Recreational marijuana has been legalized in Arizona, Montana, New Jersey and South Dakota, as ballot initiatives legalizing marijuana have passed in all four states. This brings the tally up to 15 states plus Washington D.C. that permit recreational marijuana, and legalization efforts are also Continue Reading
Four More States Give the Green Light to Legalize Recreational Marijuana
The Bottom Line Recreational marijuana has been legalized in Arizona, Montana, New Jersey and South Dakota, as ballot initiatives legalizing marijuana have passed in all four states. This brings the tally up to 15 states plus Washington, D.C. that permit recreational marijuana, and 1/3 of Continue Reading
Advertising Week 360 | Navigating Through the Weeds of CBD and Cannabis Advertising
The cannabis industry is booming in the United States, and marketers are anxious to get in on the action. However, uncertainty over the conflicts between federal and state law and the complex regulatory landscape makes it challenging for advertisers, brands, publishers, agencies, and others in the Continue Reading
Ad Club Insider | As More States Legalize Marijuana, Advertising and Marketing Regulations Come Into Focus
The trend of states legalizing marijuana shows no signs of abating. As states continue to permit medicinal or recreational marijuana use, they are grappling with how to regulate the advertising, promotion, and marketing of marijuana products. California has finalized its own rules in these areas. Continue Reading
Patent and Trademark Office Clarifies Rules for Cannabis Trademarks
The Bottom Line Now that the USPTO has issued this guidance, its examiners can be expected to issue decisions on pending cannabis-related trademark applications. Companies with applications pre-dating December 20, 2018, or considering filing new applications, should keep the essential elements of Continue Reading
FDA Public Hearing on the Use of Cannabis and Cannabis-Derived Compounds in Food and Dietary Supplements
The Bottom Line The FDA is in uncharted territory and has requested additional safety data to assess whether CBD and other cannabis-derived compounds can be safely added to food and dietary supplements.The industry believes that CBD has the potential for significant health benefits, but is open Continue Reading
AdExchanger | Digital Advertising Platforms Struggle to Keep Pace with Growing Acceptance of Marijuana
Marijuana legalization is heating up across the country. As of this month, 33 states permit marijuana use for medicinal or recreational purposes, and an additional three states have decriminalized marijuana use. More states continue to eye potential legalization, with New York, New Jersey and Continue Reading
FTC and FDA Target Advertising of CBD Health Claims
The Bottom Line The legalization of hemp is a major step in establishing a potentially significant new industry. However, producers and marketers need to exercise caution when making health-related claims in connection with hemp-based product. The FTC and FDA will continue to aggressively review Continue Reading
As More States Legalize Marijuana, Advertising and Marketing Regulations Come Into Focus
The Bottom Line The advertising opportunities in this evolving industry are hard to ignore. However, with more opportunities comes more confusion, as state advertising regulations differ and the conflicts with the federal government become increasingly complicated. All participants in the Continue Reading
A Watershed Year For Recreational Marijuana Industry’s Growth
5th Edition: Trends in Marketing Communications Law In November 2016, four more states – Nevada, California, Maine and Massachusetts – legalized recreational marijuana use, sparking the roll-out of state and local regulations as new recreational markets opened in 2017, marking a turning point for Continue Reading