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Denver Firm Vicente Sederberg Launches ESG Practice, Aims to Help Marijuana and Hemp Industries Lead on Sustainability, Social Responsibility, and Diversity

Cannabis Law Report

Investors seeking opportunities in the cannabis industry are increasingly asking about companies’ ESG initiatives, programs, and progress,” said Kim Napoli, VS counsel and director of DEI. VS has advocated for cannabis social equity programs across the U.S. Employee engagement surveying and planning. Kim Napoli. Christian Sederberg.

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TSA (Sort of) Allows (Some) Hemp-CBD Products on Flights

Canna Law Blog

In the past few months, our team has been quoted in several magazines and online publications on the risks of traveling with CBD products. Alternatively, is the agency authorizing passengers to carry products processed under a 2014 state pilot program? No such product currently exists since the USDA has yet to approve state plans.

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Awakn Life Sciences Appoints Addiction Expert Prof. David Nutt as Chief Research Officer

Cannabis Law Report

Shaun McNulty, Awakn’s Chief Scientific Officer, who leads Awakn’s Pre-Clinical stage and Clinical stage research and development programs. Professor David Nutt commented, “I am delighted to take on the role of Chief Research Officer in this exciting new biotechnology company that promises to revolutionise the treatment of addictions.

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Paper: Racial Capitalism and the African American Experience Entering the Cannabis Industry By Dr. Ayoka Nurse

Cannabis Law Report

The current public policies in local and state cannabis ordinance and equity programs may enhance racial disparities if they follow the pattern of exclusion and criminalization that encompass past policies promoted as beneficial to African Americans but uphold racial capitalistic practices. Authored By: By Dr. Ayoka Nurse.

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The Epidiolex Effect: Will Other CBD Drugs Receive FDA and DEA Approval?

Freedom Leaf

Epidiolex may only currently be approved by the FDA for treating childhood epilepsy , but there are many other potential uses for CBD medicines, such as in the treatment of substance abuse disorders including opioid use disorders. Legally, all CBD products in California must come through the regulated adult-use or medical programs.

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Marijuana union organizing surging amid pandemic, uptick in labor peace requirements

SpeedWeed

Phil Murphy even appointed a UFCW official to the state’s new Cannabis Regulatory Commission, underscoring the union’s role in the state’s soon-to-launch adult-use marijuana program. Unions view cannabis as a huge opportunity ,” Boston labor attorney Jonathan Keselenko recently told Marijuana Business Magazine.

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Celebrating 420 in 2023

Kind Meds (Cannabis Education Blog)

The odd tale of The Waldos has been corroborated by multiple sources at this point, including The New York Times and the cannabis authority High Times Magazine. Plan a cannabis-infused spa day, with massages, facials, and other relaxing treatments, either by yourself, with your partner, or as a group activity with friends.