Cannabis Last Week

Highlight stories:

• DEA redefining synthetically derived cannabinoids

• Minnesota becomes the 23rd state to legalize adult use

Golden Nugget Stories:

•Big Canna Companies Taking Hits from Unions

• Connecticut joins other states in 280E reform

• States cracking down on cannabis businesses not paying taxes

•Kentucky investing $42 million in ibogaine research

Jon sits down for a cannaconvo with Robert Beasley, CEO at Cansortium/Fluent. Their conversation touches upon topics like market predictions and Fluent’s positioning in Florida, Texas and Pennsylvania, as well as shifting federal approaches to hemp-derived cannabinoids and potential future adult-use reform.

Highlight Stories: New York's proposed regs, Minnesota's impending legalization, and Maryland's legalizes to get a slice of adult-use pot pie!

Golden Nugget Stories: DEA's upcoming rules re hemp-derived cannabinoid, truckers' potluck with news testing standards from Department of Transportation, and a sobering economic report on industry profitability



Hybrid News/Analysis Extracted from 420+ Sources; 

...featuring all the developments this past week in the cannabis world on the federal level, state legalization/implementation, science/technology, business deals, psychedelics, international scene, social equity, celebrity cameos, and miscellaneous ridiculousness.

   DISCLAIMER: All opinions are my own, and not those of my law firm Zuber Lawler.  Even though I drop knowledge bombs, the show is NOT legal advice.

https://globalcannabistimes.com/

Jon sits down for a cannaconvo with Trent Woloveck, Chief Strategy Officer at Jushi. Their conversation touches upon topics like the impact of hemp derived cannabinoids on the state-licensed industry, and consumer purchasing habits via retail and app.

About Trent Woloveck:
Trent brings singular strategic planning and strong business acquisition and cannabis development experience to his role as Chief Strategy Director at Jushi. Trent formerly served as President of TGS National Holdings (an affiliate of The Green Solution), as well as COO at American Cannabis Company, where he worked with his clients to win state cannabis licenses. Trent earned his BS in finance from Miami University.
www.jushico.com

Highlight Stories:

• NY Adult Use Launch….reHash – Conditional Retail Licenses Awarded, Followed By Lawsuit
•  Minnesota is Close to Legalization
• Delaware- From 1st State to 22nd Adult Use Stoned State
• Germany- 99 Puftballons Deflate with Disappointing Legalization Plan after EU Input

Golden Nugget Stories

• Florida’s Fight Over Delta-8 Limits May Preview Farm Bill 2023 Fight
• Hemp Groups Highlight What They Want re Psychoactive Cannabinoids in 2023 Farm Bill
• Hop-Latent Viroid is Harming Horticulture at a Horrific Rate
• Patents Filed for Mental Health Drugs Derived from Psychedelics...Without the Hallucinations
• CuraLeaf Gets NJ Renewal Application Denied..until NJ Reverses It
• In Anti-Potpaganda, Trump Links Cannabis and Mass Shootings 
• Missouri Popo Have Positive Pilot Program of Pioneering Pot Eye Tracking Impairment Test

Hybrid News/Analysis Extracted from 420+ Sources; 

...featuring all the developments this past week in the cannabis world on the federal level, state legalization/implementation, science/technology, business deals, psychedelics, international scene, social equity, celebrity cameos, and miscellaneous ridiculousness.

   DISCLAIMER: All opinions are my own, and not those of my law firm Zuber Lawler.  Even though I drop knowledge bombs, the show is NOT legal advice.

https://globalcannabistimes.com/

Highlight Stories:

• A Potpourri of Dope Developments in NY

• Maryland Lawmakers Getting Closer to Finalizing Framework for Adult-Use

• Kentucky Fried Cannabis (KFC…get it?)

Golden Nugget Stories

• Growing Concern About Chinese Impact on Illicit Cannabis Market

• NBA Gets Down with Dope

• California Bill Tries to Tackle Lab Shopping and Potency Problems

Hybrid News/Analysis Extracted from 420+ Sources; 

...featuring all the developments this past week in the cannabis world on the federal level, state legalization/implementation, science/technology, business deals, psychedelics, international scene, social equity, celebrity cameos, and miscellaneous ridiculousness.

   DISCLAIMER: All opinions are my own, and not those of my law firm Zuber Lawler.  Even though I drop knowledge bombs, the show is NOT legal advice.

https://globalcannabistimes.com/

Jon sits down for a cannaconvo with Ramon Reyes, CCO & Co-Founder, and David Hernandez, Chief Development Officer, at Happy Munkey. Their conversation touches upon Happy Munkey's famous lounge parties, on-site consumption strategy, and the current state of NY regulations.

