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Santa Fe Police Dept Re-Appraise Employment Drug Testing Policy Post Cannabis Legalization

Cannabis Law Report

. – Recreational marijuana became legal in New Mexico a little over a month ago. It’s important that employers look at their drug testing policies,” said Emily Kaltenbach, senior director of the Drug Policy Alliance. This major policy shift is one of the first among law enforcement offices.

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Navigating the Legal Landscape in a Distressed Cannabis Industry

MJ Business Attorneys

It’s an especially challenging time for cannabis businesses. Although legal cannabis markets exist at some level in the majority of states in the country today, they fight to survive amidst a web of restrictive and confusing regulations that make it difficult for businesses to operate in the black.

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Vicente Sederberg Launches Environment, Health, and Safety Practice

Cannabis Law Report

DENVER — Vicente Sederberg LLP (VS), a leading national cannabis law firm, announced Tuesday it has formed an environment, health, and safety (EHS) practice led by environmental attorneys with extensive public and private sector experience in the field. Register now and find more details at [link].

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Why Does Cannabis Cultivation Have Such a Negative Impact on the Environment?

Veriheal

Opponents of cannabis legalization like to point out the environmental impacts of cannabis cultivation and cannabis legalization. They note how much waste is created by cannabis packaging, as well as the effects of increased energy rates and runoff from nutrients and chemicals used in cannabis cultivation.

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NCIA Policy Report: The Medicine of Cannabis: An Overview for Medical Professionals and Policymakers

Cannabis Law Report

The Medicine of Cannabis: An Overview for Medical Professionals and Policymakers. Prepared by NCIA’s Policy Council. As cannabis use expands in the U.S., Patients are looking to their medical providers for information on cannabis safety, potential for interactions with pharmaceuticals, and therapeutic applications.

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Police Solve More Violent Crimes Post-Cannabis Legalization, New Research Reveals

Veriheal

Most of us do not realize how many resources are dedicated to dealing with cannabis-related crime in the U.S., Many cannabis advocates have pointed to cannabis decriminalization and legalization as a means of freeing up resources for handling more serious, violent crimes. but it is said to include a cost of over $3.6

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Academic Cannabis Conference sets presenter schedule

Illinois News Joint

The Academic Cannabis Conference , produced by News Joint Events , is pleased to announce its full presenter lineup and schedule. Professors and professionals in the cannabis field will deliver research and educational presentations from 12:30-4:20 p.m. at the Garden Grove Event Center in Carbondale on May 4. 3:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. –