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NYC Could Be Sparking Up Recreational Cannabis Sales This Fall

Veriheal

Cannabis prohibition started back in the early 1900s in America. States in the east were among the first in the nation to support prohibition. Lawmakers of the time limited public access to cannabis for strictly medical use back in 1914. By 1927—a decade before cannabis was outlawed federally—the state of New York had outlawed cannabis altogether. An early opponent of cannabis prohibition was Fiorello Henry La Guardia, the 99th mayor of New York City (1934 to 1945).

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Analysis: Cannabis Retailers Drive Economic Growth, Are Not Magnets for Crime

NORML

"Licensed cannabis retailers are good neighbors, drive economic growth, and redirect tax dollars back into the local community. It makes no sense from either an economic perspective or from a public health perspective to prohibit these businesses or to relegate cannabis commerce solely to those operating in the unregulated marketplace.”. The post Analysis: Cannabis Retailers Drive Economic Growth, Are Not Magnets for Crime appeared first on NORML.

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Bud for Blood: The cannabis industry gives back

The Cannigma

Did you know there’s a blood shortage in the United States right now? In January 2022, the Red Cross announced it was facing the worst blood shortage in over a decade. The shortage is due to the COVID-19 pandemic and affects medical patients across the nation. Blood is critical for patients, and a shortage means medical professionals have to make tough calls about who receives a donation or transfusion – and who goes without.

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Excise Taxes in the Cannabis Industry 

Cannabis Life Network

How damaging are excise taxes in the cannabis industry? Canadian cannabis producers are again calling on the federal government to review its excise tax on cannabis. As cannabis prices fall, they argue the flat-fee tax structure is negatively affecting their profitability. The Cannabis Council of Canada (CCC) has released a report outlining the harm the […].

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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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In Case You Missed It: Key Marijuana Law Developments in 2022

The Blunt Truth

It has already been a busy year for marijuana law! Catch up on key legislative, regulatory, and legal developments affecting the manufacture, distribution, sale, and use of marijuana occurring in 2022, including key decisions and regulatory material. Date. Development. May 26, 2022. Governor Kevin Stitt signed legislation enacting a moratorium on some new medical marijuana licenses, effective on August 1, 2022 and ending August 1, 2024.

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Is It Safe To Use Cannabis With ADHD Medications?

The Fresh Toast

Is It Safe To Use Cannabis With ADHD Medications? Combining ADHD drugs with weed can surely bring about a euphoric and blissful feeling, but at what cost? The post Is It Safe To Use Cannabis With ADHD Medications? appeared first on The Fresh Toast.

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Harris Bricken SoCal Cannabis Lawyers Take Home Awards

Canna Law Blog

It’s nice to be recognized by your peers. Harris Bricken cannabis business attorneys Hilary Bricken, Jihee Ahn and Griffen Thorne have been named Super Lawyers Southern California Rising Stars 2022. Jihee (litigation) and Griffen (cannabis law) earned the award for the second time, first having been honored in 2021. Hilary Bricken (business and corporate law) has been recognized four years in a row, and she was also named to the Super Lawyer’s list of the top 50 “ Up and Coming ” women attorney

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Hemp Trade Association, Seller Lose Legal Challenge to DEA Rule

Cannabis Law Report

Bloomberg. Hemp Industries Association and RE Botanicals Inc. are barred from bringing a challenge in federal district court against Drug Enforcement Administration regulations concerning the possession and manufacture of hemp byproducts, the D.C. Circuit affirmed. Only appeals courts may hear challenges to DEA determinations, findings, and conclusions under the Controlled Substances Act, Judge Karen LeCraft Henderson of the US Court of Appeals for the D.C.

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Answer of the Day for Jun 14, 2022

TheAnswerPage

It has been estimated that a significant proportion of cancer patients (18.3-40.0%) in the United States use marijuana or cannabinoid-based products. Does the evidence indicate that cannabinoid-based products are effective in treating cancer-related pain? chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting? According to a study published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology, there is substantial evidence for the effectiveness of marijuana and cannabinoids in treating cancer-related pain; specifically, an or

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Marijuana Moment Reveals……New Details On Congressional Marijuana Omnibus Bill Emerge As Lawmakers Work For 60 Senate Votes

Cannabis Law Report

Two key congressmen made waves in the marijuana community on Thursday by disclosing that there are high-level talks underway about putting together a wide-ranging package of incremental marijuana proposals that House and Senate lawmakers believe could be enacted into law this year. But multiple sources tell Marijuana Moment that issues under consideration go further than the banking and expungements reforms that were at the center of the public discussion that has emerged.

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Bong Cleaning Tutorial

The Joint Blog

One of the oldest and most commonly used tools for smoking weed is the bong, also known as a water pipe. It can be made of glass, plastic, ceramic, and other materials, and usually uses a bowl, stem, and water to produce smoke. To put it simply, it’s a filtration device used for smoking marijuana, tobacco, or any other herbal substance. And like any other device you use regularly or occasionally, it needs proper care so you can enjoy the product you’re smoking.

