Cannabis Law Blog Archives - Frantz Ward LLP

April 17, 2025 Cannabis Law Blog

An Overview of the First and Latest Recreational Cannabis States: What to Learn and What’s Next

In the 13 years since Colorado legalized recreational cannabis, the industry has exploded in multiple states across the country. With Ohio as the latest to…

April 16, 2025 Cannabis Law Blog

Cannabis Litigation: Using Contractual Provisions to Avoid an Illegality Defense

Concerns remain over the enforceability of cannabis contracts as recent cases highlight the conflict between state-sanctioned operations and federal illegality. In both state and federal…

March 11, 2025 Cannabis Law Blog

Thomas G. Haren Provides Key Insights on Ohio’s Cannabis Industry in Crain’s Cleveland Business Articles

Frantz Ward Partner Thomas G. Haren recently contributed his insights to Crain’s Cleveland Business Cannabis Forum, authoring one article and providing insights to another, both…

February 25, 2025 Cannabis Law Blog

Proposed Senate Bill 86 Seeks to Regulate Hemp Beverages and Intoxicating Hemp Products Differently

Ohio lawmakers are moving to tighten hemp regulations following Governor Mike DeWine’s call to “regulate intoxicating hemp” and close legal gaps that may allow the…

December 30, 2024 Cannabis Law Blog

A Year in Review of Ohio’s Adult Use Cannabis Program for Employers

On November 7, 2023, Ohio became the twenty-fourth state to legalize adult-use cannabis with 57% of voters voting in favor of Issue 2, also known…

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