Cannabis Law Group’s Medical Marijuana Legal Blog

The New York State Assembly passed the “Compassionate Care Act” and now the medical marijuana law is simply awaiting the signature of Governor Andrew Cuomo. Under the new law, doctors will be allowed to prescribe marijuana in a non-smokable form to patients with recognized diseases and conditions. The “Compassionate Care Act” recognizes a number of…

As we discussed in a recent blog post, the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) has been obstructing research into the benefits of medical marijuana for decades. By limiting the supply of FDA approved marijuana for medical research and testing conducted by private agencies, evaluating the plant’s therapeutic potential is much more difficult than it needs to…

The use of medical marijuana has been expanding nationwide as more states move towards legalization. Now, marijuana may be available more easily, not only because it is legal in more places but because it could be delivered directly to your door. According to USA Today, two University of Washington students have developed an app called…

Patients throughout California know the myriad benefits that medical marijuana can have in treating a variety of mental and physical conditions. However, a new report suggests that if the Drug Enforcement Agency had its way, no one would be aware of the positive benefits of marijuana use. The report is titled “The DEA” Four Decades…

In Colorado, the legalization of marijuana doesn’t mean that distributors and sellers are free from government oversight. While a lot of the focus on marijuana-laws relates to controlling access to THC, there is also a growing concern about the safety of food products used to make edibles. The way that brownies and other edible marijuana…

The United States House of Representatives took an important step in protecting the rights of medical marijuana businesses throughout California and the United States. The House banned the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) from using its budget to crack down on states that have made the use of marijuana legal for medicinal purposes. Now, the Huffington…

Los Angeles voters last year approved a variety of new restrictions that were designed to reduce the number of medical marijuana shops. The city, in response, took action to start closing shops selling medical marijuana. However, as some branches of the government began trying to curb business owner’s rights to sell medical marijuana, one arm…

Throughout the U.S. and internationally, doctors and researchers have touted the medical benefits of marijuana. Even television star, Dr. Oz, has come out publicly in support of medical marijuana. With many of the benefits known, it is no surprise that Colorado’s Governor John Hickenlooper has recently signed a bill that will invest up to $10…

One issue with inconsistent state marijuana laws that courts will be forced to review the legality of conflicting regulations. Though Minnesota has recently passed a bill that legalizes marijuana for medical use, the state will now have to interpret how whether it will accept out of state prescriptions. An appeals court recently held that an…

Marijuana growing, sales, and investments have proven to be a profitable endeavor in California, Washington and Colorado. Despite the potential economic perks of entering the marijuana business, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has waned investors about the dangers of investing as more states allow the legal cultivation, sale and use of recreational or medical…