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CIAO ( Cannabis ndustry Assoc Oregon) write SB 558 Signed into Law! We’re thrilled to announce that SB 558—our top policy priority—was signed into law by the Governor yesterday! This landmark win was made possible by the relentless work of the CIAO Policy Committee, our dedicated members, our lobbyist Niki Terzieff, and everyone who sent in testimony or […]
Effective immediately, agency will issue and renew cannabis licenses without need for agreements Portland, OR — The Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission (OLCC) announced today that the agency will no longer require a labor peace agreement (LPA) to apply for or renew a cannabis license. Starting last December, the OLCC had adopted the LPA requirement in […]
It has been over a decade since the first adult-use cannabis markets launched in Washington and Colorado in 2014. Since then, legalizing cannabis for adults has generated nearly $25 billion dollars in state tax revenue to invest in the needs of the states. Twenty-four states have legalized cannabis possession for adults 21 and older. All […]
CannaTech Today Do you want to become the next expert in the cannabis industry? If so, you’re not alone. With the rapid expansion of legalized cannabis across the United States, the demand for skilled professionals in cannabis biology, chemistry, business, medicine, policy, and law has never been greater. Yet, one essential question remains: how do […]
The BBC The possession of small quantities of cannabis for personal use should be decriminalised, a report backed by the London mayor has concluded. The report by the London Drugs Commission, chaired by former Labour cabinet minister Lord Falconer, makes 42 recommendations, including removing natural cannabis from the Misuse of Drugs Act (MDA). Lord Falconer […]
Cannabis Law Now The 4-1-1 on Cannabis Receiverships from a Top Cannabis Receiver LISTEN In this episode, Husch Blackwell’s Hilary Bricken hosts Richard Ormond, one of the most notable cannabis receivers in the country, to discuss the ins and outs of cannabis receiverships, including the legal complexities, regulatory hurdles, and compliance issues unique […]
1st Circuit rejects David Boies-backed challenge Supreme Court upheld federal ban on marijuana in 2005 Plaintiffs argued policy changes since then undercut ruling BOSTON, May 27 (Reuters) – A U.S. appeals court on Tuesday rejected arguments by several Massachusetts cannabis businesses that the federal prohibition on marijuana could no longer be deemed constitutional, as the […]
The United Kingdom currently holds the paradoxical position of being the world’s largest producer and exporter of legal cannabis for medical and scientific purposes, yet domestically, cannabis use remains strictly regulated and largely inaccessible to its citizens. This contradiction highlights a complex situation where economic opportunity and healthcare innovation coexist with stringent prohibitionist policies. The […]
A huge loss for common sense and progress on cannabis and other drug reform in Australia. Patten leads the pack in understanding the issues, creating solutions and managing politicians Cannabiz Australia A disappointed but defiant Fiona Patten has said the Legalise Cannabis party’s showing at the federal election has “paved the way” for success in […]
Editor’s note – This article was written by Kight Law attorney Amber Lengacher. Hemp Law Changes and Upcoming Deadlines If you are new to cannabis or hemp, you may be overwhelmed by the headlines recently. But rest assured, those of us who have been around for a few years understand that change is inevitable in these […]