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New York Governor Begins Review of Weed Legalization Rollout
Governor Hochul wants a comprehensive assessment of New York’s launch of legal recreational marijuana.
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Study Finds Natural Mushroom Extract Has Better Therapeutic Effects Than Synthesized Psilocybin
New research shows that natural mushroom extracts may have unique therapeutic effects compared to synthesized psilocybin.
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New Cannabis Lawsuit Filed Against Federal Government
After a Massachusetts-based cannabis lawsuit was dismissed in January, the companies decided to introduce a new court filing.
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Morocco Reports First Legal Cannabis Cultivation Numbers, 294 Tons in 2023
Morocco has recently joined the ranks of regulated cannabis cultivating countries, ending 2023 with a report of its first legal harvest.
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Weed Megacorp To Exit Maine Adult-Use Market
Global cannabis powerhouse Curaleaf is leaving Maine’s recreational cannabis market as it continues efforts to improve the company’s profitability.
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Canna Law Blog
Oregon Cannabis License Moratorium: Almost There
It looks like a permanent Oregon cannabis license moratorium will finally take effect. I say “looks like” because key contingencies are still in play and, although things look promising, it could also get dicey as of March 31st— or even sooner. In this post, I’ll explain what’s going on with House Bill 4121, which is
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Washington May Raise the Minimum Age for High THC Cannabis Purchases
Washington House Bill 2320 Washington State has often led the way in progressive cannabis policies. However, the introduction of House Bill 2320 by the Washington State legislature could mark a pivotal shift in this trajectory. This bipartisan bill proposes to raise the minimum age to 25 years for purchasing and consuming products containing 35% or
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California Allows Cannabis Cultivators to Reduce License Sizes
The California Department of Cannabis Control (DCC) just published some new guidelines for cannabis cultivators following the passage of SB-833. Among other things, California will let cannabis cultivators reduce their canopy size and thereby reduce license costs. This will be a huge benefit. I write a lot about the woes that California’s cannabis industry faces
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Indigenous Innovation in the Minnesota Cannabis Industry
A Tradition of Excellence For thousands of years, Native tribes across North America have harnessed the benefits of the hemp and cannabis plants. These plants have held sacred and significant roles in many Indigenous cultures, deeply intertwined with spiritual practices, medicinal applications, and traditional ways of life. It’s no wonder, then, that Indigenous people are
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Common Pitfalls in Cannabis Brand License Agreements
Cannabis companies and (depending on the state) brands often use license agreements to grow their brands. If done correctly, they can be a huge driver of revenue for the brands and licensees, and can grow the good will of the brand across a particular territory. However, they are notoriously easy to botch. A bad license
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Medical Marijuana 411
Cornell University study shows a decline in prescription medicines in US states with legal adult-use cannabis
A Cornell University research program, reviewing Medicaid patient data over the past decade in 10 states and Washington DC where recreational marijuana has been legalized, has found that drug prescriptions for anxiety, sleep, pain and seizures have fallen as a result of cannabis legalization, going beyond the findings of similar studies about the impact of cannabis on prescription medicine usage.
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Have you herd? Federally funded study finds CBD diet reduces stress in cattle
Feeding cattle high-CBD industrial hemp can help reduce stress and potentially boost health, according to a new study.
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Amazon Marijuana Policy Change Marks Evolving Corporate Sentiment
The Amazon marijuana policy change means employees do not have to fear firing for marijuana use and the company now supports legalization.
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Washington “Joints for Jabs” Campaign Offers Marijuana To Promote Vaccinations
The state of Washington's new "Joints for Jabs" campaign offers free marijuana joints to promote vaccinations.
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NFL Marijuana Testing Drastically Scaled Back Under New CBA
In an effort to grant its players more freedom, NFL marijuana testing policy will be drastically altered under the updated CBA.
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