Cannabis Law Group’s Medical Marijuana Legal Blog

While some state and federal marijuana policies in the United States may seem harsh, they are not as stringent as other policies around the world. According to recent reports, the 32-year-old son of famous action hero Jackie Chan has been arrested in China and could face three years in prison or even execution if convicted.…

Studies and anecdotal evidence show that marijuana has the power to help patients with myriad health issues, including digestion and stomach pain, anxiety and insomnia, epileptic seizures, joint stiffening, and pain relief. It is no surprise that in addition to younger patients, nursing home patients and their loved ones are turning to medical marijuana for…

As state laws continue to loosen in favor of medical and recreational marijuana use, some establishments remain wary, given the unchanged legal position of the federal government. According to a recent report in the Boston Globe, colleges and universities continue to ban drugs on campus, including medical marijuana. Even in states where medical marijuana is…

Medical marijuana has been proven to help individuals with a wide range of medical conditions in a diverse pool of users, ranging from children to the elderly. While the benefits of marijuana aren’t narrowed to one group, studies show that baby boomers are the group that stands to benefit the most from the legalization of…

One of the problems with setting a legal limit and prosecuting “stoned drivers” is that researchers and law enforcement officials have not yet determined, “how stoned is too stoned” to drive. Scientists working for the federal government have been using performance tests to determined levels that would make a driver too stoned to drive. Volunteers…

In a federal shift that could signal leniency in future national marijuana laws, the House of Representatives announced a bill that would exempt certain strains of marijuana for medical purposes. The bill stops short of legalizing the strains most users consume, but would exclude the “Charlotte’s Web” high-CBD strain from the overarching federal ban on…

Colorado has been center stage in the nation’s marijuana legalization debate. Advocates are pointing to revenue increases, decreased crime rates, and other positive benefits of recreational pot legalization. On the other hand, critics are waiting for negative reports to bolster their claims that legalization is bad for society, detrimental to youth, and generally, not a…

Health professionals, public health officials, critics of legalization, as well as parents have been concerned about the manufacture and sale of edibles in Colorado. In addition to emergency room cases involving children who have accidentally ingested unmarked pot-infused treats, some adults have suffered negative symptoms and side effects because of over-consumption. Now Colorado is looking…

With the growing financial potential of the marijuana industry, educators and leaders are seeking new opportunities to profit, bolster growth, and ensure top-quality candidates. In California and cropping up nationwide, are educational programs that teach people how to conduct business in a burgeoning marijuana economy. Many of these schools are for-profit, offering classes for several…

One of the primary reasons advocates in cities and states urge for marijuana sales is so that they can tax the revenue. Colorado has seen an enviable spike in revenue that has raised legislator eyebrows nationwide. These tax revenues on legalized marijuana have gone to pay for schools, education, and law enforcement. Now the City…