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ICBC Report: Germany Moving Forward With Legal Cannabis Sales Plan

Cannabis Law Report

13 June 2022. Germany’s Health Ministry announced today that it will start holding hearings tomorrow to discuss various aspects of legalizing cannabis sales for adult-use nationwide. It’s a huge announcement and moves Germany one step closer to inevitably launching legal adult-use sales nationwide. As of right now, only one country, Canada, allows legal adult-use sales nationwide to anyone of legal age.

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Federal Appeals Court Rules That Delta-8 THC Is Legal

The Joint Blog

We finally found a THC that is gentler enough to be legal and still has medical properties similar to CBD, which aids in better sleep and helps with anxiety and stress. This is the Delta-8 THC, which a federal court in California has recently ruled lawful and even permitted to go through trademark protection last May 2022. But what else do we know about it?

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Weed in the Workplace: D.C. City Council Approves Bill Restricting Employer Cannabis Testing

Cannabis Law Report

13 June 2022. Labor & Employment Law Perspectives Blog. Author(s): Miranda D. Curtis. Washington, D.C. is poised to join a growing number of state and local jurisdictions that restrict employers from testing employees for cannabis use as a condition of employment. On Tuesday, June 7, the D.C. City Council approved the Cannabis Employment Protections Amendment Act.

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AJ Discala Used Cannabis Company to Allegedly hide Money During U.S. Govt Criminal Prosecution

Cannabis Law Report

by Teri Buhl. The Department of Justice in the Eastern District of New York went to trial in 2018 and won an eight-count securities fraud conviction against A.J. Discala, the former husband of Sopranos star Jamie Siegler, scoring what appeared to be a huge victory against the leader of a large ring of small-cap stock manipulators who targeted unsophisticated investors.

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ERTH Hemp Announces Rebranding To ERTH Wellness To Offer More Health Targeted Hemp-Derived Products

Cannabis Law Report

Irvine, California, June 2022 : ERTH Hemp will rebrand to ERTH Wellness to offer hemp-derived products that are more targeted toward health and wellness. The rebrand reflects the company’s growth as it has advanced into a lead producer of essential products derived from the cannabis plant. Readers can learn more by visiting ERTH Hemp. CBD-infused products are among the most in-demand products in the wellness industry.

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Hemper Revolutionizes On-The-Go Smoking with Quick Hitter, the First Flavor-Infused and Disposable Smoking Accessory

Cannabis Law Report

If you wish to re-publish this story please do so with following accreditation. EDITOR: Heather Allman. PUBLISHER: CANNABIS LAW REPORT. Hemper Revolutionizes On-The-Go Smoking with Quick Hitter, the First Flavor-Infused and Disposable Smoking Accessory. NEWS PROVIDED BY Hemper . Hemper , the leading cannabis accessories and lifestyle brand known for revolutionizing the way customers purchase smoking accessories, is disrupting the industry once again, and adding to convenience stores with a brand

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Tomorrow is World Blood Donor Day and Cannabis Rallies For BUD FOR BLOOD Campaign By Posting This Graphic Tomorrow

Cannabis Law Report

If you wish to re-publish this story please do so with following accreditation. EDITOR: Heather Allman. PUBLISHER: CANNABIS LAW REPORT. Tomorrow is World Blood Donor Day. [link]. To commemorate the occasion, participants in the cannabis industry’s BudforBlood ( [link] ) campaign will simultaneously post this graphic ( [link] ) across our respective social media channels.

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In Case You Missed It: Key Marijuana Law Developments in 2022

Cannabis Law Report

Stanley Jutkowitz. June 13, 2022. It has already been a busy year for marijuana law! Catch up on key legislative, regulatory, and legal developments affecting the manufacture, distribution, sale, and use of marijuana occurring in 2022, including key decisions and regulatory material. Date. Development. May 26, 2022. Governor Kevin Stitt signed legislation enacting a moratorium on some new medical marijuana licenses, effective on August 1, 2022 and ending August 1, 2024.

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Karma Koala Podcast Episode 81, 13 June 2022: 5 interviews this week including 2 new regular spots. The European segment with journalist & writer Marguerite Arnold and The Compliance Dispensary with Amy McDougal 

Cannabis Law Report

Karma Koala Podcast Episode 81, 13 June 2022. INTERVIEW 1. Name: Oren Shuster CEO IM Cannabis. Oren Shuster CEO IM Cannabis. Song: -Imagine by John Lennon. Supplementary Information: [link]. [link]. INTERVIEW 2. ? NEW REGULAR SEGMENT EUROPEAN UPDATE WITH MARGUERITE ARNOLD . Marguerite Arnold. Song: Fight the Power by Public Enemy. Supplementary Information: [link].