International Cannabis: Adams Lee, Vince Sliwoski on the Simply Trade Podcast

Two of our international cannabis lawyers, Vince Sliwoski (business) and Adams Lee (international trade), recently joined the Simply Trade podcast for a lively discussion on the international cannabis trade. You can hear that free-ranging, informative conversation at either of the following links: As explained in the Simply Trade show notes: This episode explores the complex legal and regulatory landscape surrounding cannabis trade, with a focus on importing, exporting, and conducting cross-border business. Experts Vincent Sliwoski and Adams Lee break down the nuances of federal vs. state laws, and provide guidance

What to Watch in 2024

Illustraion: SAG stock / Shutterstock All eyes are on Drug Enforcement Administration chief Anne Milgram in 2024, with the industry hoping for a watershed year of rescheduling and the elimination of Internal Revenue Code Section 280E. But even if the pessimistic view prevails and there’s no substantive policy change over the next eleven months, there’s still plenty of reason to be excited about the year ahead. Innovation across all sectors is ramping up despite external forces. Some breeders are moving into what could be the next evolutionary leap with triploid

Ireland Government Approves a Nine-Month Delay on Cannabis Legalization Vote

Ireland Government Approves a Nine-Month Delay on Cannabis Legalization Vote | High Times Total 0 Share SEO Powered Content & PR Distribution. Get Amplified Today. PlatoData.Network Vertical Generative Ai. Empower Yourself. Access Here. PlatoAiStream. Web3 Intelligence. Knowledge Amplified. Access Here. PlatoESG. Carbon, CleanTech, Energy, Environment, Solar, Waste Management. Access Here. PlatoHealth. Biotech and Clinical Trials Intelligence. Access Here. Source: https://hightimes.com/news/ireland-government-approves-a-nine-month-delay-on-cannabis-legalization-vote/

Texas Attorney General Sues 5 Cities Over Weed Decriminalization

Texas Attorney General Sues 5 Cities Over Weed Decriminalization | High Times Total 0 Share SEO Powered Content & PR Distribution. Get Amplified Today. PlatoData.Network Vertical Generative Ai. Empower Yourself. Access Here. PlatoAiStream. Web3 Intelligence. Knowledge Amplified. Access Here. PlatoESG. Carbon, CleanTech, Energy, Environment, Solar, Waste Management. Access Here. PlatoHealth. Biotech and Clinical Trials Intelligence. Access Here. Source: https://hightimes.com/news/texas-attorney-general-sues-5-cities-over-weed-decriminalization/

Marijuana Legality in Latin America: A Transformative Shift

By: Juan Sebastian Chaves GilIn recent years, Latin America has been shaken by a significant change: the legality of marijuana. This debate has triggered a series of events that have radically transformed the region. Join me on a journey through the different approaches and regulations of marijuana in different Latin American countries. Uruguay: The Pioneer A small country in the far south of South America was the pioneer. In 2013, it became the first country in the world to fully legalize the cultivation, sale and consumption of marijuana. The bold

Racist AI-Generated Art Flood Epic’s Fortnite

Epic’s popular battle royale game, Fortnite, has found itself in a pickle due to a huge amount of AI-generated user artwork that depicts certain racial stereotypes. The gaming community has raised concerns, highlighting how the game makers have been silent on the issue and slow in providing better content moderation to the platform. AI-generated images perpetrating common stereotypes attached to Africans, Mexicans, Arabs, and Indians are a common feature on the gaming platform. The misused flexibility Since gaining popularity for its battle royale mode, Fortnite has developed into a flexible

More States Seek Bans on Synthesized Cannabinoids

Photo: Quality Stock Arts / Shutterstock PIERRE, S.D. – South Dakota lawmakers are joining a growing chorus of state governments and federal agencies taking action against unregulated cannabinoids synthesized from hemp. Intoxicating hemp-derived products like delta-8 vape cartridges and so-called “hemp delta-9” products are presumed legal under the 2018 farm bill in 22 states and Washington D.C., but they are largely unregulated. Consequently, the resulting multibillion-dollar market lacks the kind of consumer protections built into cannabis laws in legal states. While some states have moved to regulate synthetic cannabinoids in

Ascend Launches CO-LAB for Social Equity

NEW YORK – Ascend Wellness Holdings, Inc., a multi-state, vertically integrated cannabis operator, launched the next evolution of its social equity program, ‘Ascend CO-LAB for Social Equity’. To celebrate, Ascend will unveil the Ascend CO-LAB for Social Equity “takeover” at its stores throughout the month of February, Advertisement featuring limited-edition merchandise and the launch of its “Round-Up” program. 100% of the proceeds from the exclusive merchandise will directly contribute to supporting the initiatives of the Ascend CO-LAB for Social Equity. Further, through the “Round-Up” program, customers can choose to round-up their