The intersection of state and federal law on cannabis has led to some interesting situations at the border, especially where cannabis related property is seized. States such as Washington, Oregon, and California have legalized cannabis for all uses, while the federal Controlled Substances Act still prohibits marijuana distribution and sale anywhere in the United States.
الأسئلة الشائعة حول القنب في المكسيك نظرًا لأننا نُعدّ واحدة من مكاتب المحاماة الأمريكية القليلة جدًّا التي تمتلك مكتبًا في المكسيك وتتولى الشؤون القانونية المتعلقة بالقنب في المكسيك، فإننا نتلقى باستمرار أسئلة حول الوضع الحالي لنظام القنب في المكسيك، وما يمكن توقعه في المستقبل. موقفنا من القنب
Colombia has issued regulations on the import and export of cannabis products. Joint Resolution 539, issued in concert by four Colombian ministries on April 1, 2022, follows up on Decree 811 from last July, which expanded the scope of legal activities involving cannabis. The regulations specify which approvals are needed to import or export different
We work with international cannabis companies that operate in the U.S., and we regularly field inquiries from others who want to enter the U.S. market. Some are already selling into the U.S. market through an intermediary like a broker or a sales agent. In the United States, there are four main ways to enter the
During a recent interview, Puerto Rico Sen. Joanne Rodríguez Veve (of the conservative Proyecto Dignidad) expressed her misgivings about the legalization of adult-use cannabis. As I have made clear before on this blog, Puerto Rico’s failure to fully legalize cannabis strikes me as dreadfully self-defeating. At a time when the island is in dire need
This past weekend, I was finally able to attend the renowned International Cannabis Business Conference (ICBC) here in Barcelona, Spain. The event had been cancelled for two consecutive years due to the pandemic. I attended interesting panels on everything from cannabis 3.0, to cannatech, to the current challenges of cannabis clubs in Spain. I want
يُبرز الاعتقال الأخير للاعبة دوري كرة السلة النسائي الأمريكي (WNBA) بريتني غرينر في روسيا المخاطر التي ينطوي عليها السفر بحوزة منتجات القنب. ولمن لا يعرفون تفاصيل القضية، فقد تم احتجاز غرينر بعد أن «زعمت الجمارك الروسية العثور على خراطيش سجائر إلكترونية تحتوي على القنب في أمتعتها». وفي البداية، تجدر الإشارة إلى أن اعتقال غرينر يأتي في وقت
Adult use cannabis legalization in Spain could be back on track, following a series of setbacks. To move things forward, Congress recently approved the creation of a subcommittee within the Committee on Health and Consumer Affairs. This subcommittee will analyze the experiences of regulating cannabis for medicinal use. Cannabis legalization in Spain: “To raise to
Costa Rica’s proposed hemp and medical cannabis law was passed by the Legislative Assembly on January 13, after a 29-10 vote. But what should have been a landmark accomplishment for cannabis legalization in the region has been overshadowed by President Carlos Alvarado’s refusal to sign Bill No. 21388 into law. According to President Alvarado, there
Puerto Rico has taken an important step on the road to economic recovery, with the approval by a federal judge of “the largest municipal debt restructuring in U.S. history.” As the island looks for a fresh start, it should adopt a forward-thinking legal framework that allows it to harness the vast economic opportunities presented by
