Contributed by John D. MaxwellThe legalization of the use of marijuana for medical purposes, most significantly pain relief, has been raised in various workers' compensation cases throughout the State. A very compelling case was presented to the Workers' Compensation...
Marijuana Law
How hemp laws are changing in Connecticut
Connecticut recently became the latest state to authorize the production of hemp, as Governor Lamont signed a bill which will enable the growth of the state's industrial hemp industry. The law authorizes the state's Department of Agriculture to implement a hemp...
New CT laws proposed to legalize marijuana and expunge records for minor drug offenders
Connecticut House Democrats on Thursday announced a package of proposed legislation that would not only legalize recreational marijuana in the state, but would also expunge the records of people who have been convicted of low-level marijuana possession charges.A...
If marijuana is legalized in CT, what happens to my conviction?
Connecticut is engaged in many debates to solve its budget crisis. From tolls, to soda taxes, to legalizing recreational marijuana, there are a myriad of potential state revenue drivers up for discussion. One area that Brown Paindiris & Scott is watching carefully...
Political Momentum Gathering Behind Legalization of Recreational Marijuana in Connecticut
Is legal marijuana a possible solution to Connecticut's tax-induced exodus of residents to other states?Connecticut residents have grown increasingly troubled by the number of residents leaving the state. This alarming trend is widespread among those who've reached...
Farm Bill Opens Door to CBD and New Opportunities for Cannabis Growers
The 2018 Farm Bill signed into law by President Trump on December 20, 2018 legalized the sale and cultivation of industrial hemp at the federal level. Industrial hemp is defined as cannabis that contains THC, the psychoactive compound found in cannabis, of 0.3 percent...