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Cannabis Track and Trace Is A Disaster Waiting to Happen—and Not for the Reasons You Might Think

Canna Law Blog

Most states’ regulated cannabis regimes require licensed cannabis companies to use seed-to-sale track-and-trace software. In California, the state has contracted the entire track-and-trace program to the METRC program. The METRC program isn’t yet fully implemented because many operators don’t yet have annual licenses. Our California cannabis attorneys frequently assist clients with track-and-trace compliance and preparation.

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Cultiva Law Looking For A Paralegal

Cannabis Law Report

Cultiva Law, PLLC is seeking a paralegal to join our litigation practice and support our Seattle team. Cultiva Law is a cannabis law-specialty firm primarily serving Pacific Northwest clients. We take pride in providing exceptional legal services while creating a professional and friendly culture. This is a self-starter position that requires the ability to work independently but also take direction and work within a dynamic team.

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Aurora Cannabis and UFC Join Forces to Advance CBD Research, Education, and Product Development

Cannabis Life Network

EDMONTON, May 21, 2019 /CNW/ – Aurora Cannabis Inc. (NYSE: ACB) (TSX: ACB), the Canadian company defining the future of cannabis worldwide, and UFC®, the world’s premier mixed martial arts organization, are excited to announce an exclusive, multi-year, multi-million dollar, global partnership that is expected to significantly advance further clinical research on the relationship between 100% hemp […].

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The Marijuana Financing Double Standard

Cannabis Law Report

If you wish to re-publish this story please do so with following accreditation. AUTHOR: Steven Monahan. PUBLISHER: CANNABIS LAW REPORT. The Marijuana Financing Double Standard. . It is common knowledge that the federal government’s Schedule I classification of marijuana makes it illegal. [1] Many people also understand that any money earned by selling marijuana is classified as “criminally derived proceeds,” which leads to money laundering when a person tries to spend those marijuana revenue

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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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Organigram to invest $15 million in industry-leading infused chocolate innovation

Cannabis Life Network

MONCTON, NB, May 20, 2019 /CNW/ – Anticipating the legalization of adult-use cannabis edibles, and ready to demonstrate a leadership position in the edibles market, Organigram Holdings Inc. (TSX VENTURE: OGI) (OTCQX: OGRMF), a licensed producer of cannabis, is pleased to announce a $15 million investment commitment in a high-speed, high-capacity, fully-automated production line with […].

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Agripharm cannabis production license from Health Canada

Cannabis Life Network

CREEMORE, ON /CNW/ – Agripharm Corp. is pleased to announce that it has secured an outdoor cultivation licence from Health Canada. Agripharm will be growing its first outdoor crop this season utilizing its exclusive Canadian licence for Green House Seed Co.’s award-winning catalogue of genetics. “Agripharm is growing some of the world’s best and rarest […].

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INCBA Says It Is Now Developing Student Bodies Throughout the US

Cannabis Law Report

INCBA would like to extend a special thank you to Joanna Hossack , current INCBA Board Member and Chair of the INCBA Students Committee, for her hard work in marshaling our student members and supporting them through the launch of multiple Law School Student Chapters of the INCBA. INCBA now has chapters at the following law schools: The University of Denver.

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Over 150 Athletes Sign Letter to World Anti-Doping Agency Asking for Removal of Marijuana from Prohibited List

The Joint Blog

Over 150 current and former athletes have signed a letter that’s been sent to the World Anti-Doping Agency, asking them to remove marijuana from its list of prohibited substances. Mike Tyson (Photo: Biography.com). Retired NFL players Jake Plummer and Ricky Williams, famed boxer Mike Tyson and cyclist Floyd Landis are among the athletes who submitted the letter through Athletes for CARE, a nonprofit organization that advocates for marijuana research to treat a variety of ailments.

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Where Is CA Cannabis Tax Revenue Going? Nobody Seems To Know Is The Answer

Cannabis Law Report

Mercury News reports. In January, Gov. Gavin Newsom’s budget forecast $355 million in revenues for fiscal year 2018-19, climbing to $515 million in 2019-20. But the latest estimates, contained in the May 1 budget revision, scale back revenues much further: $288 million in 2018-19 and $359 million in 2019-20. This represents hefty cuts of 23 percent and 43 percent, respectively, from January’s forecast.

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4th annual Fore20 Golf Tournament tees off Aug. 25, 2019

Cannabis Life Network

The 4th annual Fore20 Golf Tournament and Pop-Up Market is fast approaching on Aug. 25– so you better mark your calendars if you don’t want to miss out on what’s becoming one of BC’s biggest and best 420-friendly events. Presented by the Cannabis Growers of Canada, Fore20 is held at the beautiful Squamish Valley Golf […]. The post 4th annual Fore20 Golf Tournament tees off Aug. 25, 2019 appeared first on Cannabis News | Marijuana News | Medical Cannabis News.

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Industrial Hemp Bill Tabled In Australia’s Northern Territory

Cannabis Law Report

Legislation introduced to NT’s parliament last week seeks to make it legal to grow and process industrial hemp in the Northern Territory. The Hemp Industry Bill 2019 would create the authorising environment for the regulation of cannabis with less than or equal to 1% THC for food, fibre and seed production uses. Under the legislation, crops would need to be sown using approved hemp seed that will typically produce plants with a THC concentration in the leaves and flowers of not more than 0.5%.

