Cannabis Last Week

Highlights: FDA issued warning letters regarding Delta-8 and Adult-use legalization in Ohio dead until 2023!

Golden Nugs: Michigan tries public recognition as social equity tool, and NIH looking to fund research with cannabinoids and cancer. 

Hybrid News/Analysis Extract 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.

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Jon sits down for a cannaconvo with Tahir Johnson, Director of Social Equity and Inclusion for the US Cannabis Council.  Their conversation focuses on these all-important and difficult issues of social equity and fairness in the cannabis industry.

In Tahir’s role at the USCC, he advances the nonprofit’s mission of achieving social justice for those impacted by cannabis prohibition. With a focus on licensing equity, he develops educational resources for industry stakeholders and heads an accountability task force to support members’ equity program goals. 

Prior to joining the USCC, he was the Diversity Equity and Inclusion Manager at the National Cannabis Industry Association. Tahir also has extensive hands-on industry experience in the retail sector as a medical cannabis patient counselor and has applied for business licenses in both Maryland and New Jersey. Before he pursued his passion for supporting the cannabis community, he worked as a financial advisor and served on the diversity council of Morgan Stanley.

Tahir attended Howard University, where he majored in Marketing. He also holds a Marijuana Master Certificate from the Cannabis Training University and a certification in Indoor Horticulture from Oaksterdam University. Outside of work, he produces and hosts the podcast Cannabis Diversity Report.

PLEASE NOTE: This cannaconvo was recorded prior to the release of the New York draft conditional retail regulations.

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Highlight: New Jersey starts sales of adult use marijuana!

Golden Nug: DEA is fighting in federal court THC in hemp-extracted products.

Hybrid News/Analysis Extract 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.

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Highlight: NY Issued Licenses for Adult Use Grows, NJ Opening Adult Use Sales on 4/21

Golden Nug: DEA Clarified That Marijuana Seeds Are Legal To Ship 

Hybrid News/Analysis Extract 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.

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Jon sits down for a cannaconvo with Jamie Pearson of Bhang. Their wide-ranging conversation touches on growing brands in the uniquely challenging cannabis industry, and the all-important social equity and inclusion issues. 

Jamie is CEO and President of Bhang, Inc.

Bhang is committed to making the fairly enjoyable ridiculously fun. For over a decade Bhang has delivered exceptional sensory experiences to consumers through its extensive portfolio of over 50 master-chef-created cannabis, CBD and terpene products including gourmet chocolates, pre-rolls, CBD isolate, and Hempsticks™. Bhang's highly-awarded chocolates are among the top-selling edibles in 7 U.S. states and Canada. Bhang's CBD products are globally distributed and are known for being safe, efficacious and delicious

Among her many accolades, Pearson was chosen as one of the 2019 High Times Female 50, which honors the 50 most powerful female figures in the cannabis industry. She was also honored by High Times asking her to give the keynote speech entitled "Breaking the Glass Ceiling."

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Jon has a cannaconvo with Paul Rosen.

Paul Rosen is a noted career entrepreneur, management consultant and public speaker. Over the last 8 years Paul has become one of the most active entrepreneurs, advisors and investors in the emerging global cannabis industry. Paul Rosen was a co-founder of PharmaCan Capital Corp. (NASDAQ: CRON; TSX: CRON) and served as its first President and CEO. Paul has held board positions with a number of publicly-traded cannabis companies and currently serves as the Executive Chairman of Global Go, a consultancy focused on the global regulated cannabis industry.

Paul has enjoyed a distinguished speaking and media career. He has appeared on/in Bloomberg, CNN, CNBC, Fox Business, BBC Business, Nasdaq TV, Yahoo Finance, The Economist, The Street, Barrons, National Public Radio and Cheddar TV. Paul is a member of the Law Society of Upper Canada and received a B.A. in Economics from Western University in 1985 and an LL.B. from the University of Toronto in 1988.

This week, Jon Purow briefly covers top highlight stories such as Maryland decriminalization on the voter ballot before a deep-dive analysis of the federal marijuana legalization outlook. 

Hybrid News/Analysis Extract 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.

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 4.4.22

Highlight: Cresco Acquires Columbia Care Creating Cannabis Conglomerate

Golden Nug: Illinois Lawsuit Filed to Knock-Out Residency Requirement

Federal News: US House Set to Vote on MORE Act…Again

Hybrid News/Analysis Extract 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.

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3.28.22

Highlight:  Kentucky State House Passes Med Marijuana Bill

State News: NJ Retail Apps Now Accepted, Illinois Lawsuit Clears License Logjam

Psychedelic News: Covid Killed The Psychedelics Bill

Tid Bits: Mike Tyson Actually Sells Ear-Shapes Edibles with Bite Out of Them

Hybrid News/Analysis Extract 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/
 
 3.21.22

Cannabis Last Week with Jon Purow interviews Peter Su of Green Check Verified. Peter Su is a Senior Vice President with Green Check Verified, the top cannabis banking compliance software/consultancy in the space. A 20+ year veteran of the banking industry, Peter serves on the Banking & Financial Services committee of the National Cannabis Industry Association. He chairs the Banking and Financial Services Committee for the NYCCIA & HVCIA. He is an official member of the Rolling Stone Cannabis Culture Council. And, he is on the board of the Asian Cannabis Roundtable, serving as treasurer. For more visit GlobalCannabisTimes.com