Have you ever received a package on your doorstep that wasn’t actually for you? Of course, many people have. Well one resident in Hazlet, New Jersey recently received several unaddressed packages on their doorstep that were not meant for them and called the police department. While trying to investigate the actual recipient of the delivery, the police opened a box only to find ... 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
South Carolina Plans to Introduce Medicinal Cannabis Policy
South Carolina is just one of the most recent states to begin talks of allowing the use of medicinal cannabis. Recently a bipartisan group within the state representatives introduced legislation, which could lead to a medicinal cannabis program. Led by J. Todd Rutherford, SC House Minority Leader, the program would be a part of the Put Patients First Act. In addition, it would ... Read More
Pot Businesses Now Have a Bank Available
One of the big challenges facing marijuana businesses is banking – most financial institutions will not open accounts from pot-related businesses because of the risks of breaking federal laws. Although marijuana is legal in several states now, banks have to follow federal laws and regulations, which still say marijuana is illegal. But that may soon change thanks to a new ... Read More