Cannabis Client Alert – Week of July 26, 2021 | Dentons – JDSupra – JD Supra
In this week’s edition: Dentons’ Cannabis group congratulates client Botanical Sciences on receiving the top score among applicants for cannabis production licenses in Georgia Major US corporations lobby in support of cannabis legalization and related legislation US Surgeon General Vivek Murthy voices support for decriminalization of cannabis And more… Federal Surgeon General says stop locking people up for marijuana – US Surgeon General Vivek Murthy voiced support for the decriminalization of cannabis. “When it comes to decriminalization, I don’t think that there is value to individuals or to society to lock people up for marijuana use,” Murthy said in an…
Read More »Don’t let the government’s marijuana lies make you miss out on the vaccine
Don’t let the government’s marijuana lies make you miss out on the vaccine | Leafly 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. A just-published study from researchers at the University of Memphis looked at “COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy and Its Determinants” and found that “the use of cigarettes, e-cigarettes, and marijuana, as well as heavy drinking of alcohol, were not associated…
Read More »Consider Yourself a Foodie? Try These 10 Weed Products
This story originally appeared on Weedmaps Moving past the sometimes cringe-worthy term “foodie,” there is a world of cannabis products specifically designed for those of us who seek out flavor and culinary creativity in our infused eats. Below, check out ten gourmet products, from delicious edibles to appliances built to unleash your inner chef. Each product has a thoughtful design and no compromise when it comes to flavor and/or the ability to customize according to your palate. RELATED: Edibles Just Might Be The Future Of Cannabis Edibles From alcoholic alternatives to unique sweets and snacks, the edibles market is constantly improving with…
Read More »Ohio Lawmakers Officially File Marijuana Legalization Bill In Historic First For The State – Marijuana Moment
An appeals panel in Texas issued a mixed judgment Thursday in a lawsuit challenging the state’s ban on smokable hemp. Regulators may enforce a ban on the processing and manufacture of products intended for smoking or vaping, the court ruled, but they cannot prevent such products made elsewhere from being sold in the state. The decision creates a situation in which consumers may be able to freely purchase smokable hemp flower and hemp-derived CBD oils for vaping, but only if the products are processed outside Texas and imported into the state. Four Texas companies challenged the ban in a lawsuit…
Read More »Montana Hemp Growers Awarded $65 Million For ‘Deceptive’ Deal – Marijuana Moment
The civil judgment, the second-highest ever awarded in Montana, highlights volatility and growing pains in the CBD market. By Amanda Eggert, Montana Free Press Hemp, a crop that largely flew under the radar in Montana when it was planted under a pilot program three years ago, is now central to one of the largest civil awards in the state’s history. A jury in Wolf Point last month awarded 25 eastern Montana farmers $65 million in compensatory and punitive damages, finding that a handful of Canadian and American businessmen had committed negligence, fraud and deceit in failing to fulfill contracts, leaving…
Read More »Omura Series X Takes Whole Flower Vaporization to Next Level
When it comes to consuming cannabis, there are dozens of methods. From infused joints to sticky dabs, the possibilities are seemingly endless. For those seeking a convenient and stylish alternative to traditional cannabis smoking, the Omura Series X is the answer. Utilizing innovative Heat-Not-Burn technology, and a handy prefilled Flowerstick system, this cutting-edge vaporizer provides a smooth and precise consumption experience every single time. Simply pop a Flowerstick in the chamber, and you’ll be set. The Series X is the second iteration of Omura’s system, following the groundbreaking Series I. And while the original device certainly turned heads, the Series X is already…
Read More »Cannabis Company Sues NFL Stars For Alleged Black Market Marijuana Sales
Suit claims a total of around $15 million worth of weed was harvested and sold. Free Book Preview Cannabis Capital Learn how to get your business funded in the Cannabis economy! July 30, 2021 3 min read This story originally appeared on Benzinga California-headquartered cannabis company Genetixs filed a lawsuit against NFL star Julio Jones and former Atlanta Falcons player Roddy White claiming they were involved in illegal cannabis operations, reported the Associated Press. Julio Jones is the Tennessee Titan’s wide receiver. The lawsuit, which was filed earlier this month, also claims that Jones, White and White’s company SLW Holdings (one of the five entities that make up Genetixs) were illegally harvesting and selling millions of dollars worth…
Read More »Connecticut marijuana taxes projected to reach $73 million in fifth year of sales. Cities and towns would collect $18 million of total. – Hartford Courant
In this Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2018 photo patient service associates Savannah Stuitje, left, and Josh Hirst, right, stand at a counter that features a display of vape dispensers, below, that could be used for legal recreational cannabis, at New England Treatment Access medical marijuana dispensary, in Northampton, Massachusetts. (Steven Senne / AP)
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