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The Year in Weed: 2020 Edition

The Blunt Truth

High hopes characterized January , when it looked as if both New York and New Mexic o would legalize adult-use cannabis this year. Ideas ranged from legalization on day one (Sanders) to decriminalization and expungement (Bloomberg). In many states, cannabis stores and dispensaries were considered essential businesses.

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Highway Robbery Disguised by Badges: The Case of Empyreal Logistics

Veriheal

The allegation is that they illegally seized cash from legal cannabis dispensaries being transported by a company called Empyreal Logistics, and we’re not just talking about a few grand. Dispensary Cash Seized by Deputies. Empyreal is transporting proceeds from legal businesses to financial institutions.

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The Week in Weed: September 4, 2020

The Blunt Truth

Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. Florida has legalized medical marijuana edibles. Evnen said the measure met all legal requirements, but he expected a legal challenge from cannabis opponents. We’ve got lots of news from California.

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What if Federal Marijuana Reform Doesn’t Happen Anytime Soon?

Canna Law Blog

Poll after poll reveals that support for the legalization and/or decriminalization of marijuana keeps increasing. The political reality, however, is that it remains a risky election proposition for legislators in many districts to come out in favor of legalization. Marijuana’s path to legalization began down the medical road.

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The Week in Weed: August 20, 2019

The Blunt Truth

Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. A researcher filed suit against the DEA, claiming the cannabis she was required to use in her work was “sub-par.” He also favors legalizing cannabis. Who says you can’t fight city hall?

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Weekly Cannabis Round Up October 23

Veriheal

And Virginia opens its very first medical cannabis dispensary . While Democrats and Republicans remain divided on a number of issues, ending the War on Drugs and cannabis legalization seems to stand out as common ground amongst both parties. . Congresswoman AOC is eager to work with Republicans to end the War on Drugs.

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Weekly Cannabis Round Up October 21

Veriheal

And Virginia opens its very first medical cannabis dispensary . While Democrats and Republicans remain divided on a number of issues, ending the War on Drugs and cannabis legalization seems to stand out as common ground amongst both parties. . Congresswoman AOC is eager to work with Republicans to end the War on Drugs.

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