Sat.Jun 29, 2019

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Illinois Marijuana Bill Will Expunge About 770,000 Convictions

WeedAdvisor

When Illinois set out to legalize marijuana, simply lifting prohibition was not the only thing on their agenda. Governor J.B. Pritzker – and other proponents – understood the consequences of prohibition and how they disproportionately affected everyday citizens. Non-violent, small-time marijuana offenders had to deal with the fallout of a conviction, specifically the criminal records.

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High Score – Retro Gaming Lounge in Vancouver, BC Levels Up

Cannabis Life Network

Cannabis Culture is about to be levelled up, no seriously. Vancouver’s retro video game lounge High Score is moving to the second floor of the vape lounge at Cannabis Culture just in time for Cannabis Day, on July 1. The owner of High Score, Jeremiah Vandermeer has noted his excitement for the transition saying, “I’m […]. The post High Score – Retro Gaming Lounge in Vancouver, BC Levels Up appeared first on Cannabis News | Lifestyle Tips | Expert Opinions | Stocks.

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Switzerland May Soon Legalize Medical Marijuana

The Joint Blog

The Swiss government on Wednesday put forth a proposal to legalize marijuana as prescription medicine. The proposal would allow prescriptions for marijuana to treat cancer and other serious ailments report Reuters. Separate from a Swiss government push to allow some cities to experiment with recreational marijuana, the proposition would replace the current system in which those seeking medical cannabis must apply for an exception from the Federal Health Office to get what is otherwise an illegal

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Grading the Democratic Presidential Candidates on Marijuana: Joe Biden

Canna Law Blog

Every Saturday, at least for a while, we plan to run a series of blog posts that take a close look at each of the Democratic Party candidates for President in 2020. We will examine each candidate’s historic approach to marijuana law and policy, and also canvas each politician’s current stances on marijuana. Today, we start with Joe Biden, the former vice president and U.S. senator from Delaware.

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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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Political Landscape Now Favours Legalization

WeedAdvisor

The federal legalization of marijuana in the U.S. is something that members of the cannabis industry or community look for with strong hope. But marijuana’s stigma is still quite entrenched. However, The Hill paints a different picture. It mentions a string of victories – large and small – that potentially turned the tide of this almost century-long battle.