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Bringing Cannabis into the Metaverse and onto the Blockchain 

Cannabis Life Network

Entrepreneurs are bringing cannabis into the metaverse and onto the blockchain. Mitch Ngo, CEO and Co-Founder of Golden Ark, is one of these people. His company is developing a supply chain model that uses blockchain technology to source and tracks cannabis products. As well, they’re building a metaverse for cannabis connoisseurs. “The goal is to […].

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Louisiana: Series of Marijuana Law Reform Bills Advanced to Governor’s Desk

NORML

NORML’s Deputy Director Paul Armentano praised lawmakers for advancing these measures to the Governor’s desk. “These are common sense reforms that will provide further protections and freedoms to patients and others and they ought to be enacted swiftly by Gov. John Bel Edwards,” he said. The post Louisiana: Series of Marijuana Law Reform Bills Advanced to Governor’s Desk appeared first on NORML.

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Gratuitous or Genius? Penis cannabis gummies hit dispensaries in Canada

Leafly

It's about time someone made a (legal) THC-infused penis edible in Canada. Or do you find this new product offering hard to swallow? The post Gratuitous or Genius? Penis cannabis gummies hit dispensaries in Canada appeared first on Leafly.

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Mistakes in Oregon Cannabis Business Sales

Canna Law Blog

We have been helping people buy and sell Oregon cannabis businesses since the early days of the adult use market. Most of these sales are relatively simply asset purchase agreements—including many for naked licenses—but some have been stock sales. Others have taken place amid administrative enforcement action by the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission (OLCC).

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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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Protected: 12 Things You Missed at CannMed 2022

Medicinal Genomics

This content is password protected. To view it please enter your password below: Password: The post Protected: 12 Things You Missed at CannMed 2022 appeared first on Medicinal Genomics.

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“IRS Audits: Mistakes to Avoid,”… For Cannabis Businesses

Cannabis Law Report

BONG SCORE. We apply our entirely subjective bong score to each event. 1 Don’t Bother Unless You Need A Well Deserved Sleep. 2 You Might Learn Something But We Hope You Didn’t Pay For It. 3 This is really something, interesting presenters, well worth the money, and i actually will learn something. BLURB. Tuesday, June 14 at 1 p.m. ET for our free webinar “IRS Audits: Mistakes to Avoid,” where Nick Richards, former IRS attorney and Partner & Chair of the Cannabis Law Group at Greenspoon Mard

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Answer of the Day for Jun 8, 2022

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The endocannabinoid system has been described as a system composed of neurotransmitters and receptors. The receptors are found throughout the central nervous system and peripheral nervous system. Are receptors also found on non-nerve cells? Yes. CB2 receptors are found throughout the immune system. They are present on B cells, T cells, and macrophages.

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New York City Mayor Urges No ‘Heavy-Handedness’ for Unregulated Cannabis Sales

Cannabis Law Report

Ganjapreneur reports. New York City Mayor Eric Adams (D), a former New York City Police Department officer, said he doesn’t want to see heavy enforcement against businesses found to be illegally gifting cannabis. During the Cannabis World Congress and Business over the weekend at the Javits Center in Manhattan, New York City Mayor Eric Adams (D) said there should be no “heavy-handedness” in the enforcement of gifting or unlicensed cannabis sales in the city while the state moves toward regulated

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Delaware House Of Reps Upholds Gov Carney’s “Marijuana Legislation Bill” veto

Cannabis Law Report

Marijuana Moment reports. The Delaware House of Representatives on Tuesday voted to uphold the governor’s veto of a marijuana legalization bill —a disappointment for advocates that comes on the same day that a rally was held outside the State House to push to overturn the veto. The chamber failed to override Gov. John Carney’s (D) action in a 20-20 vote, with one member not voting.

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D.C. Council Passes Bill Stopping Employers From Punishing Many Workers For Personal Cannabis Use

Cannabis Law Report

Via DC’ist. The D.C. Council on Tuesday gave unanimous final approval to a bill that largely prohibits employers from punishing, firing, or refusing to hire people who use marijuana or test positive for the drug. The bill, which was first introduced by Councilmember Trayon White (D-Ward 8) in Feb. 2021, reflects the reality that in many jurisdictions — D.C. included — marijuana may already be legal for recreational and medical use, but employment laws and practices requiring drug testing

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Attorney Files Complaint With Federal Govt Over FBI “Inflating” Cannabis Arrests Nationwide

Cannabis Law Report

This is a very interesting report from Filter as police chiefs can’t explain why the figures are so high. Here’s the introduction to the article. Is the Federal Bureau of Investigation miscounting the true number of marijuana arrests nationwide? One attorney says there’s good reason to think so, and just filed an official complaint with the federal government.

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Colorado State University Pueblo has established an Institute of Cannabis Research (ICR)

Cannabis Law Report

The Colorado State University Pueblo has established an Institute of Cannabis Research (ICR). Its mission is to fund research on Cannabis and disseminate it to the public. This week they have a webinar of Researchers looking at the Impact of Cannabis on Fertility and Reproductive Health. The ICR has an annual conference – virtual this year – bringing together domestic and international researchers discussing Hemp, Genetics, Human Health, Policy, and Regulation.

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ASIC Tweet: Drug Use Down In Australia?

Cannabis Law Report

We think they are probably kidding themselves. but it makes a nice SM splash for a few hours. 15.7 tonnes of the 4 major illicit drugs were consumed in Australia in 2020–21 This is a 23% decrease from 2019–20 and reflects reduced consumption of the 4 major illicit drugs. #NWDMP Learn more: [link] pic.twitter.com/AjWFmEDpc6. — ACIC (@ACICgovau) March 24, 2022.

