Corruption in the Cannabis Industry
Corruption creates an uneven playing field for those looking to get in on the business. Those that are moneyed, stand a better chance at getting licenses, locking out minorities and other smaller players.
Cannabis Vape and Consumer Confidence
The recent vaping crisis has hit the industry hard, causing a decline in vaping and consumer confidence.
The Compassionate Use Act May Come Back to California
This stage-setting piece of legislation covered several important aspects of medical marijuana use.
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Medical Marijuana can Impact Your Life & Health Insurance
When it comes to the effects of CBD on your life insurance, you may hit more roadblocks than you’d like. Although not always required, these policies may request a health exam that can include a blood or urine test.
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The Higher You Get the More You Could Pay
A recent report from California’s Legislative Analyst’s Office (LAO) has proposed a change in the way cannabis is taxed. Rather than the current approach of multiple taxations, including at the cultivation point and a later excise tax.
Florida Could Get a Boost from the Legal Marijuana Industry
The Sunshine State may soon join the exclusive club of states that have legalized cannabis for both medical and recreational use.
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Thanksgiving Cannabis Recipes
Setting up a Thanksgiving menu for cannabis-loving guests is not as easy as it sounds, but it can lead to one of the most happening Thanksgiving you will have.
Social Media and the Cannabis Industry
Online giants such as FB and FB Inc. owned company Instagram and Google have strict anti-cannabis advertising policies.
FBI Investigates Corruption in the Cannabis Industry
In early August of 2019, the FBI officially announced that it was investigating possible corruption in the US cannabis industry. In a recent podcast, Mollie Halpern, an FBI Public Affairs Specialist, said that there is more corruption in central states where licensing is not centralized.
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Texas and Tennessee Bans Weed but Profits Off Legal Weed in Illinois
The signing of HB 1438 into law brings with it new opportunities and benefits for Illinois residents. Not only can they expect to have the legal ability to buy recreational cannabis in 2020, but close to 800,000 people will have their criminal records expunged for having been convicted of possession or purchase of marijuana.
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