Video 1 KTLA Channel 5 News Story June 18, 2010: Lake Forest Medical Marijuana Dispensary Appealing Injunction Order Video 2 KTTV Channel 11 News Story June 4, 2010: Los Angeles Medical Marijuana Dispensary Challenges LA's Ordinance Video 3 Cannabis Law Group's Attorney Damian Nassiri Sues the City of Los Angeles To Block It's Ban on Medical Marijuana as Featured on PBS's So Cal Insider - Part 1

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While users, industry leaders, and medical experts tout the benefits of marijuana use, many safety advocates have voiced concern about the potential risks of legalization. From teen brain damage to the dangers of edibles, safety advocates have continued to warn of the potential risks of recreational use. Road safety experts are now getting involved in the debate, concerned about the impact of legalization. According to a USA Today report, public safety advocates are concerned that highway rules for pot DUI are not sufficiently established, which could increase the rate of fatal accidents.

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As states have paved the way for medical use and recreational legalization, federal laws have remained stagnant. Currently, medical marijuana is legal in 23 states and both Washington and Colorado have legalized recreational use. There are also 16 states (and Washington D.C.), that have decriminalized the use or possession of marijuana. According to some safety experts, all of this slackening of marijuana laws makes it more likely that drivers will be smoking before getting behind the wheel. Our Orange County marijuana law attorneys are dedicated to staying abreast of legal trends and in protecting the rights of our clients. In addition to keeping our business and individual clients informed, we are also aware of the development of marijuana laws nationwide.
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Though California was the first state to legalize marijuana for medical use, it has trailed behind Colorado and Washington in paving the way towards legalization for recreational use. Now a national advocacy group in San Francisco is taking necessary steps to raise money for a campaign to legalize recreational pot in California. The shift is a policy change in the state, but could potentially influence the 2016 presidential election. According to USA Today, the advocacy group, known as the Marijuana Policy Project, filed necessary paper work with the secretary of state, registering a campaign to start accepting campaign contributions for a recreational pot initiative on the November 2016 ballot.

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If the measure is passed, it would legalize the commercial sale of pot for recreational use to all adults over the age of 21. Our Orange County medical marijuana attorneys are committed to protecting the rights of card holders, dispensary owners, and others in the marijuana industry. We are abreast of legal and policy changes that impact the rights of users and business owners. When under investigation, facing compliance or regulatory issues, or you have been charged with a marijuana related crime, our legal team is prepared to protect your rights.
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In the past few years, medical marijuana use has gained momentum with widespread approval by voters, legislators, and lobbyists. For many of those who are passionate about medical usage, recreational use can be a distraction, potentially threatening medical marijuana legalization. The move towards legalization is facing resistance from medical marijuana users and caregivers who are concerned that the recreational use will significantly reduce income for those who have distributed marijuana for medical purposes. Widespread legalization could also create a host of issues related to driving under the influence, underage consumption and other problems that could compete with the greater good of medical marijuana.

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According to recent reports, medical marijuana users and distributors have already faced significant regulatory hurdles. Advocates of current medical marijuana policies do not want to see the regulatory system compromised by an overhaul for recreational use. For states such as California, Maine, Nevada, Alaska, and Oregon with longtime medical marijuana usage laws, the shift towards legalization will require the dismantling of the current medical use market and policies. Our Orange County medical marijuana law attorneys are dedicated to advocating for businesses and individuals in California regarding regulatory and criminal matters. We can provide strategic advocacy and help prevent liability in cases involving marijuana law.
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Medical marijuana has been proven to help individuals with a wide range of medical conditions in a diverse pool of users, ranging from children to the elderly. While the benefits of marijuana aren’t narrowed to one group, studies show that baby boomers are the group that stands to benefit the most from the legalization of medical marijuana. According to activists and recent reports, baby boomers aged 50 and over will likely drive the biggest increase in medical marijuana revenues. Florida is one state that serves as an example of this trend–polls show the majority of the population is in favor of legalization because of disease and injury, not because of political affiliation.

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Baby boomers are the group that stands to gain the most from medical marijuana legalization, but it doesn’t mean that they will be the biggest supporters. In many states, this is a non-issue because support is spread among age groups. In Florida, 83 percent of seniors over 65 are in favor. Among the youth, aged 18-29, 95 percent of voters are in favor of legalization. Our Orange County medical marijuana attorneys are abreast of trends in marijuana law in Southern California and nationwide. In addition to tracking legislative changes, we are also aware of social and media trends that impact the rights and lives of our clients.
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With the growing financial potential of the marijuana industry, educators and leaders are seeking new opportunities to profit, bolster growth, and ensure top-quality candidates. In California and cropping up nationwide, are educational programs that teach people how to conduct business in a burgeoning marijuana economy. Many of these schools are for-profit, offering classes for several hundred dollars a course to help individuals at every level of the industry, from farming, to sales and venture capitalist endeavors.

