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Dec 17
5 Major Changes in Cannabis Oil

 Cannabis oil has undergone a significant transformation over the years. This article explores five major changes that have shaped cannabis oil into what it is today. From its early days to its future potential, we’ll break down each of these changes in a way that is easy to understand. Understanding the Evolution of Cannabis Oil […]

Dec 17
Democrats urge Biden to commute sentences of people affected by cocaine sentencing disparity

NBC The sentencing disparity “caused disproportionate harm to communities of color,” the Democrats’ letter said. WASHINGTON — Lawmakers urged President Joe Biden in a letter Monday to commute the sentences of people who are affected by disparities in sentences for offenses involving crack and powder cocaine. “I believe that this president has definitely shown himself […]

Dec 17
Dubai: Malaysian smuggling 4kg cocaine for $500 reward sentenced to life

The Dubai Criminal Court sentenced a transit passenger to life in prison, followed by deportation, for attempting to smuggle more than 4kg of cocaine concealed in his luggage. Life imprisonment in the UAE generally refers to a 25-year sentence. The Malaysian traveller was found guilty of trafficking narcotics through Dubai International Airport.  The 37-year-old was […]

Dec 17
Mexican National Sentenced to Prison for Drug Conspiracy Involving More Than 240 Pounds of Fentanyl and Nearly 100 Pounds of Cocaine

Final sentencing in case with four men from Ohio, California, and Florida CLEVELAND – Ronald Rendon-Luna, 37, a Mexican national residing in Painesville, Ohio, has been sentenced to 151 months in prison by U.S. District Chief Judge Sara Lioi, after he pled guilty to engaging in a drug-trafficking conspiracy and possession with intent to distribute […]

Dec 17
India: Andhra Pradesh State Police Cracking Down On Intra State Cannabis Smugglers

Read more https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/visakhapatnam/andhra-pradesh-police-intensify-crackdown-on-inter-state-cannabis-smugglers/articleshow/116337214.cms

Dec 17
NY OCM Portal A Trainwreck Says Lawyer In Linked In Post

Attorney, David Feder, writes Anyone with a pending license in New York should log in and check their NYBE portals ASAP. Just logged into several clients’ portals and discovered MAJOR “glitches” with incorrect application numbers, sudden wrongful denials of pending applications, and more. Something VERY funky is going on at OCM right now. This screen […]

Dec 17
Statement: Cannabis Council of Canada Responds to Federal Fall Economic Statement

Ottawa, Ontario, December 16, 2024 – The Cannabis Council of Canada (C3) expresses profound disappointment with the federal government’s Fall Economic Statement released today, which fails to provide any support for the struggling cannabis industry. The omission of crucial relief measures signals a concerning disregard for a sector facing significant economic hardship. “The government’s continued neglect […]

Dec 17
Vimeo: Seth LaRosa, CRC researcher, interviews Robin Goldstein about his book “Can Legal Weed Win?”

Seth LaRosa, CRC researcher, interviewed Robin Goldstein about his book “Can Legal Weed Win?” They discussed challenges faced by the California cannabis industry, including high regulatory costs, local control issues, and the impact of California’s tax structure on the market. They also explored the potential benefits of federal legalization and interstate commerce, the challenges faced […]

Dec 17
It Isn’t Called “Bad Apple” For Nothing – California Recall Consumer Advice Update

It’s the end of the year and my brain is really beginning to hurt having to cover the daily hubris of “cannabis” companies. Notification of Voluntary Product Recall December 16, 2024  The Department of Cannabis Control (DCC) is issuing this notice of voluntary recall for multiple Connected pre-roll and flower products due to the presence of […]