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Judge refuses to release hemp shipment that police seized
The judge pointed to the lack of regulations, the cannabis industry struggles with equity, and more in today's newsletter.
February 21, 2019Judge refuses to release hemp shipment, saying that the government must come up with regulations first. Kamala Harris' father wasn't happy with her comments about smoking weed. How cannabis equity programs are struggling, despite good intentions. Also: A Michigan court ruled against a medical marijuana patient who said her job offer was rescinded after she tested positive for cannabis.
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Supreme Court rules in favor of drug offender in asset forfeiture case
The case involved police seizing a $42,000 Land Rover, an Oregon MMJ patient gets re-sentenced in drug trafficking case, and more in today's newsletter.
February 20, 2019Supreme Court places limits on civil asset forfeiture. An Oregon medical marijuana patient convicted of drug trafficking in Mississippi gets re-sentenced to 12 years with the possibility of parole. Why so many cannabis vapes could be dangerous to your health. Also: Scientists find that legalizing weed causes and uptick in junk food sales.
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California struggles with cannabis regulations as entrepreneurs wait for licenses
Lawmakers try to resolve problems with legal weed, hemp companies still face challenges, and more in today's newsletter.
February 19, 2019California lawmakers consider cannabis bills as Los Angeles struggles to start licensing businesses. The hemp industry is still facing challenges while lawmakers press federal agencies on hemp regulations. A study of 100,000 teens found no link between liberal cannabis laws and youth use. Also: Oscars swag bags will have a variety of cannabis products this year.
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Amid CBD crackdown, senators urge federal regulators to hurry up on hemp legalization
NYC will start fining businesses for selling certain CBD products, doctors discredit Berenson's claims, and more in today's newsletter.
February 18, 2019Congress is talking about marijuana reform, but could it actually happen? As local officials crack down on CBD, senators urge the USDA to hurry up with hemp regulations. Doctors and researchers discredit Alex Berenson in an open letter. Also: A Colorado school fired a substitute teacher for talking about cannabis science on YouTube (while receiving funding from marijuana tax revenue).
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Bill Barr sworn in as attorney general
Marijuana advocates cautiously optimistic about Barr, drug convictions tossed due to officer misconduct, and more in today's newsletter.
February 15, 2019William Barr was sworn in as attorney general. Marijuana company board member Bill Weld considers challenging Trump for the GOP presidential nomination. More than a dozen people in Chicago got their drug convictions tossed due to police misconduct. Also: Teens in states with legal medical marijuana are less likely to smoke weed.