Wed.Jun 12, 2019

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NORML Storms New Jersey

NORML

NORML New Jersey stormed the halls of the state legislature during Monday’s press conference, rally, and lobby day to help break the legalization deadlock and demand that state lawmakers take action in support of adult use cannabis legalization in the Garden State. The crowd of activists and press heard from NORML’s state policy team, the ACLU-NJ, medical cannabis patients, and others who have been adversely impacted by New Jersey’s unjust cannabis policies on issues such as re

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Nevada Bans Employers from Discriminating Based on Marijuana Use

WeedAdvisor

The federal ban on marijuana presents a constant clash between the state and federal levels. While pressure on legal states has dropped substantially, marijuana’s grey area prompted many employers to test workers for marijuana prior or during employment. In some cases, this practice is understandable. However, it served no purpose in most industries.

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Raptors vs Warriors Game 5 – Kevin Durant Ruptured Achilles – How can he heal with Cannabis?

Puff Puff Post

History was made in such a bittersweet game – Raptors fans were cheering from Toronto, across Canada, and including Illinois! Warrior fans were excited for Kevin Durant’s return into the game, despite his recent injuries. Durant spent over a month sidelined due to a calf injury that he suffered against the Houston Rockets in the Western Conference semifinals.

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Oregon Is About to OK Cannabis Exports. What’s Next?

Leafly

Oregon has too much cannabis. Other states don't have enough. A newly passed bill hopes to address the imbalance—and may lower prices for some consumers. The post Oregon Is About to OK Cannabis Exports. What’s Next? 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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Cannabis Securities Litigation: Don’t Expect to Put One Past the SEC

Canna Law Blog

Since 2014 we’ve cautioned investors about publicly traded marijuana stocks. Back then we cautioned would-be investors about “pot companies that are trading at frothy levels that are not well-positioned to compete in the marijuana marketplace.” More recently, we’ve written about the scale of mergers, acquisitions, and cross border work , how to “raise money right, and how Canadian public companies invest in U.S. cannabis.

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Washington: June 12, 2019  Notice of Pre-proposal filings (CR-101), Rule Making (CR-102)

Cannabis Law Report

June 12, 2019 . Notice of Pre-proposal filings (CR-101), Rule Making (CR-102). The Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board would like your input/attention on. proposed rules: 1. Chapter 312-35 Vapor Products. Notice to Stakeholders. CR-101 Filed as WSR 19-13-036 on June 12, 2019. Withdrawal of Rulemaking WSR 19-13-035. Withdrawal of Rulemaking WSR 19-13-037.

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Inside the Research Grow Operation With Rx Green Technologies

Leafly

Conducting research on cannabis cultivation can be tough. The solution for Rx Green Technologies? Build a licensed grow op in Colorado that doubles as an R&D facility for their agricultural products. The post Inside the Research Grow Operation With Rx Green Technologies appeared first on Leafly.

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Does Soaking In CBD Help Sore Muscles?

The Fresh Toast

Does Soaking In CBD Help Sore Muscles? Athletes swear by ice baths and heating pads for managing muscle pain after the workout is over, but more recently CBD oil has stolen the spotlight as an option for dealing with post-workout pain. The post Does Soaking In CBD Help Sore Muscles? appeared first on The Fresh Toast.

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Puffco Peak Creator Says Psilocybin Wards off His Depression

Leafly

The Hash podcast season finale on Leafly dives into the mind of Puffco CEO Roger Volodarsky—inventor of the culture-shifting Puffco Peak. The post Puffco Peak Creator Says Psilocybin Wards off His Depression appeared first on Leafly.

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Former Seyfarth Shaw lawyer and Groupon GC Joins Illinois Cannabis Company as GC

Cannabis Law Report

Here’s the press release in full…… Revolution Enterprises, a multi-state cannabis operator in the health and wellness sector, announced today that senior Groupon legal and compliance executive Alissa “Ali” Jubelirer will join the company as General Counsel. In anticipation of Revolution’s rapid growth and expansion, adding an accomplished legal executive with deep and broad experience is a major step in the company’s efforts to assemble the best team in

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What Are You Smoking Episode 85: Busting Stoner Stereotypes

Leafly

Hosts Dante and Bailey take a tour of stereotypes about cannabis users, from where they originate to what they mean today. Also, we introduce Leafly's current slate of summer jams! The post What Are You Smoking Episode 85: Busting Stoner Stereotypes appeared first on Leafly.

