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Federal Legalization
Federal Marijuana Cases Continue To Decline, With Fewer Than 1,000 Cannabis Charges In 2021
MARIJUANA MOMENT
Federal prosecutions over marijuana dropped again in 2021, with fewer than 1,000 people charged in cannabis trafficking cases—yet another sign that the plant is becoming a lower enforcement priority as the legalization movement scores wins in more states. There were 996 federal marijuana trafficking…
Federal prosecutions over marijuana dropped again in 2021, with fewer than 1,000 people charged in cannabis trafficking cases—yet another sign that the plant is becoming a lower enforcement priority as the legalization movement scores wins in more states. There were 996 federal marijuana trafficking…
Social Equity
Cannabis sales are raking in billions in Illinois, but Black and Brown entrepreneurs are still in limbo with license delays
CBS NEWS
This St. Patrick’s Day, the State of Illinois released an update on another kind of green – the billions of dollars in legalized weed sold in Illinois without one new license winner cleared to open in more than two years.
This St. Patrick’s Day, the State of Illinois released an update on another kind of green – the billions of dollars in legalized weed sold in Illinois without one new license winner cleared to open in more than two years.
California
‘Going out of business’: Over half of California cannabis firms say they’re not profitable
NORTH BAY BUSINESS JOURNAL
Taxation and illegal cultivation are the biggest challenges mentioned in the survey of 396 businesses in California and nationwide.
Taxation and illegal cultivation are the biggest challenges mentioned in the survey of 396 businesses in California and nationwide.
New Jersey
More than 170 seek licenses to sell N.J. legal weed as cannabis panel starts taking applications
NJ.COM
The Cannabis Regulatory Commission began taking applications from those interested in opening retail outlets to sell cannabis to adults on Tuesday.
The Cannabis Regulatory Commission began taking applications from those interested in opening retail outlets to sell cannabis to adults on Tuesday.
New York
New York cannabis regulations are in limbo. But the pot industry is booming on reservations.
POLITICO
There are questions about how the tribes are procuring the marijuana, how it may ultimately be regulated and whether the tribes will reach a compact with New York to tax sales.
There are questions about how the tribes are procuring the marijuana, how it may ultimately be regulated and whether the tribes will reach a compact with New York to tax sales.
Washington
Cannabis shops increasingly opt for armed, private security to protect themselves
KING 5 NEWS
Buddy’s Cannabis hired private security after being hit with robberies twice in recent months
Buddy’s Cannabis hired private security after being hit with robberies twice in recent months
Health & Science
VA Won’t Provide Grants For Marijuana Treatment As Part Of Proposed Veteran Suicide Prevention Initiative
MARIJUANA MOMENT
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is making clear it won’t provide support for treatment involving marijuana as part of a new grants program aimed at preventing veteran suicide In a notice on a proposed interim final rule for the new Staff Sergeant Parker Gordon Fox Suicide Prevention Gra…
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is making clear it won’t provide support for treatment involving marijuana as part of a new grants program aimed at preventing veteran suicide In a notice on a proposed interim final rule for the new Staff Sergeant Parker Gordon Fox Suicide Prevention Gra…
Business
ANALYSIS: Cannabis Workers Make Retail Sector a New Union Haven
BLOOMBERG LAW
Unions attempting to organize retail-industry workplaces won more elections in 2021 than they have in almost 20 years. And they owe that surprising success mostly to cannabis workers.
Unions attempting to organize retail-industry workplaces won more elections in 2021 than they have in almost 20 years. And they owe that surprising success mostly to cannabis workers.
Culture
Mike Tyson Launches A Line Of Ear-Shaped Cannabis Edible Gummies
FORBES
Mike Tyson’s cannabis brand Tyson 2.0 has launched Mike Bites, an ear-shaped cannabis edible gummies in reference to the infamous bite against American former professional boxer Evander Holyfield’s right ear.
Mike Tyson’s cannabis brand Tyson 2.0 has launched Mike Bites, an ear-shaped cannabis edible gummies in reference to the infamous bite against American former professional boxer Evander Holyfield’s right ear.
Upcoming Events
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EMERGE LAW GROUP
Join attorneys Sean Clancy and Delia Rojas for a free, interactive webinar. We will cover the basics of brand protection - identifying brand assets, naming your business, and how to address trademark, copyright, and publicity issues. Q&A to follow.
Join attorneys Sean Clancy and Delia Rojas for a free, interactive webinar. We will cover the basics of brand protection - identifying brand assets, naming your business, and how to address trademark, copyright, and publicity issues. Q&A to follow.
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