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Marijuana Legalization and the Fight for Racial Justice

NORML

Since 1619, when the first ships arrived on the coast of Virginia with enslaved Africans in chains, our country has long had to struggle to address the inequality and structural racism embedded within our public institutions — particularly within the criminal justice system. You understand what I’m saying?

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Not All CBD Health Claims Are Treated Equal

Canna Law Blog

The FTC is empowered under the Federal Trade Commission Act (“ FTC Act ”) to regulate advertising to protect the public from unfair and deceptive claims made in any medium. This explains why publications like Forbes and Vogue frequently release articles ranking “best CBD products,” which are filled with all kinds of medical claims.

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DEA Assisting “to the Maximum Extent Possible” in the Federal Law Enforcement Response to Nationwide Protests — NORML Responds

NORML

We knew we couldn’t make it illegal to be either against the war or black, but by getting the public to associate the hippies with marijuana and blacks with heroin, and then criminalizing both heavily, we could disrupt those communities. You understand what I’m saying?

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The Rise of Cannabis Litigation Against Foreign Entities ? Where Will You Litigate?

Canna Law Blog

The party that wishes to move the litigation has the burden of establishing (1) that an adequate alternative forum exists, and (2) that the balance of private and public interest factors favors dismissal in the current jurisdiction. Public interest factors: The administrative difficulties flowing from court congestion.

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New Publication: Understanding Social Equality By Chris Nani

Cannabis Law Report

Here’s the preface… Chris Nani writes Social equity programs, a recent innovation of the cannabis industry, are programs that seek to remediate and help individuals, … Read More.

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Marijuana Legalization and the Fight for Racial Justice

NORML

Since 1619, when the first ships arrived on the coast of Virginia with enslaved Africans in chains, our country has long had to struggle to address the inequality and structural racism embedded within our public institutions -- particularly within the criminal justice system.

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New York NORML Chapters: In Memory of George Floyd

NORML

Unpunished bad policing in the face of public observation and outrage, deteriorates faith in the system that we are told to trust. Public servants are supposed to inspire respect, order and encourage community. As public interest organizations, we not only wish we spoke sooner, but pushed for positive change sooner.

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