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SEC Targets Cannabis Industry Stock Promotion Scheme

Canna Law Blog

It looks like the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has its eye on the cannabis industry and specifically stock promotion schemes. Last month, the Commission announced charges against two cannabis companies and associated individuals for their involvement in “a fraudulent scheme to promote the securities.” The companies at issue are Elegance Brands Inc., Emerald Health Pharmaceuticals Inc., High Times Holding Corp., and Cloudastructure Inc.

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District of Columbia: Mayor Signs Legislation Raising Marijuana Possession Limits for Patients, Providing Access to Non-Residents

NORML

Over 22,000 DC residents are legally authorized to access medical cannabis. The post District of Columbia: Mayor Signs Legislation Raising Marijuana Possession Limits for Patients, Providing Access to Non-Residents appeared first on NORML.

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Why Go to a Cannabis Science Conference?

Project CBD

Highlights from the 2022 International Association for Cannabinoid Medicines meeting in Basel, Switzerland.

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Why I Started the ASA Challenge: Bringing Funds and Awareness to the Urgent Need for Medical Cannabis Access

Americans for Safe Access

I became passionate about medical cannabis when I saw remarkable results using cannabis in treating my son Zach’s severe refractory epilepsy. He went from sleeping most of every day, barely speaking or comprehending being spoken to, having a life filled with seizures, to being alert, interactive, and seizure free for most of the year. My passion drove me to pursue a Master’s degree in Medical Cannabis Science and Therapeutics and to pursue a career in advocacy helping other families like my own.

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Where the Money Grows: Learning the Industry Trends in Medical Cannabis, Recreational Marijuana, Hemp, and Beyond

Speaker: Jonathan Bench, International Cannabis and Securities Business Attorney at Harris Bricken

The U.S. cannabis industry is still in its infancy, even though states began engaging with legalization in one form or another in the late 1990s. Today, many opportunities exist for individuals and businesses that want to engage in the industry. Some want to directly own licensed businesses, while others prefer to keep the industry at an arm’s length and merely profit from it.

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How are new weed strains created?

Leafly

Weed is arguably one of the most cultivated plants. Learn how growers can manipulate cannabis plants to suit various wants and needs. . The post How are new weed strains created? appeared first on Leafly.

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Gobble up Thanksgiving on White Runtz: November’s Leafly Highlight

Leafly

Bring the blingier Runtz to dinner. The post Gobble up Thanksgiving on White Runtz: November’s Leafly Highlight appeared first on Leafly.

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SXSW 2023 – 7 Cannabis Panels Chosen (No Law Panels)

Cannabis Law Report

Here’s what you get. we’ll pass! The Art of Cannabis and Food Pairings Cannabis Presentation Session Can the Union of Equity and Tech Save Cannabis? Cannabis Panel Session Creating Robust Data Sets Cannabis Panel Session Culture, Legacy & Cannabis: Roadmap To Coexistence Cannabis Panel Session Green or Not? Is Cannabis Actually Good for the Environment?

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Holiday Cannabis Sales

Cannabis Life Network

What can we expect with holidays and cannabis sales? Halloween is behind us, but up ahead is Green Wednesday, the American Thanksgiving, and then it’s Christmas. According to Headset data, Christmas is the most important holiday for US cannabis retailers. In 2021, December 23rd ranked the fifth-highest day of the year’s cannabis sales. Compared to other days, sales on December 23rd increased by 74%.

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9 Best Strains for Outdoor Cultivation

Sensi Seeds

If you’re an outdoor grower, spring is the season to get those seeds germinated, and into the ground. However, knowing which strains will flourish in outdoor climates can be challenging. There are plenty of excellent options, and the good news is that you can grow many of them with limited expertise. The post 9 Best Strains for Outdoor Cultivation appeared first on Sensi Seeds.

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Top Casino Games: Exploring the Different Types

Cannabis Law Report

Casino gambling games are the most popular in land-based casinos as well as online. There’s no shortage of options when it comes to choosing a game to play. However, different games tend to pique the interest of certain players over others. Fortunately, there are so many types of casino games for you to explore and […].