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Help Wanted in Michigan? Only Those 21 Years and Up Need Apply

Dykema (Cannabis Law Blog)

“Help Wanted” signs are becoming familiar sights at most Michigan retailers. As unemployment rates have fallen across the state, and employers struggle to fill vacancies, the influx of students hitting the summer job market may come as welcome news. Unfortunately, would-be adult use marijuana businesses should temper their excitement. Michigan’s Regulation and Taxation of Marihuana Act requires employees to be 21 years of age or older.

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Huge Cement Blocks Bar Access to Illicit Toronto Dispensaries

Leafly

As illegal cannabis stores attempt to continue operation, city agents have escalated their tactics. The post Huge Cement Blocks Bar Access to Illicit Toronto Dispensaries appeared first on Leafly.

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Study: Strong Majority of Hospice Professionals Support Medical Marijuana

The Joint Blog

A large majority of hospice professionals support medical marijuana, according to a new study published in The Journal of Palliative Medicine and published online by the U.S. National Institute of Health. For the study – titled A survey of hospice professional regarding medical cannabis practices – researchers surveyed a nationally representative sample of 310 hospice professionals (primarily nurses) from 40 states. 91% of respondents said that they endorse medical marijuana for ho

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Document: Superior Court Of The State Of California, County of San Francisco / Herban Industries CA LLC v Eaze Technologies

Cannabis Law Report

Here’s The Document. 412500125-Herban-Industries-v-Eaze-Technologies-complaint. Background Articles. New lawsuit alleges marijuana delivery giant Eaze engaged in payment processing fraud. and an earlier case detailed in the National Law Journal April 4 2019. [link].

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Recreational Legalization Harms Medical Marijuana Sales

WeedAdvisor

Marijuana supporters may applaud efforts to fully lift prohibition at a state and federal level, but they could not have anticipated the ramifications of those actions. Despite the fact the recreational marijuana makes it easily accessible by all, it has devastating effects on the medical market. Historically, according to the Tampa Bay Times , marijuana legalization caused people to leave the medical realm in droves.

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Raptors vs Warriors Game 5 – Kevin Durant Ruptured Achilles – How can he heal with Cannabis?

Puff Puff Post

History was made in such a bittersweet game – Raptors fans were cheering from Toronto, across Canada, and including Illinois! Warrior fans were excited for Kevin Durant’s return into the game, despite his recent injuries. Durant spent over a month sidelined due to a calf injury that he suffered against the Houston Rockets in the Western Conference semifinals.

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Nevada’s Planet 13 Cannabis Dispensary To Open First Outlet In California

Cannabis Law Report

Or as the OC Register succinctly puts it, “‘Disneyland’ of marijuana dispensaries coming to Santa Ana Planet 13 is bringing its Vegas-style cannabis superstore and entertainment complex to California.” We imagine there must be plenty out there in CA who are thinking.why did we even bother with prop 64 ! Here’s the OC Register and what they have to say.

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Is Growing and Dispensing Cannabis a Sin?

Dykema (Cannabis Law Blog)

In mid-May, Treasury Secretary Mnuchin told the Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government of the Senate Appropriations Committee that cannabis businesses would not be eligible for Opportunity Zone (“OZ”) tax benefits. According to news reports of his testimony, Secretary Mnuchin said that the business of growing and dispensing cannabis is misaligned with the intent of the OZ program, which he appears to believe is designed to directly uplift low-income residents of di

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Article, Squire Patton Boggs: Nevada Blazes a Path; First State to Ban Pre-Employment Marijuana Testing

