During the course of his 2016 campaign, Bernie Sanders has announced a controversial bill that would effectively bring an end to federal cannabis prohibition. This really shouldn’t be shocking to most people, as more than 40 states now have some sort of pro-cannabis legislation allowing for the medical or recreational use of cannabis and/or hemp products. Even amidst such ... Read More
Cannabis Retail Store Facing Suit over Pesticide Use
Pesticide use during cannabis cultivation has led LivWell to face a consumer lawsuit. LivWell currently stands as one of Colorado’s biggest cannabis cultivation and retail businesses. Depending on the outcome of the suit, this may be the first instance where a cannabis production company has been held accountable for pesticide use. Brandan Flores and Brandie Larrabee filed ... Read More
D.A.R.E. Accidentally Publishes Pro Cannabis Legalization Letter on Website
D.A.R.E. (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) was founded in Los Angeles in 1983 as an initiative to educate middle school children about the dangers of drugs, alcohol and violence. So when a letter supporting cannabis legislation was published on the organization’s website in June, it came as quite a shock to everyone. The letter, “Purchasing marijuana puts kids at risk,” was ... Read More
Denied the Right to Trademark Their Strains, Ganja-preneurs Can File for Plant Patents
People in the cannabis business have begun to show interest in the advancement of their specific brands and strains. Many wish to do this through protecting their trademarks. However, strictly speaking, the federal government has made this less than easy by requiring those who want to trademark their brands to use state trademark registration only. The reasoning behind this ... Read More
Does Marijuana Legalization Lead to More Addicts?
Detractors of relaxing marijuana laws certainly jump on this bandwagon – “you can’t legalize pot, everyone will be walking around high as a kite all the time.” But with full legalization in 4 states now, and medical access in 23, we can start getting a better picture of how easier access translates into addiction and other issues. Of course, alcohol and tobacco have remained ... Read More
