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Legislation Introduced To No Longer Deny Citizenship Based on Cannabis Consumption

NORML

On Monday, March 8th, Representative Brenden Boyle (PA-02) introduced legislation (HR 1614) to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act by removing marijuana offenses as grounds of inadmissibility or consideration in a good moral character determination, among other legal changes. The post Legislation Introduced To No Longer Deny Citizenship Based on Cannabis Consumption appeared first on NORML.

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How to show up for women and minorities in cannabis

Leafly

Women and minorities have similar problems in the cannabis space that need to be examined with a watchful eye. The post How to show up for women and minorities in cannabis appeared first on Leafly.

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10% THC cap for Medical Marijuana in Florida

Cannabis Law Report

We love the fact that his car is his studio – that’s what we call multi-tasking ! … Read More. The post 10% THC cap for Medical Marijuana in Florida first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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10 questions to ask before starting a cannabis business

Leafly

Thinking about starting a cannabis business but don't know where to begin? Good Tree Capital helps us learn how to open a legal weed business. The post 10 questions to ask before starting a cannabis business appeared first on Leafly.

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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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Research Further Demonstrates CBD’s Antimicrobial Properties

Veriheal

Drug-resistant diseases such as gonorrhea and meningitis may have a new force to fear as the antimicrobial properties of cannabis continues to show its effectiveness in a new study. The study looked at the antimicrobial potential of cannabidiol ( CBD ) since “antimicrobial resistance threatens the viability of modern medicine”. A team of researchers at Australia’s University of Queensland and at Botanix Pharmaceuticals Limited found, for the first time, that CBD is effective in killing Gram-neg

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Live Rosin vs. Live Resin: What’s the Difference?

Kind Meds (Cannabis Education Blog)

If you are a cannabis user who doesn’t know the difference between resin and rosin, you aren’t alone. In fact, for many cannabis and non-cannabis users, the words tend to conjure up a mental image of that stuff violinists rub on their strings, not a cannabis product. However, live rosin and live resin are two different forms of cannabis, and the confusion is nothing to be embarrassed about when there are so many new forms of cannabis hitting the market.

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UK: 9 March 2021 Metropolitan Police confirm Cannabis factory found in basement below a solicitors office in London.

Cannabis Law Report

On 8 March 2021, Four fire engines and around 25 firefighters tackled a blaze at a four-storey block… Read More. The post UK: 9 March 2021 Metropolitan Police confirm Cannabis factory found in basement below a solicitors office in London. first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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Delta-8 THC: The cannabinoid everyone is talking about for its milder high

Cannabis Life Network

You may already be familiar with delta-9 THC (commonly referred to as THC), the cannabinoid most likely to cause psychotropic and psychoactive highs. But what is delta-8 THC? It is one of 100+ cannabinoids in cannabis and is quickly rising in popularity throughout cannabis culture. Delta-8 THC is said to be a similar cannabinoid as […]. The post Delta-8 THC: The cannabinoid everyone is talking about for its milder high appeared first on Latest Cannabis News Today - Headlines, Videos &

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Oklahoma’s Medical Cannabis Dispensary Goldrush Slowing Down

Cannabis Law Report

MJ Biz reports Retail licenses for Oklahoma’s medical cannabis program declined 8% in 2020, the first contraction for the open-license… Read More. The post Oklahoma’s Medical Cannabis Dispensary Goldrush Slowing Down first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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Largest US Cannabis Retailer Buys Europe’s Largest Medical Cannabis Independent – Cannabis Business Executive

SpeedWeed

SPECULATION EMMAC Life Sciences would be the next to float on the London Stock Exchange has been brought to a swift conclusion – with its purchase by leading US cannabis player Curaleaf Holdings. The deal matches Massachusetts-based Curaleaf Holdings, the world’s largest cannabis retailer, with Europe’s largest independent cannabis company. The initial purchase price of $286m could rise to almost $350m depending on performance.

