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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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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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Canada: Anti-Money Laundering Considerations In Cannabis Finance

Cannabis Law Report

In Canada, the Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing Act (PCMLTFA) applies to a prescribed set of entities, including among others, banks, credit unions, life insurance companies, securities dealers and money services businesses. In the U.S., In the U.S.,

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CBD Ban: Brits Take Up Fight And Send Lawyers To Brussels

Cannabis Law Report

and derived products containing cannabinoids are considered novel foods as a history of consumption has not been demonstrated. They are taking issue with the change by the EU in its submission for the term ‘cannabinoids’ states: “Extracts of Cannabis sativa L.

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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. 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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Meritas Law Firms Worldwide Article: Global Cannabis Industry: The Essential Primer

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The industry in Colorado, a pioneer that began allowing recreational use in 2014, is one of the most financially successful among US states. By passing the Cannabis Act, Canada has taken a position of principled non-compliance with its international drug treaty obligations,” says Fraser. With 600 million people, it is a big market.

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