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If cannabis is legal, why is Michael Thompson serving 40 years in prison?

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The Michigan man, 69, sold three pounds of weed in 1994. It's time for Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to set him free. The post If cannabis is legal, why is Michael Thompson serving 40 years in prison? appeared first on Leafly.

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Cancer And Medical Marijuana: A Patient’s Perspective

The Fresh Toast

Cancer And Medical Marijuana: A Patient’s Perspective. With states all over the U.S. legalizing medical marijuana, many more cancer patients are not hesitating to ask their care teams for the plant. The post Cancer And Medical Marijuana: A Patient’s Perspective appeared first on The Fresh Toast.

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How to prepare for your first psychedelic mushroom trip

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New to psychedelics? We talked to the pros at Zendo and tapped into psychedelic culture for tips on how to prepare for your trip. The post How to prepare for your first psychedelic mushroom trip appeared first on Leafly.

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The Week in Weed: June 12, 2020

The Blunt Truth

Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. Our big news this week is that the American Bar Association asked the Small Business Administration to make marijuana-related companies eligible for relief funds. There’s plenty of state news also. Iowa votes to reform its medical marijuana program.

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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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Media Report Says Cannabis Industry Generates 150M Tons of Waste Annually

Cannabis Law Report

California’s Spectrum News 1 report… It is no secret that cannabis is a growing industry, but along with it comes tons and tons of waste.… Read More.

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Cresco Labs Announces the Appointment of Trial Lawyer Michele Roberts to its Board of Directors

Cannabis Law Report

Here’s the Cresco press release… CHICAGO–( BUSINESS WIRE )– Cresco Labs (CSE:CL)(OTCQX:CRLBF) (“Cresco” or “the Company”), one of the largest vertically integrated multistate cannabis operators … Read More.

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Ketamine Clinics and the DEA

Canna Law Blog

Recently, we’ve been writing about ketamine-infusion clinics, which are increasingly popping up across the country (see a list of our past coverage at the end of this post). Over the coming weeks, we’ll dive deeper into individual laws and regulations governing clinics. Today, we focus on some of the high-level requirements of the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) on clinics and their personnel.

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Managing Director of New Zealand Medical Cannabis Outfit Eqalis Says Don?t Legalize Cannabis Right Now

Cannabis Law Report

Sounds like somebody is worried by competion down the line. The NZ Doctor website quotes him as saying… “we simply need more time to explore … Read More.

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Governor Sisolak Introduces Plan to Pardon Minor Marijuana Possession Convictions

Connor & Connor PLLC

On Wednesday, June 17, 2020, the Nevada Board of Pardons Commissioners is set to discuss Governor Sisolak’s resolution to pardon people who were previously convicted of possession of one ounce or less of marijuana, not for purpose of sale. If granted, Governor Sisolak states that this resolution would affect tens of thousands of people who “bear the stigma of a conviction for actions that have now been decriminalized.

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AAXLL Responds to Trademark Lawsuit Regarding Charlotte?s Web Strain

Cannabis Law Report

Press Release: SAN FRANCISCO , June 11, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — AAXLL Supply Co d/b/a Balance CBD , an innovator of Hemp Derived CBD products responded … Read More.

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Medical Marijuana And Epilepsy: All You Need To Know

MMJ Recs

Can medical marijuana treat epilepsy? This is an important question that needs to be thoroughly explored by any patient or carer of a person with epilepsy. Epilepsy is a serious medical condition that can be dangerous if not properly treated. Treatment of epilepsy is complex, but there are some signs that medical marijuana may offer benefits to some epileptic patients.

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CA: Yountville approves ground rules for potential cannabis retailing

Cannabis Law Report

The Napa Valley Register reports… If Yountville voters green-light the sale of marijuana products this fall, the basic rules for local retailing will be in … Read More.

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Today’s Answer of the Day

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Heroin is processed from morphine, an extract from the poppy plant. Heroin is often depicted as a white powder. Is heroin sold in forms other than white powder? In addition to white powder, heroin is sold as a brownish powder, or as a black sticky/tar-like substance (AKA black tar heroin). Heroin is either sold in pure form or is “cut” with other drugs (quinine, for example) or with other white powdery substances, including sugar, starch or powdered milk.

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Bermuda: Lawyer Says Proposed Legislation ?A dog?s breakfast?.it is extremely badly drafted with various undefined terms?

Cannabis Law Report

But that’s not all, lawyer, Peter Sanderson is quoted by Bermuda’s Royal Gazette as saying. “It appears to have been written solely for the benefit … Read More.

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Hemp, Inc. Announces Plans to Establish Processing Facilities and Kins Communities in Florida

Cannabis Law Report

Hemp, Inc. Announces Plans to Establish Processing Facilities and Kins Communities in Florida Hemp Inc (HEMP) 0.0062 0.00 Las Vegas, NV – ( NewMediaWire ) … Read More.

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New Article: The Rise of Cannabis Litigation Against Foreign Entities ? Where Will You Litigate?

Cannabis Law Report

Marijuana Retail Report has published the article… The Rise of Cannabis Litigation Against Foreign Entities – Where Will You Litigate? Penned by Harris Bricken Lawyer Jihee … Read More.

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PART 2: DEFENDING AGAINST AN OLCC NOTICE OF VIOLATION

Cannabis Law Report

Last month, Green Light Law Group discussed the reasons why licensees should always request a hearing following receipt of an Oregon Liquor Control Commission (OLCC) … Read More.

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Article: Tax Foundation: Taxing marijuana isn?t a solution to long-term budget problems

Cannabis Law Report

The Center Square writes…… (The Center Square) – With state legislatures grappling with budget shortfalls in the next fiscal year, they are faced with cutting … Read More.

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Article: Tax Rates for Wholesale Cannabis In California to Remain Steady for Remainder of 2020

Cannabis Law Report

Cannabis Benchmarks report… In a year marked so far by incredible turbulence, at least one aspect of California

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Navigating The Hazy Intersection Of Federal And State Law On Cannibis And Advising Clients On Protecting Their Trademarks

Cannabis Law Report

What was once illegal is now a thriving industry. That’s right—I’m talking about cannabis. But my initial statement isn’t entirely accurate. Although Alaska, California, Colorado, … Read More.

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Oregon Hemp Convention Digital Summit

Cannabis Law Report

THE PRICE – Free THE DATE – LIVE ONLINE JUNE 17-19, 2020 THE RATING – THE BLURB – Oregon Hemp Convention Digital Summit The Oregon … Read More.

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Indonesian Activists Rally For Medical Cannabis Rights

Cannabis Law Report

Interesting story in the Jakarta post. Any form of drug use is severely frowned upon in Indonesia as a matter of course and as many … Read More.