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Karma Koala Podcast with McGlinchey’s Daniel Shortt

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On January 31, 2024, attorney Daniel Shortt (Seattle) 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 ongoing legal complexities of cannabis. The conversation focused on the latest updates from Ohio, delving into the intricacies of the state’s cannabis policies and current challenges. The discussion covered a broad range of topics including administrative law related to cannabis, the role of regulators, and the evolving landscape of hemp derivatives. Additionally, the topic of rescheduling cannabis was addressed, highlighting ongoing debates and potential shifts in legal status.

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How Marijuana Could Become a Political Issue in 2024

February 12, 2024

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

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.

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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.

Cannabis Alert

Podcast: Ohio Marijuana: Voters Legalize Adult-Use Cannabis

December 5, 2023

Ohio legalized adult-use cannabis on November 7th, 2023, but the future of the market is uncertain, and things are changing quickly. In this episode, we'll cover why we should expect the unexpected on the road to legalization of adult-use marijuana in Ohio.

Cannabis Alert

Ohio Legalizes Adult-Use Marijuana

November 7, 2023

On November 7, 2023, voters in Ohio approved Ohio Issue 2, the Marijuana Legalization Initiative, which legalizes marijuana for recreational use in Ohio.

Cannabis Alert

Podcast: Tax and Banking Implications of Rescheduling Marijuana

September 28, 2023

In late August, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced that it would recommend moving marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III of the Controlled Substances Act. In this episode, corporate cannabis attorney Daniel Shortt moderates a discussion with tax attorney Douglas Charnas and financial services regulatory attorney Aaron Kouhoupt about what impactsMore