Cannabis Law Report

Ariel S. Cohen Associate. CONNECT. On June 5, 2019, Nevada’s governor signed Assembly Bill No. 132 , becoming the first state to prohibit pre-employment drug testing for the presence of marijuana (though New York City was the first city to enact such a law, as we discussed in our previous post ). The law makes it unlawful for any employer to fail or refuse to hire a prospective employee because the prospective employee submitted to a blood, urine, hair, or oral fluids drug test and the resul

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Maybe Medical Marijuana Isn’t The Opioid Epidemic Savior After All

The Fresh Toast

Maybe Medical Marijuana Isn’t The Opioid Epidemic Savior After All A new paper published this week demonstrates medical marijuana laws and the opioid epidemic don't have the relationship that we think they do. The post Maybe Medical Marijuana Isn’t The Opioid Epidemic Savior After All appeared first on The Fresh Toast.

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California Appeals Court Ruling Says Cannabis Possession in Prison Legal  

Cannabis Law Report

Courthouse News report. (CN) – A California appellate court on Tuesday overturned five men’s convictions for possessing cannabis while in prison. In 2016, voters in the Golden State approved Proposition 64, which made possession of less than an ounce of cannabis legal – even in prison, according to the appeals court. . Smoking or ingesting cannabis in prison is still a felony, but the court found that possession is not under the plain language of the state’s law, although it is still prohibited

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Chill Out with this Exclusive NORML Member Gift

NORML

Thanks to the tireless work of NORML’s grassroots, over three dozen U.S. states and territories now regulate marijuana. NORML continues to celebrate win after win after win because of our members’ support and unwavering commitment to reforming marijuana laws. There has never been a more exciting time to be a part of NORML’s movement to legalize America.

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Colorado: Gov Polis releases press releases saying state “has surpassed $1 billion in marijuana revenue to date since adult-use marijuana sales began in 2014”

Cannabis Law Report

DENVER, Wednesday, June 12, 2019 — Colorado has surpassed $1 billion in marijuana revenue to date since adult-use marijuana sales began in 2014, according to the Colorado Department of Revenue (CDOR)’s monthly reports for marijuana sales and revenue data released today. Press Release. NewsRelease$1B inmarijuanatax revenue.

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2,500-Year-Old Bong Suggests Ancient Chinese Got High at Funerals

Leafly

Cannabis was burned in a wooden brazier to comfort the bereaved at an ancient burial site in China's Eastern Pamir region. The post 2,500-Year-Old Bong Suggests Ancient Chinese Got High at Funerals appeared first on Leafly.

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Canada: Adelanto, , Votes To Reduce Tax On Transportation, Distribution, Manufacturing & Cannabis Testing Lab Services

Cannabis Law Report

Lifestyle Delivery Systems Inc. (CSE: LDS), (OTCQX: LDSYF ), ( Frankfurt : LD6, WKN: A14XHT) (“LDS” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that the City of Adelanto , where the Company’s state-of-the-art facilities are located, informed the Company that the city ordinance to reduce the cannabis tax has gone into effect as of June 6, 2019.

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Cannabis Cigarette Coming Soon

Cannabis Life Network

We already have prerolled joints, but soon Canadians will be able to buy cannabis cigarettes from licensed producer THC BioMed. But the question is, will they want to? Canada’s first cannabis cigarette coming soon You’d think that licensed producers would want to avoid associating cannabis and tobacco, and yet, soon you’ll have the option of […].

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CalCannabis Harming CCA’s

Cannabis Law Report

If you wish to re-publish this story please do so with following accreditation. AUTHOR: “Jordan Zoot. “ aBIZinaBOX Inc., CPA’s “ PUBLISHER: CANNABIS LAW REPORT. CalCannabis Harming CCA’s. CalCannabis Harming CCA’s – By now, anyone that reads our articles is certainly aware that we like the cannabis cooperative association [“CCA”] structure , its an amazing vehicle for small craft cannabis cultivators to pool their resources, save money a

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Print Cannabis Magazine for Women and Mothers Launches Nationwide

Cannabis Maven

Sweet Jane magazine empowers women and mothers who want to achieve healthier and balanced lives through cannabis.

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2019 European Cannabis Week – London 23-29 June

Cannabis Law Report

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