A new review of scientific literature around CBD and its effects suggests that the cannabinoid could be useful in managing symptoms of alcohol use disorder (AUD) by modulating brain networks that perpetuate addiction. The review, from authors at the University of Sydney and local health districts in the Australian... Read more

Conducting a recall safely and expeditiously can present a unique opportunity to build a brand’s reputation in the consumer-focused cannabis industry and highlight commitment to consumer safety and well-being. By Joanna Borman and Amy Rubenstein, Dentons In 2023, state legal cannabis sales reached $29 billion. With additional states launching... Read more

A California bill that was introduced last month as a minor technical fix to an existing law protecting workers from employment discrimination over legal marijuana use was substantially amended in committee this week with new section that would roll back the protections for various categories of workers, including those... Read more

Senate Banking Committee Chairman Sherrod Brown (D-OH) says passing marijuana banking reform legislation this year is a “high priority,” reiterating his support as congressional attention shifts from funding the government to other outstanding legislative items. In a brief interview with AskAPol on Thursday, Brown was asked about the Secure... Read more

A Nebraska legislative committee has given preliminary approval to a bill that would tax hemp and CBD products in the state at a whopping 100 percent rate. The cannabis product tax hike is part of legislation designed to bring in more money to state coffers to offset property tax... Read more

The governor of Indiana has signed a bill that includes provisions to fund clinical research trials on the therapeutic benefits of psilocybin. Gov. Eric Holcomb (R) approved the legislation, which broadly focuses on health care issues, but which was amended to add the psychedelics language, last week. The reform... Read more

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) is asking people to show their support for a marijuana banking bill by signing a petition as he steps up his push for the legislation. In a new email about the effort, he also reiterated his support for comprehensive federal cannabis legalization. With... Read more