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The opportunity to seek out an education in the industry is a testimony to the quick business growth and potential capacity for profits in California and nationwide. Our Orange County marijuana dispensary attorneys are experienced in representing clients with a vested legal interest in the marijuana industry. From regulation and compliance to criminal defense, we are committed to staying abreast of legal changes in Southern California and throughout the region. Our priority is to protect the rights of our clients and to stay abreast of business and legal changes in the ever-evolving marijuana industry.
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Nationwide, states are taking on complicated legislative questions regarding marijuana use. Should medical marijuana be legalized? How will the marijuana business be regulated? Should recreational use be legalized? Oregon will be the third state in the country to take on the question of legalization as it puts recreational use to the vote in November. According to the Huffington Post, a spokesperson for the Secretary of State confirmed that Initiative Petition 53 has qualified for the November ballot.

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If the law passes, adults over 21 in Oregon would be allowed to possess up to 8 ounces of marijuana at home and one ounce of marijuana when in public. Our Orange County marijuana law attorneys are dedicated to protecting the rights of individuals and entities involved in the California legal marijuana business. In addition to compliance and regulatory matters, our firm is committed to staying abreast of marijuana law in the state and nationwide. We provide counsel, support, and advocacy to marijuana investors, business owners, and individuals who have the legal right to possess or use marijuana.
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Shifting societal views as well as laws when it comes to marijuana is prompting civil courts to re-evaluate how drug use should factor into custody decisions and child-endangerment reviews. According to reports, a Colorado man lost custody of his children after getting a marijuana card. Another couple lost their daughter for growing medicinal marijuana. While legalization may give individuals the right to grow, distribute, or use medicinal marijuana, it is still not certain how courts will interpret child endangerment. To ensure fairness and transparency, courts must also make changes to prevent unnecessary removal of children from homes, custody loss, and even state intervention involving child welfare.

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In most cases involving a marijuana growing or use in the home, courts will side in favor of parents, so long as the medical marijuana use or possession was legal. Still, the issue underscores a growing dilemma over disparate marijuana laws. Our Orange County medical marijuana attorneys are dedicated to protecting the rights of our clients. We are also advocates for marijuana growers and dispensaries and work to help business owners have a clear understanding of their rights and obligations under California state and federal law. In addition to remaining abreast of developments in marijuana law, we are also committed to raising awareness about related legal issue that may impact the rights of our clients.
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Patients throughout California know the myriad benefits that medical marijuana can have in treating a variety of mental and physical conditions. However, a new report suggests that if the Drug Enforcement Agency had its way, no one would be aware of the positive benefits of marijuana use. The report is titled “The DEA” Four Decades of Impeding and Rejecting Science” and it uses case studies from 1972 to the present in order to make the argument that the DEA has suppressed research into how marijuana could help patients. marijuana-plants-growing-outdo-48715-m.jpg

The Drug Enforcement Agency has continued to take legal action against those who provide marijuana to patients, even in states like California where medical marijuana is legal. If the accusations that the DEA has purposely obstructed research are true, then the DEA may have gone even further than simply targeting providers in preventing patients from getting the best in medical care.
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In Colorado, the legalization of marijuana doesn’t mean that distributors and sellers are free from government oversight. While a lot of the focus on marijuana-laws relates to controlling access to THC, there is also a growing concern about the safety of food products used to make edibles. brownies-964880-m.jpg

The way that brownies and other edible marijuana food products are produced can have a profound impact on health and, in many ways, the risks of food-borne illnesses could far outweigh any potential dangers associated with using cannabis products. Those who make marijuana-based products need to know the law and follow it to avoid problems.
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The United States House of Representatives took an important step in protecting the rights of medical marijuana businesses throughout California and the United States. The House banned the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) from using its budget to crack down on states that have made the use of marijuana legal for medicinal purposes. bank-building-1002994-m.jpg

Now, the Huffington Post suggests that the U.S. Senate could follow suit. If the Senate also votes to prohibit the DEA from using its budget to target medical marijuana, this could provide relief to businesses that operate legally locally but that still face the constant fear of the federal government taking action against them.
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