American Bankers Association Demands Answers About Hemp And CBD
Marijuana IndustryMarijuana Industry News June 26, 2019 0
Apps that help connect people with marijuana products are not welcome anymore in the Google Play store, the company announced in a policy update on Wednesday. That includes apps that facilitate cannabis transactions in states where it’s legal. The updated policy section states that Google Play doesn’t “allow apps... Read more
Cross-border Cannabis: The Potential Impact of Anti-Money Laundering Laws on International Cannabis Deals
Marijuana Industry News June 26, 2019 0
When it was announced in April 2019, Canopy Growth Corp.’s conditional deal to purchase Acreage Holdings Inc. raised eyebrows not only because of its price tag (potentially exceeding US$ 3 billion in total consideration), but also because of the transacting parties’ apparent willingness to test the boundary of U.S. anti-money... Read more
In speaking with clients and others in the cannabis industry, one question we increasingly hear is whether it is worthwhile to try to obtain a patent for cannabis-related inventions in the current uncertain legalization climate. The short answer to this question is yes. That said, there are numerous potential... Read more
Tilray® Imports Bulk Supply of Medical Cannabis Oil into the United Kingdom
Marijuana Industry News June 26, 2019 0
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-looking Statements This press release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and “forward-looking information” within the meaning of Canadian securities laws, or collectively, forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements or forward-looking-information in this press release may be identified... Read more
Oregon has too much cannabis. Two laws may help the state manage its surplus
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You are here: Home / Policy & Legal / Oregon / Oregon has too much cannabis. Two laws may help the state manage its surplus June 25, 2019 by AggregatedNews Leave a Comment Matt Miller’s family has farmed pot in Oregon since well before it became legal. But since... Read more
Gov. Pritzker expected to sign bill into law Tuesday that would legalize marijuana in Illinois on Jan. 1
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You are here: Home / Policy & Legal / Illinois / Gov. Pritzker expected to sign bill into law Tuesday that would legalize marijuana in Illinois on Jan. 1 June 25, 2019 by AggregatedNews Leave a Comment Gov. J.B. Pritzker is expected Tuesday to approve a plan to legalize... Read more
West Virginia Medical Marijuana Program Still Months from Start-Up Despite July 1 Effective Date
Marijuana Industry News June 26, 2019
Lawmakers in New York state have voted to eliminate criminal penalties for public possession and use of marijuana after efforts to legalize cannabis stalled. Gov. Cuomo, a Democrat who proposed his own plan for legalization earlier this year, said he’ll sign the decriminalization bill–and noted he called for a... Read more
Measure to Let VA Doctors Help Vets Get Medical Marijuana Withdrawn After Agency Objects
Marijuana Industry News June 26, 2019
Medical marijuana legislation widening access for military veterans was shelved Friday in the face of federal opposition. Rep. Earl Blumenauer, Oregon Democrat, withdrew an amendment from an annual spending bill that would have allowed Department of Veterans Affairs doctors to recommend cannabis to patients in states that have legalized... Read more
BALTIMORE, MD. — PRESS RELEASE — The University of Maryland School of Pharmacy has launched a new Master of Science (MS) in Medical Cannabis Science and Therapeutics to provide students with the knowledge and skills needed to support patients and the medical cannabis industry, add to existing research in the field,... Read more
Michigan Towns and Cities Have Three Months Left to Ban Recreational Marijuana
Marijuana Industry News June 26, 2019
BALTIMORE, MD. — PRESS RELEASE — The University of Maryland School of Pharmacy has launched a new Master of Science (MS) in Medical Cannabis Science and Therapeutics to provide students with the knowledge and skills needed to support patients and the medical cannabis industry, add to existing research in the field,... Read more
