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Nov 14
Spain’s government still dragging its feet on medical cannabis market

Spain’s long-awaited and hard-fought legislation to launch a medical cannabis market in the country has been slammed by pharmacists, patient advocacy groups and businesses. Spain’s government still dragging its feet on medical cannabis market is a post from: MJBizDaily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs

Nov 14
Marijuana stakeholders walk fine line to join rescheduling hearing

The next step in the yearslong marijuana rescheduling process could be a brief hearing where an administrative law judge informs witnesses why they aren’t qualified to participate, observers told MJBizDaily. Marijuana stakeholders walk fine line to join rescheduling hearing is a post from: MJBizDaily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs

Nov 14
BJS Publishes –  Methamphetamine, Cocaine, and Other Psychostimulant Offenses in Federal Courts, 2022

11/13/24 BJS Releases Methamphetamine, Cocaine, and Other Psychostimulant Offenses in Federal Courts, 2022 The Bureau of Justice Statistics, in the Department of Justice’s Office of Justice Programs, today released Methamphetamine, Cocaine, and Other Psychostimulant Offenses in Federal Courts, 2022. The report describes persons arrested and convicted for a federal offense involving methamphetamine, cocaine, methylenedioxyamphetamine (MDA), methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA), […]

Nov 14
Leader Of Large Scale Drug Trafficking Operation Sentenced To 60 Years In Federal Prison

BAY CITY –  A Detroit man was sentenced to 60 years in federal prison today for his role in a large-scale drug trafficking operation in the Saginaw-Bay region, United States Attorney Dawn N. Ison announced. Ison was joined in the announcement by Special Agent in Charge Cheyvoryea Gibson of the FBI Detroit Field Office. The 720-month […]

Nov 14
Nine Men Arrested in Maine and Massachusetts for Fentanyl, Meth and Cocaine Trafficking

BOSTON – Nine men have been arrested for fentanyl, methamphetamine and cocaine trafficking. Ernesto Arberty Mendez Herrera, 43, of Roxbury; Ricky Junior Rodriguez Reynoso, 24, of Boston; Cristofel Baez Guerrero, 25, of Dorchester; Luis Castillo, 24, of Dorchester; Yomerli Mendez Arias, 22, of Lawrence; Estarling Perez Almonte, 28, of Roslindale; Raidyn Hernandez Montero, 24, of […]

Nov 14
U.S. Virgin Islands Opens Adult-Use Cannabis License Application Process

November 12, 2024 By Daniel T. Carlston , Jesse Harlan Alderman , Stephen L. Bartlett On April 17, 2024, the Virgin Islands Cannabis Advisory Board (“VICAB”) approved regulations outlining the requirements for its new adult-use cannabis program, including details regarding the competitive merit-based application process for cannabis business licenses in the U.S. Virgin Islands (“USVI”). The application windows for the various types of […]

Nov 14
Article: BV – Psychedelic Marketing and Advertising Laws in Colorado

As Colorado moves forward with groundbreaking legislation allowing the therapeutic use of psychedelics and natural medicines, businesses entering this industry must be aware of the specific psychedelic marketing laws in Colorado. These regulations are designed to promote responsible advertising, prevent misuse, and respect cultural heritage while ensuring the safety of participants. This article provides an […]

Nov 14
Press Release: Introducing Petrie-Flom’s POPLAR and PULSE Affiliated Researchers on Psychedelics

The Petrie-Flom Center is excited to announce our affiliated researchers for the Project on Psychedelics Law and Regulation (POPLAR) and our new project, Psychedelic Use, Law, and Spiritual Experience (PULSE). Through research, writing, workshops, and other projects, POPLAR and PULSE affiliated researchers will provide expertise and a range of perspectives on psychedelics law and policy. We look forward to learning from them and sharing their insights with our audiences.     The […]

Nov 14
Publication / Report: Psychedelics at Work: Mapping the Path of the Field,

New report, Psychedelics at Work: Mapping the Path of the Field, compiles the voices and insights of 751 people actively shaping or preparing to enter the field. Written in collaboration with experts across 13 diverse work areas, the report provides a detailed look at who is contributing to this evolving landscape, career pathways, and both the challenges and […]