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12.26.2023Andrew Kline quoted in Cannabis Business Times—Cannabis Industry to 2023: 'Don’t Let the Door Hit You in the …'Andrew Kline was quoted in the Cannabis Business Times in an article that canvassed leading legal and policy experts on their cannabis market expectations for 2024 and thoughts on how the industry fared during 2023. Andrew shared his perspective on the prospects for rescheduling and a Drug Enforcement Administration draft rule in the coming year.
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12.05.2023Andrew Kline Quoted in Colorado Politics—Jared Polis, Democrat Governors Urge Biden Administration to move Forward on Cannabis 'Rescheduling'General NewsAndrew Kline was quoted in "Jared Polis, Democrat Governors Urge Biden Administration to move Forward on Cannabis 'Rescheduling'," an article in Colorado Politics, regarding the Governor of Colorado and other governors urging the Biden administration to reschedule cannabis.
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09.06.2023Andrew Kline Interviewed by Politico—Biden Becomes Unlikely Weed SaviorGeneral NewsAndrew Kline was interviewed by Politico and quoted in the Politico Cannabis newsletter in an article about the FDA's recommendation to move marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III under the Controlled Substances Act. "The president just saved a $30 billion, 450,000 industry," said Andrew Kline, a cannabis attorney with Perkins Coie who spent more than a decade as a federal prosecutor. "This is objectively the largest win we've ever seen in cannabis."
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09.01.2023Andrew Kline Quoted in Green Market Report—What Could Rescheduling Mean for the Cannabis Industry?General NewsAndrew Kline was quoted in "What Could Rescheduling Mean for the Cannabis Industry?," an article in Green Market Report, regarding predictions for what could happen if the Drug Enforcement Agency agrees to reschedule cannabis on the list of federally controlled substances.
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06.01.2023Perkins Coie Named Among Top Law Firms in 2023 Chambers USAPress ReleasesPerkins Coie is proud to announce that it has again been ranked by Chambers & Partners, publishers of Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business, as one of the top law firms in the United States.
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03.03.2023Thomas Tobin Quoted in Crosscut—How Federal Weed Legalization Would Impact Washington StateGeneral News
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Thomas Tobin was quoted in "How Federal Weed Legalization Would Impact Washington State" an article in Crosscut, regarding the import/export of marijuana in Washington. -
01.2023 – 02.2023Barak Cohen Quoted in Washington Lawyer—5 Issues to Watch in 2023General News
Washington Lawyer
Partner Barak Cohen was quoted in "5 Issues to Watch in 2023," an article in Washington Lawyer regarding cannabis legalization. -
11.09.2022Andrew Kline Quoted in Politico—Nearly Half of Americans to Reside in States Where Marijuana Is LegalGeneral News
Politico
Andrew Kline was quoted in “Nearly Half of Americans to Reside in States Where Marijuana is Legal.” This article in Politico addressed the passage by Missouri and Maryland of cannabis legalization referendums while three other states rejected such measures. -
09.21.2022Andrew Kline Quoted in Politico—Courts Could Throw State Marijuana Markets Into DisarrayGeneral News
Politico
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08.25.2022Andrew Kline Quoted in Detroit Free Press—Michigan’s Cannabis Testing Industry: It’s the ‘Wild, Wild West'General News
Detroit Free Press
Andrew Kline was quoted in “Michigan’s Cannabis Testing Industry: It’s the ‘Wild, Wild West',” an article in Detroit Free Press,* regarding the testing of cannabis products. -
07.06.2022National Cannabis Laboratory Council Proposes Standardized Testing for Cannabis ProductsPress ReleasesThe National Cannabis Laboratory Council (NCLC) has today proposed a standardized, national approach to the testing of cannabis products as the U.S. legal cannabis market continues to expand. The recommendations come as legal sales of cannabis are expected to exceed $33 billion by the end of 2022, and a bill to federally legalize cannabis awaits a Senate vote after its passage by the House in April.
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07.05.2022Andrew Kline Quoted in Politico—Coalition of Cannabis Testing Labs Pushes for Uniform StandardsGeneral News
Politico
Senior Counsel Andrew Kline was quoted in "Coalition of Cannabis Testing Labs Pushes for Uniform Standards," and article in Politico,* regarding detailed recommendations on what regulators should be testing for when it comes to cannabinoid and terpene content, as well as a variety of contaminants. -
06.01.2022Perkins Coie Named Among Top Law Firms in 2022 Chambers USAPress ReleasesPerkins Coie is proud to announce that it has again been ranked by Chambers & Partners, publishers of Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business, as one of the top law firms in the United States.
