Tue.Apr 19, 2022

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Free Speech and Cannabis Brands

Canna Law Blog

Could the First Amendment’s free speech protections offer a lifeline to cannabis brands hauled into court for trademark infringement for using parody trademarks? In some cases, it might. For readers unfamiliar with the First Amendment to the United States Constitution, it reads: Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble,

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ASA's 20th Birthday

Americans for Safe Access

Happy Birthday ASA! I am so humbled by all that we have accomplished together over the last 20 years. When we started Americans for Access, we were facing paramilitary style raids from the DEA, only 8 states had passed laws creating criminal exemptions for medical cannabis patients, the DEA was still saying that cannabis was a gateway drug and there was no legal access anywhere!

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Tell the Senate: Support Keeping SAFE Banking in America COMPETES

NORML

It's 4/20 week, and you are probably being flooded with marijuana-related promotions, ads, and invitations, but please take a moment to read this message and take action to help us change federal marijuana law. The post Tell the Senate: Support Keeping SAFE Banking in America COMPETES appeared first on NORML.

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Should you put ice in your bong?

The Cannigma

Dropping a few ice cubes down the neck of a bong before lighting up is a not-so-secret stoner trick that’s been used for years to theoretically create larger, smoother hits. But does smoking with ice in your bong make a difference? Can it really get you higher- and is it even good for you? Why add ice to a bong? Adding ice to your bong can make a big difference in the feel and taste of your rips.

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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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Tips to help you choose the right cannabis terpene

Cannabis Law Report

Cannabis is now one of the fastest-growing industries in the entire world. No wonder, many brands are consistently producing effective and quality products. While the market grows, there is an increase in demand for targeted, unique, and functional cannabinoid products, such as pain management, sleep enhancement, and focus products. . This functionality and differentiation are where terpenes come in.

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NJ gov to off-duty cops: No legal weed for you

Leafly

Gov. Phil Murphy wants to close a loophole that would let cops use cannabis off the clock starting April 21. The post NJ gov to off-duty cops: No legal weed for you appeared first on Leafly.

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Can LSD be kept green on its clinical path?

Cannabis Life Network

A glorious bike ride can be found floating on the front pages of LSD’s history. Underneath the immediate front page is the context of wartime experiments, and chemical and psychological weapons. As judgement surrounding LSD finally evolves back into peaceful experimentations, should we steer the hallucinogen down a green path towards its clinical future?

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How to celebrate 420 in New York City this year

Leafly

What's going on in the Big Apple: Rooftop parties, weed feasts, comedy, a Bob Marley tribute, and a mega-club bash in Queens. The post How to celebrate 420 in New York City this year appeared first on Leafly.

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The Past, Present, and Future of Bicycle Day

Cannabis Life Network

On April 19, 1943, a Swiss chemist Albert Hoffman decided to take a trip unlike any other. Bicycle Day Genesis Albert Hoffman, a chemist working in Switzerland, ingested 250 micrograms of LSD. He was so disoriented by the effects that in order to get home, he rode his bicycle and experienced one of the most […]. The post The Past, Present, and Future of Bicycle Day appeared first on Cannabis News, Lifestyle - Headlines, Videos & Cooking.

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Meet the guys of Smoked Out Saturdaze: Kings of Chicago kush and couch commentary

Leafly

The guys of Smoked Out Saturdaze tell Leafly about their favorite strains, Chicago weed culture, and how they prefer to roll up these days. The post Meet the guys of Smoked Out Saturdaze: Kings of Chicago kush and couch commentary appeared first on Leafly.

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420 this 420 that.Business Insider Report: Elon Musk’s attempted takeover of Twitter continues with both sides making elaborate cannabis jokes

Cannabis Law Report

Elon and friends etc etc… As billionaire Elon Musk continues his pursuit of buying out Twitter’s shareholders and taking the company private, both Musk and Twitter’s board of directors are taking time to make weed jokes. Musk started the back-and-forth with his initial offer to shareholders: He’s willing to pay $43 billion for the company, or $54.20 per share.

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How to find New Jersey’s weed stores open on April 21

Leafly

Who's open in NJ on 4/21? We've got the updated list. Be there to make history! The post How to find New Jersey’s weed stores open on April 21 appeared first on Leafly.

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Alert: LCB Rule Allows Certain Cashless Transactions

Cannabis Law Report

April 19, 2022. To: Retail Cannabis Licensees. Fr: Liquor and Cannabis Board and Dept. of Financial Institutions. Re: Cashless Retail Transactions. In the wake of recent robberies at cannabis retail stores, the Liquor and Cannabis Board (LCB) has engaged elected leaders, law enforcement, and state agency partners to discuss how to reduce cash and risk in retail locations.

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Answer of the Day for Apr 20, 2022

TheAnswerPage

Do all state medical marijuana programs have a set list of qualifying medical conditions? No. Oklahoma does not – Oklahoma is the only state with no qualifying conditions required to obtain a medical cannabis license. A patient only needs a marijuana recommendation from a physician. Learn & Earn – Learn more about medical marijuana by taking one of our CME/CE accredited courses and earn AMA PRA Category 1 Credits TM , ACPE, AANP, ANCC, APA, or AGD credits.

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Cannabis Licenses in Illinois: Could Hopeful Social Equity Applicants See Relief Soon?

Cannabis Law Report

By Alyssa Samuel & Destinee Burrell on April 18, 2022. POSTED IN GENERAL INDUSTRY , GOVERNMENT AND POLICY TRENDS. The 2019 Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act provided the authority for the Illinois Department of Agriculture (the “ IDOA ”) and the Illinois Department of Financing and Professional Regulation (the “ IDFPR ”) to issue additional adult-use craft grower, infuser, transporter, and dispensary licenses.

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Does Cannabis Cause Heart Disease?

Cannabis Life Network

Does cannabis cause heart disease, particularly, coronary artery disease? That is, does cannabis clog your arteries and cause heart attacks? According to US researchers, the answer is yes. Although they admit their finding “highlights the need for further research.” Heart disease is caused by plaque buildup in the walls of the arteries that supply blood […].

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Duane Morris article – NY State Department Of Taxation Creates New Webpage With Information On The Adult-use Cannabis

Cannabis Law Report

NY State Department Of Taxation Creates New Webpage With Information On The Adult-use Cannabis Excise Tax. 18 April 2022. by Michael D. Schwamm. Duane Morris LLP. New York State Department of Taxation and Finance has created a new webpage with information on the Adult-use cannabis products excise tax. This cannabis excise tax will apply to both: Distributors of adult-use cannabis products on sales of retailers, and.

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Ding Ding Ding. Leafly To Ring NASDAQ Opening Bell On 420. Former GC Now CEO Will Do The Dinging

Cannabis Law Report

Hopefully, that’s the last 420 story we will feature! The PR says. 9:30 AM eastern time, your favorite online cannabis destination, Leafly, will ring the opening freaking bell on the NASDAQ stock exchange. Join us bright and early this Wednesday for the Livestream from the Nasdaq floor , where Leafly will join a long list of successful, innovative companies who’ve rang the opening bell at Nasdaq’s New York City headquarters.

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Happy 420 Day From Australia: Sydney Opera House Joins In

Cannabis Law Report

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