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Is a cannabis patent war on the horizon?
Norman Ives and Morgan Moore | April 10, 2020
Cannabis business clients may soon face new patent-related risks.
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Does workers' compensation have to reimburse for medical marijuana?
Hannah Smith | January 21, 2020
A court case questions whether an employer should reimburse an employee for the prescribed use of medical marijuana after a work-related accident.
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Cannabis businessowners policy approved in Nevada
Patricia L. Harman | January 13, 2020
This comprehensive policy provides coverage for cannabis manufacturers, distributors, processors and dispensaries.
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Calif. DOI clears hurdles for potential licensees with cannabis convictions
Hannah Smith JD | January 29, 2020
Certain individuals with past cannabis convictions can now pursue insurance-related licenses under Commissioner Lara's directive.
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Practical considerations for insuring cannabis, hemp & CBD
Alex Malyshev | January 14, 2020
The conflict between state and federal laws puts traditional federal “rights” out of reach for cannabis businesses and insurers.
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13 P&C insurance concerns related to legal cannabis
Elana Ashanti Jefferson | July 17, 2019
While some carriers worry about marijuana's legal status, others are concerned about their competitors getting ahead.
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New bill aims to help cannabis businesses obtain insurance
Denny Jacob | July 30, 2019
The bill would establish a 'safe harbor' that would prevent federal criminal prosecution and civil liability for agents, brokers and insurers.
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Florida governor wants new hearing in major cannabis case
Dara Kam | July 29, 2019
The state argues that an appellate court's decision "leaves Florida’s medical marijuana program in 'a regulatory twilight zone'."
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Insuring cannabis companies remains problematic
Jonathan Bergner | February 04, 2019
Carriers working with marijuana companies still face legal and regulatory challenges — despite the booming marijuana legalization movement.
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Employee marijuana use: Are organizations prepared?
Katie Kuehner-Hebert | July 09, 2019
More than one-third of business owners say they are not yet prepared to manage the impact of legalized marijuana on the workplace.
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Blowing smoke: Legal risks of cannabis
Aaron J. Sussman, Charles Kuhn and Keith Geurts | June 17, 2019
Cannabis laws in Canada, the United Kingdom and the U.S. vary significantly and insurers must be aware of the nuances.
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CBD takes center stage at FDA hearing on cannabis products
Joshua Horn and Ellis W. Martin | June 27, 2019
The federal agency set a July 2 deadline for written responses to the issues raised in the hearing.
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Managing marijuana's organic and hazardous waste
Steve Schain | July 17, 2019
Cannabis' unique qualities and strict regulations are expected to make waste handling a complex regulatory matter.
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Two times marijuana fogged up homeowners' insurance claims
FC&S Editors | April 03, 2019
Coverage Q&A: As legal marijuana use becomes more pervasive nationwide, so too will cannabis-related insurance claims.
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Cannabis in-house counsel have growing concerns over litigation
Dan Clark | July 18, 2019
Fifty-six percent of cannabis in-house counsel believe they will need to increase legal resources to keep up with the market, says report.
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Legal marijuana: Many insurers just won't touch it
Brian Louis | August 24, 2018
Allianz, Hartford and Nationwide are among large insurers that aren’t covering marijuana-related businesses.
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Insurance and the state of the cannabis union
Joyce Anne Grabel | December 02, 2019
The cannabis insurance market is yielding a new crop of opportunities for 2020 and beyond.
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Cannabis emerges as a multibillion-dollar industry in key states
Mariah Brown | December 03, 2019
A total of 33 states have legalized medical programs, and 11 states have legalized adult-use programs.
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Legalized marijuana: Opportunity or time bomb? – Part 1
Patricia L. Harman | April 01, 2019
The legalization of marijuana across the country raises multiple issues for carriers that are determining whether to enter into this new economy.
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Examining the risks of legalized marijuana — Part 2
Patricia L. Harman | April 02, 2019
There are many myths surrounding the manufacture and sale of legalized marijuana, but these enterprises are firmly positioned to grow a new industry.
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Year in review: Growing cannabis, cyber and weather claims
Aubrey Gene | December 10, 2019
How the emerging marijuana industry, the sophistication of ransomware and an increase in wildfires are affecting insurance claims.
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Finding the opportunities in legalized marijuana – Part 3
Patricia L. Harman | April 03, 2019
The conflict between federal and state regulations regarding legalized marijuana is creating some potholes for insurers.
