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Conversation With John Friess, Founder and CEO of Metolius Hemp Company in Bend, Oregon

Cannabis Law Report

In May 2021, Cannabis Law Report talked with John Friess, Founder and CEO of the Metolius Hemp Company in Bend, Oregon about their company roots, how consumers have evolved, and his words of wisdom for others in the industry. . John Friess, Founder and CEO of Metolius Hemp. CLR: Why CBD? Why a new brand? the execution? your process?

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Weekly Legislative Roundup 2/22

NORML

Arizona Governor Doug Ducey signed legislation into law this week permitting the production of industrial hemp in accordance with the new federal regulations. Senate Bill 1003 / House Bill 2273 to amend the state’s existing industrial hemp law to be in compliance with the new federal hemp regulations. AZ resident?

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

Cannabis Law Report

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. cannabis company. Duane Morris has advised a wide variety of noncannabis companies ?

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In Case You Missed It: Key Marijuana Law Developments in 2022

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The US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit affirmed a lower court ruling holding that delta-8 THC is a legal hemp product under the 2018 Farm Bill and not marijuana or a synthetic cannabinoid. MDARD will continue to regulate hemp cultivation. Initiated Measure 27 will be on the November 8, 2022 general election ballot. May 19, 2022.

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Argentina’s Congress Aprroves Law To Create Reg Framework “for public and private investments in the production of pharma-grade cannabis products.”

Cannabis Law Report

The legislation does not legalize recreational cannabis , rather, creates the ARICCAME (Regulatory Agency for Hemp and Medicinal Cannabis), the agency that will regulate the production of cannabis for medicinal and industrial purposes. There were also cultural arguments against cannabis.

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Weekly Legislative Roundup 5/17/19

NORML

Governor Kevin Stitt (R) of Oklahoma signed legislation into law to permit the retail sale of hemp and hemp-derived CBD products. Governor Kim Reynolds (R) of Iowa signed industrial hemp production legislation into law. Click here to email your lawmakers in support of cannabis consumption lounges. CA resident? New Jersey.

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Investment Monitor Article: High expectations surround Thailand’s new cannabis legislation

Cannabis Law Report

“The decriminalisation and delisting are more for household growers: people who aren’t looking to use the plant for transactional purposes but rather for personal consumption,” says Thanisorn Boonsoong, CEO of Eastern Spectrum Group, one of the leading companies in Thailand that cultivates cannabis for medical and wellness purposes.