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Let’s talk about how sex & cannabis go hand-in-hand

Leafly

LUST & THRUST gummies were made with pleasure in mind to celebrate sex positivity and the long history between sex and cannabis. The post Let’s talk about how sex & cannabis go hand-in-hand appeared first on Leafly.

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Delta 8: How Long Does It Last in Your System?

Cannabis Law Report

Delta 8 THC is one of today’s most popular cannabinoid products. It is closely related to delta 9 THC, the cannabinoid most people think of when they consider marijuana’s psychoactive compounds. However, because most states that do not have legal medical or recreational marijuana only apply the THC ban to delta 9 THC, delta 8 […].

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New survey reveals broad spectrum of issues facing UK cannabis patients – 38% report supplementing with self-sourced cannabis

Cannabis Law Report

Cannabis Health Website reports New survey data reveals the myriad of issues facing UK patients, four years on from the legalisation of medical cannabis. Data collected from a recent survey paints a mixed picture of the experience of medical cannabis patients in the UK. Patient advocacy group PLEA (Patient-Led Engagement for Access) gathered responses from […].

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Harvest, Inc. d/b/a Arizona Natural Selections

Cannabis Law Report

Case Number: 28-CA-305275 Date Filed: 10/07/2022 Status: Open Location: Scottsdale, AZ Region Assigned: Region 28, Phoenix, Arizona Date Document Issued/Filed By 10/07/2022 Signed Charge Against Employer* Charging Party The Docket Activity list does not reflect all actions in this case. * This document may require redactions before it can be viewed.

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All About The Portable Dab Rig & More

Cannabis Law Report

To answer the question, “what is a marijuana dab rig?” We must first define what one is and what types of concentrates are available. Dab rigs can have many features, including dome-less or dome-like nails, removable or built-in mouthpieces, and angled necks. Domed or domeless nails Choosing between dome and domeless nails on your piece […].

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Kelly Fair Returns To Dentons After Stint At Canopy

Cannabis Law Report

The press release says Dentons, one of the world’s largest law firms, has announced that Kelly Fair has returned to the firm. She is a partner in its Health Care and Cannabis practices. Fair rejoins Dentons after more than three years working at Canopy Growth Corporation, a global cannabis company, as its first-ever U.S. General […].

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No ‘magic’ mushrooms for Missouri’s troubled vets, legislative panel says

Cannabis Law Report

JEFFERSON CITY — A special legislative panel has rejected calls to legalize the use of psychedelic drugs to address a suicide crisis among military veterans in Missouri. Following two hearings this summer, the eight-member House Interim Committee on Veterans Mental Health and Suicide did not recommend making plant-based drugs like psilocybin mushrooms available to certain people facing […].

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Are Delta 8 Edibles A Good Alternative for Delta 9?

Cannabis Law Report

Delta 8 and delta 9 are cannabis’s most famous compounds, and for good reason. Both psychoactive and full of benefits, the two compounds are beloved by recreational and medicinal users alike. Some people, however, don’t have access to delta 9 or are looking for a little less intensity in their psychoactive experiences. Is delta 8 […].

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Germany: Ministry Of Health Grants First Glimpse On The Upcoming Cannabis Legalization And Seeks Green Light From The European Commission

Cannabis Law Report

01 November 2022 by Robert Grohmann Morrison & Foerster LLP MoFo research assistant Tim Stripling contributed to this article. In November 2021, in its coalition agreement, the newly elected German Federal Government announced its plans to legalize cannabis for recreational use. Since then, it has been hotly debated by the cannabis industry in Germany and abroad […].

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Management costs of recreational cannabis outweigh tax revenue, says Hawaii legislator

Cannabis Law Report

The Honolulu Star-Advertiser reports. Nov. 1—Hawaii’s medical cannabis industry generated $2.5 million in state taxes in the fiscal year that just ended—and tax projections on potential adult, recreational cannabis sales would struggle to meet the financial needs to oversee, address and administer legal use, state Rep. Ryan Yamane told the Honolulu Star-Advertiser’s “Spotlight Hawaii ” […].