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05.04.2022Jasmine Wetherell Mentioned in Law360—Pot Industry May Soon Face Surge of Product Liability SuitsGeneral News
Law360
Jasmine Wetherell was mentioned in an article in Law360 titled "Pot Industry May Soon Face Surge of Product Liability Suits." The article discusses a product liability web seminar that Jasmine was a panelist on regarding the potential for an increase in consumer class actions as the market matures. -
04.20.2022Senior Counsel Andrew Kline Quoted in Politico—Cannabis Sinks Amid Weed Glut, Congress' InactionGeneral News
Politico
Senior Counsel Andrew Kline was quoted in "Cannabis Sinks Amid Weed Glut, Congress' Inaction," an article in Politico, regarding how industry executives blame Congress’ failure to pass any significant cannabis legislation as the biggest reason the sector is flailing. -
03.15.2022Barak Cohen Quoted in Food Business News—Hemp Industry Battles Consumer Perception, Legal ConfusionGeneral NewsPartner Barak Cohen and the firm were highlighted in “Hemp Industry Battles Consumer Perception, Legal Confusion,” an article in Food Business News, regarding the consumer confusion hemp-related products face in the market.
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03.03.2022Perkins Coie Represented PharmaCann in Merger with LivWell HoldingsPress ReleasesPerkins Coie is pleased to announce that it represented PharmaCann Inc., one of the largest privately held, vertically integrated cannabis company in the United States, in its merger with LivWell Holdings, Inc., a multi-state cannabis cultivation and retail leader based in Colorado. For more information, please see PharmaCann’s press release.
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02.02.2022Perkins Coie’s Cannabis Law Industry Group Advises PepsiCo on New Hemp Energy Drink LaunchPress ReleasesPerkins Coie is pleased to announce that its Cannabis Law Industry Group advised PepsiCo regarding legal compliance for its hemp seed ingredient for the global food, snack, and beverage company’s new energy drink Rockstar Unplugged.
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01.25.2022Tommy Tobin Interviewed by CosmeticsDesign—CBD Law: Unsubstantiated Health Claims, Non-Uniform Regulations State to State Pose RoadblocksGeneral NewsAssociate Tommy Tobin was interviewed in “CBD Law: Unsubstantiated Health Claims, Non-Uniform Regulations State to State Pose Roadblocks,” an article in CosmeticsDesign, about where CBD stands legally in the United States.
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12.27.2021Andrew Kline Quoted in POLITICO—The Year in Weed: An East Coast Embrace, a Capitol Hill Rut, and Sugar-High SalesGeneral News
POLITICO
Senior Counsel Andrew Kline was quoted in “The Year in Weed: An East Coast Embrace, a Capitol Hill Rut, and Sugar-High Sales,” an article in POLITICO, regarding federal cannabis restrictions. -
12.23.2021Andrew Kline and Barak Cohen Mentioned in Law360—Cannabis: The Top Law360 Guest Articles of 2021General News
Law360
Andrew Kline and Barak Cohen's article, "Federal Cannabis Descheduling Bill Needs More Clarity," which was co-written with Yoko Miyashita, CEO of Leafly, was named among the top cannabis-related guest article on Law360. -
10.19.2021Perkins Coie Attorneys Mentioned in Global Legal Chronicle—PharmaCann’s Merger With LivWell HoldingsGeneral NewsPerkins Coie attorneys were mentioned in “PharmaCann’s Merger With LivWell Holdings,” an article in Global Legal Chronicle, regarding their client, PharmaCann Inc., being acquired by LivWell Holdings, Inc., a multistate cannabis cultivation and retail leader based in Colorado.
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10.14.2021Perkins Coie Represents PharmaCann in Merger With LivWell HoldingsPress ReleasesPerkins Coie is pleased to announce that it is representing PharmaCann Inc., the largest privately held, vertically integrated cannabis company in the United States, in a merger agreement under which it will acquire LivWell Holdings, Inc., a multi-state cannabis cultivation and retail leader based in Colorado. For more information, please see PharmaCann’s press release.
