Cannabis Law Group’s Medical Marijuana Legal Blog

With the holidays around the corner, retailers, large and small alike are preparing for ways to boost sales among American consumers–and the pot industry is no exception. According to reports, pot sellers in Colorado are taking advantage of the first holiday season to sell recreational marijuana during the busiest shopping months of the year. Marijuana…

For opponents of marijuana legalization, one of the concerns is the potential abuse of marijuana or accidental ingestion of edibles by children and teens. In cases of intentional distribution or consumption of edibles by children, there is the potential for severe criminal charges. This is true even when the distributor is a youth himself. In…

Recent fears about the Ebola outbreak are prompting international investigations and medical probes into potential cures and treatments. The Ebola virus has erupted in West Africa, already killing over 4,500 people, and causing medical professionals, authorities, and government entities to scramble to contain the virus and to find a cure or vaccine. Among the claims…

Marijuana dispensary owners must always be wary of regulatory and compliance issues, as well as unlawful search and seizure. A search and seizure by the federal Drug Enforcement Administration can result in serious criminal charges and penalties. According to media reports, two legally-authorized medical marijuana dispensaries in Los Angeles were raided, even though staff members…

Even though medical marijuana is legal in California, many patients can become ensnared in the criminal justice system. Law enforcement authorities are often looking for violations so they can charge users and distributors with drug-related crimes. In a recent case, medical marijuana patients in Lakeport have filed a lawsuit against local law enforcement for Constitutional…

Crowd-sourcing has become an increasingly common way to raise capital for artistic projects, business ventures, medical emergencies and other personal or business endeavors. A Beverly Hills mother has taken to crowd-funding to raise money to bring medical marijuana to those in need. According to NBC Los Angeles, the woman was diagnosed in 2007 with ovarian…

A primary concern for many opponents of marijuana legalization is the impact on the brain, especially for teens and young users. New research provides an in-depth look at how marijuana effects the brain. According to an article published in The New York Times detailing research completed by the Massachusetts General Hospital and the Harvard Center…

The legalization of marijuana has changed environments from college campuses and cafes to the streets. But what about Colorado’s famous ski slopes? According to reports, locals and tourists alike have been taking advantage not only of Colorado’s world-famous powder, but access to marijuana while there. Skiers are likely to see pot smoking outside the lodge,…

Marijuana legalization is a polarizing issue in the U.S. Historically, we could always count on certain groups to staunchly oppose greater access, including parents, prosecutors and law enforcement officers. But lately, we’ve begun to see a shift. Parents now see how medical marijuana has worked to alleviate the symptoms of children suffering cancer. Prosecutors have…

Every Halloween, teachers, parents and authorities warn of the potential dangers hidden in candy and treats. Trick-or-treating requires every parent to check to make sure that “treats” are safe for consumption. This Halloween, the Denver police department took extra precautions to warn parents of the potential danger of edibles this Halloween season. According to a…