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Inside one of the Seneca Nation’s Most Innovative Dispensaries

A short 35-minute trip to the Seneca Nation territory will tell you one thing: cannabis entrepreneurs have a massive head start.  Back in March, former Governor Andrew Cuomo signed the Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act into law. Nine months since its passing, regulations remain unclear and...
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Will 2019 bring an End to Cannabis Prohibition in New York?

  This article was first seen in print as part of our Legislative Update column. Legal cannabis in New York State has been a hot topic politically in light of the state budget proposal back in January. The governor’s proposed Cannabis Regulation and Taxation Act was introduced, and confu...
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Flower at NYS Medical Dispensaries gets Recalled for Noncompliance

By Jack Porcari  It was 2:50 p.m. on September 2nd, and medical marijuana patient Alicia P. noticed something different about her trip to the dispensary; her medicine was no longer on the shelf. She has found particular relief from Curaleaf’s cannabis flower products. A recovering addict...
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Inside “The Lab,” a Cannabis Dispensary in the Cattaraugus Territory

The Lab is a legal cannabis dispensary located on the Cattaraugus Indian Territory in Irving, New York. Comprised of almost 22,000 acres in Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, and Erie counties, the Cattaraugus Territory is located along the Cattaraugus Creek stretching from Gowanda to Lake Erie.  Michae...
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Legislative Update – The MRTA Is Here!

Written by Patrick J. Hines, Matthew Parker, and Fallon Martin of Hodgson Russ LLP After decades of advocacy, and failed attempts over the past two years, adult-use cannabis in New York is a reality. On March 31, 2021, Governor Cuomo signed the Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act (the “MRTA...
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An unbiased look at vaping: Is Vaping Safe?

E-cigarettes and vaping devices were initially developed to help cigarette smokers quit by satisfying their nicotine cravings without inhaling the toxins that come from burning tobacco. Now with vaping-related illnesses and deaths in the news, many are concerned about its safety. The harmful effect...
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Founder of Charlotte’s Web launches Psychedelic & Botanical Drug Company

Joel Stanley, the founder and former CEO and chairman of Charlotte’s Web (TSX: CWEB) has entered the psychedelic space through a new company, Ajna BioSciences. Ajna, is a botanical drug development company focused on full-spectrum cannabidiol and natural psychedelic options for mental health a...
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Cannabis and COVID: Does Cannabis Really Help Treat COVID-19?

As the COVID-19 pandemic has progressed, the global medical and scientific communities alike have sought solutions aimed at preventing the spread of the virus as well as treating those that have been affected, something that has been largely demanded by the general population as we seek a return to...
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CannaCritic: Cannabis and Cognition

This article was first seen in print, as part of our Canna Critic Column. About this column: The purpose of this column is to highlight important and sometimes challenging issues regarding cannabis. While we remain bullish on the industry, we hope to bring adequate attention to and spark discussion...
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