The Blunt Truth

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. We check in on Alabama, to see how medical marijuana licensing is going. Those of us who write weekly cannabis blogs know the vote is often not the end of the story. And so it is here in the Buckeye State.

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SpeedWeed

JULY 20, 2021

So much is changing in the cannabis industry that it can be challenging to keep up with the latest national and state-by-state laws and business insights. With that in mind, we put together a list of some reliable sources for news and information related to the business of cannabis. . Read the Right Blogs and Websites.

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Canna Law Blog

OCTOBER 27, 2022

Some of the details of German marijuana legalization were given over to the German press last week. Yesterday though, the government’s plan for German marijuana legalization was approved by the Federal Cabinet. The road to German marijuana legalization. German marijuana legalization: some key factors.

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NewsMunchies

JULY 1, 2021

Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas recently said that the federal ban on the cultivation and use of marijuana within states “may no longer be necessary or proper” and that inconsistent enforcement led to “traps” for marijuana businesses. Justice Thomas doesn’t want marijuana to be legalized. United States , the U.S.

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Canna Law Blog

MARCH 18, 2024

The enrolled version of HB 4121 is not significantly different than the introduced version previewed in my February 6 th blog post. This is because the current marijuana license moratorium expires on March 31, 2024. The bill at issue for 2024 is HB 4121. That last scenario presents a problem for OLCC and the cannabis industry.

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Canna Law Blog

APRIL 11, 2022

Council Chairman Phil Mendelson called a vote on emergency legislation that aimed, in part, to give the Council the authority to shut down any business that gifts marijuana. These businesses sell items unrelated to marijuana at marked-up prices and offering marijuana as a complementary gift with the transaction.

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Canna Law Blog

MARCH 11, 2022

As reported (paywall) by the New York Times, New York intends to reserve its first retail licenses to sell marijuana for people convicted of marijuana related offenses, or their relatives. Numerous states that have legalized marijuana have adopted some form of social equity programs. These programs are not without critics ).

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Dykema (Cannabis Law Blog)

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

The Michigan Regulation and Taxation of Marihuana Act (“MRTMA”) does not address how Michigan’s Native American tribes participate in Michigan’s adult-use marijuana industry. Generally speaking, tribes regulate and operate their businesses free from state regulation.

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The Blunt Truth

APRIL 16, 2020

Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. It has put state legalization campaigns on hold, delayed sales roll-outs, and the problems in Massachusetts could fill this blog post all by themselves. The law also seals criminal records for simple possession.

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Veriheal

AUGUST 13, 2021

An associate’s degree in cannabis business will be available at Community College of Denver this fall. Colorado’s first-ever cannabis business program will be available this fall . Check out our blog for more info. Community College of Denver Launches Associate’s Degree for Cannabis Business. Video Transcript.

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Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 29, 2022

Also check out the psychedelic law blog ! Rowan University’s Rohrer College of Business now offers an MBA with a concentration in Cannabis Commercialization. Those are thoughtful divisions of the law for students approaching cannabis from a business perspective. A6065 would decriminalize psilocybin.

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Canna Law Blog

AUGUST 9, 2023

Kathy Hochul’s administration, accusing state officials of favoring convicted drug felons over disabled vets in the awarding of licenses to sell legal marijuana. Stay tuned to the Canna Law Blog for updates. Armed Forces have sued, inter alia , Gov. The plaintiffs are having some early success.

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Canna Law Blog

DECEMBER 6, 2022

As we blogged about last week, the SAFE Banking Act is trying to claw its way back from the dead during this lame duck session of Congress. Interestingly, on December 2, Punchbowl News reported that the Department of Justice (DOJ) issued a memo outlining its “issues” with the SAFE Banking Act.

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Canna Law Blog

SEPTEMBER 11, 2020

Here in Oregon, a full 500,000 residents have been evacuated as I write this blog post on the evening of September 9. According to the Oregonian , the Oregon Liquor Control Commission (OLCC) reported that one in every five licensed marijuana businesses (or 408 businesses) are in evacuation protocols from the 35 uncontained wildfires.

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Dykema (Cannabis Law Blog)

OCTOBER 4, 2021

On Monday, September 27, 2021, the Marijuana Regulatory Agency (“MRA”) held a public hearing to receive comments on a series of proposed changes to the administrative rules that govern medical and adult-use marijuana businesses.

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Canna Law Blog

DECEMBER 14, 2019

are clear: Oregon marijuana farmers who recently produced a 2x surplus of marijuana can switch to growing hemp for export markets, as long as Oregon hemp farmers can grow hemp strains that fit the definition of hemp under the newly released USDA interim final rules ; other U.S. WhatWeDo #AgIsCool #TuesdayThoughts #trade #agriculture.

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Canna Law Blog

MARCH 3, 2020

Best practices for navigating the international cannabis trade has been an in-demand topic for our business and international trade attorneys over the past year. cannabis businesses; and. A recording of the webinar will also be made available afterwards on the blog. Your questions!

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SpeedWeed

MARCH 19, 2021

Whether you need to promote a cannabis business or an ancillary business that works with the marijuana industry, you should be investing in digital marketing to expand your brand’s reach, attract more prospects, and increase sales, revenue, and profits. Create a solid marketing strategy. Social Media Marketing.

