Cannabis Law Group’s Medical Marijuana Legal Blog

One hurdle still remaining for medicinal marijuana is approval from the Food and Drug Administration. Unfortunately, the Food and Drug Administration is currently opposed to the idea of approving marijuana for medical use. Our Seattle marijuana lawyers know the Food and Drug Administration espouses high standards for its approved drugs but there are contradictions in…

As various states deal with the results of a growing waive of marijuana legalization throughout the country, new DUI detection devices are being released to assist law enforcement. The purpose of these devices is to help police catch individuals who choose to operate motor vehicles under the influence of marijuana. Our marijuana lawyers in Los…

California motorists can expect to face a lot more scrutiny from law enforcement determined to crack down on stoned driving. Across the state, police and prosecutors are using increased funding to set up roadblocks and engage in aggressive prosecution of these cases. Our marijuana lawyers in Los Angeles question just how effective these tactics will…

Medical marijuana laws are in a constant state of flux and with local, state, and federal laws all in play there is a multitude of overlaps and conflicts. Our Orange County marijuana lawyers know that with so many laws in play the legal landscape concerning marijuana can be very confusing, and even overwhelming. The various…

The medical necessity defense could be a way forward for those facing marijuana charges. This post is not intended to replace individualized legal advice but to educate generally. Our Los Angeles marijuana lawyers know that there can be many different options and avenues for defending against marijuana charges. The medical necessity defense may be an…

According to news sources drug testing is on the rise as a result of recent legal changes. Our medical marijuana lawyers are not surprised that the legalization of marijuana has caused an increase in the amount of drug testing employers conduct. Some testing centers in Colorado have seen a rise in testing over 2013 of…

In the wake of the legalization of recreational marijuana use, Denver International Airport is the first city facility who has made the decision to prohibit the possession of marijuana on all property. Airport officials maintain that the decision to prohibit marijuana possession on airport property is necessary to combat any interstate trafficking of the substance,…

According to a recent study the prevalence of illicit drugs found in fatal vehicle crashes is low when compared with alcohol. As new marijuana laws take affect it is clear that police officers will begin to focus on marijuana DUI enforcement Our Los Angeles DUI lawyers do not believe anyone should drive under the influence…

The 3rd District Court of Appeals has upheld a ban on the cultivation of medicinal marijuana and stated that the court’s previous opinions and state law cannot preempt the city’s police power. Our medical marijuana lawyers believe the American public as well as the courts are turning in favor of legalized marijuana but are also…

The Huffington Post reports, that the city council in Santa Monica will review a bill that allowed two medical marijuana dispensaries. Our marijuana lawyers in Los Angeles are dedicated to keeping the public informed about recent news concerning medical marijuana and the rights of patients and collectives. The Huffington Post reported that the legislation has…