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Lawsuit accuses Verano of illegal interstate cannabis trafficking

Cannabis Law Report

Ooops… Multistate operator Verano Holdings headquartered in Illinois is accused in a lawsuit of illegally shuttling marijuana from its home state… Read More. The post Lawsuit accuses Verano of illegal interstate cannabis trafficking first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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Nearly 30,000 Californians Just Had Felony Weed Offenses Reduced to Misdemeanors

SpeedWeed

Image via. A California judge just reduced tens of thousands of former cannabis felonies to misdemeanors in part of a statewide push to help right the wrongs of prohibition. On February 5th, San Diego County Superior Court Judge Eugenia A. Eyherabide signed a three-page order offering mass reductions and dismissals to county residents convicted of weed offenses.

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Lawsuit Alleges Canopy Formed JV Just To Pump Stock

Cannabis Law Report

MJ Biz are reporting today… A high-stakes lawsuit that Canopy Growth and other Ontario, Canada, cannabis companies had hoped would… Read More. The post Lawsuit Alleges Canopy Formed JV Just To Pump Stock first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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Don Frye, Sean McCorkle, and Greg Wilson | MMA Roasted #605

SpeedWeed

Don Frye, Sean McCorkle, and Greg Wilson | MMA Roasted #605 Sponsored by SpeedWeed. In this episode of The MMA Roasted Podcast, the crew reacts to UFC 259. You do NOT want to miss this one! Watch Adam Hunter’s special here: [link]. Listen on Spotify: [link]. Listen on iTunes: [link]. Listen on Sound Cloud: [link]. SpeedWeed – America’s Cannabis Delivery Service – [link].

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Allied Corp. Receives ICA Approval for Psychoactive THC Strains

Cannabis Law Report

KELOWNA, British Columbia, March 09, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Allied Corp. (“Allied”) (OTCQB: ALID), an international medical cannabis company focused… Read More. The post Allied Corp. Receives ICA Approval for Psychoactive THC Strains first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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Why Domain Reputation is Critical to Email Marketing and Getting in the Inbox

SpeedWeed

The time and money you invest in email marketing is wasted if your messages don’t get to recipients’ inboxes. Unfortunately, that is exactly what will happen if you let your domain reputation (also known as sender reputation) tank. . A bad domain reputation leads directly to bad email marketing results. What is Domain Reputation? Domain reputation is a phrase used to evaluate what Google (or other email service providers, ESPs, like Outlook, Yahoo, and so on) thinks of your email sender domain (

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Stay Tuned To Curaleaf: Yesenia Garcia, Vice President of Marketing, Discusses 100th Dispensary Opening, Milestones Reached, and Future Plans

Cannabis Law Report

On Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2021, Curaleaf, a leading U.S. provider of consumer products in cannabis, opened Curaleaf Jacksonville San Jose,… Read More. The post Stay Tuned To Curaleaf: Yesenia Garcia, Vice President of Marketing, Discusses 100th Dispensary Opening, Milestones Reached, and Future Plans first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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How to show up for women and minorities in cannabis

SpeedWeed

There are 28 days in February dedicated to honoring the Black community, and 30 in March to honor women. But that isn’t enough. We must actively choose to support women and minorities in cannabis 24/7/365. It’s easy to fall into a pattern of thinking that women face one set of problems while people of color face another, but it’s time to realize that there is a lot of synergy between the types of discrimination each group has faced.

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New Study.The Carbon Footprint Of Commercial Indoor Cannabis

Cannabis Law Report

Great to see yet another report / study on the issue. HG write Cannabis can suck large quantities of carbon… Read More. The post New Study.The Carbon Footprint Of Commercial Indoor Cannabis first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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15 Best Places To Live If You Love Cannabis

SpeedWeed

Cannabis has been utilized by humankind for several centuries , but although many cultures and communities throughout time have reaped a host of benefits from the plant, it remains illegal in much of the world. However, the list of places around the world where you can safely and thoroughly enjoy weed increases each year. When fantasizing about your next vacation or thinking about moving somewhere new, it’s important to note where weed is most welcome, especially if you indulge on a regular basi

