Higher Law: Q&A With Duane Morris’ Seth Goldberg | Patent Attorney Named Akanda Corp. President | A Republican’s Plan for Decriminalization – Law.com
Welcome back to Higher Law, our weekly briefing on all things cannabis. I’m Cheryl Miller, reporting for Law.com from Sacramento. Happy early Thanksgiving. Here are some cannabis-law-themed suggestions for spicing up Grandma’s green bean casserole recipe. This week we’re looking at: Duane Morris partner Seth Goldberg‘s thoughts on an evolving cannabis practice. Akanda Corp.’s new president, Aslihan Akkar-Schenkl. A Republican-backed federal bill to decriminalize marijuana. The Connecticut AG’s warning about Massachusetts dispensaries’ billboards.
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Competition heats up among providers of marijuana point-of-sale software – Marijuana Business Daily
More companies have entered the marijuana point-of-sale market in 2021 than in previous years, setting up the possibility of downward price pressures in the POS sector and consolidation among businesses that provide the software to retailers. While the new entries face a highly concentrated market, POS is becoming an important part of the so-called “software stack” that cannabis retailers use to handle a range of services, such as e-commerce and delivery. Advertisement That demand for bundled software services is driving cannabis tech companies such as Dutchie and Akerna to snap up point-of-sale providers. The cannabis POS sector grew to 79…
Read More »How to Use Cannabis For Sleep During These Sleepless Times
The last two years have tested the mental strength of millions. Sleep in particular has been a struggle for many as anxiety skyrocketed and routines broke and shattered during the pandemic. The term “coronasomia” was even coined by doctors, while pharmaceutical sleep prescriptions increased 20%. While some people opted for pharmaceutical relief, many suffered through their restless legs and anxiety. Still others opted for another kind of sleep remedy — cannabis. “As people grapple with anxiety and insomnia, they are turning to cannabis because of its effectiveness and ease of treating such a variety of stress-related conditions,” Ganja Goddess CEO, Zachary Pitts,…
Read More »Edibles Recipe: Cannabis-Infused Frozen Key Lime Pies
When it comes to crafting both beautiful and delicious cannabis edibles, Stephanie Hua and Coreen Carroll have got it down. These culinary mavens offer a host of creative and fun recipes for infused bites. In this excerpt from their book “Edibles,” Hua and Carroll walk canna-chefs through the basics of creating a canna-butter base that can be added to a host of sweet and savory items. We’ve also included their recipe for infused tiny, tart key lime pies. Active Time: 40 minutes Inactive Time: 4 hours Makes 12 mini pies Sweet and tart, cool and refreshing, with a texture like…
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Leafly’s holiday gift guide 2021: weed gifts galore
Leafly’s holiday gift guide 2021: weed gifts galore – Leafly Link copied to your clipboard Leafly Leafly ® Loading… Where are you from? noyes Remember me for 30 days. I confirm that this is not a shared device. Darn! You’re not old enough to use Leafly. Redirecting you to By accessing this site, you accept the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. The year is coming to a close and it’s time to round up 2021’s best weed gifts for the holidays. Full of must-have cannabis accessories and smoker essentials, our guide is the one-stop shop for holiday cheer and…
Read More »Where Were the Big Deals Made at MJBiz Con? On the Greens
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. As cannabis companies descended on Las Vegas late last month for the return of in-person conferences and events, deal-making took place a half-hour and seemingly a world away from the Strip at the inaugural Lemonhaze Cannabis Industry Executive Golf Invitational. The invitation-only tournament is akin to Allen & Company’s infamous annual retreat in Sun Valley, Idaho. CEOs from industry titans such as Curaleaf, ROVE, MJ Holdings, and NewTropic, along with celebrity guests including Heisman Trophy winner Ricky Williams and visual artist Fab Five Freddy, teed off at Cascata Golf Club—a lush oasis in…
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Winthrop Public Health Department Issues Warning for Marijuana Laced with Fentanyl – John Guilfoil Public Relations LLC
For immediate release WINTHROP — Public Health Director Meredith Hurley would like to issue a warning for marijuana laced with fentanyl. The Connecticut State Lab recently confirmed the presence of fentanyl in a marijuana sample after numerous people who reported only using marijuana overdosed. Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid typically used to treat severe pain. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, fentanyl is 50 to 100 times more potent than morphine, and has been linked to overdoses and death. “Fentanyl is often disguised with other drugs, and people may not know that they are consuming it,” Director…
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Roger Wood Asks Tim Egan: Is It Time To Legalize Marijuana? – InDepthNH.org
Recreational sales of marijuana in the top three New England states are legal. They are also legal in Connecticut and New York State, but not Rhode Island. So New Hampshire is an island surrounded by Vermont, Maine and Massachusetts. In an exclusive interview, InDepthNH podcast producer Roger Wood speaks with state Rep. Tim Egan, D-Sugar Hill, who thinks that now is the time for marijuana to be legalized in the Granite State. Tim Egan is a specialist in broadcast and web based video content services for a marketing and media affairs, practicing in New England & Canada. Via offices in…
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