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Chronic Cooking: Popping Caramel Corn

Cannabis Life Network

Nothing gets a party or movie popping like caramel corn! On the latest episode of Chronic Cooking, host Craig Ex aka The Expert of Expert Joints is giving this timeless treat a THC twist. Caramel corn is the perfect snack for when the munchies kick in, but this delicious recipe could give you even more […]. The post Chronic Cooking: Popping Caramel Corn appeared first on Cannabis News | Marijuana News | Medical Cannabis News.

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Colorado Law Enforcement Says It Has Conducted Extensive Raids Of Illegal Cannabis Operations In The State

Cannabis Law Report

Westword reports. Colorado law enforcement officers, district attorneys and federal authorities collaborated on what they describe as the largest collective marijuana bust in the state’s history. During a press conference on May 24, Jason Dunn, the U.S. Attorney for the District of Colorado, discussed the two-year investigation that included nearly 250 location searches in eight counties across the state and led to 42 arrests after raids over the last three days. “To be clear, the

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Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds Vetoes Key Cannabis Expansion Bill

WeedAdvisor

While the battle for legalization rages on in a handful of states, ending prohibition is not the only cannabis-related conflict. With medical cannabis being a lot more accepted, it is not uncommon for legalization or expansion of these programs to have bipartisan support – Iowa being no exception. However, Iowa’s low THC cap presents a treatment limit for many patients.

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California: Licensing Cannabis Cooperative Associations

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. Licensing Cannabis Cooperative Associations [“CCA’s”] – we have been working on getting CCA’s recognized and licensed by the California cannabis regulators for half a year.

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New U.S. Hemp Industry Could Lead to Massive Job Growth

WeedAdvisor

While the battle for legalization rages on in a handful of states, ending prohibition is not the only cannabis-related conflict. With medical cannabis being a lot more accepted, it is not uncommon for legalization or expansion of these programs to have bipartisan support – Iowa being no exception. However, Iowa’s low THC cap presents a treatment limit for many patients.

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Hoban Law Group Partners with the Hemp Industries Association (HIA) to Launch a Nationwide Hemp Is Legal Campaign.

Cannabis Law Report

When the President signed the 2018 Farm Bill in December, which legalized industrial hemp for all intents and purposes, the federal government permanently removed industrial hemp from the Controlled Substances Act (CSA), resolving any lingering doubts. However, this sweeping law has caused a great deal of confusion among government agencies who, as a general rule, struggle with change.

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Australia: ABC News Article Talks About Lack Of Progress In Medical Community Over Medical Cannabis

Cannabis Law Report

An article published by ABC News suggests doctors are fearful of the stigma surrounding prescribing medicinal cannabis, although the view of the AMA seems to have changed slightly with a new President. Reports Finfeed.com. The ABC reports that while AMA ACT President Antonio Di Dio was disappointed the scheme had failed to take off in Canberra , doctors had issues with finding the time to undergo training and accreditation. “Anecdotally, we’ve identified a lot of GPs who are intere

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Law.com Publish Article About Issues Concerning Medical Cannabis In The Workplace

Cannabis Law Report

Law.com write by way of introduction. In 1996, California voters passed Proposition 215, known as the California Compassionate Use Act, making California the first state to legalize marijuana for medicinal use. In the succeeding 13 years, 32 states followed with full legalization for medicinal purposes, and 14 states passed laws allowing for low THC/high CBD forms of medical marijuana.

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Beard Brothers Post Highlights Police Corruption With Regard To Cannabis In Northern California

Cannabis Law Report

Bear Brothers write. More crazy news out of the wild, wild west. Recently unsealed police records revealed rampant corruption and even criminal activity carried out by law enforcement officers associated with a Bay Area task force that was kicking down doors of quasilegal grows and dispensaries back around 2013-14 in NorCal. The Santa Clara County Specialized Enforcement Team was supposed to be an elite unit composed of deputized local authorities as well as federal agents from the U.S.

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Australia’s Help End Marijuana Prohibition party secures 141,500 first preference Senate votes or 1.9 per cent of the national vote

Cannabis Law Report

The Brisbane Times reports… It’s the party’s best result since being registered in 2010 and is a huge jump in support from the 2016 election when the party entered a joint ticket with the Sex Party in several states and received 106,000 votes. Speaking from the Hemp, Health and Innovation expo in Sydney the party’s president Michael Balderstone said he was happy with the results given the advertising spend of bigger parties and they would probably make the party take the

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More Industries Suffer From Cannabis Demonization Than You Think

Cannabis Law Report

If you wish to re-publish this story please do so with following accreditation. AUTHOR: Patrick Woods of GanjaPrint. PUBLISHER: CANNABIS LAW REPORT. Adjacent industries are crippled by legislation, first and foremost. We all know that big corporations need to play ball if they want to stay afloat. Offshore accounts are not included under “play fair”, but still, within the countries they operate – they must go by the book.

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