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Judge denies Goldberg bid to keep O'Brien off the job at Cannabis Commission
FILE - Cannabis Commission Chair Shannon O'Brien. (Matt Stone/Boston Herald, File) Cannabis Commission Chair Shannon O'Brien can return to her job running the state's legal marijuana industry, an Appeals Court judge has ruled. A single judge of the…
Non-Opioid Painkillers Have Struggled-Cannabis Drugs Might Be The Solution
In this week's edition of InnovationRx, we look at possible pain treatments from cannabis, risks of new vaccine restrictions, virtual clinical trials at the Mayo Clinic, GSK's $30 billion U.S. manufacturing commitment, and more. To get it in your…
Multiple cannabis retailers now open across Minnesota
NEW HOPE, Minn. — Two years after recreational marijuana was legalized in Minnesota, retailers across the state are starting cannabis sales. The state's Office of Cannabis Management says Legacy Cannabis in Duluth opened Tuesday, and several…
Two men charged after over 40 kilos of cannabis uncovered in Garda operation
Gardaí have charged two men after more than 40 kilos of cannabis was uncovered following a ‘coordinated operation' in Dublin. As part of ongoing investigations targeting organised criminal activity under Operation Tara, officers…
Maryland Appellate Court: Cannabis Reform Act
BOTTOM LINE: Where the circuit court held that the Cannabis Reform Act creates an unconstitutional monopoly under Article 41 of the Maryland Declaration of Rights, it erred. CASE: Moore v Maryland Hemp Coalition, No. 1590, Sept. Term 2023 (filed…
The state of the market
In addition to the 15 dispensaries that opened this week and the existing ones operated by tribal governments, more could be coming soon. Why it matters: The Legislature legalized recreational marijuana in 2023, and the Rockefeller Institute of…
Duluth cannabis dispensary is state's first 'micro' seller to open its doors … at 4:20 p.m. no less
DULUTH, Minn. — At 4:20 p.m. Tuesday, Legacy Cannabis debuted as the state's first licensed adult-use dispensary, offering cannabis flower and other products. “It's historic,” Josh Wilken-Simon, lead consultant for Legacy…
Edible Brands expands THC marketplace even as lawmakers challenge the industry
“Georgia remains an example of thoughtful regulatory policy,” Winstanley said. But the state's lawmakers are still scrutinizing the hemp industry. Though the General Assembly did not pass bills that would have tightened regulations on…
Take a look inside one of Minnesota's first weed dispensaries
The Rise dispensary in Eagan was buzzing Wednesday morning for the grand opening of its adult recreational cannabis business. The big picture: Minnesota's legal recreational weed rollout picked up steam this week with 15 stores opening, including…
Taxpayers lose £400m as result of investment fund set up by Rishi Sunak
UK taxpayers have lost £400m following the collapse of hundreds of startups backed by a heavily criticised Covid-era investment fund launched by Rishi Sunak when he was chancellor. The Future Fund spent £1.14bn backing 1,190 companies…
It's not what it looks like: Counterfeit task force meets in Kannapolis - Salisbury Post
KANNAPOLIS — The N.C. Secretary of State was in Kannapolis on Wednesday as part of a training exercise and presentation to inform law enforcement about counterfeit goods. Secretary of State Elaine Marshall's visit focused on counterfeit…
WATCH: Pritzker threatens executive action regulating hemp if legislature won't act
(The Center Square) − After previous attempts were unsuccessful, Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker says he may take executive action to address hemp regulations in the state if the legislature won't act. Pritzker said he's advocated for new state…
This $1.6 billion deal is a sign that the worst of the crisis in office real estate is in the past
The U.S. market for office space has been depressed since the sharp increase in remote work that began in 2020, which has outlasted the pandemic. But a new deal suggests a market bottom may have been reached. Rithm Capital Corp. RITM, a New…
He ran a red light high on ketamine, now he's paying the price
A man who appeared 'dazed and confused' after being stopped by police has been jailed for multiple drug offences. Jake Swan, of Great Sutton, appeared at Chester Crown Court on Friday, September 12, where he was sentenced to two-and-a-half years in…
Madeleine McCann suspect Christian Brueckner displays ankle tag
The prime suspect in the case of Madeleine McCann 's disappearance was spotted wearing an ankle tag just hours after his release from prison in Germany today. Christian Brueckner, 48, had been serving a seven-year term at Sehnde prison for an…
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