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Greenwave Expects Q2 2022 Revenues to Grow by 40% over Empire’s Q2 2021 Revenues

Cannabis Law Report

The Company expects revenues for the second quarter of 2022 to grow by 40% over Empire’s second quarter 2021 revenues and to generate positive cashflows from operations for the six months ending June 30, 2022. CHESAPEAKE, Va., June 07, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Greenwave Technology Solutions, Inc. (“Greenwave” or the “Company”) (OTCPink:GWAV) is pleased to report that based on its revenues generated through June 3, 2022, it is on track to grow its second quarter 2022

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New Mexico misses deadline for cannabis training standards

Cannabis Law Report

The NM Political Report has the story. In theory, state agencies can require education programs for those who work in the cannabis industry in order to help ensure the public’s safety. And the Cannabis Regulation Act lays out a framework for education standards within the state’s cannabis industry. But currently, there are no rules or regulations for cannabis servers working at consumption lounges that are designed for on-site cannabis consumption and one cannabis educator said she thinks the st

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Corporate Attorney Harris Bricken New York, NY $105,000 – $150,000 a year – Full-time

Cannabis Law Report

Interesting – HB looking to build a cannabis practice in NY. Are they offering to pay enough in the NY market though? Job details. Salary. $105,000 – $150,000 a year. Job Type. Full-time. Qualifications. Legal counsel: 3 years (Preferred). US work authorization (Preferred). Benefits. Pulled from the full job description. 401(k). 401(k) matching.

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Troutman Pepper’s Agustin Rodriguez Named to Law360?s Cannabis Editorial Advisory Board

Cannabis Law Report

The TP PR. 06.07.22. RICHMOND, Va. and WASHINGTON – Agustin Rodriguez , a partner in Troutman Pepper’s Regulatory Investigations, Strategy, + Enforcement (RISE) Practice Group, has been selected to serve on Law360’s Cannabis Editorial Advisory Board , which provides feedback on Law360’s coverage of the cannabis industry and expert insight on how to best shape future coverage.

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Sensi Media Group Announces Jen Bernstein as New Executive Editor

Cannabis Law Report

Denver, Colo. – June 7, 2022 – Sensi Media Group LLC, publisher of Sensi magazine, has named Jen Bernstein as the new Executive Editor of the award-winning Denver-based publishing house. In Bernstein’s role, she will be responsible for leading all aspects of creative content for the magazine as well as managing our online environment. Sensi magazine is currently distributed in Michigan, Colorado, Florida, Oklahoma, Massachusetts, California, and Puerto Rico.

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CBD Use: The Benefits and the Best Way To Consume

Cannabis Law Report

Cannabidiol or CBD is a compound derived from the Cannabis sativa plant, more prominently known as cannabis or hemp. It’s a distant relative of marijuana. But it doesn’t produce any psychoactive effects or that notorious high sensation like tetrahydrocannabinol or THC, the compound that does. On the contrary, researchers are leaning more towards CBD as a beneficial chemical with therapeutic effects on various physical and mental health problems, from anxiety to chronic pain.

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Alert: Invitation to Continued Discussion on Evaluating THC compounds: What is and is not “impairing”?

Cannabis Law Report

June 21 session continues focus on Delta 8 and other unregulated cannabinoids. The public and the cannabis industry are invited to a June 21, 2022 discussion to help shape future policy and rules related to how LCB and state law will define what are “impairing” and “non-impairing” THC compounds and cannabinoids. Background: Since early 2021, new unregulated cannabinoid products that may be “impairing” (other than delta-9 THC) began being sold online and in stores across the nation.

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California: Where cannabis businesses are allowed. State Publishes Map & Current List of Counties Who Say Yes/No To Cannabis

Cannabis Law Report

7 June 2022. Here’s the Map. Here’s the listing. cannabis-local-ordinances.2022-02. Learn more at. [link].

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UK-based cannabis distributor Sana Life Science completes £7.4mn fundraising and rapidly expands with strategic European acquisitions

Cannabis Law Report

Specialist UK-based cannabis distributor, Sana Life Science (‘Sana’), has today announced it has completed its latest fundraise which to date brings the total to £7.4mn, to position itself for further European expansion in this fast-growing sector. Today’s news comes as Sana also announces a number of strategic acquisitions in Europe, and that it is opening a new fundraising round to continue driving growth.

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California: Long Beach City College Launches 8 Week Online Cannabis Industry Course

Cannabis Law Report

Long-Beach City College has an 8 week online Cannabis Industry course that introduces students to all aspects of the industry including HR, manufacturing, cultivation, War on Drugs, testing, and regulation. Students can sign up for a single week as a workshop. The instructors are Cannabis industry professionals. It appears comprehensive. The courses are run in partnership with the Long Beach Collective Association.

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Whitehouse: You Want An Intern Job? Let us know you used cannabis legally and most likely you won’t be in the running

Cannabis Law Report

Marijuana Moment follows up a story from earlier in the year that suggests the Biden Whitehouse just can’t cope with prior “drug” use… MM write. Despite repeated calls to stop penalizing staffers for being honest about past marijuana use, the Biden administration made clear on Monday that people who want to even intern at the White House will be required to disclose prior drug use—including any cannabis consumption that was legal under state law—and they could be denied e

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NORML: Louisiana: Series of Marijuana Law Reform Bills Advanced to Governor’s Desk

Cannabis Law Report

NORML report. State lawmakers have advanced several marijuana reform measures to the desk of Democratic Gov. John Bel Edwards. Among them, House Bill 629 bars police from conducting a warrantless search of person’s place of residence based solely upon the odor of cannabis. Several other states that have either legalized or decriminalized the use of marijuana by adults have enacted similar prohibitions on police conduct.

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