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Poll: Legalizing Marijuana Enjoys Bipartisan Support Among the Public

NORML

“Personal experience with cannabis is a relatively surefire cure for ‘reefer madness,'” NORML’s Deputy Director Paul Armentano said. “As greater percentages of adults continue to become familiar with marijuana for either therapeutic purposes or for their own personal use, expect to see public support in favor of its legalization rise even higher.". The post Poll: Legalizing Marijuana Enjoys Bipartisan Support Among the Public appeared first on NORML.

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Hempcrete Approved for Residential Construction in the United States

Veriheal

Hempcrete was recently approved for residential construction in the United States of America. The benefits of using hempcrete include being a sustainable crop with a high yield and a carbon-sequestering source of insulation. It was approved for the residential construction of buildings in 49 states by 2024. . Hempcrete Approved for Residential Construction.

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The Canadian Lawyer: DuMoulin Black, Aird & Berlis assist in deal to form Canada’s sixth largest cannabis producer

Cannabis Law Report

The Candian Lawyer writes… DuMoulin Black and Aird & Berlis assisted two licensed cannabis producers, one based in Ontario and one in Vancouver, in a merger that will form the sixth largest cannabis company in Canada by sales. Also in this week’s deals roundup is Stikeman Elliott advising a minority investment in a Quebec-based enclosure […].

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Taylor Swift sparks new album’s mood with ‘Lavender Haze’

Leafly

Is Taylor Swift making a sneaky weed reference with her new song, "Lavender Haze"? We investigate her new music and its meaning. The post Taylor Swift sparks new album’s mood with ‘Lavender Haze’ 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 and Novel Food Authorizations in the EU: Q&A

Canna Law Blog

We recently got to ask Kai-Friedrich Niermann of KFN+ Law Office some questions about EU Novel Food authorizations. His answers are a must-read for cannabis food businesses interested in the EU market. 1. What is an EU Novel Food authorization? Novel foods are regulated in the European Union by the so-called Novel Food Regulation (Regulation (EU) 2015/2283).

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NAACP Calls for the “Immediate Passage” of SAFE Banking Legislation

Cannabis Law Report

Via NORML Members of the NAACP’s Board of Directors have approved a resolution calling upon Congress to enact legislation that explicitly allows banks to provide financial services to state-licensed cannabis businesses. Federal law discourages banks and other financial institutions from maintaining relationships with marijuana-related businesses because the plant remains classified as a Schedule I controlled substance.

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Florida pumps brakes on Circle K’s medical marijuana deal

Leafly

Last week, Circle K announced that 10 of its Florida locations will house to-go dispensaries next year. Now, regulators are saying ‘not so fast’ as the deal still faces legal hurdles. The post Florida pumps brakes on Circle K’s medical marijuana deal appeared first on Leafly.

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The Role of Intellectual Property in Cannabis Company Valuation … By Robert Hoban

Cannabis Law Report

If you’ve ever caught an episode of ABC’s “Shark Tank,” you’ve no doubt heard billionaire Mark Cuban and his cohorts ask entrepreneurs: “do you have a patent or other intellectual property protecting it?” This is because a company’s value increases substantially when its ideas, methods, or technology are properly protected under the law.

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Flora Growth to Acquire Pharmaceutical, Medical Cannabis Distributor in Germany

Cannabis Law Report

The company signed a definitive agreement with Franchise Global Health, which has principal operations in Europe’s largest economy. The transformative deal is expected to connect Flora Growth’s Colombian-grown cannabis directly with German-based pharmaceutical and medical cannabis distribution. The deal would establish a foothold in Germany for medical cannabis sales across 1,200 pharmacies and the distribution […].

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Crock Departs Cann Group

Cannabis Law Report

Why’s he leaving? This report isn’t really telling us much other than the usual he was great etc. For example the following Business New Australia report conveniently forgets tidbits like this Australia: Cann Group Get Into Bed With Same Investment Group Who Invested In Folium Biosciences And This Cann Group Start Civil Proceedings […].

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Cresco Labs Announces Board Director Sidney Dillard’s Resignation

Cannabis Law Report

Press Release CHICAGO, October 24, 2022–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Cresco Labs (CSE:CL) (OTCQX:CRLBF) (“Cresco” or “the Company”), a vertically integrated multistate operator and the No. 1 U.S. wholesaler of branded cannabis products, today announced that board director Sidney Dillard has tendered her resignation. Ms. Dillard has accepted a board position at a large national health insurance provider and is […].

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The Popularity of Medicinal Marijuana in Australia

Cannabis Law Report

Introduction Medicinal marijuana is a hot topic in Australia. More and more people are getting educated about the benefits of cannabis for medical use, and more companies are appearing to help people who want to try it. In this article, we’ll discuss why medicinal cannabis has become so popular and what you can do if […].

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DC Marijuana Justice Activist Arrested In Front Of White House

Cannabis Law Report

Marijuana Moment reports An activist was arrested on Monday afternoon amid a protest staged outside of the White House to call attention to President Joe Biden’s yet unfulfilled promise to release people incarcerated over marijuana. After several hours of speeches and civil disobedience—at one point shutting down a major street in Washington, D.C., while carrying […].