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FTC Announce Final Order Against Brands Targeted in Last Year’s Crackdown

Cannabis Law Report

Ganjapreneur reports. The CBD companies targeted by last December’s federal crackdown – “Operation CBDeceit” – last week agreed to administrative… Read More. The post FTC Announce Final Order Against Brands Targeted in Last Year’s Crackdown first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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Curaleaf enters European cannabis market with $286 million acquisition of Emmac Life Sciences

SpeedWeed

Curaleaf Holdings said Tuesday it signed a $286 million definitive agreement to acquire London-based medical marijuana company Emmac Life Sciences, giving the Massachusetts-based multistate operator a major foothold in the European cannabis market and a leg up on rival businesses. The terms of the deal call for Curaleaf to pay $286 million up front, with 85% in Curaleaf stock and 15% in cash.

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Ibere Pharmaceuticals Is The Quiet SPAC

Cannabis Law Report

While other cannabis industry SPAC’s have seemed to make big splashy entrances to the market, Ibere Pharmaceuticals quietly closed on… Read More. The post Ibere Pharmaceuticals Is The Quiet SPAC first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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Is Vice President Kamala Harris Shifting Her Views on Cannabis?

Veriheal

Note: Veriheal does not support or endorse any politician, political candidate, or policies. We merely report on the facts as they are presented and their implications in regards to cannabis. In 2019, Vice President Kamala Harris sponsored what many called a comprehensive Senate bill that focused on ending federal cannabis prohibition. The current support in America for ending cannabis prohibition has reached an all-time high, according to Gallup polls.

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Elixinol CEO of Americas Tom Siciliano Joins U.S. Hemp Authority Board of Directors

Cannabis Law Report

(March 2, 2021) – The U.S. Hemp Authority® (USHA), the hemp industry’s initiative to promote high standards, best practices and… Read More. The post Elixinol CEO of Americas Tom Siciliano Joins U.S. Hemp Authority Board of Directors first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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Upcoming Mergers in the Cannabis Industry to Watch – Cannabis Business Executive

SpeedWeed

March 9, 2021 by AggregatedNews Leave a Comment. The amount of capital raised during the past two months is a strong signal that the cannabis sector is prepping for more acquisitions in 2021 as more states have legalized the adult use of marijuana. “We’ve already seen a number of deals conducted in late 2020,” says Timothy Seymour, founder of Seymour Asset Management in New York and portfolio manager of the Amplify Seymour Cannabis ETF (ticker: CNBS ), whose top three holdings are GW Pharmace

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Entry Level/Intermediate Associate Attorney Drago + Toscano, LLP Boston, MA

Cannabis Law Report

Full Job Description Entry Level/Intermediate Associate Attorney Position Established downtown Boston zoning, development, permitting, land use, licensing, administrative law, cannabis… Read More. The post Entry Level/Intermediate Associate Attorney Drago + Toscano, LLP Boston, MA first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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Business Insurance Carrier Offers Services to Cannabis Market in Arizona

SpeedWeed

While the legal cannabis industry is slowly spreading across the U.S. and becoming legal, regulated, and accepted in more states, one thing the cannabis industry struggles with is having access to services that most businesses have access to, including banking and insurance. Now, one company has stepped forward to offer insurance services to the Arizona market, which is very much in need. .

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Update on the Final Rule for the Domestic Production of Hemp

Cannabis Law Report

The U.S. Department of Agriculture today announced completion of its review of the Final Rule establishing the U.S. Domestic Hemp… Read More. The post Update on the Final Rule for the Domestic Production of Hemp first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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MLive Hosting Virtual Seminar On Cannabis Industry On Thursday, March 11

SpeedWeed

In 2020, marijuana industry leaders were blown away that the state accounted for about a half-billion dollars in sales in its first year of regulated operation. Those projected sales numbers look to double in 2021, according to MLive reporting. MLive has provided focused coverage for more than a year on the once fledgling, but now burgeoning cannabis industry.