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Lawyers Walk Fine Line to Navigate State, Federal Cannabis Laws
The Associated Press - Published on December 4, 2017read moreJust as entrepreneurs getting into the retail cannabis industry need a good lawyer, some of those lawyers might be wise to consult an attorney of their own.
Guess Which Industry Didn’t Get a Break in the Tax Bill
Ben Adlin - Published on December 4, 2017read moreThe final GOP tax bill—which is forecast to cost $1.4 trillion over the next decade—proceeded without so much as a vote on two cannabis amendments.
Oklahoma Governor Plans to Set Medical Marijuana Ballot Date
The Associated Press - Published on December 4, 2017read moreGov. Mary Fallin says voters will be asked to decide the issue during the primary election in June or the November general election.
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Did Honolulu Police Break Law With ‘Surrender Your Guns’ Letter?
Bruce Barcott - Published on December 1, 2017read moreVerifying a medical cannabis patient’s registration is allowed. But trawling to find gun owners, and ordering them to surrender firearms, may cross the line.
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‘Why Couldn’t the Police See What It Was?’ The Week in Cannabis Quotes
Rebecca Kelley - Published on December 1, 2017read moreIn this super-sized post-Thanksgiving roundup, read reactions to Jeff Sessions’ ongoing attack on legal cannabis, Anthony Bourdain educating the masses on proper joint rolling, and more.
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The Roll-Up #11: Yogi the Thanksgiving Miracle Dog
Leafly Podcasts - Published on December 1, 2017read moreDave’s back with a little something extra this week. Ben goes off on 280E and homegrow prohibition in his home state. Bruce yaks about drowning dogs and MMJ patients getting their guns seized.
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Proposed Tax Amendments Would Benefit Cannabis Industry
Ben Adlin - Published on November 30, 2017read moreCannabis industry leaders say it’s imperative that supporters contact their US senators to push for a pair of cannabis-friendly amendments to the Republican tax bill.
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Autism, Sleep Apnea Added as Minnesota MMJ Qualifiers
The Associated Press - Published on November 30, 2017read moreMinnesota health officials say they’re adding autism spectrum disorders and obstructive sleep apnea as qualifying conditions, effective in July.
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Washington Report Gives Side-Eye to Homegrow Legalization
Ben Adlin - Published on November 29, 2017read moreIf legal homegrow comes to Washington state anytime soon—and that’s still a big if—it’s likely to be very, very tightly regulated.
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San Francisco Could See Cannabis Sales Begin Jan. 5
The Associated Press - Published on November 29, 2017read moreSan Francisco leaders have overcome deep divisions, approving cannabis-friendly rules that could allow sales to start the first week of January.









