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Oklahoma Voters Approve The Use of Medical Marijuana Across The State

MedicalJane

On June 26, Oklahoma voters approved State Question Number 788 – Initiative Number 412, an activist-led, signature-driven ballot measure launched more than two years ago. This makes the Sooner State the 30th state in the nation to permit the use of cannabis for medicinal purposes, and perhaps the most conservative state yet to approve its use.

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5 Articles About Marijuana Law in Nevada

Connor & Connor PLLC

In Nevada’s marijuana industry, it is crucial to keep up-to-date with current events and the ever-evolving laws and regulations. Much like the state’s gaming industry, Nevada’s marijuana industry is strictly regulated; those who fail to comply with the regulations can face serious consequences (such as the loss of one’s license). The Connor & Connor team has written several articles discussing the various legal aspects of the marijuana industry.

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How To Use Cannabis To Manage Chronic Pain

Leafwell

“Pain” is more complex than we give it credit for. When Dame Cicely Saunders introduced the concept of “total pain,” which includes physical, emotional, social, and spiritual distress, she helped foster a revolution in medical professionals’ idea of what pain constitutes. They began to understand that there are many different kinds of pain, and they all often feed into one another.

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The STATES Act, Rooted in Federalism, Would Address Systemic Risk in Cannabis-Related Banking

Dykema (Cannabis Law Blog)

Coauthored by Dykema Summer Associate Shaun Sullivan-Towler. For financial institutions interested in banking state-legal marijuana businesses, 2018 has been a rollercoaster. In January, Attorney General Jeff Sessions rescinded the Obama-era policy of lenient federal enforcement , creating new confusion for banks and credit unions about the future of marijuana-related banking.

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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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How To Use Cannabis To Manage Chronic Pain

Leafwell

“Pain” is more complex than we give it credit for. When Dame Cicely Saunders introduced the concept of “total pain,” which includes physical, emotional, social, and spiritual distress, she helped foster a revolution in medical professionals’ idea of what pain constitutes. They began to understand that there are many different kinds of pain, and they all often feed into one another.