Delaware Democratic Gov. John Carney signed legislation last week that grants legal protections to financial institutions that provide services to cannabis-related businesses licensed or registered under state law. House Bill 355, sponsored by Rep. Ed Osienski and Sen. Trey Paradee, was crafted in partnership with State Treasurer Colleen Davis. The legislation clarifies that … [Read more...] about Delaware Governor Signs Bill Allowing Banks to Provide Financial Services to Cannabis Industry
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Are marijuana laws at stake this election? What’s on the ballot in some states
It’s been 12 years since some states first legalized marijuana — but laws still vary across the country.This November, five states are asking voters to decide whether or not they want to change marijuana laws.Florida, South Dakota and North Dakota are putting the decision to legalize recreational use of weed for adults up for vote.Nebraska is asking voters about medicinal … [Read more...] about Are marijuana laws at stake this election? What’s on the ballot in some states
Fact or fiction? Critics say Amendment 3 will make Florida smell like weed
As voters decide whether to legalize recreational marijuana in Florida this November, Gov. Ron DeSantis and opponents of Amendment 3 are focusing on a specific concern: the smell. “It’s basically a license to have it anywhere you want,” DeSantis said at a press conference in April. “This state will start to smell like marijuana, in our cities and towns. It will reduce the … [Read more...] about Fact or fiction? Critics say Amendment 3 will make Florida smell like weed
Supreme Court Inches Toward Allowing Fired Truck Driver to Use RICO Law Over Failed Drug Test
Liberal-leaning U.S. Supreme Court justices appeared inclined to allow a fired truck driver to use a federal racketeering law to sue a cannabis company and its associated brand during oral arguments on Oct. 15. Other justices expressed concerns about setting a new precedent. The driver, Douglas J. Horn, is attempting to use the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations … [Read more...] about Supreme Court Inches Toward Allowing Fired Truck Driver to Use RICO Law Over Failed Drug Test
Cannabis Debt Looms For These Weed Giants: Here’s How Some Tackled Their Financial Challenges
It's no secret that cannabis companies are facing some formidable challenges when it comes to raising capital, thanks to marijuana’s onerous classification as a Schedule I controlled substance under federal law. But now with potential changes on the horizon, such as cannabis rescheduling and banking reform, more companies just might improve their financial positions and attract … [Read more...] about Cannabis Debt Looms For These Weed Giants: Here’s How Some Tackled Their Financial Challenges
Marijuana Can Bond Grandparents To Family
Like wine with dinner or a beer in the backyard, marijuana is becoming very common. With almost 60% of adults drinking alcohol, it has been a staple of family events. Relatives including grandparents, cousins, adult grandkids and more have sat at a table and toasted with beer, wine or booze….and now cannabis may be in the mix. As legalization has grown, cannabis is being … [Read more...] about Marijuana Can Bond Grandparents To Family
The Marijuana Landscape
As we navigate the evolving landscape of marijuana legalization, it is crucial to emphasize the need for effective treatment options alongside these reforms. While legal access to cannabis may alleviate burdens on the criminal justice system, it also raises concerns about increased use and potential addiction. Research suggests that approximately 9 to 17 percent of cannabis … [Read more...] about The Marijuana Landscape
Unlicensed cannabis, fentanyl-laced marijuana sales a growing problem
The sale of cannabis products by licensed shops may have started in 2022 – one year after its legalization was signed into law by Gov. Ned Lamont. But like nearby states that have legalized marijuana, the rollout has been anything but smooth. That is because the process to license legal shops, other than the existing medical marijuana retailers that have chosen to expand under … [Read more...] about Unlicensed cannabis, fentanyl-laced marijuana sales a growing problem
Top 10 Reasons People Consume Marijuana
Sometimes it is not what you think – but here are the top 10 reasons people consume marijuana. Some of the top reasons people drink alcohol is to relax, for enjoyment, to be part of a group, to avoid physical and/or psychological pain, to experiment and for rebellion. It has been around for thousands of years used in religious ceremonies, medical treatments, sensual moments and … [Read more...] about Top 10 Reasons People Consume Marijuana
In cannabis, veritas?
Wine connoisseurs have a term for the way the soil, wind, weather, and even culture of a place impact the taste and experience of a glass of Chardonnay or Pinot Noir: terroir. It was while filming a documentary about the fight over the legalization of medical cannabis that Rebecca Richman Cohen ’07, a lecturer at Harvard Law School and Emmy-nominated filmmaker, first learned … [Read more...] about In cannabis, veritas?
