The MORE Act: A Closer Look at the Proposed Legislation
The MORE Act: A Closer Look at the Proposed Legislation As the House of Representatives prepares to vote on a bill to federally legalize marijuana, a number of amendments have been filed to the legislation. The MORE Act, sponsored by House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerrold Nadler (D-NY), would remove marijuana from the list of federally […]
Cannabis Prohibition Is Far From Over: Protect Our Kids PAC Launches to Fight Legalization
Cannabis Prohibition Is Far From Over: Protect Our Kids PAC Launches to Fight Legalization In a move that signals the cannabis prohibition is far from over, Protect Our Kids PAC has launched to fight legalization. The new political action committee (PAC) will target pro-legalization candidates and support those who oppose the policy in […]
What To Do If You’re Struggling With Your Cannabis Business
Cannabis businesses can be difficult to manage, especially if you’re not used to doing the math. If you’re struggling to keep your business afloat, don’t worry – we can help. In this article, we’ll go over some of the key things you need to know in order to figure out if your cannabis business is […]
MORE Act Gets Congressional Vote….Again
MORE Act Gets Congressional Vote….Again In December of 2020, the MORE Act was passed by the U.S. House of Representatives by a margin of 228-164. However, the Senate didn’t take any action on the measure and it had to start over after the new Congress was sworn in. On May 28, 2021, Rep. Jerrold Nadler […]
Why Is Cannabis Criminalized in the US?
Why Is Cannabis Criminalized in the US? In the United States, cannabis is criminalized under federal law. Even though it is now legal in some form in more than half of the country, cannabis policy is still largely influenced by Nixon’s drug warrior legacy. Despite campaigning on the promise to end cannabis criminalization, the current […]
The Pros and Cons of Legalizing Medical Cannabis in Kentucky
The Pros and Cons of Legalizing Medical Cannabis in Kentucky Medical cannabis has been a topic of debate for many years. There are pros and cons to legalizing it, and each state has its own laws in regards to the matter. Kentucky is one of the 38 states that have legalized medical cannabis. However, there […]
Legalization Nation Cartoonist/activist Brian Box Brown
Satire and cartoons have always been a powerful way to communicate political messages. In the age of cannabis censorship, they are more important than ever. Brian Box Brown is a cartoonist and activist who has used his art to fight for cannabis legalization. He created Retrofit Comics, a publisher dedicated to releasing alternative comics, in […]
The Contracts You Need to Start a Cannabis Business
Non circumvention non disclosure agreement The NCDNDA is a non-circumvention, non-disclosure agreement used by intermediaries in international business deals. It’s a written agreement that protects the rights of irregular intermediaries in international commercial transactions. The NCND prohibits circumvention of commission or fee arrangements and maintains confidentiality of information. What is an NCNDA, and why should […]
New Requisites to Start a Cannabis Business in New York
New Requisites to Start a Cannabis Business in New York As of 2019, cannabis is still federally illegal in the United States. However, many states have passed their own legalization measures, with New York being one of the most recent. The new Cannabis Adult-Use Regulations in New York will allow businesses and people […]
Could Biden Be the Key to End International Marijuana Ban?
Could Biden Be the Key to End the International Ban on Marijuana? A bipartisan duo of congressional lawmakers have urged President Joe Biden to use his influence to get the United Nations (UN) to end the international ban on marijuana. The resolution calls on the UN to remove the plant from the list of controlled […]
