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The Baltic Times: Cannabis policy reform in Lithuania: history, current status, and future challenges

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In November 2021, a similar initiative proposed by the Liberal Party was rejected by the Seimas. It was only in 2013 that the country aligned its policy with the rest of the Union and allowed the cultivation of hemp by local farmers. The law defines hemp as the plant with less than 0.2%

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NY Lawyer David Feder Takes On Acreage & Others In $600Million Lawsuit NY Supreme Court To Start Hearing Arguments

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The Syracuse partners initially founded a company called NYCanna around 2013. The lawsuit details a number of complicated mergers, takeovers and other transactions in the company’s history. Van-Faasen. Independent Director. Peter Caldini. Chief Executive Officer & Director. Katherine J. Independent Director. Patricia E.

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Executive Spotlight: George Jage

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Prior to founding Jage Media and its properties, George was Co-founder & Exec VP of the Off-Price Show (1993 – 2001), Co-founder & CEO of World Tea Media (2002 – 2012), and Group Director of the Beverage Group at F&W Media (2013 – 2014).

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Minority owned cannabis company, TheraTrue Inc., announces new CEO Victor Mancebo, $50 million in funding, and applies in Georgia and Virginia

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February 25 th , 2021. . ATLANTA, GA and RICHMOND, VA – February 25, 2021 – Today, TheraTrue, Inc., As the company’s founder, I am keenly aware of the history of cannabis and how it has disproportionately impacted black Americans. Paul served as Chief Research Officer at Barracuda through its IPO in 2013.

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The most intriguing cannabis stores in Massachusetts

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As of 2021, more than 360 retail store licenses had been approved, and dozens of outlets are open around the state. Brockton-raised Vanessa Jean-Baptiste made history in early 2021 by opening Legal Greens , the first Black woman-owned cannabis store on the East Coast. How to find your fave? We’re here to help. Central Mass.

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California: Department of Cannabis Control Names Leadership Team

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Lee served as Deputy Legal Affairs Secretary for the Office of Governor Gavin Newsom from 2019 to 2021. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit from 2013 to 2014. Hillsman earned a Doctor of Philosophy degree in history and a Master of Public Affairs degree from Princeton University. General Counsel – Matthew Lee. Friedland at the U.S.

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Rhode Island Explores Pair of Adult-Use Legalization Avenues

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In honor of Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day on March 8, 2021, three successful women in the cannabis space share their journey, challenges and advice for working in the industry. . Power entered the cannabis industry in 2013 when there were little to no experts in the space. © Courtesy of Giving Tree Power.