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Senate Unanimously Approves Legislation Providing US Attorney General with Greater Say in Cannabis Research Decisions

NORML

“Rather than compelling scientists to access marijuana products of questionable quality that are manufactured by a limited number of federally licensed producers, NORML believes that federal regulators should allow investigators to access the cannabis that is currently being produced by the multitude of state-sanctioned producers and retailers throughout the country.".

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How to find New Mexico’s adult-use marijuana stores

Leafly

April 1 is Rec Day One in New Mexico. Where's the nearest store? We've got all 118 listed here. The post How to find New Mexico’s adult-use marijuana stores appeared first on Leafly.

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New NORML Report Provides Policymakers with Guidance on ‘Best Practices’ for Regulating Adult-Use Marijuana Markets

NORML

Download the free NORML Report: Marijuana Policies in Legal States: A Comprehensive Review of Adult-use Marijuana Rules and Regulations. The post New NORML Report Provides Policymakers with Guidance on ‘Best Practices’ for Regulating Adult-Use Marijuana Markets appeared first on NORML.

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Canadian Cannabis Market Trends

Cannabis Life Network

“It’s going to be a very interesting year,” says Brightfield Group’s Managing Director, Bethany Gomez. With sales expected to hit $8.8 billion by 2027, the Canadian cannabis market is on fire. Thanks to consumer demand, large LPs have mostly abandoned the “sea of green” monocrop concept and have narrowed in on premium flowers.

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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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Equity Compensation for Cannabis Employees

Canna Law Blog

Previously we wrote about equity compensation for cannabis employees from the perspective of companies. We have been dealing with more and more companies adding equity to their overall compensation scheme, so now is a good time to revisit it from the employee perspective. For an overview of the types of equity compensation available, see here. Equity compensation for cannabis employees: potential employment tax issues.

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Latest Cannabis Course Updates – Morocco & USA

Cannabis Law Report

Cannabis Training in Morocco. The UN’s Office on Drugs and Crime 2020 report ranked Morocco as the world’s largest producer of cannabis resin. Morocco legalized medicinal cannabis in 2021. Since legalization, Morocco is concentrating cultivation in specific provinces called the “Gateway to Europe.” It is the current center of illicit cannabis cultivation and domestic hash production.

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Answer of the Day for Mar 30, 2022

TheAnswerPage

Has the National Institute of Drug Abuse (NIDA) recently provided funding for a clinical trial evaluating the efficacy of a CBD product as an opioid-sparing agent for patients with radiculopathic pain? Yes. NIDA has provided funding for a double blind randomized controlled trial involving 40 participants receiving a proprietary CBD product or placebo for 4 months.

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OPB Article: Oregon hemp growers face uncertain future

Cannabis Law Report

What happens in Oregon first also filters through to the country months even a year or so later so we always say make yourself cognisant of Oregon’s issues because they may well be yours sooner than you think. Listen at [link]. PRECIS. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the market for hemp production in the U.S. was worth more than $820 million last year.

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Is There Any Hope for the Remaining Fully Illegal States?

Veriheal

Cannabis legalization, rescheduling, or decriminalization on a federal level in 2022 is an area where many people have high hopes. Although President Biden promised to put cannabis reform at the forefront, thus far he has not delivered. Currently, the United States federal government has left cannabis legalization to the states. Of all of the states in America, only three—Idaho, Nebraska, and Kansas—still cling to outdated laws built on the foundation of racism and misinformation and remain full

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Announcement: Michael Mullette Joins MAPS PBC Senior Leadership as Chief Operating Officer

Cannabis Law Report

They write. On March 8, MAPS Public Benefit Corporation (MAPS PBC) announced that Michael Mullette, an experienced drug development and commercialization expert, has joined its senior leadership team as Chief Operating Officer. Mullette most recently served as the Vice President and Managing Director of North America for Moderna, where he oversaw commercialization of the company’s COVID-19 vaccine during the height of the pandemic.

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Virginia Republicans Call for Revisions to the State’s Adult-Use Cannabis Law

Veriheal

The legalization of recreational cannabis in Virginia could do wondrous things for the Old Dominion, where Senate Bill 391 was passed in a historic bipartisan vote on Feb. 16. However, before the commonwealth can generate the $1.3 billion that Headset analysts predict by the year 2025, lawmakers must first clarify which (if any) of the recently proposed amendments will be adopted into official law.

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A Flurry of Cannabis M&A Activity in 2022 By Robert Hoban

Cannabis Law Report

A Flurry of Cannabis M&A Activity in 2022. By Robert Hoban. There is a fire on the mountain. That is the best way to describe the pace of the cannabis industry in 2022. We are witnessing a torrid start as it relates to cannabis M&A. On March 23 rd , Cresco Labs become the market leader in cannabis with the acquisition of Columbia Care. The graphic below illustrates the enormity of this deal, and reflects the large number of historical transactions leading to this effective industry conso

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5 Reasons Why You Should Finally Buy a Bong

Cannabis Law Report

Using a bong is not the best way to get started in the weed world. There are cheaper and more convenient consumption methods out there, after all. However, once you’ve been into weed for a few months or a few years, there eventually comes a time when buying a bong is the best gift you can give yourself. Here are some of the reasons why that is. 1 – Clean and smooth hits.

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NZ Cannabis Company Attains B Corp Certification

Cannabis Law Report

NZ’s Greenfern Industries say it is the first New Zealand medicinal cannabis company to be awarded B Corp certification. So, what is a “ B Corp “? It’s a designation indicating a company is meeting high standards of verified performance, accountability and transparency in various aspects; balancing profit with purpose. By achieving a B Impact Assessment score of 80 or above, this signifies a company has demonstrated high social and environmental performance.