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Attorneys General Push for Marijuana Banking Reform

NORML

Attorneys Generals from 34 states and territories sent a letter today to Congressional leadership urging members to expeditiously pass The Secure and Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act so that state-licensed cannabis business can explicitly engage in relationships with banks and other financial institutions. In their letter , AGs opine: “The current predicament of a rapidly expanding national marketplace without access to the national banking systems has resulted in an untenable situation

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Massachusetts marijuana stores to reopen on Monday

Leafly

It's curbside pickup only, so order online and be kind: Wear a mask to protect your budtender. The post Massachusetts marijuana stores to reopen on Monday appeared first on Leafly.

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Analysis: Adult-Use Marijuana Legalization Associated with Tourism Spike

NORML

The enactment of adult-use cannabis legalization laws in Colorado and Washington is associated with increased tourism in both states, according to data published in the Journal of Regional Analysis & Policy. A team of researchers affiliated with Berry College in Georgia compared rates of hotel occupancy in Colorado and Washington post-legalization as compared to trends in other non-legal states.

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Yeast fermentation may be the answer to creating rare cannabinoids

Leafly

Some companies are starting to manufacture rare cannabinoids through yeast fermentation—a process that has been used for decades in the medical field. What will cannabis consumers think? The post Yeast fermentation may be the answer to creating rare cannabinoids 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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Louisiana: House Lawmakers Advance Measures to Greatly Expand Medical Cannabis Access

NORML

House lawmakers have overwhelmingly approved two bills to amend the state’s medical marijuana program in a manner that significantly expands patients’ access to cannabis products. House Bill 819 , which House members passed by a vote of 77 to 15, expands the discretion of physicians so that they can recommend cannabis therapy for “any condition” that he or she “considers debilitating to an individual patient and is qualified through his [or her] medical education an

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How to say popular weed words and phrases in sign language

Cannabis Life Network

Have you ever wondered how to say popular weed words and phrases in sign language? If so, you are not the first! Thankfully, the American Sign Language is way ahead of us and has created a number of signs for the stoner community. This is awesome news for everyone! For those who sign regularly and […]. The post How to say popular weed words and phrases in sign language appeared first on Latest Cannabis News Today - Headlines, Videos & Stocks.

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Most New York City Employers Now Prohibited from Conducting Pre-Employment Marijuana Tests

The Blunt Truth

While it has been a challenge for employers to keep up with the explosion of medical and recreational marijuana laws spreading across the nation, employers have taken some comfort in that most of these states still grant employers the right to maintain a drug-free workplace and take action against those who test positive for marijuana, including rejecting job applicants testing positive for drugs.

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New Publication: Enforcement of drug laws: refocusing on organized crime elites

Cannabis Law Report

Illegal drug markets provide an immense source of power and revenue for organised criminal groups. That has remained the case despite the vast investment of … Read More.

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Selling CBD Products? The U.S. Supreme Court Just Raised the Stakes on Trademark Claims

Canna Law Blog

Several months I wrote an article about CBD and false advertising under the Lanham Act and noted an important case on the docket of the U.S. Supreme Court concerning damages in trademark cases, Romag Fasteners, Inc. v. Fossil, Inc. (Supreme Court Docket No. 18-1233). As you may recall, the Lanham Act, also known as the Trademark Act of 1946, is the principal federal statute that governs trademarks, service marks, and unfair competition.

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Federal mental health grants cancelled because Maine has legal marijuana

Cannabis Law Report

What’s going on here ? A very unhealthy development indeed. A federal agency wipes out $3.3 million to students who have medical authorization. Because Maine … Read More.

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Today?s Answer of the Day

TheAnswerPage

Do CB1 and CB2 agonists facilitate endogenous opioid signaling? Yes. In fact, CB1 and CB2 agonists increase the concentrations of endogenous opioids. See Answer. See Answer.

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Outside lawyer enlisted to represent former state marijuana regulator; attorney general acknowledges federal investigation

Cannabis Law Report

The Nevada Independent reports… The Nevada Board of Examiners has approved an outside lawyer to represent the former head of the state’s Marijuana Enforcement Division, … Read More.

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6 Business Ideas for Cannabis Nurses

The Joint Blog

You’re a nurse looking for something different to do with your career, and a cannabis business seems appealing to you, but you are stuck for ideas when it comes to what you could do or where to get started. Maybe you feel like since it’s a fairly new and growing industry, you could get a head start and beat the competition, but at the same time, the fact that the cannabis industry is in its infancy stage might be leaving you wondering if it’s better to sit it out and wait to see what happens.

