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What Marijuana Businesses Need To Know About Enforcing Patent Rights (Op-Ed)
A recent ruling opens the door for cannabis patent owners to consider enforcement actions to protect the value of their patent rights and obtain damages in federal courts. By Jayashree […]
USDA Renames Trade Committee To Recognize Hemp As A Key Specialty Crop
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is renaming a trade advisory committee to prominently feature hemp among a select group of specialty crops—reflecting the agency’s understanding of cannabis as a […]
Senator Says ‘Patchwork’ Of Marijuana Laws Allows Big Business To Exploit Industry In Remarks For Anti-Monopoly Event
The “patchwork” of state marijuana laws being enacted across the country while federal prohibition remains unchanged is enabling large corporations to dominate the industry, harming communities that have been “decimated” […]
Connecticut Lawmakers Send Marijuana Industry Tax Relief And Regulation Bills To Governor
Connecticut lawmakers have sent a budget bill to the governor that includes provisions to provide state-level tax relief to licensed marijuana businesses that are currently prohibited for making federal deductions […]
Key Senate Committee Will Vote On Marijuana Banking Bill In ‘Next Two Or Three Weeks,’ Chairman Says
Senate Banking Committee Chairman Sherrod Brown (D-OH) says his panel will vote on sending a bipartisan marijuana banking bill to the floor “in the next two or three weeks.” The […]
Colombian legal cannabis bill nears final vote (Newsletter: June 7, 2023)
Congressional marijuana research reform; RI psilocybin vote; NY 280E reform; New rescheduling coalition launches Subscribe to receive Marijuana Moment’s newsletter in your inbox every weekday morning. It’s the best way to […]
New Congressional Bill Would Authorize $150 Million In Funds To Universities To Study Marijuana Obtained From State Agencies
A new congressional bill would provide $150 million in marijuana research funding for universities over five years, while allowing those institutions to obtain cannabis for studies through partnerships with state […]
Colombian Senators Approve Marijuana Legalization Bill, Setting Stage For Final Vote
A bill to legalize marijuana in Colombia was approved in its second-to-last vote in the Senate on Tuesday, bringing the country one step closer to ending prohibition. However, advocates are […]
Rhode Island Lawmakers Approve Bill To Legalize Psilocybin And Prepare For Regulated Therapeutic Access
A Rhode Island House committee has approved a bill that would legalize possession and cultivation of psilocybin mushrooms, while taking steps to prepare for regulated therapeutic access pending federal reform. […]
New York Senate Passes Bill To Let Marijuana Businesses In New York City Take Local Tax Deductions Prohibited Under Federal Law
The New York Senate has approved a bill that would provide tax relief to New York City marijuana businesses that are currently blocked from making federal deductions under an Internal […]
New Coalition Of Major Marijuana Groups Launches Push For Scheduling Reform, Even If It Falls Short of Legalization
As federal agencies work to complete a marijuana scheduling review at the president’s direction, a new coalition of major cannabis companies and advocacy organizations has launched, aiming to advance the […]