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09.10.2021Senior Counsel Andrew Kline Quoted in Law360—Cannabis Bill Roundup: Calif. Passes Sweeping Hemp BillGeneral News
Law360
Andrew Kline was quoted in the Law360 article, "Cannabis Bill Roundup: Calif. Passes Sweeping Hemp Bill," regarding the controversial California bill to regulate hemp and CBD products that passed both chambers of the state legislature this week. -
09.09.2021Andrew Kline Quoted in Law360—Commerce Clause 'Chaos' Could Follow Fed. Pot LegalizationGeneral News
Law360
Andrew Kline was quoted in the Law360 article, "Commerce Clause 'Chaos' Could Follow Fed. Pot Legalization," on how federal legalization could trigger a regulatory crisis. -
07.26.2021Andrew Kline Mentioned in Law360—DEA Should Allow Psychedelic Therapy, 9th Circ. ToldGeneral NewsAndrew Kline was mentioned in “DEA Should Allow Psychedelic Therapy, 9th Circ. Told,” an article in Law360, regarding the use of Schedule I substances such as psychedelics for specific, medicinal purposes.
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07.14.2021Andrew Kline Quoted in Bloomberg—Schumer Vows Action on Cannabis, But Major Hurdles in WayGeneral NewsSenior Counsel Andrew Kline was quoted in “Schumer Vows Action on Cannabis, But Major Hurdles in Way,” an article in Bloomberg, regarding Chuck Schumer’s marijuana legalization bill.
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07.06.2021Barak Cohen Quoted in San Francisco Daily Journal—Justice Thomas Wades Into Cannabis Law. Now What?General News
San Francisco Daily Journal
Partner Barak Cohen was quoted in “Justice Thomas Wades Into Cannabis Law. Now What?” an article in the San Francisco Daily Journal, regarding the regulations on cannabis. -
06.04.2021Perkins Coie Represents Schwazze in its Agreement to Acquire Southern Colorado GrowersPress ReleasesPerkins Coie advised Schwazze, formerly operating as Medicine Man Technologies Inc., in its announced agreement to acquire Southern Colorado Growers (SCG).
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06.01.2021Andrew Kline Quoted in Business Insurance—Cannabis Insurance Options ShiftingGeneral NewsSenior Counsel Andrew Kline was quoted in “Cannabis Insurance Options Shifting,” an article in Business Insurance, regarding the cannabis market.
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05.20.2021Perkins Coie Named Among Top Law Firms in 2021 Chambers USAPress ReleasesPerkins Coie is proud to announce that it has again been ranked by Chambers & Partners, publishers of Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business, as one of the top law firms in the United States.
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04.13.2021Andrew Kline Quoted in Business Insurance—Cannabis Sector Sees Positive Signals From Biden AdministrationGeneral NewsSenior Counsel Andrew Kline was quoted in the Business Insurance on the cannabis sector seeing positive signals from the Biden administration.
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03.04.2021Perkins Coie Attorneys Featured on Law.com - Higher Law: Predicting Future of Cannabis LawGeneral News
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Perkins Coie this week convened a panel of experts for an online conversation about recent and expected changes in cannabis laws and legislation. -
03.03.2021Barak Cohen Quoted in Law360—Pot Advocates Say Equity Essential Piece of Federal ReformGeneral News
Law360
Barak Cohen was quoted in a Law360 article titled “Pot Advocates Say Equity Essential Piece of Federal Reform” regarding where the cannabis industry in the new administration. -
03.03.2021Perkins Coie Represents Schwazze in Acquisitions of 13 Star Buds Retail Cannabis Dispensaries in Series of Transactions Totaling Approximately $118 MillionPress ReleasesPerkins Coie advised Schwazze, formerly operating as Medicine Man Technologies Inc., in its strategic acquisitions of 13 Star Buds retail cannabis dispensaries in Colorado.
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02.05.2021Perkins Coie’s Barak Cohen and Michael Bleicher Edit ABA’s First Cannabis Law Treatise at Pivotal Growth Moment for IndustryPress ReleasesPerkins Coie is pleased to announce that Barak Cohen, the firmwide chair of Perkins Coie’s Cannabis Law industry group, and Associate Michael Bleicher have edited the first American Bar Association treatise on cannabis law.
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01.31.2021Andrew Kline Quoted in Politico— 'There's No Stopping the Industry Now': Democratic Control is a Big Win for MarijuanaGeneral NewsPartner Andrew Kline was quoted in “'There's No Stopping the Industry Now': Democratic Control is a Big Win for Marijuana,” an article in Politico regarding the growth of the cannabis industry.
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01.12.2021Perkins Coie Adds NCIA Director of Public Policy Andrew J. Kline as Senior CounselPress ReleasesPerkins Coie is pleased to announce that Andrew J. Kline has joined the firm in Denver as senior counsel in the firm’s Commercial Litigation practice and Cannabis Law industry group.
