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Marijuana Moment The CEO of the financial giant JPMorgan Chase says the company “probably would” start providing banking services to marijuana businesses if federal law changed to permit it. As the new Congress gets to work, cannabis industry stakeholders are holding out hope for another bipartisan push to advance marijuana banking legislation. And the head […]
DESIGNATING CARTELS AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS AS FOREIGN TERRORIST ORGANIZATIONS AND SPECIALLY DESIGNATED GLOBAL TERRORISTS By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, including the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA), 8 U.S.C. 1101 et seq., the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA),50 U.S.C. 1701 et seq. […]
Thanks To Lex Pelger for alerting us to this paper Rachel Ann Barry 1 2 3 Affiliations Expand PMID: 39495008 PMCID: PMC11533143 DOI: 10.1093/heapro/daae136 Abstract In 2013, Uruguay became the first country to regulate the legal production, distribution and sale of recreational cannabis. While key officials have framed Uruguay’s landmark legislation as part of the government’s strategy to regulate cannabis, tobacco and […]
Jan 21, 2025 We’re thrilled to announce Vicente LLP was once again named a winner of the Law360 Practice Groups of the Year Award in the Cannabis category for 2024! The Law360 award recognizes the attorney teams behind the year’s most significant litigation victories and high-profile deals, highlighting those that have left a lasting mark on the […]
The legality of cannabis in Texas is a very complex and evolving issue, shaped by a mix of state laws, public opinion, and ongoing legislative efforts. The Current Legal Status of Cannabis in Texas As of now, cannabis remains illegal for recreational use in Texas. Possession of any amount up to two ounces is classified […]
As the cannabis industry continues to grow and evolve, hiring a specialized cannabis lawyer becomes increasingly important for businesses and individuals involved in the industry. Cannabis law is complex, as it intersects with various legal areas, including business, real estate, criminal law, and regulatory compliance. Therefore, understanding how to hire a cannabis lawyer is essential […]
December 26 – The STIIIZY data breach lawyers at Console & Associates, P.C are investigating the data breach that was reported after the company discovered unauthorized access to sensitive consumer information. The STIIIZY data breach resulted in the exposure of confidential data including names, addresses, dates of birth, medical information, driver’s license numbers, and other government-issued identification of as many […]
They write Cannabis rescheduling was dealt a major blow today as it was confirmed that long-time cannabis sceptic and anti-drug veteran Derek S. Maltz has been appointed as acting administrator of the DEA. Just days after the rescheduling hearings were placed indefinitely on hold amid allegations that the DEA (Drug Enforcement Administration) was actively working […]
Sechat (Brazil) report…. The 4th Brazilian Congress of Medicinal Cannabis (CBCM) is approaching. Interested parties have only 10 days to purchase tickets for the 2nd batch with a 36% discount. Between May 22nd, 23rd and 24th, 2025, São Paulo will host a transformative event for the medicinal cannabis market. The Brazilian Congress of Medicinal Cannabis […]