Cannabis Law Group’s Medical Marijuana Legal Blog

The United States Attorney General, recently announced that he supported changes to the United States Sentencing guidelines that were revealed by the United States Sentencing Commission. Our Los Angeles marijuana lawyers have seen the changing policy again and again and realize that it affects the users of medicinal marijuana in Los Angeles in a big…

A new ordinance is almost ready for final approval by the city. The recent ordinance, if passed, would prevent medical marijuana patients from cultivating their own plants for personal use in their home. Our Los Angeles marijuana lawyers know that even if state law allows individual patients to grow marijuana, it may be usurped by…

According to recent news reports the rate of marijuana use has increased dramatically in recent years. Our Los Angeles marijuana lawyers know that there has been an increase in drug testing as well – even with a growing number of states decriminalizing or even legalizing recreational use. According to a recent study, about 19 million…

Drug enforcement officials are encouraging Congress and others not to legalize marijuana in the face of growing public opinion in favor of it. Even though the Obama Administration has taken a hands off and somewhat unclear approach to marijuana policy, the inaction has been an endorsement of sorts. Our Los Angeles marijuana lawyers have seen…

Our Los Angeles marijuana lawyers support legal marijuana users’ right to a convenient and healthy method to inhale the substance. Vaporizer pens (vape pens) have become a from of e-cigarette for marijuana smokers. They are doing what the flask does for someone who wants to drink alcohol. They are potent, discreet, and portable. Vape pens…

Bitcoin has been in the news lately, but have you tried cryptocurrencies? Our Los Angeles marijuana lawyers have seen the development of a digital currencies that allow for an alterative way to pay for substances – legal or illegal. The goal of this payment method is to provide a safe and secure cash alternative to…

There are a number of key pieces of legislation that will be considered by the California Legislator in the coming year. It is important to maintain a knowledge of these bills and their affect on current marijuana laws in the state. Our Los Angeles marijuana lawyers are keeping tabs on four bills in particular and…

According to a Colorado appeals court ruling some marijuana conviction can be overturned under the new marijuana law. The court of appeals recently held that some individuals who were convicted of possession of small amount of cannabis may be eligible to have their conviction thrown out under the new law that legalized the recreational use…

There is already plenty of discussion about marijuana legalization in the United States but there has been a lack of discussion regarding how legalization should be approached. Our marijuana lawyers in Los Angeles have seen marijuana advocates fighting for legalization for many years and know that its still and uphill battle. A recent article from…

It is pretty clear that a divide exists between state and federal laws on marijuana. In fact, the word chasm may describe the breech more accurately. Our Los Angeles marijuana lawyers are fully aware of the differences between state and federal law regarding marijuana policy – and its time for a change. Recently in a…