Yesterday, June 21, 2021, the Federal District Court for the Western District of Missouri issued the attached order, which preliminarily enjoins the DHSS from enforcing the Missouri medical marijuana program’s 51% residency requirement. Essentially, the court reasoned that the plaintiff, who is challenging the residency requirement, is likely to succeed on the merits of his
Delta-8 tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) is the hottest new hemp derivative, offering incredible commercial promise. But is it legal? The answer, as is usually the case with cannabis questions, is complex, particularly at the federal level. Arguably, all hemp-derived Delta-8 THC falls within the definition of “hemp” from the 2018 Farm Bill, and is therefore legal to
Businesses are starting to rely on blockchain technology to gain the trust of their consumers by making sure the products contain what is advertised and information on where it originated. This is done by using blockchain to create a ledger that tracks the products journey from seed to sale. These businesses are wanting to share
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The federal government has begun filing enforcement actions against CBD companies for making health related claims. The first such suit, which seeks a temporary restraining order and preliminary injunction, suit was filed against Marc Ching, who is a California CBD marketer doing business as Whole Leaf Organics. Mr. Ching previously received a warning letter from
Cannabis industries are less likely to benefit from the stimulus package funding from COVID-19, due to its current legal status. In an article on HortiBiz.com, Braden Perry discusses some potential options for cannabis industries to gain assistance during this pandemic. Cannabis is still considered a Schedule 1 narcotic, which is why they are deemed ineligible
Cannabis Dispensary Magazine’s recent article “Is the Cannabis Industry Ready for Blockchain”, features Braden Perry discussing the basics of understanding Blockchain. With the recent rise of popularity in Blockchain, you may soon see applications in the cannabis industry. “Cannabis attorney Braden Perry, partner at Kansas City, Mo., law firm Kennyhertz Perry, helps companies implement novel
Thrive Global is a website designed to advice Marijuana-Related Businesses (“MRB’s”) on up and coming technology advances, such as Blockchain. Kennyhertz Perry partner, Braden Perry, is an expert in representing clients in MRB’s. Perry shares his story, and his expertise in counseling MRB clients as investors, on the financial side, financial institutions and innovation in
Lawmakers in Missouri are still questioning potential conflicts of interest within the medical marijuana industry. Over 800 medical marijuana applicants were denied over the past month, and the Missouri House’s government started hosting hearings to inspect the medical marijuana program. The primary cause for the hearings is the issue among lawmakers, and conflicts of interest
The Northeast Johnson County Chamber of Commerce (NEJC) offered an educational luncheon and panel discussion on medical marijuana in the workplace. Kennyhertz Perry Attorney, Jeff Donoho, was invited to participate as one of the panelist members. “With medicinal marijuana now legal just across State Line Road, an audience member asked if Kansas law enforcement is
Join Kennyhertz Perry Attorneys Jon Dedon and Benjamin Tompkins for their presentation Medical Marijuana Law In Missouri: A Comprehensive Overview of Medical Marijuana Legal Issues.
Arizona, California, Delaware, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts and New York has now approved and made available a credit card specifically for cannabis purchases at involved locations called a CNC Card (Columbia National Credit) . Columbia Care Inc. put in motion the card successfully in New York, and has now been launched in the other states mentioned
