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What is unusable marijuana? Section 4 and the MMMA

July 24, 2018 in /by

The Michigan Court of Appeals released a published opinion that defies logic and removes the availability of an immunity defense under section 4 of the MMMA (MCL 333.n26424) when caregivers possess unusable marihuana.  What is unusable marijuana you ask?  That would be any marijuana that doesn’t meet the definition of either marihuana plant or usable […]

Is CBD Marijuana?

June 1, 2018 in /by

Is CBD marijuana? Cannabidiol (CBD) is one of the cannabinoids found in marijuana.  Over the last few years, CBD has dramatically increased in popularity to treat a wide variety of ailments.  CBD has been attributed to helping those that suffer from chronic pain, epilepsy, and several other disorders and diseases.   CBD is often used […]

Bureau of Medical Marihuana Regulations Extends Deadline for Provisioning Centers Temporarily Operating While Their Application is Pending

May 30, 2018 in /by

Michigan Marijuana Licensing Extension May 30, 2018 The department of Licensing And Regulatory Affairs (LARA) issued new emergency rules through the Bureau of Medical Marihuana Regulations (BMMR), which will help ensure medical marihuana patients will continue to have safe access to their medicine. MCL AdminThe Michigan Cannabis Lawyer Admin is the profile for the cannabis […]

Driving Under the Influence of Marijuana In Michigan

May 25, 2018 in /by

Those who have no legal right to possess or consume marihuana face what’s commonly referred to as Michigan’s “zero tolerance” law, meaning that a prosecutor only needs to prove that at the time of driving, you had the presence of THC in your system, regardless of your driving performance. It’s important to note, however, that […]

Cannabis Attorney Joshua Covert debates Missaukee County Sheriff Jim Bosscher On Legalization

May 24, 2018 in , , /by

On March 23, 2018, The Cadillac News published an editorial regarding the legalization of marijuana in Michigan.  The editorial featured an anti-legalization piece written by Missaukee County Sheriff Jim Bosscher and a pro-legalization piece written by Michigan Cannabis Lawyer Joshua Covert. MCL AdminThe Michigan Cannabis Lawyer Admin is the profile for the cannabis attorneys here […]

More Pre-qualification Approvals but Contradictory Statements from The Board at Today’s Meeting Cause Concern

May 3, 2018 in /by

Thursday, May 3rd the Michigan Marijuana Facilities Licensing Board met and approved all three of the pre-qualification applications that were presented. Two of the applications passed unanimously and the other passed on by a 4-1 vote with Pickard being the only vote for denial. MCL AdminThe Michigan Cannabis Lawyer Admin is the profile for the […]

Marijuana Versus the Opiod Epidemic

May 2, 2018 in /by

Illinois Senate Bill 336 was passed by a staggering 44-6 vote. The measure is intended to allow flexibility in obtaining a medical marihuana in the state of Illinois by recognizing the use of cannabis as medicine in the fight against the opiod crisis. As amended, the bill allows persons with an active prescription for opiods […]

Local Ordinances and the MMMA Michigan

April 27, 2018 in /by

If you are Michigan Marijuana caregiver you might want to know that many local municipalities are creating conflicting local ordinances and the Michigan Medical Marijuana Act (MMMA Michigan). Charter Township of York and the MMMA Michigan This case is a court of appeals case in which a conflict between local ordinances and medical marijuana laws […]

Joshua Covert of The Michigan Cannabis Lawyers is Interviewed in the Lansing City Pulse

April 20, 2018 in , , /by

Marijuana attorney Joshua Covert was recently interviewed by the Lansing City Pulse in the annual 4/20 edition. The article discusses his work as a Cannabis Lawyer and how he fights the drug war. “I started thinking about my mom going to jail for using cannabis and that’s kind of like what spurred the thought about […]

Attorney Joshua Covert Speaks at UNRIG THE SYSTEM Event in Lansing

April 16, 2018 in , , /by

On Sunday, April 15th attorney Joshua Covert spoke at an event in Lansing geared to sharing information about local activism and grassroots efforts to empower citizens to play a larger role in the political process. MCL AdminThe Michigan Cannabis Lawyer Admin is the profile for the cannabis attorneys here at Covert Law Firm. www.micannabislawyer.com