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Cannabis Flower 101: Everything You Need to Know

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Member Heidi Urness (Seattle) was quoted in an article titled “Cannabis Flower 101: Everything You Need to Know” for the Cannabis Regulator Blog. As more states continue to legalize marijuana, both medicinally or recreationally, new products and different forms of consumption are making their debut, and it is important to understand the basics.

Pro Tip: “Be careful because a lot of brands are trying to include a high amount of THC in their products because they’re finding that it sells,” Heidi Urness, Co-Chair, Cannabis Practice Group at McGlinchey Stafford, said. “For newer users, make sure you go for something with a lower THC percentage. You can enjoy cannabis without taking it to the extreme, so find something that works with your body. And I would find that with lower THC.”

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Presentation

Regulations & Licensing

December 3, 2023

Member Heidi Urness (Seattle) will moderate a "Regulations & Licensing" panel, and Of Counsel, David Waxman (Cleveland) and Associate Daniel Shortt (Seattle) will join as panelists at the second National Interdisciplinary Cannabis Symposium in Portland, Oregon, on December 3, 2023.

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CRB Due Diligence for Banking Executives

September 21, 2023

Complementary to compliance, due diligence is an extremely important part of cannabis banking. Beneficial ownership and layered legal entity structures are two hot topics; what else should an FI look for when onboarding a CRB? What about ongoing due diligence after a CRB is onboarded? On Thursday, September 21, 2023, Co-Chair of McGlinchey’s Cannabis industry group, Heidi Urness (Seattle), will join a panel, "CRB Due Diligence for Banking Executives," during the PBC Conference in Washington, DC.

In the Media

How to Land the Best Insurance Deal

July 17, 2023

Member Lauren Ybarra (Dallas) was interviewed in "How to Land the Best Insurance Deal" in MG Magazine. She discusses insurance in the cannabis industry.

Presentation

Cannabis in the Workplace

August 17, 2023

Of Counsel Chase Stoecker (Fort Lauderdale) and Associate Andrew Albritton (New Orleans) will present a My CLE Webinar, "Cannabis in the Workplace," on August 17, 2023.

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Rescheduling Marijuana: Understanding the Legal Impacts

July 25, 2023

Marijuana is currently listed as a Schedule I substance in the Controlled Substances Act (CSA); this scheduling means the federal government concluded marijuana has no currently accepted medical use in any setting. In a prior post, we analyzed how the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), along with the Department of Justice, can opt for descheduling or rescheduling marijuana under the CSA.

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Hemp in Your Suitcase Can Get You Convicted of Trafficking in Marijuana

July 21, 2023

A hard lesson was learned after cannabis was discovered in a suitcase at the airport: the government does not have to prove cannabis is marijuana to convict you of trafficking in marijuana. A new case recently clarified that the legal burden shifts and requires the accused to produce evidence that the cannabis is not marijuana.More