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The Cannabis Lawyer: An Interview with Jack Lloyd
Sean Spencer - Published on July 20, 2017read moreToronto cannabis lawyer Jack Lloyd looks more like a roadie for the Grateful Dead than a trial lawyer—a fact that’s helped him earn the trust of his clients, as he follows his self-professed goal of helping to “legalize cannabis through the judicial branch of the government in Canada.”
Senators Urge Trump Administration to Consider Cannabis as Opioid Alternative
Gage Peake - Published on July 19, 2017read moreTwo US senators have submitted several suggested reforms to the White House, including the use of medical cannabis as an alternative to opioid painkillers.
Watch This: Congressmen Discuss Federal Cannabis Policy, Jeff Sessions
Leafly Staff - Published on July 19, 2017read moreBipartisan Congressional representatives from states with drastically different cannabis laws sat down for an “open conversation about marijuana policy.”
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Can the Philippines Legalize Medical Marijuana Despite Duterte’s Violent Drug Crackdown?
Lisa Rough - Published on July 19, 2017read moreAmid Duterte’s brutal drug war lies a comprehensive bill to legalize medical cannabis in the Philippines. Surprisingly, it has widespread support and could easily pass. Will it?
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New Hampshire Just Decriminalized Cannabis Possession
Leafly Staff - Published on July 18, 2017read moreNew Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu has signed a bill to remove criminal penalties for possessing small amounts of cannabis.
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Video Footage Offers Glimpse of Australia’s Secret Medical Cannabis Crops
Joe Wilson - Published on July 18, 2017read moreCannabis cultivation in Australia is shrouded in secrecy—even when it’s legal. Two recently released videos offer views into the budding industry.
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Uruguay’s Adult-Use Cannabis Market to Open for Business
Gage Peake - Published on July 18, 2017read moreIt’s taken four years, but tomorrow, July 19, Uruguay will finally launch its legal, adult-use cannabis market.
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Jeff Sessions Ready to Ramp Up More Asset Forfeitures
Bruce Barcott and Gage Peake - Published on July 17, 2017read moreHold onto your assets: The AG wants to bring back the abused and widely discredited practice.
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You Can’t Fire Cannabis Patients Just for Using Cannabis, Massachusetts High Court Rules
Ben Adlin - Published on July 17, 2017read moreIn what appears to be a first-of-its-kind ruling, the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court ruled that employees can’t be fired simply for using medical cannabis.
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Massachusetts Cannabis Law Overhaul Calls for Up to 20% Sales Tax
The Associated Press - Published on July 17, 2017read moreLawmakers also compromised on the dispute over local control of cannabis shops.
