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Online Hemp Sales Could Invite Impending Federal Crackdown
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Online sales of hemp products – specifically delta-9 THC products that are derived from hemp – are likely to see a federal regulatory crackdown in the coming months. Congress is currently mulling the 2023 Farm Bill, while state lawmakers across the country are slated to hold their yearly sessions. Many are expecting hemp extract sales…

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California Cannabis Tax Compliance, Banking Continue to be Challenges in 2022
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Heading into the new year, California cannabis company tax compliance and banking will continue to be challenges. Marijuana retailers, growers, product makers and others in the industry would be wise to work closely with an experienced Los Angeles cannabis business attorney to help them navigate these ongoing difficulties. Recently, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issued…

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Could Cannabis End Up Back on the California Ballot?
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Cannabis could end up back on the California ballot if some marijuana advocates have their way. An increasingly vocal faction argues that in the five years since voters approved legalization of adult recreational use, access to legal supply for consumers has been limited, thanks to unchecked taxes and fractious local governments. A booming black market…

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Medical Board Revoke’s California Doctor’s License for Pot Prescription to Child After Improper Diagnosis
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The Medical Board of California has revoked the medical license of a physician alleged to have violated the standard of care in prescribing medical marijuana to a 4-year-old child. In the case of The Medical Board of California v. Eidelman, the case was opened seven years ago, but the board revoked his license in December.…

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Talking to Your Government Representative About Marijuana
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Californians have led the charge on marijuana legalization for decades, but even though both medical and recreational cannabis are legal in the state, the fight is not yet over. What can you do to help further marijuana legalization? As it turns out, quite a lot. The passage of Proposition 64 and its predecessor, The Compassionate…

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Country of Georgia Makes Marijuana Use Legal; Is U.S. Next?
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The country of Georgia has made it legal to consume marijuana, though it is still illegal to cultivate or sell. Georgia is now officially the first former-Soviet Union nation to lift such a ban, according to a report from Newsweek. The change came down from a decision from the country’s constitutional court, which determined punishment…

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Legalization Changing the Way We Talk to Kids About Marijuana
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Now that adults are starting to gain a better understanding of cannabis and its benefits, many parents and teachers are facing their next challenge: How do I talk to kids about marijuana? California has been tasked with establishing new education programs to effectively prevent children from consuming cannabis, while making them aware of the choices…

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Riverside City Council Vaporizes Hope of Marijuana Businesses
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Riverside City Council has made its temporary moratorium on marijuana businesses official with a recent 4-3 vote that put a nail in the coffin for residents hoping to one day be able to legally purchase cannabis in their city. According to The Press-Enterprise, council’s decision effectively bans dispensaries, commercial cultivation, and any outdoor grow sites.…

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Senator Supports Removing Marijuana as a Controlled Substance
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The American people have known for years that times are changing when it comes to marijuana. Now, it seems some politicians at the federal level are starting to wise up and take this issue seriously as well. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-New York) is introducing a bill to remove marijuana from the list of…

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Cannabis Farm Gets Big Insurance Payout After Fire
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If you are a marijuana cultivator in California, you might be reluctant to buy insurance on your business. But our experienced cannabis business attorneys know there are many good reasons to invest in insurance. A recent article from Santa Barbara Independent reveals a big payout one cannabis farmer in Carpinteria received due to losses caused…

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