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How Marijuana Could Become a Political Issue in 2024

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Associate Daniel Shortt (Seattle) had his client alert “Rescheduling Marijuana: Understanding the Legal Impacts,” quoted in an article on “How Marijuana Could Become a Political Issue in 2024.” Daniel explains the difference between rescheduling and descheduling marijuana.

By way of metaphor, rescheduling is akin to switching from playing cello to playing violin. Descheduling is like changing from playing the violin to playing drums— plus transitioning from the orchestra to a free-form funk band.

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Create Engaging Digital Content

March 27, 2024

Associate Daniel Shortt (Seattle) will present an American Bar Association Associate Daniel Shortt (Seattle) will present an American Bar Association (ABA) webinar, "Create Engaging Digital Content," on March 27, 2024.

Presentation

Marijuana Business Law in Montana

March 25, 2024

Seattle attorneys Perry Salzhauer and Daniel Shortt will join a panel presentation webinar, "Marijuana Business Law in Montana," for the National Business Institute (NBI) on March 25, 2024.

What is the Timeline for Rescheduling Marijuana?

March 21, 2024

It is not yet known when the DEA will announce its recommendation or what the agency will recommend. Below, we explore the DEA’s options and potential timelines, as well as what will happen once the DEA does make a determination as to how marijuana will be scheduled going forward.

Cannabis Alert

Ohio Marijuana License Application Process Outlined by Regulations

February 7, 2024

On January 29, 2024, the Ohio Division of Cannabis Control (DCC) released the first package of proposed rules (Regulations) to govern the state’s emerging legal cannabis market. The Regulations cover the Ohio marijuana license application process and also remove and rescind certain fees.

Cannabis Alert

2024 Cannabis Trademarks and Branding

January 31, 2024

Despite this uncertainty, one thing is clear: many cannabis brands currently operating in the space need not wait for federal rescheduling of marijuana to take advantage of protections under federal and state trademarks for cannabis trademarks.

Karma Koala Podcast with McGlinchey’s Chase Stoecker

January 24, 2024

On January 20, 2024, Member Chase Stoecker (Fort Lauderdale) joined Sean Hocking, editor at the Cannabis Law Report, for an episode of the “Karma Koala” podcast, a weekly podcast about all things law, business, and culture in cannabis, to discuss the legal complexities of cannabis in the workplace. Chase explored the confusion faced by employers and employees alike, givenMore

Presentation

Crain’s Cannabis Summit Breakout Session

January 25, 2024

Ohio is an emerging market for the cannabis industry. From banking to finance to the legal and real estate sector, what opportunities will the business of cannabis present for all industries in the state?

Alert

DEA is Going to Have a Hard Time Fighting Marijuana Rescheduling

January 16, 2024

The major importance of the HHS Letter is its impact on limiting the DEA’s next moves on marijuana. Although nothing is certain, it seems very likely that the DEA will move forward with the rulemaking process to reschedule marijuana.