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Most New York City Employers Now Prohibited from Conducting Pre-Employment Marijuana Tests

Cannabis Law Report

While it has been a challenge for employers to keep up with the explosion of medical and recreational marijuana laws spreading across the nation, employers … Read More.

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Virginia: CBD in Food Bill Signed Into Law

The Joint Blog

Virginia legislation to allow CBD in food products has been officially passed into law, reports the Associated Press. According to the AP’s report, the 2018 Farm Bill made hemp and its derivatives no longer classified as controlled substances by the federal government, so the crop can be grown and distributed in most states. But under the federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act, it is illegal to add CBD to food.

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New Frontier Data, Mile High Labs and Deep Nature Project Present: CBD In Europe

Cannabis Law Report

THE PRICE – Free THE DATE – Wednesday, May20th, at 10 AM EST | 3:00 PM GMT THE RATING – THE BLURB – In this … Read More.

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LPP Launches Monthly Webinar with Kush.com- Last Prisoner Project x Kush.com: A Live Q&A With Andrew and Steve DeAngelo

Cannabis Law Report

THE PRICE – Free THE DATE – May 20, 2020 11:00 AM Jun 17, 2020 11:00 AM Jul 15, 2020 11:00 AM Aug 19, 2020 … Read More.

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Australia Guest Post: CBD May Be Available Behind The Counter By 2021

Cannabis Law Report

Tom Brown of honahlee reports… Recently, the Australian Department of Health announced a proposal to down schedule low-dose CBD to a Schedule 3 drug. This change … Read More.

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Press Release: U.S. Hemp Industry Launches Campaign to Support Healthcare Workers and Community Organizations on Frontline of the Coronavirus Crisis

Cannabis Law Report

Inspired by the federal government’s ‘Hemp for Victory’ campaign during World War II, ‘Hemp for Our Future’ is a national network of hemp farmers, … Read More.

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Strawberry Fields, Schwazze Dispensary Acquisition Terminated

Cannabis Law Report

The acquisition agreement between southern Colorado dispensary chain Strawberry Fields and Schwazze, a publicly traded marijuana conglomerate formerly known as Medicine Man Technologies, has been … Read More.

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Neptune Announces $16.5 Million Extraction Partnership for Hemp Processing at Sherbrooke Facility

Cannabis Law Report

LAVAL, QC , May 19, 2020 /PRNewswire/ – Neptune Wellness Solutions Inc. (“Neptune” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: NEPT ) (TSX: NEPT), a diversified and fully … Read More.

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New Publication: New Frontier Data and SoRse Technology present, Cannabis-Infused Products: U.S. Consumer Experience & Demand, Volume I.

Cannabis Law Report

New Frontier Data and SoRse Technology present, Cannabis-Infused Products: U.S. Consumer Experience & Demand, Volume I. Key findings from the report include: Infused cannabis products … Read More.

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The Many Benefits of Full-Spectrum CBD Oil

Cannabis Law Report

Since the lifting of the ban on hemp-derived products in 2018, CBD oil has hit the mainstream in the U.S. A similar story is taking … Read More.

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SF Streetwear Brand, Upper Playground, Launches Cannabis Line

Cannabis Law Report

As a fan of upper playground (CLR would always check out their store in pdx for latest tees and hoodies) This is so much cooler … Read More.

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Document: The State Bar Of California Standing Committee On Professional Responsibility & Conduct

Cannabis Law Report

ISSUE: May a lawyer provide advice and assistance to a client with respect to conduct permitted by California’s cannabis laws, despite the fact that the … Read More.

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Email marketing tips + tricks for your cannabiz!

Cannabis Law Report

THE PRICE – $15-$20 THE DATE – 21 MAY THE RATING – THE BLURB – Did you know that email marketing has a high return … Read More.

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Cannabis Security Company, Helix, Says It is Not Liable For Adherence To Federal Overtime Rules Because Cannabis Businesses Are State Not Federally Mandated

Cannabis Law Report

CO security company Helix TCS are taking this to the Supreme Court to illustrate how keen they are on underpaying / exploting workers. You must … Read More.

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What It Can’t Be True. High Times In The News Again!

Cannabis Law Report

Never a dull moment at the High Times corral these days. One would almost think they love the attention. Ganjapreneur report. High Times Extends Reg … Read More.

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