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The State of Cannabis Banking at a Pivotal Moment in the Industry: Q&A with Safe Harbor Services’ Amanda McComb

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The SAFE Banking Act is back in Congress, and political momentum is swinging in favor of the cannabis industry’s need to normalize its relations with financial institutions. Here, we spoke with Safe Harbor Services Vice President Amanda McComb about some of the recent trends and changes that she’s seen in banking the cannabis industry.

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Paper: Racial Capitalism and the African American Experience Entering the Cannabis Industry By Dr. Ayoka Nurse

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From the systemic history of racism in the United States, African Americans exclusion from economic opportunities leads to maximizing profits for the White elite (Hirschman, 2019). The color of money, black banks and the racial wealth gap (1st ed). Before the civil war, there were more cannabis farms than cotton farms (Green, 2005).

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Two States Stick the Landing on Cannabis Legalization: Week in Review

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The SAFE Banking Act is back in Congress, and political momentum is swinging in favor of the cannabis industry’s need to normalize its relations with financial institutions. Here, we spoke with Safe Harbor Services Vice President Amanda McComb about some of the recent trends and changes that she’s seen in banking the cannabis industry.

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Stockton University’s Cannabis and Hemp Research Institute to Offer Lab Testing, Education

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The SAFE Banking Act is back in Congress, and political momentum is swinging in favor of the cannabis industry’s need to normalize its relations with financial institutions. Here, we spoke with Safe Harbor Services Vice President Amanda McComb about some of the recent trends and changes that she’s seen in banking the cannabis industry.

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The LGBTQ Leaders in Cannabis

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From the South, McKay has a long history of business and civic involvement, serving on community and company boards including US Bank, The Daily Beast, Pike Place Market, Mary’s Place, Pilchuck School of Glass, and Seattle Opera. She was an early-stage cannabis investor and industry pioneer, before founding Besito in 2017.

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Common Tax Litigation Situations Marijuana Businesses May Encounter

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280E does not apply to costs of goods sold, a concession that is consistent with the caselaw on that subject and the legislative history underlying sec. 2017-2011. The IRS uses a variety of indirect methods of proof including: the bank deposits analysis (most common), net worth analysis, cash-t analysis, and the mark-up method.

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Cannabis Group Weekly Alert – November 2019 #2

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Senate Banking Committee Chairman Mike Crapo (R-ID) said that an impeachment trial could delay consideration of cannabis financial services legislation, but no moreso than anything else that requires floor time. Calm N Collective co-owner Ronald Bass claims that the tip is baseless and originated from a disgruntled former employee.

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