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Seattle: Cannabis banking startup Shield Compliance announces key hires

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Seattle-based cannabis banking startup Shield Compliance is beefing up its staff. ” Shield, founded in 2014, helps banks and credit unions deal with the risks and regulations that come with serving cannabis businesses. .” The company offers services in anti-money laundering compliance and client onboarding.

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Iowa Medical Marijuana Laws: Past, Present, and Future

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From its prohibition to the gradual legalization and implementation of medical cannabis programs, the landscape of marijuana use for medical purposes has shifted dramatically. Legalization of Medical Marijuana in Iowa: The legalization of medical marijuana in Iowa marked a significant turning point in the state’s approach to cannabis.

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Gravis Law Expands Its Rocky Mountain Regional Presence With Litigation, Civil Rights & Cannabis Regulation Attorney Christopher Young

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Now with offices in Bozeman, Kalispell, and Whitefish, Gravis Law offers a full-suite of legal services to people and communities throughout the region. Now returned to the Bozeman area since 2014, Chris joins the growing Gravis Law Montana team with additional offices in Whitefish and Kalispell.

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How Important is the SAFE Banking Act, Anyway?

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Most worrisome to me is that SAFE Banking could ultimately increase AML/BSA compliance burdens for financial institutions with cannabis clients. Hundreds of them already offer services to state-licensed marijuana businesses: these banks are well versed in the old-as-dirt 2014 FINCEN guidance on working with industry.

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European Regulatory Lead MAPS PBC Santa Cruz, CA

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Founded in 2014, MAPS PBC is a Public Benefit Corporation that prioritizes public benefit over profit. MAPS PBC strives to establish a supportive, equitable, and accessible work environment. Team leadership : mentor European study teams in overall regulatory strategy and compliance to enable future patient access expeditiously.

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Millions Per Month: Why The Missouri Medical Marijuana Business Is Booming

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In 2014, Governor Jay Nixon signed the Missouri Medical Marijuana Bill, making it possible for CBD to be used as medicine for seizures. In 2018, Amendment 2 was passed, making medical marijuana in the state completely legal. After all, once something becomes legalized, it can be taxed for government revenue.

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California: Department of Cannabis Control Names Leadership Team

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The creation of this standalone cannabis department is part of a larger effort to improve access to licensure, simplify regulatory oversight and support California businesses. Compliance Division – Richard Parrott. Compliance Division – Richard Parrott. Legal Affairs Division – Tamara Colson. Friedland at the U.S.