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What the federal 'Rescheduling' of Cannabis would (and wouldn't) mean Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 5, 2023 It wouldn't legalize the plant, but it may be better than nothing. Even still, the DEA has to approve the measure. You may have heard the big news that cannabis could be “rescheduled,” from Schedule I to Schedule III. Here’s what it means, wit
Cannabis Industry enjoys a rare moment of Progress Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 5, 2023 Long-delayed step. It’s not very often that Trump supporter and Republican Representative Matt Gaetz and Democratic Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer are on the same page. But that’s where we found ourselves last week after the Department of Health and Human
Rescheduling Cannabis could negatively impact Medical community Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 1, 2023 Potential Rescheduling of Cannabis Sparks Hope and Questions: Q&A with Bri Padilla of The Chamber of Cannabis. The news earlier this week, courtesy of a report by Bloomberg News, that the Health and Human Services is recommending that the Drug Enfor
Cannabis stocks surge after HHS recommends classifying Marijuana as lower-risk drug Image Cannabis NewsSeptember 1, 2023 Cannabis Stocks Surge as Department of Health Recommends Rescheduling, Offering Hope to Industry. Cannabis companies are rallying for their second day in a row after the Department of Health and Human Services recommended moving
Three years jail for workers involved in $100m Cannabis crop Image Cannabis NewsAugust 31, 2023 Two men charged over their role in growing cannabis plants on a property at Isis have each been sentenced to three years in jail. Duy Khanh Bui, 30, and Simon Tran, 51, appeared together in the Bundaberg District Court on Thursday, charged with one count
Cannabis company’s lawsuit against state dismissed Image Cannabis NewsAugust 31, 2023 A Missouri judge denied on Wednesday a marijuana company's effort to stop the recall of 62,000 products containing the company's THC concentrate that the state deemed a "potential threat to health and safety." The company, Delta Extraction, is a Robertsville-based
NY Cannabis industry stakeholders call for accountability Image Cannabis NewsAugust 31, 2023 Ulster County Supreme Court Judge Kevin Bryant said Monday that he will not exempt any conditional retail cannabis licensees from his injunction issued on Aug 18 because the Office of Cannabis Management failed to comply with his recent order. As a result,
Fairness and justice must prevail’ in NY Cannabis Image Cannabis NewsAugust 31, 2023 The legalization and regulation of adult-use cannabis in our state represent monumental strides toward social justice and economic growth. However, this progress is being thwarted by a small group of plaintiffs who, under the guise of seeking ‘fair competition,’ ar
NY Cannabis industry suffers another blow in court ruling Image Cannabis NewsAugust 30, 2023 A judge, citing misrepresentations by state regulators, reversed his order that last week had allowed 30 retail marijuana store applicants to move forward. A state Supreme Court justice on Tuesday reversed his order last week that had exempted more than two
Will the Legalization of Medical Cannabis in France be included in the annual budget for 2024? Image Cannabis NewsAugust 29, 2023 Negotiations Underway to Include Medical Cannabis in France's Social Security Budget for 2024 Amidst Ongoing Obstacles. With the PLFSS (Social Security Financing Bill) 2024 set to arrive before parliamentarians this autu
5 Smart people who smoke Weed Image Cannabis NewsAugust 28, 2023 In the world of intellect and innovation, it's becoming increasingly clear that cannabis use is not merely limited to stereotypes of low-achieving individuals. A study published in the British Medical Journal even suggests a correlation between higher IQs in childhood and an increased
Pot industry has a 'fake union' problem Image Cannabis NewsAugust 28, 2023 Some of the state’s biggest cannabis companies have been accused of working with sham unions that don’t actually fight for workers’ rights. It looks like it’s time to add “fake unions” to the long list of problems facing California’s multibillion-dollar legal pot industry. S
What is next after the German house passes Cannabis reform? Image Cannabis NewsAugust 25, 2023 Last week, Germany took the first step towards wholesale cannabis legalisation after the federal cabinet waved through the long-awaited draft bill for Pillar 1 of its strategy. SOMAÍ Pharmaceutical‘s CEO Michael Sassano explores why the bill is a double e
Legal battle over Cannabis Licenses continues and AMCC still blocked from issuing licenses Image Cannabis NewsAugust 25, 2023 A hearing to determine if the AMCC violated the state’s Open Meetings Act will carry forward on Monday. he Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission will have to endure a hearing over the legality of its process to select which co
Unlicensed Cannabis events prompt crackdown by City of Denver Image Cannabis NewsAugust 25, 2023 While legal social consumption lounges are still preparing to meet operation criteria, the Denver Department of Excise & Licenses is cracking down on unlicensed cannabis events. The Denver Department of Excise & Licenses is continuing to serve warnings
Legal Cannabis Pilot Program Officially Launches in Switzerland Image Cannabis NewsAugust 24, 2023 Pre-approved participants can now purchase cannabis at specific pharmacies and social clubs in Zurich for the next three years. In Switzerland, a pilot program called “Züri Can – Cannabis with Responsibility” officially began on Aug. 22 and will run f
