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Press Release: Duane Morris LLP Selected by Chambers and Partners As a Finalist for Cannabis Law Firm of the Year

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Since 2015, Duane Morris’ Cannabis Industry Group has represented businesses and individuals at every level of the commercial cannabis (marijuana and hemp) ecosystem. The winner will be announced at the Chambers USA Awards 2022 on Thursday, May 26, 2022. Duane Morris has advised a wide variety of noncannabis companies ?

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

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The law ((EU) 2015/2283), which applies across all member states, means any product deemed as ‘novel’ must gain authorisation from food authorities before it can be sold as a foodstuff within the EU. and derived products containing cannabinoids are considered novel foods as a history of consumption has not been demonstrated.

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MMJ Laws in California: A Comprehensive Guide For Patients

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The state established the Medical Cannabis Regulation and Safety Act (MCRSA) in 2015, leading to the creation of the Bureau of Medical Cannabis Regulation and the introduction of a regulatory framework for MMJ dispensaries, cultivators, and manufacturers. California has since continued to refine its MMJ laws.

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Lighting Up Florida’s Medical Marijuana People: The Medics Series, Part 2

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In 2015 he sponsored a House bill to expand Florida’s Right to Try Act to include medical marijuana. I started my advocacy journey through direct civic engagement that has allowed me to help others learn about medical cannabis and how it can serve as an integral part of your medicinal regimen. ” Almut Winterstein, Ph.D.,

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New Study: Demographic and policy-based differences in behaviors and attitudes towards driving after marijuana use: an analysis of the 2013–2017 Traffic Safety Culture Index

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The authors share this view, assessing that the current evidence shows that marijuana can impair driving ability and increase crash risk, especially shortly after consumption. Driving under the influence of alcohol and marijuana: beliefs and behaviors, United States, 2013–2015. A meta-analysis by Asbridge et al. 2020;141:106320.

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The Green Wave – Legal Challenges, Considerations for Investors in Cannabis Industry

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Venture capitalist Peter Thiel’s Founders Fund invested in the cannabis industry in 2015. The legality of cannabis for medicinal or recreational use varies from country to country, regarding possession, distribution, cultivation, use and finally consumption. Investment in cannabis/ marijuana is not new. Legal Restrictions.

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10 excellent Asian American cannabis products to try today

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They also wanted to foster a new era of socialization that didn’t hinge on alcohol consumption. She started her cannabis journey nearly 20 years ago as a medical marijuana patient in Los Angeles, and swiftly transitioned into advocacy and activism, helping the first dispensaries land ads in LA Weekly. Mellows cakes hit the spot.

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