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UberEats Now Offering Cannabis

As of November, UberEats will allow users to order cannabis products to be picked up at local dispensaries in Ontario, Canada. This is their first step towards an ultimate goal of one day delivering cannabis to consumers across North America, along with food and alcohol. Uber has had its sights on...
Jan 10, 2022 82 views
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How the MRTA will impact the Medical Cannabis Program

With the passing of the new Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act (MRTA), we usher in a new era of cannabis legislation in New York. You might be wondering how this affects the current medical cannabis program. Here, we aim to break this down for you. We’ll also discuss some key differences be...
Aug 24, 2021 75 views
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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...
Apr 27, 2021 403 views
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Could Cannabis have a Role in the Fight against COVID-19?

A recent study suggests that cannabis strains high in cannabidiol (CBD) may reduce the expression of a key protein that the SARS-CoV2 virus, which causes COVID-19, uses to enter our cells.  Researchers from the University of Lethbridge, a public college in Alberta Canada, have developed more t...
Jan 31, 2021 174 views
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What is Delta-8-Tetrahydrocannabinol?

Have you heard of Delta-8 THC Yet? If you’re a medical patient, you may have heard of this compound from your local dispensary associate. For some, the concept of a legal THC product seems too good to be true. For others, Delta-8 THC seems to be the perfect remedy. Let’s learn more about...
Jan 29, 2021 203 views
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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...
Nov 03, 2020 710 views
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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...
Sep 26, 2020 433 views
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Decriminalization Passes

This article was first seen in print as part of our 2nd issue which was published in the Fall of 2019.  New York State has finally decriminalized possession of marijuana. The law took effect late last month and downgrades the possession of marijuana from a misdemeanor to a fine. “For to...
Sep 06, 2019 150 views
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Cannabis Businesses Face Many Challenges

This article was first seen in print in our second issue published in the Fall of 2019.  Legislative changes in the cannabis industry are hard to keep up with. Since December of last year, the Agricultural improvement act i.e. farm bill and numerous decriminalization measures have been passed....
Sep 06, 2019 157 views
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