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The Year in Weed: 2020 Edition

The Blunt Truth

In February , marijuana was a topic of conversation at the Democratic Presidential debates. Ideas ranged from legalization on day one (Sanders) to decriminalization and expungement (Bloomberg). Virginia decriminalized marijuana. The DEA released an interim hemp rule that the industry hated. Neither of them did.

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DMT Therapy: Coming to a Clinic Near You?

Canna Law Blog

So according to the DEA, its abuse potential is high and it has no medical use. Also, according to the DEA, “the history of human experience probably goes back several hundred years since DMT usage is associated with a number of religious practices and rituals.” BREAKING: City of Seattle Decriminalizes Psychedelics.

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The Week in Weed: September 4, 2020

The Blunt Truth

And speaking of CBD, Seyfarth has a program coming up on that topic. In other news, a federal court ruled that the state must turn over information concerning three marijuana businesses to the DEA. The DEA said it was necessary for an investigation into the illegal import and transport of marijuana oil from Mexico. the more act.

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Senators Call For Report On State Of Psychedelic Research

Cannabis Law Report

Celebrated author Michael Pollan has published two bestselling books on the topic: How to Change Your Mind and This is Your Mind on Plants. 7] And cities around the country are beginning to decriminalize some psychedelics, with advocates for decriminalization citing the potential medical benefits. Times (Nov. 10] See id. [11]

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Colorado Could Legalize Psychedelics This November

Veriheal

The city of Denver, Colorado, decriminalized the possession and use of psilocybin in 2019—the first U.S. According to The Denver Post , Melanie Rose Rodgers—a prominent activist who helped get psilocybin decriminalized in Denver in 2019—has cited concerns about a corporate takeover of natural medicine following the enactment of Initiative 58.

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Election 2020: Psychedelics on the Ballot in Washington D.C.

Canna Law Blog

Some news organizations have labeled Initiative 81 as a “decriminalization” measure, but it’s important to recognize that even if Initiative 81 passes, psychedelics won’t be “legal” in D.C. Though just last year the FDA granted psilocybin “breakthrough” status for its potential in treating depression.).

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Is Congress Closer to Reforming the Cannabis Industry’s Access to Financial Services?

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On October 30, during a friendly as-can-be debate with Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and Republican challenger Joseph Pinion, the SAFE Banking Act was the topic of discussion. Additionally, the measure supports federal decriminalization and the release and expungement of any nonviolent, cannabis-only conviction.

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