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Industry groups react to passing of the SAFE Act of 2019
Denny Jacob | March 29, 2019
The House Committee on Financial Services approved the bill with a vote of 45 to 15.
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How risk management can make marijuana-related businesses bulletproof
Steve Schain | April 01, 2019
Assembling a risk management insurance team could prevent a marijuana-related businesses from foundering.
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Blossoming cannabis industry faces unique cyber risks
Victoria Hudgins | November 25, 2019
Some states' seed-to-sale tracking and identification requirements make the legalized cannabis industry easy prey for hackers.
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Insurer seeks controlled substances exclusion clarity
FC&S Editors | March 13, 2019
Coverage Q&A: Insurance liability questions arise after one state objects to policy exclusion language due to the opioid epidemic.
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USDA's hemp regulations create challenges for hemp and CBD producers
Ian Stewart, Justin Dobek and Ruben Espinosa | December 19, 2019
The interim rules state that a failed test from a distinct lot may invalidate the entire harvest, causing major income losses for producers.
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Most medical cannabis users have operated vehicles under the influence, study finds
Steven A. Meyerowitz | January 18, 2019
One in five said they had driven while 'very high' in the past six months, University of Michigan researchers reported.
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Beware of National Weed Day: Insurers could see an increase in auto claims
Patricia L. Harman | April 19, 2019
Drinking, drugs and driving don’t mix, but not everyone realizes they’re impaired, especially on '4/20.'
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Cannabis and employee drug testing: A tricky combination
Brandyne Russell and Mindy Sircus | July 22, 2019
With more states working to decriminalize or legalize marijuana use, routine workplace drug screening deserves a closer look.
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The SAFE Banking Act: High hopes for the cannabis industry
Lisa Gora and Anthony M. Osbourne | November 15, 2019
Despite its progress, the SAFE Banking Act still requires the approval of the U.S. Senate and President to become law.
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Pending legislation makes insurance available to hemp growers
Jack Kaskey | November 29, 2018
Congress is on the verge of fully legalizing hemp under a new farm bill agreement.
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How the legalization of marijuana affects the employer-injured worker dynamic
Denise Elliott and Paul Clouser | November 08, 2018
What does an employer need to know when dealing with an injured worker who is also using medical marijuana?
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As states legalize pot, warnings issued on impaired driving
Ryan Beene and Alan Levin | October 17, 2018
Evidence shows a substantial increase in drugged-driving deaths as opiate use soars and marijuana has become legal.
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Cannabis coverage conundrum: Was this property claim doomed?
Michael S. Levine and Geoffrey B. Fehling | October 04, 2018
One recent case raises several important insurance issues for policyholders and previews likely battlegrounds for future cannabis coverage disputes.
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When marijuana collides with the claims industry
Susan Daniels and Mike Neroda | March 14, 2018
Cannabis claims can involve some unique customers and issues. Finding the truth will take a thorough investigation.
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Marijuana and insurance policy disputes
Hannah Smith | March 28, 2018
The lack of uniform cannabis laws creates some coverage confusion for insurers.
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Insurance is budding in California's cannabis industry
Denny Jacob | May 28, 2018
Nearly 22 years ago, California voters enacted a ballot measure legalizing the medical use of cannabis.
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Medical marijuana & workers' comp: Burning questions that need answers
Jenifer Dana Kaufman | May 29, 2018
How will it be determined if the use of medical cannabis is reasonable for an injured worker?
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Home used to illegally grow pot. Still a residence for insurance purposes?
Steven A. Meyerowitz | April 24, 2018
Homeowners allege that Auto-Owners improperly denied their insurance claim, which sought coverage for property damage due to an illegal marijuana grow operation.
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Using medical marijuana to treat construction workplace injuries
Jake Morin | January 29, 2018
Medical marijuana may be a good alternative to opioids for some, but what are the pros and cons for the construction industry?
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Marijuana and insurance policy disputes
Hannah Smith | February 28, 2018
The lack of uniform cannabis laws creates some coverage confusion for insurers.
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Doing business with the cannabis industry? Make sure your insurance covers you
Shanti Eagle and Martin Fox-Foster | November 09, 2018
Businesses operating even tangentially in the cannabis industry leave themselves open to insurance coverage denials.
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What happens when marijuana is excluded from coverage?
Steven A. Meyerowitz | November 06, 2018
Damage caused by commercial tenants caught growing marijuana may not be covered by the landlord’s insurance policy.