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Why is a Michigan resident blocking 63 New York dispensary licenses?

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A lawsuit led by a man in Michigan has created chaos in New York's imminent adult-use cannabis industry. We tried to figure out why. The post Why is a Michigan resident blocking 63 New York dispensary licenses? appeared first on Leafly.

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Tyson and Holyfield Announce Edibles, Texas’ Medical Cannabis Gains, and Big Hemp Study

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A pair of boxing legends teamed up for an unexpected collaboration, Texas’ medical cannabis program saw big gains, and a hemp study revealed troubling signs for the industry. Let’s dive into this week’s cannanews. Mike Tyson and Evander Holyfield Announce ‘Holy Ear’ Edibles. 25 years ago, boxer Mike Tyson infamously bit off a part of Evander Holyfield’s ear.

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No, marijuana is not more harmful than tobacco

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Another questionable study is being used to stoke Reefer Madness 2.0. Here’s what that study really found, and why it’s being used to mislead the public. Earlier this week the Wall Street Journal published a health article titled “Marijuana May Hurt Smokers More Than Cigarettes Alone,” attempting to raise concerns that smoking cannabis may be […].

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New York Adult-Use Cannabis Rules and Regulations: They’re (Almost) Here

Canna Law Blog

On November 15, 2022, New York’s Cannabis Control Board (CCB) announced a significant CCB meeting that is scheduled to be held in-person and virtually on November 21, 2022. The rumor was that the full set of licensing rules and regulations would be released at the meeting. On November 17, 2022, the Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) issued a “ preview ” that confirms that almost all of the adult-use rules and regulations will be released at least 24 hours before the CCB meeting.

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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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German Opposition Official Lobbies EU to Block Adult-Use Cannabis Legalization Plan

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Cannabis Business Times reports The German government must submit its cannabis legalization plans to the European Commission for approval before formal legislation can be introduced in the Bundestag, or German Parliament, but a senior opposition official has lobbied the European Union executive branch to block legalization efforts. Klaus Holetschek, the health minister in Bavaria’s conservative-led […].

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Off to the Races: Executive Order Allows Use of Medical Marijuana in Kentucky

Cannabis Law Report

On November 15, 2022, Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear issued Executive Order 2022-798 authorizing the use of medical cannabis in the state because “Kentuckians throughout the Commonwealth suffer from a multitude of medical conditions from which they deserve relief.” The Executive Order serves as a “full, complete, and conditional pardon” for certain individuals accused of possession […].

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Cannabis laws in Bulgaria

The Cannigma

Medical : illegal Recreational : illegal. Neither medical nor recreational cannabis is legal in Bulgaria. Under the Narcotic Substances and Precursors Control Act , cultivation, possession, and sale of marijuana are illegal, but farmers can grow industrial hemp with a permit from the government. In May 2019, Bulgaria became the first EU country to allow the legal sale of CBD products.

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Vermont Looking To Hire … Cannabis Control Board General Counsel

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Here’s the position Full Job Description Overview The Cannabis Control Board (CCB) seeks an enthusiastic, dedicated individual to provide key legal assistance by delivering a wide range of legal advice and services to the Board and Executive Director. The General Counsel (GC) will manage a complex and varied workload and act independently and with varying […].

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The Week in Weed: November 18, 2022

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Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. This week, we see Missouri proposing an ambitious timeline to begin cannabis sales. New York is having trouble with licensing. Could Minnesota legalize marijuana, now that the Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party controls the State Senate? Kentucky’s governor takes a step towards allowing medical cannabis.

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Position: Legal Counsel- Medical Marijuana – State of Missouri

Cannabis Law Report

Full Job Description Salary: $54,000.00 – $60,000.00 Location:This position is available for remote work. Type:This is Temporary Full Time Position Why you’ll love this position: Ideal opportunity for experienced attorneys to continue practicing law in the short term and receive state benefits; as part of the team, you will enjoy the genuine spirit of cooperation […].

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Australia: 70 Year Old Woman …”who was high on cannabis jailed over crash that killed partner”

Cannabis Law Report

Channel 9 News Australia reports A 70-year-old South Australian woman who was high on cannabis when she crashed her car and killed her life partner has been sent to jail for almost three years. The court heard Marguerita Elizabeth had been using cannabis since she was 20 years old and at the time of the […].

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Charlotte’s Web Announces US$56.8 Million Investment from BAT

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DENVER, Nov. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ – (TSX: CWEB) (OTCQX: CWBHF) Charlotte’s Web Holdings, Inc. (“Charlotte’s Web,” or the “Company”) the market leader in hemp-derived cannabidiol (“CBD”) wellness products, today announced a US$56.8 million investment (the “Investment”) from a subsidiary of BAT (LSE: BATS) and (NYSE: BTI), which provides the Company with incremental capital to fund growth initiatives, including the Company’s

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Bipartisan Lawmakers Form New Psychedelics Caucus In Congress

Cannabis Law Report

A very interesting update via Marijuana Moment A pair of bipartisan lawmakers announced on Thursday that they’ve formed a first-of-its-kind congressional caucus dedicated to psychedelics therapy. Reps. Lou Correa (D-CA) and Jack Bergman (R-MI) will co-chair the Congressional Psychedelics Advancing Clinical Treatments (PACT) Caucus, which will “focus on exploring psychedelic research to alleviate the […].

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