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Leafly Cannabis Harvest Report 2022 Says Cannabis Is Now The USA’s Sixth Largest Crop

Cannabis Law Report

Here’s their intro. repare to spend far less of a percentage of your income on cannabis as legalization spreads and prices tumble. According to the new Leafly Cannabis Harvest Report 2022 published today, cannabis prices tumbled despite a year of historic inflation. Adult-use cannabis farmers in the US grew 554 more metric tons of cannabis in 2022 […].

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Is Repeal Day for Cannabis Prohibition Closer than We Think?

Cannabis Law Report

WRITTEN BY: Dunlap Bennett & Ludwig PLLC 1932 was an exciting year if you happened to be interested in opening a brewery, distillery, bar – or were even a local government official. In 1932, Franklin Roosevelt, Governor of New York, hit the campaign trail and promised that, if elected President of the United States, he […].

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Oregon Psilocybin Services – November public comment period on proposed rules for Oregon Psilocybin Services is now open.

Cannabis Law Report

Their alert says the following The November public comment period on proposed rules for Oregon Psilocybin Services is now open. You can find the proposed rules on the OPS Administrative Rules page and they are also attached to this e-mail, along with the Oregon Health Authority’s notice to interested parties. We want to hear from you! We […].

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Portugal: Abandoned boat found near Olhão with six tons of hashish onboard

Cannabis Law Report

An abandoned high-speed boat carrying around 6.3 tons of hashish onboard was found this Tuesday morning around five nautical miles south of Olhão’s Armona Island. Authorities were alerted at 10.45pm by a fisherman who found the boat adrift and loaded with several bales of what appeared to be drugs. Maritime police from Olhão and Tavira were dispatched to the location […].

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Article: Uber Eats’ cannabis delivery partnership with Leafly is mostly smoke and mirrors

Cannabis Law Report

The Conversation In Canada digs down into the deal and finds not much really going on… From the consumer’s perspective, the deal will merely provide another online location to order cannabis for delivery, on top of the Ontario Cannabis Store and other private retailers. All three of the initial stores currently offer online ordering for either […].

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Hexo reports CA$1.1 billion loss for year

Cannabis Law Report

MJ Biz have the details Quebec-based cannabis producer Hexo Corp. reported a net loss of 102.4 million Canadian dollars ($75 million) for its fourth quarter, bringing the company’s total loss for the year to CA$1.1 billion. The latest annual loss brings Hexo’s accumulated deficits to CA$1.8 billion, and the company “has yet to generate positive cashflows or […].

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Things You Need to Know Before Buying Medical Marijuana

Cannabis Law Report

Medical marijuana is becoming more and more popular each year. There are now 29 states in the US that have legalized some form of medical marijuana, and many others are considering it. If you are thinking about buying medical marijuana, there are a few things you need to know first. In this blog post, we […].

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Lynum v. Illinois (1963) Supreme Court

Cannabis Law Report

Author: Jack Fruth Issue: Whether the defendant in this case was coerced at the time she confessed to the crime of selling cannabis. Facts: Lynum was arrested for the sale of marijuana after police arrested Zeno who agreed to “set someone up for them” in exchange for leniency. Zeno took police to Lynum’s […].

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New York State Office of Cannabis Management Issues Guidance for Adult-Use Retail Dispensaries

Cannabis Law Report

Client Alert On Friday, October 28, 2022, the New York State Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) released its first Guidance for Adult-Use Retail Dispensaries (Guidance). The purpose of the Guidance is to help Conditional Adult-Use Retail Dispensary (CAURD) licensees plan for operating their dispensaries before regulations are formally adopted. The Guidance also articulates the OCM’s interpretation […].

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Lawyers appeal the DEA’s refusal to reschedule psilocybin, decrim in Australia, best practices for therapists, and psychedelics for schizophrenia

Cannabis Law Report

Microdose report The skirmish continues between the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration and the legal team representing terminally ill patients petitioning for access to psilocybin-assisted therapy. In late September, the DEA denied an official petition requesting that the agency look into rescheduling psilocybin from Schedule I to Schedule II. This week, lawyers filed a request to […].