Marijuana and hemp present compelling business opportunities for your clients. But navigating through the haze of regulations and business models can be confusing – and risky. The Legal Guide to the Business of Marijuana, from PLI Press, advises attorneys interested in practicing in this area.
The National Conference of State Legislatures has cut to the chase, mandating Congress de-schedule marijuana altogether.
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* According to Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley, it's highly likely that we'll have another Supreme Court vacancy this summer. Word on the street is that a justice is thinking about retiring, and all eyes are on Justice Kennedy, the high court's swing vote. Hmm, we thought we'd already put this rumor to bed. [The Hill] * After years of accepting incoming students with questionable academic qualifications followed by unsurprisingly dismal bar exam results, another law school will be closing soon. We all knew it would happen eventually, but it was just a matter of which one it would be. We'll have much more on this later today. [Orange County Business Journal] * Kerrie Campbell, the Chadbourne & Parke partner who filed a $100 million gender discrimination suit against her firm, will learn later this morning whether she's been ousted from the Chadbourne partnership. Campbell, who is out on medical leave, says her removal from the partnership would be financially ruinous. [Am Law Daily] * Former pharma bro Martin Shkreli and his former attorney, former Kaye Scholer partner Evan Greebel, will have separate trials this summer thanks to this ruling. After all, Greebel turned on his former client months ago, and his lawyers planned to "assert a defense that [would] be an ‘echo chamber’ for the prosecution." [WSJ Law Blog] * When Big Weed meets Biglaw: In honor of 4/20, the mainstream media has finally caught on and realized that marijuana law is an up-and-coming practice area. This article focuses on some of the well-known law firms that have adopted marijuana practices, like Thompson Coburn, Fox Rothschild, and Much Shelist. [Chicago Tribune]
As Colorado "celebrates" its third year of marijuana legalization, marijuana enthusiasts gloat of the state’s sweeping success -- but it comes with significant costs, as columnist Kayleigh McEnany points out.
* Weed legalization seems like a good idea on paper, but this probably isn't the way to do it. Unless you're a fan of cartels and Nick Lachey. Yes, that Nick Lachey. [Gawker] * Is there a legal controversy brewing surrounding Demi Lovato's new album? In related news: there's a new Demi Lovato album coming out. [Entertainment Weekly] * Which legal TV show is law firm life really like? [Daily Lawyer Tips] * Ralph Nader? In the tank for creditors? Say it ain't so. [Lawyers, Guns & Money] * Practical advice for laid off lawyers -- don't get fooled by the "advice industry." [Law and More] * Are we looking at the future of legal advertising? [AZA Law] * It's time to start thinking about what to put into your holiday cards. [Attorney at Work]
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Join us in Denver on June 16 for an evening of cocktails and conversation focusing on the ins and outs of marijuana law.
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We are pleased to invite you to an evening of cocktails and conversation focusing on the many ins and outs of marijuana law. The event will take place in Denver, Colorado, on June 16 from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
A survey of professionals reveals the impact of legal work, clients, concerns, and future roles.
So long as marijuana remains a Schedule I drug, marijuana businesses will continue to experience difficulties stemming from conflict with federal laws.
* A third-year student from the Louisiana State University Law Center was indicted for allegedly raping one woman and allegedly sexually assaulting and attempting to rape another. He's currently free on bail under GPS monitoring supervision. [The Advocate] * Here's some news you can potentially use (with extreme caution): you may be able to give a law firm partner the finger and still be eligible to receive unemployment benefits after you've been fired for flipping the bird. [Madison St. Clair Record] * Ever go to law school? Ever go to law school... on weed? Lots of law schools are adding courses related to marijuana law to their curricula because "[f]or most students, this is an inherently interesting topic." Yessir, it is. [National Law Journal] * Hmm, this advice article says you should evaluate your GPA and LSAT score to determine which law schools to apply to, but we know the only real qualification is a pulse. This is confusing. [Law Admissions Lowdown / U.S. News & World Report] * The Federal Communications Commission renewed a radio license for a station owned by Washington Redskins' owner Dan Snyder, despite the fact that the agency's chairman previously called the team name “offensive and derogatory.” [WSJ Law Blog]