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Canna Law Blog

AUGUST 29, 2022

which involved a group of plaintiffs who sought to recover their investment in a cannabis business, Clover Top Holdings. We regularly cover the illegality defense on the blog, but for those who are unfamiliar, it comes down to this: “No court will lend its aid to a man who founds his cause of action upon an immoral or an illegal act.”

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PrestoDoctor

JANUARY 10, 2024

As healthcare options expand, alternative treatments like medical marijuana are gaining recognition and acceptance. This guide will walk you through the process of obtaining a medical marijuana card in Arkansas, empowering you to explore this alternative therapy. To find the complete list of qualifying conditions, click here.

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Otherside Farms

OCTOBER 8, 2021

Do you feel passionate about marijuana and sharing its benefits? Now more than ever is the time to start a marijuana business. In the US, marijuana sales eclipsed $17.5 And with more states legalizing medical marijuana and personal use, it is an excellent time to be a cannabis retailer. billion in 2020.

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 31, 2022

For example, the new law permits an employer to implement a policy prohibiting cannabis possession, use, or other consumption by an employee, except for possession of medical marijuana by a qualifying patient under the same law. Blog: Connecticut Employment Law Blog. I’ve done a recap of the bill last year. Daniel Schwartz.

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The Blunt Truth

JUNE 11, 2020

Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. Our big news this week is that the American Bar Association asked the Small Business Administration to make marijuana-related companies eligible for relief funds. Iowa votes to reform its medical marijuana program.

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NORML

JUNE 19, 2020

For NORML’s 50th anniversary, every Friday we will be posting a blog from NORML’s Founder Keith Stroup as he reflects back on a lifetime as America’s foremost marijuana smoker and legalization advocate. This is the eighth in a series of blogs on the history of NORML and the legalization movement.

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Otherside Farms

DECEMBER 29, 2019

The medical marijuana industry is expected to reach an estimated worth of at least $148 billion by 2026. Here are five things you must have before opening a medical marijuana dispensary. A Business Plan. Sure, medical marijuana dispensaries aren’t viewed as a traditional business. Enough Product.

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PrestoDoctor

AUGUST 1, 2022

Marijuana banking options are limited for many entrepreneurs despite the fact that several thirty-six states legalize medical marijuana use. While recreational use is allowed in some states, there is still an uphill battle for other states that only have medical marijuana clearance. Marijuana Banking Bill.

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 25, 2022

Those robberies have led to tremendous personal and financial losses, not to mention additional operating hurdles for legitimate cannabis business owners. Americans for Safe Access has even created a Robbery Preparedness Guide for cannabis businesses. Why Robbers Are Targeting Cannabis Businesses. But why is this happening?

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SpeedWeed

MARCH 12, 2021

Those statistics come from a Curalate consumer survey , and they give you an indication of just how important social media marketing is to businesses – including those operating in and with the cannabis industry. POS software companies, marijuana industry career training companies, career recruiters, and more). Advertising.

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 13, 2019

DKB’s expertise and experience with other regulated industries, especially the alcoholic beverage market, can help make sure businesses get it right. tax code; banking procedures; accounting policies and procedures; licensing; operating policies; outsourced accounting; referrals to ancillary service providers; and general business consulting.

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LifeCannMD

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Convenience stores are small retail businesses that are often part of gas stations & stock a range of everyday items for customers to purchase, including coffee, quick snacks, drinks, lottery tickets, and tobacco products. The post Lifecann Blog appeared first on. PTSD, Cancer, Epilepsy, and more.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 4, 2022

Many entrepreneurs in Oregon’s psilocybin industry will soon begin negotiating leases for their new businesses. We have been drafting and negotiating leases for about seven years for our marijuana clients. With psilocybin and marijuana both listed as Schedule 1 drugs under the Controlled Substance Act (21 U.S.C.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 21, 2022

The Oregon Health Authority has been busy overseeing the creation of the rules and regulations which will govern this burgeoning industry. The participants in this new industry will need to find space to operate their new businesses. Like marijuana, psilocybin is illegal under federal law.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 28, 2022

As more and more states revise their laws to decriminalize or legalize marijuana use (for medical and recreational purposes), and more and more cannabis businesses in those states begin operations, broadcasters have been looking to provide their advertising services to these new companies.

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Canna Law Blog

DECEMBER 21, 2023

We also saw the state’s first very-large-business failure, more trade association consolidation, and other altibajos as my mother-in-law might say. Nearly half, or 48.7%, of OLCC retail sales are “useable marijuana” (dried leaves and flower). In addition to decreased volume, prices remain low; but not as bad as last year.

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Canna Law Blog

MARCH 17, 2019

As discussed in this earlier blog post , the SAFE Banking Act aims to prohibit federal regulators from punishing banks and other financial institutions that provide banking services to state-legal marijuana businesses, marijuana-related businesses, and their owners and employees.

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MMJ Recs

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Medical marijuana (MMJ) dispensaries play a crucial role in providing patients with access to the cannabis products they need for managing various health conditions. Do Be Patient: Dispensaries can get busy, so be prepared for potential wait times. This is a legal requirement in many states. Patience is key.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 16, 2022

As the cannabis industry and its associated sectors have gained increasing social and legal acceptance, these businesses have started to face an issue that has been plaguing traditional Consumer Packaged Goods companies in the state of California for decades— Proposition 65 claims. Blog: Cannabis Legal Highlights.

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