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Attorney Ethics and Legal Marijuana: Amendments Proposed to Rules 1.2 and 8.4

Posted on August 27, 2016 by

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The recent advisory opinion issued by the Ohio Supreme Court Board of Professional Conduct has led to a myriad of concerns among lawyers and others in Ohio’s medical marijuana community. Thankfully, the Chief Justice of the Ohio Supreme Court is aware and the Court… Continue Reading “Attorney Ethics and Legal Marijuana: Amendments Proposed to Rules 1.2 and 8.4”

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Join us at the Marijuana Business Daily Crash Course Seminars in Cleveland and Cincinnati!

Posted on July 21, 2016 by

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I’m excited to announce that I will be one of the featured speakers at the Marijuana Business Daily Crash Course seminars taking place in Cleveland and Cincinnati next month, where I’ll have the opportunity to present and answer questions on the legal issues associated… Continue Reading “Join us at the Marijuana Business Daily Crash Course Seminars in Cleveland and Cincinnati!”

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Drugged Driving?

Posted on June 1, 2016 by

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Ohio is one of six states that have legal tests in place to determine if a driver is impaired by marijuana – but what do these tests really tell us? Not much, according to a recent study commissioned by the American Auto Association (AAA),… Continue Reading “Drugged Driving?”

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The Obama Administration and the War on Drugs

Posted on April 19, 2012 by

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“The war on drugs has been an utter failure. We need to rethink and decriminalize our marijuana laws. We need to rethink how we’re operating the drug war.” – Then-Senate-Candidate Barack Obama, January 2004 “I don’t mind a debate around issues like decriminalization .… Continue Reading “The Obama Administration and the War on Drugs”

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In Ohio, it’s Illegal To Drive a Car if You’ve Used Marijuana in the Last Two Weeks

Posted on February 25, 2012 by

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Most people know that you can’t drive a car in Ohio if you’re drunk. Most people know that you can’t drive a car in Ohio if you’re high. What most people don’t know is that you can’t drive a car if you’ve used marijuana… Continue Reading “In Ohio, it’s Illegal To Drive a Car if You’ve Used Marijuana in the Last Two Weeks”

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About Frantz Ward

Frantz Ward was one of the first Ohio law firms to dedicate a practice specifically to cannabis law and policy. For years, our attorneys have built relationships with policy makers and industry stakeholders, both at the state and federal level. We leverage those relationships to assist our clients in navigating the cannabis industry’s complicated legal landscape.

Choosing the right advocate in the cannabis industry is one of the most important choices a company can make. To that end, we help our clients with license procurement, corporate formation, mergers and acquisitions, and other corporate transactions. We also help clients acquire or lease real estate and we work with local governments to address local zoning and land use regulations. When litigation is unavoidable, we represent our clients in business disputes and other cannabis-related litigation.

To learn more about the firm, visit www.frantzward.com.