“Personally, I believe we should have told the truth sooner.” By Rosalind Adams, THE CITY Last June, Joseph Thomas, an assistant counsel to Gov. Kathy Hochul (D), wrapped up negotiations on a $150 million deal that made investment firm Chicago Atlantic Group the major financier of the state’s cannabis... Read more
The White House has come out against a proposal to prevent military branches from testing for marijuana for enlistment or commission as part of a large-scale defense bill, calling cannabis use a “military readiness and safety concern.” In a “statement of administration policy” that was released on Tuesday, the... Read more
Two Republican congressmen are challenging the basis of the conviction of President Joe Biden’s son Hunter for purchasing a gun while being a consumer of illegal drugs, with one pointing out that there are “millions of marijuana users” who own guns but should not be prosecuted. After a federal... Read more
We are pleased to announce the addition of an esteemed litigation team to the Oregon office. Matt Goldberg, Nicole Gossett-Roxbury, and Deb Fernando have joined our law firm from Lotus Law Group. They will continue to focus on high-stakes business and real estate litigation. Their clients include business owners and operators, investors, financial institutions, and
A marijuana rolling paper company is looking for 200 volunteers to participate in a study where they’ll be paid $4.20 to smoke two free pre-rolls and provide feedback on their smokability . DaySavers announced on Monday that it’s partnering with the Cannabis Research Coalition and the Network of Applied... Read more
A GOP-led House committee has put forward a large-scale spending bill that contains language that would effectively ban most consumable hemp-derived cannabinoid products, including delta-8 THC and CBD items containing any “quantifiable” amount of THC. The House Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related... Read more
HHS sec on DEA rescheduling reluctance; Slovenia voters approve marijuana on ballot; NY cannabis farmers markets; NFL THC lawsuit; DEA psychedelics Subscribe to receive Marijuana Moment’s newsletter in your inbox every weekday morning. It’s the best way to make sure you know which cannabis stories are shaping the day. Your... Read more
In the second episode of NCIA’s new multi-part #IndustryEssentials webinar series, titled “Advancing Cannabis Science: Research Opportunities and Safety Post-Rescheduling,” we delved into the significant changes and opportunities that would emerge following the rescheduling of cannabis to a Schedule III drug. Led by the Scientific Advisory Committee,... Read more
President Joe Biden’s health secretary is suggesting that federal drug enforcement officials are not necessarily on board with the administration’s plan to reschedule marijuana. Asked about the status of the proposed move of cannabis to Schedule III of the Controlled Substances Act at a recent event in Sacramento, U.S.... Read more
