CNMI Governor signs the cannabis legalization bill, making history in the US territory. This post from Forbes discusses the bold move and its likely impact on the rest of the country. With a governor's signature on Friday, the latest place to legalize marijuana in the U.S. isn't a state. It's the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI)—a tiny Pacific territory ... Continue Reading
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Cannabis Production: From Stigma to PhD
Cannabis Production may have been stigmatized in the past, but not any longer. This post from The Star throws light on how cannabis PhD takes higher education to a new level. Deron Caplan’s brain has been hooked on pot for years. And for the casual, infrequent marijuana user, it’s paid off in Canada’s first PhD in cannabis production. “It (cannabis) is not really a ... Continue Reading
Cannabis Legalization: 5 Industries That Will Feel the Most Impact
As the momentum of cannabis and hemp legalization continues, several industries must learn how to adapt. This post from Green Flower reveals the five most affected industries. In the words of cannabis icon Bob Dylan, “the times, they are a-changing.” Cannabis is now legal for adult-use in nine states and for medical use in 30 states. Congress is currently working ... Continue Reading
Canadian Universities Come to Terms with Legal Weed
Canadian universities are ready to roll with legal weed. Students will not be allowed to grow cannabis in residence or smoke on campus property. Find out more in this post from CBC News. The legalization of cannabis is around the corner and, as school gets underway in the coming weeks, New Brunswick universities say they're prepared to roll with it. Scott Duguay, ... Continue Reading
Cannabis Scheduling: Is Article V A Futile Exercise?
Can Article V bring about a change in cannabis scheduling at a federal level? Read on as this post from Forbes discusses the likely impact of pursuing this legal strategy. As the fight for country-wide marijuana legalization gains momentum, lawyers have come up with some innovative ideas for challenging prohibition, such as the landmark Washington V Sessions case, which ... Continue Reading