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https://www.happymunkey.com/

About Ramon Reyes:
Ramon Reyes is the CCO and Co-Founder of The Happy Munkey, an internationally known New York City lifestyle company that is synonymous with Cannabis Culture. Ramon is a born and raised native New Yorker of Dominican descent. The youngest of four boys, Ramon grew up in Washington Heights during the heights of the war on drugs. Cannabis became his lifestyle once he experienced his first night, taking him on journeys across the country and around the world. These experiences led him to found The Happy Munkey with his High School friend Vlad Bautista. In their 20+ years together in the legacy business, they’ve created a brand that is not only accessible to people from all walks of life but also stays true to its roots. To Ramon and Vlad, the Cannabis “hustle” and entrepreneurship is not new, it’s use evolving into the legal market and mainstream stage. Ramon oversees all the “behind the scenes” work that helps make The Happy Munkey’s magic happen; he’s responsible for the company’s expanding licensing and merchandising operations, its podcasts, social media and overall look and feel of the brand.

About David Hernandez:
Born and Raised in NYC, David is the Chief Development Officer of Happy Munkey LLC. He has been instrumental in their legacy to legal transition into the cannabis industry, as well as establishing Happy Munkey as the East Coast's premier cannabis lifestyle brand. In addition to his work with Happy Munkey, David is a passionate cannabis advocate, licensed caregiver, event organizer, photographer, art curator, and community builder, with a love of NFTs, Web3, and AI technology.

Highlight Stories:

• NY to Double Conditional Dispensary Licenses, and Makes Progress Towards Pot Tax Reform

• Oklahoma Says MarijuaNOPE to Marijuana

Golden Nugget Stories: 

• Multiple States Move on Hemp-Derived Psychoactive Cannabinoids 

• Couple Industry Trends Noticed in BDSA Report

Federal News:

• Lawmakers Are Calling For Transparency in Biden Gov's De/Rescheduling Efforts

State News: 

• North Carolina Senate Passed Medical Marijuana Bill, Now To The House

• Hawaii State Senate Passed Adult-Use Bill

Business News: 

• The Parent Company Merges with Gold Flora, Now "New Parent"

Hybrid News/Analysis Extracted from 420+ Sources; 

...featuring all the developments this past week in the cannabis world on the federal level, state legalization/implementation, science/technology, business deals, psychedelics, international scene, social equity, celebrity cameos, and miscellaneous ridiculousness.

   DISCLAIMER: All opinions are my own, and not those of my law firm Zuber Lawler.  Even though I drop knowledge bombs, the show is NOT legal advice.

https://globalcannabistimes.com/

Jon sits down for a cannaconvo with Scott Jennings, Co-Founder and CEO of Pantry Food Co and the Owner of Flower Market Delivery. Their conversation touches upon hurdles in the California market, consumer buying habits now and in the future, and delivery vs. retail models.

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About Scott Jennings:
Scott Jennings is the Co-Founder and CEO of Pantry Food CO and Owner of Flower Market Delivery. Prior to starting Pantry, Scott spent nearly a decade on Wall Street investing on behalf of institutions and private investors at both Barclays Capital and Morgan Stanley. During his time on Wall Street, Scott discovered his passion for Impact Investing and fell in love with the concept of doing good for society while also achieving attractive returns. He combines his passion for Impact Investing with his passion for health and wellness and is applying it to make a positive impact in the cannabis industry.

Pantry:
Website: https://pantryfoodco.com/
IG: Pantryfoodco.us
Twitter: https://twitter.com/pantryfoodco

Flower Market:
Website: https://www.flowermarket.delivery/
Instagram: Flower Market Delivery

Highlight Stories: 

• The DEA Says NO to THC-O

• Maryland's Proposed Adult Use Laws Dropped Like It's Pot

• Virginia Adult Use Proposed Bills Taking Hits from Republicans (Not the Good Kind)

Federal News:

• Chuck Schumer Trying to Create Some Mari-Momentum 

State News: 

• New Jersey Kills Cap On Cultivation Licenses 

• Oklahoma Has Adult Use Legalization Ballot On March 7

• California to Mete out Marimoolah to Move Municipalities to Marijuana Retail

Hybrid News/Analysis Extracted from 420+ Sources; 

...featuring all the developments this past week in the cannabis world on the federal level, state legalization/implementation, science/technology, business deals, psychedelics, international scene, social equity, celebrity cameos, and miscellaneous ridiculousness.

   DISCLAIMER: All opinions are my own, and not those of my law firm Zuber Lawler.  Even though I drop knowledge bombs, the show is NOT legal advice.

https://globalcannabistimes.com/