Month: February 2019 (Page 30)

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In the course of a bit over a week after almost two years, the special counsel investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 election led by Robert Mueller has found two cannabis connections. The occasion happened in reverse order in the two cases. Last week Roger Stone, who was once pegged toContinue Reading

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Over the past year, cannabis advocates around the world have been waiting for the UN World Health Organization to issue its finding on whether the status of cannabis and cannabinoids under the relevant international treaties should be changed. The “critical review” from the WHO’s Expert Committee on Drug Dependence, promised lastContinue Reading

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A judge has struck down Florida’s medical marijuana dispensary cap, a victory for existing operators seeking to expand locations in the fast-growing market. Second Circuit Court Judge Karen Gievers ruled Friday that the cap is unconstitutional. Gievers wrote that the dispensary cap, instituted by the Florida Legislature in 2017, “erectsContinue Reading

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Another delay of Louisiana’s medical marijuana program means MMJ products likely won’t be available in the state until May at the earliest, according to The Times-Picayune of New Orleans. The lack of an independent testing lab in large part has been holding up the program, which initially was expected toContinue Reading

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The World Health Organization (WHO) made great strides in its recommendations on how cannabis should be scheduled, but the global industry believes there’s more work to be done. Martin Jelsma, drugs and democracy program director, at the Netherlands-based Transnational Institute, emphasized to Marijuana Business Daily that there are “very positive elements inContinue Reading

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Investment in cannabis has grown at a meteoric pace – in size and in volume – over the past 12 months. To keep investors apprised of the rapid changes, Marijuana Business Daily has launched a subscription service – Investor Intelligence – focused on the critical analysis, insights and data necessary for success inContinue Reading