marijuana
Federal appeals court gives Colorado marijuana credit union another chance
A federal appeals court has breathed life into a plan hatched in Colorado to open a credit union for the marijuana industry. A three-judge panel for the 10th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals on Tuesday vacated a district court ruling that nixed Denver-based Fourth Corner Credit Union’s bid to receive a master account with the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City.
Can MMJ Help Kids with Autism?
MODI’IN, ISRAEL — When Noa Shulman came home from school, her mother, Yael, sat her down to eat, then spoon-fed her mashed sweet potatoes — mixed with cannabis oil. Noa, who has a severe form of autism, started to bite her own arm. “No sweetie,” Yael gently told her 17-year-old daughter. “Here, have another bite […]
Police methods increasingly used for marijuana DUI prosecution “not an exact science”
As driving under the influence of drugs grows, law enforcement agencies are training officers as drug recognition experts, but some question accuracy.
Former acting AG Sally Yates: Sessions’ drug policy unjust, dangerous
Former acting Attorney General Sally Yates says Sessions is out of touch with broad bipartisan consensus regarding the harm of mandatory minimum drug sentences.
How advocates are inspiring members of Congress to champion national CBD oil legalization
Cannabist Special Report: CBD, TBD || In Part 2 of this series, a look at multiple pieces of federal legislation that seek to legalize CBD oil and open research into the non-psychoactive cannabis compound touted for its medicinal promise.
Nevada regulators have cunning plan to keep July 1 recreational marijuana sales on track
Nevada regulators reaffirmed Friday that they intend to issue licenses necessary for retailers to begin selling pot for recreational use on July 1, despite a court order that threatens to scuttle the plan.
Missouri sues three big pharma companies for “campaign of fraud and deception”
Missouri Attorney General Josh Hawley announced he was suing three pharmaceutical giants he claims are responsible for the state’s current opioid crisis.
The Beginner’s Guide to Concentrates, Dabbing, and Dab Rigs
The Beginner’s Guide to Concentrates, Dabbing, and Dab Rigs As cannabis has become legal for medical and recreational use in various states over the past 20 years, there has been a lot of experimentation and innovation in the ways marijuana is cultivated and consumed. One of the most popular developments in the industry has been […]
Man who triggered explosion while brewing hash oil not protected by Colorado pot laws, state Supreme Court rules
A 21-year-old Colorado Springs man who blew up his home’s laundry room after brewing hash oil with a butane burner still needed a license to “manufacture” the oil after Colorado legalized recreational marijuana, the Colorado Supreme Court has ruled.
Mexico officially legalizes medical marijuana, but don’t expect a swift rollout
Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto signed a decree this week legalizing medical marijuana. The measure also classified the psychoactive ingredient in the drug as “therapeutic.”