NORML

FEBRUARY 27, 2019

As the tentacles of the federal policy of cannabis prohibition run deep into nearly every sector of American public policy, a new voice emerged to call for clarity regarding state-legal cannabis marketplaces: Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. Currently, almost none of the businesses operating in the cannabis space can legally obtain a bank account, process a credit card, or take a standard business deduction on their federal taxes.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 27, 2019

We look forward to Code For America repeating this in other states… CNN reports… Technology meets law and order to help dismiss thousands of marijuana-related convictions dating back to 1975 in San Francisco. The San Francisco District Attorney’s office announced on Monday that 8,132 convictions will be dismissed thanks to a computer algorithm that automatically scanned court records. “This makes San Francisco the first county in the country to complete the automated mari

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Leafly

FEBRUARY 27, 2019

Sorry, Barneys New York, California beat ya’ll to luxury ganja retail. New stores March & Ash, Vapor Room, and ECO stylishly serve connoisseurs this week. The post Here’s the 5 Hottest New Cali Cannabis Stores appeared first on Leafly.

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Canna Law Blog

FEBRUARY 27, 2019

Six years after it was initially introduced, the House Financial Services Committee released the latest draft legislation that would create a “safe harbor” for banks to serve the rapidly expanding cannabis industry on February 7, 2019. Entitled the “ Secure and Fair Enforcement Banking Act of 2019 ” (or, the “SAFE Banking Act of 2019”), the bill aims to prohibit federal regulators from penalizing banks and other financial institutions that provide banking services to marijuana businesses, mariju

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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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Leafly

FEBRUARY 27, 2019

Putting a screen over your flowering cannabis—known as scrogging—will make your plants healthier and more lush. This how-to demystifies the seemingly complicated process. The post How to Scrog Your Cannabis to Maximize Yields appeared first on Leafly.

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Leafly

FEBRUARY 27, 2019

A cannabis career fair, a 420 wedding expo, vape-friendly yoga sessions, and more! The post Cannabis Events in Canada for March 2019 appeared first on Leafly.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 27, 2019

That news comes after the release of the recommendations, which had been expected in December, was delayed. The proposal, made by the World Health Organization’s Expert Committee on Drug Dependence, could have a significant impact on the global medical cannabis and hemp industry if adopted. UN Commission on Narcotic Drugs delays vote on WHO cannabis recommendations.

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MJ Business Attorneys

FEBRUARY 27, 2019

Read Charles' new publication in The Edition. here.

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Leafly

FEBRUARY 27, 2019

Advocates are concerned expanding the law would unintentionally impact patients who are vaping medical cannabis — for example, in apartments where vaping bans could be adopted. The post Cannabis Advocates Wary as Colorado Mulls E-Cig Limits appeared first on Leafly.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 27, 2019

Many brands and manufacturers are quickly catching on to the value of CBD following the recent passing of the Farm Bill in December of last year. Operating with the hopes of capitalizing on the rapidly shifting cannabis landscape, these brands are attempting to trademark their CBD products behind closed doors in the hopes of becoming the next “Coca Cola” of the industry.

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Leafly

FEBRUARY 27, 2019

The CAQ has stressed they would take a “hard line” against anything that “normalizes” cannabis. The post Brushing Off Objections, Quebec to Raise Minimum Age, Ban Public Consumption appeared first on Leafly.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 27, 2019

On Monday night, the Denver City Council decided in a 10-1 vote that the city should permanently allow “social” cannabis use at certain businesses in the city. Until now, the city’s social-use laws were scheduled to expire at the end of 2020. The change is meant to give some stability to businesses where people can vaporize or eat marijuana legally.

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Cannabis Life Network

FEBRUARY 27, 2019

This week Craig welcomes Tarot Card reader Jessie Macpherson to the #Studio710. Tha Big Puffa brings music from Mama Rude Gyal for Dab Time, Jodie Emery stops by for How I Roll… and a big Puff Puff Pass It Along giveaway too. Join Craig Ex Thursday at 4:20pmPT from Studio 710, for another episode of “Expert Joints LIVE!” Now find More Well Put Together videos available […].

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 27, 2019

The Sun Reports… Three months after a San Bernardino County Superior Court judge ruled Fontana went too far in restricting residents who want to grow cannabis at home, city leaders are to review a new ordinance that does away with many of the previous policy’s restrictive mandates. A public hearing on the matter is scheduled for 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 26, in the Council Chambers, 8353 Sierra Ave.

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The Joint Blog

FEBRUARY 27, 2019

Cannabinoids “may be an effective adjunct for the treatment of pancreatic cancer”, according to a new study. The study, titled Potential Use of Cannabinoids for the Treatment of Pancreatic Cancer, was published by the Journal of Pancreatic Cancer, and has been epublished by the National Institute of Health. “Cannabinoid extracts may have anticancer properties, which can improve cancer treatment outcomes”, begins the study’s abstract. “The aim of this review i

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Otherside Farms

FEBRUARY 27, 2019

Cannabis cultivation has emerged as one of the fastest growing industries in the world. Whether you’re cultivating for personal recreational use, medicinal purposes, or for a business endeavor like a dispensary, growing weed is more popular than ever. Ontario cannabis cultivation is beginning to flourish since marijuana laws changed. Growers from across the world are beginning to share insights, helping each other reach the maximum yield possible.

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Cannabis Maven

FEBRUARY 27, 2019

Alycia Gordon dives into the merits of medical marijuana.

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Cannabis Life Network

FEBRUARY 27, 2019

Lift and Co. and MADD Canada (Mothers Against Drunk Driving) have teamed up to create CannSell, Ontario’s first cannabis retail training course, which aims to teach retailers how to tell if someone is high or not. Right off the bat, the certification program raises questions as one might wonder if “CannSell” rhyming with “cancel” is […]. The post CANNSELL course will teach Ontario budtenders how to tell if you’re high appeared first on Cannabis Life Network.

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Cannabis Maven

FEBRUARY 27, 2019

Edubirdie finds that the most mentioned word in their requests for written work is marijuana.

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Cannabis Maven

FEBRUARY 27, 2019

Edubirdie finds that the most mentioned word in their requests for written work is marijuana.

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Cannabis Maven

FEBRUARY 27, 2019

Alycia Gordon dives into the merits of medical marijuana.

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