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Ohio Court Declares Cannabis Sale Contract Illegal, Highlights Ongoing Legal Risks
In a significant decision for the cannabis industry, a federal magistrate judge in Ohio recently dismissed a breach of contract suit involving the $5 million sale of a cannabis business, citing the federal prohibition against marijuana as the primary reason for the ruling. Consistent with a handful of other federal court rulings that have refused to enforce cannabis-related contracts due to the conflict with federal law, this decision underscores the ongoing legal risks for businesses operating in the cannabis space.
Hey Boomer! Pass That Joint…Thoughts on Marketing to Older Cannabis Users
Some of David Feldman’s lighthearted thoughts on cannabis marketing for adults over the age of 50.
Courtney Barnes attends Texas Cannabis Policy Conference at Texas A&M
FLA Partner, Courtney Barnes, attended the Texas Cannabis Policy Conference at Texas A&M from September 12-14, 2024. She connected with thought leaders, advocates, and policymakers to discuss the evolving landscape of cannabis legislation in Texas.
July 2024 Update: The Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies Concludes Facilitator Rulemaking for Implementation of the Natural Medicine Health Act
As Colorado continues to lead in progressive health legislation, the Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA), in charge of regulating the education, licensing, and conduct of facilitators, is at the forefront of implementing the Natural Medicine Health Act. The process has involved rigorous rulemaking to ensure the safe and effective administration of natural medicine services, including regulations on licensing, training, and professional conduct.
Courtney Barnes attends World Business Leaders Cannabis Business Europe Conference
Courtney Barnes is currently in Frankfurt Germany representing Feldman Legal Advisors at the World Business Leaders Cannabis Business Europe Conference. Already having met with industry operators and policy advocates from Romania, Colombia, South Africa, Canada, and Germany, she reports that, “we are delighted to be here learning about international markets and to expand our global collaborative footprint.”
Courtney Barnes represents Feldman Legal Advisors at International Conference on Psychedelic Research
Feldman Legal Advisors’ Courtney Barnes represented the firm in the Netherlands at the International Conference on Psychedelic Research where she reconnected with some of the U.S.’s most influential thought leaders in psychedelic policy and science and met numerous creatives and researchers pushing the movement forward across the pond.
Navigating Psychedelic Policy in the Northeast
As psychedelic substances gain recognition for their therapeutic potential, policy in the Northeast is rapidly evolving, reflecting a growing acknowledgment of the benefits these substances can offer, particularly in mental health treatment. States across this region are taking varied approaches to regulating psychedelics, from therapeutic programs and decriminalization efforts to comprehensive studies and commissions.
Local Cannabis Reform Gains Momentum in Texas
In a pivotal move for local cannabis policy reform, Dallas voters may decide to decriminalize cannabis via an initiated charter amendment in November 2024. Activist groups Dallas Action and Ground Game Texas successfully collected more than 50,000 signatures to present the “Dallas Freedom Act” to Dallas City Council.