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On November 25, 2019, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released a statement regarding warning letters to 15 companies for illegally selling products containing (CBD) in ways that violate the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act). The FDA has come forth and stated these marketed products have not been approved by the [...]
The cannabis industry is growing rapidly – literally! Across the country, retail stores and medical dispensaries are seeing large revenues, despite the even larger burden of regulations and the persistent federal prohibition of the practice. However, despite the federal prohibition roadblock, 33 states have legalized medical marijuana and 11 have voted to legalize marijuana for [...]
The Southern Nevada Health District (SNHD) has reported its first confirmed case of a serious respiratory illness related to vaping in Clark County. This report comes amid various other reports from around the country, where e-cigarette related illnesses have been spiking. However, in this case, the SNHD reported that the person involved is a minor [...]
In order to be approved for a marijuana establishment license, there are various regulatory requirements that must be met, one of which is a distance setback requirement. This means that when applying for a license, the physical address of any proposed marijuana establishment must be a specific distance away from certain establishments as proscribed by [...]
One of the largest issues that continue to plague the cannabis industry is the inability for out-of-state residents to be able to consume cannabis products that they purchase at state-licensed local dispensaries. Specifically, Las Vegas is one of the largest tourist cities in the country and with the state of Nevada having legalized cannabis for [...]
What is CBD Oil? Cannabidiol is a compound found within the cannabis plant. It does not contain THC, which is the mind-altering chemical compound in marijuana. There is no high obtained by using CBD, but rather a centering and calming sensation that will come over the user when consumed. Why is CBD Oil so popular [...]
Las Vegas City Council Meeting RE: Social Use Venue Licenses 03/21/2019 0 Comments On March 20, 2019, the Las Vegas City Council met to discuss a proposed bill regarding social use venues (consumption lounge) in the City of Las Vegas. After deliberation, the Council members instructed the City staff that they would like various additions [...]
Smoking Defenses: The NFL and Marijuana 01/31/2019 0 Comments As the 2018 NFL season comes to an end, we approach the holy grail of the sport, the Super Bowl. The 53rd installment of the “most expensive ticket in town” will feature the Los Angeles Rams vs. New England Patriots, on February 3, 2019 in the beautiful [...]
Common Tax Litigation Situations Marijuana Businesses May Encounter Thirty states and the District of Columbia currently have laws broadly legalizing marijuana in some form. However, marijuana remains illegal under Federal law, and this creates an uncertain landscape for marijuana businesses in the preparation of their Federal income tax returns and in handling an IRS audit. [...]
Strategies for Eating Healthier With Less Work While working in the legal field is definitely rewarding, sometimes it can be easy to get caught up in your work – so much so that you may neglect healthy eating habits. Today on the blog, we have a special guest sharing some tips on how to eat [...]
