislature has reached a compromise on a draft framework for the Mississippi Medical Cannabis Act. As someone that has been intimately involved in the Initiative 65 process since its inception, my belief is this draft framework is a very good start.
  cannabis
 
Conner Reeves
09/23/2021
Mississippi WILL have a medical marijuana program...but it's all in the details
Since the Mississippi Supreme Court overturned Initiative 65 earlier this year, patients, business owners, and voters have been waiting to find out if the Mississippi Legislature would honor voters’ intentions and pass a bill to create a medical marijuana program. Now, it appears that a medical marijuana program is likely.
  cannabis
 
Conner Reeves
03/10/2021
Medical Marijuana Developments in the South
The Southern states have always been viewed as the holdouts for cannabis legalization, though the regional pressure is increasing with states like Arkansas, Louisiana, and Florida having medical marijuana programs.
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Conner Reeves
03/03/2021
The Current Status of SB 2765 at the Mississippi Legislature
The future of Mississippi’s medical marijuana program has been somewhat hazy even after 74% of Mississippi voters approved Initiative 65 in November 2020.
  cannabis
 
McLaughlin PC
02/18/2021
Psilocybin and MDMA, Legal by 2022…Sort of
As corporate and regulatory attorneys with focuses on alcohol and cannabis, we have our eyes set on a developing area of the law involving psilocybin (aka magic mushrooms) and MDMA (aka ecstasy or molly).
  cannabis
 
McLaughlin PC
12/11/2020
Medical Marijuana in Mississippi: Vertical Integration and What It Means
With 35 states plus the District of Columbia, over half of the United States has already legalized marijuana in some form.
  cannabis
 
Conner Reeves
11/24/2020
Next Steps for Medical Marijuana Businesses in Mississippi
Mississippians overwhelmingly passed Initiative 65 on November 3rd, which was a huge win for patients and their families seeking relief from the symptoms of debilitating medical conditions.
  cannabis
 
Conner Reeves
10/26/2020
Setting the Record Straight: Medical Marijuana
In 2019, over 228,000 Mississippians signed petitions to place Initiative 65 on the upcoming general election ballot. Initiative 65, a thoughtful and well-reasoned initiative led by the citizens of Mississippi, creates a medical marijuana program for Mississippi patients with debilitating medical conditions similar to programs that exist in 34 other states and the District of Columbia.
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Matthew McLaughlin
06/19/2020
McLaughlin, PC's Efforts Lead to Legalization of Hemp in Mississippi
We're pleased to announce that SB 2725, the Mississippi Hemp Cultivate Act, has passed the Senate and House and will soon be on the Governor's desk.
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McLaughlin PC
02/20/2020
Mississippi Legislature to Consider Hemp Bills In 2020 Session
Mississippi legislators have introduced two hemp bills (HB1208 and SB2725) for consideration in the 2020 legislative session.
  cannabis
 
McLaughlin PC
11/08/2019
Domestic Hemp Production: Our Summary of the USDA's Interim Final Rule
Rules and regulations for domestic hemp production are coming into focus, with the USDA taking a key next step toward finalizing hemp production regulations for U.S. states and Indian tribes.
  cannabis
 
McLaughlin PC
11/4/2020
Initiative 65 passed in Mississippi! Now what?
We are excited to announce that Mississippi voters approved Initiative 65 on the general election ballot, which will create a medical marijuana program in Mississippi for qualified patients.
  cannabis
 
Conner Reeves

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