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09.15.2020Perkins Coie Launches New Cannabis Industry BlogPress ReleasesPerkins Coie has launched a new blog covering the cannabis industry, including marijuana, CBD, and hemp-related businesses, that will provide timely updates and insights on the latest regulations, as well as evolving litigation, technology, and transaction trends impacting the sector.
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07.02.2020Partner Barak Cohen Interviewed by Higher Law - Perkins Coie's Cannabis Chair on Forming a Practice and Keeping Up With Fast-Changing IndustryGeneral News
Higher Law
Partner Barak Cohen was interviewed by Higher Law in the article, "Perkins Coie's Cannabis Chair on Forming a Practice and Keeping Up With Fast-Changing Industry," regarding the formation of Perkins Coie's Cannabis industry group and its current work. -
06.04.2020Perkins Coie Attorneys Quoted in Law.com - Higher Law: Perkins Coie Backs Tax ChallengeGeneral News
Law.com
Charles Sipos, Lauren Staniar, Tre Holloway, and Barak Cohen were quoted in the Law.com article, "Higher Law: Perkins Coie Backs Tax Challenge," regarding their representation of the National Cannabis Industry Association. -
06.04.2020Perkins Coie Files Amicus Brief for National Cannabis Industry Association in Landmark Tax CasePress ReleasesPerkins Coie’s Cannabis Law practice has authored and filed an amicus brief on behalf of the National Cannabis Industry Association (NCIA) in a landmark tax case which seeks to overturn a federal tax code ruling preventing legal cannabis businesses from deducting normal business expenses like many other industries.
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06.03.2020Perkins Coie Attorneys Mentioned in Law360 - Cannabis Lobbies Urge 9th Circ. to Dump Pot Biz Tax LawGeneral News
Law360
Charles C. Sipos, Lauren Watts Staniar, Barak Cohen, and Tre A. Holloway were mentioned in the Law360 article, "Cannabis Lobbies Urge 9th Circ. to Dump Pot Biz Tax Law," as representation for the National Cannabis Industry Association, one of the groups urging the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit to strike down the U.S. tax code clause that bars marijuana businesses from taking deductions. -
03.12.2020Law.com Cites Barak Cohen and Michael Bleicher’s CBD Update on FDA report to CongressGeneral News
Law.com
Barak Cohen and Michael Bleicher’s CBD update on a FDA report to Congress was cited by Law.com, in the article "FDA Seeks More CBD Data," with respect to the agency’s ongoing enforcement approach to regulating the growing market for CBD products. -
12.23.2019Perkins Coie Quoted in Food Processing - FDA Letters, Lawsuits Meet the First Generation of CBD ProductsGeneral NewsPerkins Coie was quoted in the Food Processing article, "FDA Letters, Lawsuits Meet the First Generation of CBD Products," regarding the FDA warning letters that were issued to companies selling products containing CBD at the end of November, which explicitly stated that the FDA has not proclaimed CBD as safe yet.
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07.28.2019Barak Cohen Mentioned in The American Lawyer as Large Law Firms Expand Cannabis PracticesGeneral News
The American Lawyer
Barak Cohen was mentioned in an American Lawyer feature article looking at how large law firms are expanding their cannabis practices amid rapid growth of the multibillion-dollar industry. -
02.22.2017Joe Cutler Quoted in Bitcoin.com - Washington State Bill to Ban Bitcoin for Pot FailsGeneral NewsJoe Cutler was quoted in "Washington State Bill to Ban Bitcoin for Pot Fails," an article published by Bitcoin.com, regarding the failure of a bill to ban bitcoin for marijuana purchases in Washington State.
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01.28.2017Partner Joe Cutler Quoted in Nigeria Today - Washington State Liquor & Cannabis Board OK with Bitcoin for PotGeneral News
Nigeria Today
Partner Joe Cutler was quoted in the Nigeria Today article, “Washington State Liquor & Cannabis Board OK with Bitcoin for Pot” regarding the proposed virtual currency ban for cannabis businesses in Washington. -
01.27.2017Joe Cutler Quoted in CoinDesk - Watch Washington's Senate Debate If Buying Weed With Bitcoin is BadGeneral NewsJoe Cutler was quoted in CoinDesk, "Watch Washington's Senate Debate If Buying Weed With Bitcoin is Bad," regarding the use of bitcoin in cannabis transactions.
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01.26.2017Joe Cutler Was Quoted In GeekWire - Washington State Legislators Look To Ban Bitcoin In The Pot BusinessGeneral NewsJoe Cutler was quoted in the GeekWire article, “Washington State Legislators Look To Ban Bitcoin In The Pot Business,” regarding the potential banning of bitcoin in the Washington marijuana industry.
