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2023 was an active year in both the cannabis and psychedelics spaces, with significant developments across policy, research, litigation, and beyond. While states have largely led on the policy front, we expect increased federal attention in both areas this year, in addition to continuation of state...
Attorney Jonathan Havens outlines what stood out for him most after reviewing the 252-page document released by the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services.
“When Congress removed hemp from the list of controlled substances and established a 0.3% limit on Delta-9 THC via the Agricultural Improvement Act of 2018, also known as the 2018 Farm Bill, it resulted in two somewhat unexpected product categories. The first was hemp-derived products, such as...
Maryland's adult-use cannabis market will be launching in a little over a week. Current and prospective cannabis industry operators should thus understand key provisions of the state's Cannabis Reform Act and draft regulations in order to effectively prepare.
The launch of Maryland's adult-use cannabis market on July 1 is fast approaching. Last November, Maryland voters overwhelmingly approved an adult-use ballot measure, nearly 2-1. Following that, the Maryland Legislature created a statutory framework for the program, the Cannabis Reform Act, which Gov...
On April 27, 2023, Saul Ewing LLP hosted the first annual Connector’s Conference: Focus on Food, Beverage and Agribusiness at the Minneapolis Club in downtown Minneapolis. The conference featured agribusiness leaders, operators, dealmakers, legal experts and technology innovators who gathered to...
Washington, D.C.’s (D.C. or the District) Alcoholic Beverage Regulation Administration (ABRA) is now accepting applications for three new alcohol licenses that were created by the Reopen Washington D.C. Alcoholic Beverage Regulation Administration Amendment Act of 2022 . We detail each of these...
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA or the Agency) today published in the Federal Register a proposed rule that, if finalized, would update the standards that food products must meet in order to be labeled as “healthy.” Per FDA, the proposed rule would “align the definition of ‘healthy’ with...
Partner Zachary Kobrin authored an article in Cannabis Business Times that outlined 11 considerations for cannabis operators when applying for a license. The article explains that without millions of dollars to acquire a cannabis license from an existing holder, businesses are required to submit a...