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Financial Institutions Remain Wary of Cannabis Industry

Cannabis Entrepreneurs Should Plan Banking Strategy NowThose hoping to enter New York State’s emerging cannabis industry will likely have to navigate an obstacle that many other businesspeople do not face: the reluctance of banks to deal with proceeds from the sale of goods that are legal unde...
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CBD Retail Shop to Open inside Dent Tower

On June 3rd a CBD store will open inside of Dent tower on Sheridan drive. MEND, which stands for Medical Excellence in Neurologic Disorders, is the company and brand of cannabis developed by Laszlo Metchler, the director of Dent’s Medical Cannabis Clinic. Products offered at the shop range fro...
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NFL Invests $1 Million in Cannabis Research

The National Football League (NFL) is offering $1 Million in grants for up to five research proposals. This was announced by Jeff Miller, the executive vice president of player health and safety, in a call with media on Tuesday, June 8th, 2021. The NFL is interested in finding other ways for players...
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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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Ascend Wellness Holdings Acquires MedMen’s NY Operation

The cannabis industry is going strong, and legalization throughout the country is changing the way we purchase cannabis products. There is a growing demand for cannabis both medicinally and recreationally and physical dispensaries are popping up more and more to provide in-person access to a wide ra...
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Charlotte’s Web Launches THC-Free CBD Oil Tinctures to Help Frontline Heroes

Charlotte’s Web is a pioneer in the hemp industry, breaking ground for the generous lineup of options that the modern CBD enthusiast can enjoy. The brand was one of the first to launch full-spectrum hemp formulas including tinctures and other delivery methods that introduce cannabidiol into th...
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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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Why Cannabis Delivery Helps Parents Avoid Unnecessary Judgment

By Meredith DeLuca Recently Canterra, an e-commerce recreational marijuana site launched in Buffalo. They describe themselves as an “upscale cannabis delivery service combined with an easy and discreet shopping experience.” Think DoorDash, but for cannabis. So what does this mean for t...
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Operation Pipe Dream & The Criminalization of the Art of Glass Blowing

Virtually every cannabis enthusiast has, at one point or another, purchased a glass pipe of some kind, whether it be a tiny little one-hitter or a bong large enough to rival the height of its owner. Glass pipes are so common in our cannabis-friendly society that we do not think anything of them when...
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