Cannabis Legalization News Podcast

Send us Fan Mail cannabis lawyer - Tom is turning 40 this week! 🥳 To celebrate he hosted an AMA with Miggy and announced something special pertaining to Illinois’ R3 program. What have you always wanted to ask a cannabis lawyer? Leave a comment on the episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/RQtGNsmG9Nw Support the show Support the show Get our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3VEn9vu

Send us Fan Mail Does social equity equal social justice? Where should tax revenue from legal cannabis go? Is it possible to retroactively compensate people who couldn’t find employment due to past cannabis convictions? We explore all that and more with Cannabis Liaison, Derrick Patrick. https://www.linkedin.com/in/dspj45/ https://www.instagram.com/derrickpatrick_official/ Support the show Support...

Send us Fan Mail New York cannabis lawyer, Elliot Y. Choi, joins to discuss New York’s cannabis initiatives. New York’s Gov. Cuomo recently said, “I support legalization of marijuana passage. I’ve worked very hard to pass it.” Past adult-use initiatives have failed to materialize, but many activists believe 2020 could be the year for legalization in New York. https://vicentesederberg.com/people/el...

Send us Fan Mail Cannabis has a deep history of racism and excessive police force. In light of the recent protests in response to the deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Tony McDade, and countless others, Cannabis Legalization News will discuss police violence and white supremacy in the cannabis industry. Torie Marshall and James Watts from Cage-Free Cannabis join us in a conversation about th...

Send us Fan Mail Cannabis transport vehicles are needed to transport cash, cannabis, and other valuable items to warehouses, retail stores, and private vaults. Cannabis transporter NorCal Vans joins us with guest host Dustin Robinson to discuss the best technology for transporting these highly valuable items. https://www.norcalvans.com/ Support the show Support the show Get our newsletter: https:/...

Send us Fan Mail Pennsylvania Cannabis Lawyer, Patrick K. Nightingale, joins to discuss cannabis progress in Pennsylvania. A poll found that 62% of likely voters in Pennsylvania would vote to legalize cannabis. However, progress in the state has been a little slower than expected. SB 350 is one of Pennsylvania's initiatives for adult-use cannabis in 2020. We explore the regulations, available...

Send us Fan Mail Arizona cannabis lawyer, Thomas Dean, joins to discuss the cannabis initiatives Arizona has in the works for 2020. ‘Smart and Safe Arizona’ is standing out as the prominent initiative but does it include your right to grow at home, or address social equity? What licenses will be available under ‘Smart and Safe Arizona', and how much will it cost to open a dispensary in Arizon...

Send us Fan Mail Cannabis activist and entrepreneur, Chris Cody, joins to discuss Washington cannabis news and share DEA horror stories. Chris Cody: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-cody-28991153/ Support the show Support the show Get our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3VEn9vu

Send us Fan Mail On May 21, 2020, the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act got amended to add article 18.  we go over it.  Here's how Illinois will handle tie breakers in their dispensary award process   http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/101/HB/PDF/10100HB2924sam006.pdf Support the show Support the show Get our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3VEn9vu

Send us Fan Mail What to do when you get a notice of deficiency on your cannabis application. You have gotten an email from the state saying that. something is missing from your cannabis application & you have 10 days in which to respond.  The 10-day notice is cryptic and confusing. It uses lots of conditional and/or language so it is hard to know exactly what they are requesting from your app...

Send us Fan Mail What is a cannabis proforma and how do they fit into your business plan? Today we’re speaking with a cannabis financial advisor from Vigland Advisors to discuss creating strong cannabis proformas. https://viglandadvisors.com/ Support the show Support the show Get our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3VEn9vu

Send us Fan Mail We speak with Chris Jay of South Africa NORML and Jeremy Acton from the Dagga Party to discuss South Africa’s complicated cannabis policy. Could South Africa become for cannabis what chocolate is for Switzerland? Let us know what you think on our YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/cannabislegalizationnews https://daggaparty.org.za/ http://norml.org.za/ Support the show Support t...

Send us Fan Mail Cannabis cooperatives are gaining popularity - and for good reason! They’re worker-owned, equity-focused, and champion cooperation and collaboration which usually yields a higher quality product. But how do you start one? Today we're joined by Tomasz Gliszewski from Chicago Cannabis Company to discuss their cannabis co-op and what ownership truly means in the cannabis industr...

Send us Fan Mail #SAFEBankingAct #Covid-19 #CARES2.0 The SAFE Banking Act Back to Senate as part of the House's CARES 2.0 relief package - will the SAFE Banking act finally happen because of the Coronavirus?? https://docs.house.gov/billsthisweek/20200511/BILLS-116hr6800ih.pdf https://www.marijuanamoment.net/marijuana-banking-access-included-in-house-leaderships-coronavirus-relief-bill/ https:...

Send us Fan Mail Cannabis Application Review should center around being comprehensive and robust and going above and beyond the statutory requirements for getting a cannabis license in your state.   The process for reviewing an application before its submission requires an eye for detail and legal compliance, so have a cannabis lawyer, or a cannabis consultant with a law license, to review your te...

Send us Fan Mail #newzealand #cannabislegalizationnews New Zealand Cannabis Legalization News - Adult Use Cannabis Law Ballot initiative. We explain the proposed New Zealand adult use cannabis law.  The proposed Cannabis Law provides for many different types of cannabis business licenses.  It has social equity for the Maori people. Read the whole law: https://www.referendums.govt.nz/materials/Cann...

Send us Fan Mail Happy Mother's Day! In today's episode, we’re joined by Serra Frank from Moms for Marijuana International to discuss both fighting for medicine for your child and childproofing your stash. https://momsformarijuana.com/ https://www.facebook.com/Moms4MJ/ ______________________________________________ Where to Find Us: https://youtube.com/cannabislegalizationnews https://ww...

Send us Fan Mail #litigation #cannabisLicenses How to Sue for a Cannabis License - Illinois, Missouri & Florida marijuana litigation examples. We discuss how to sue a state for a cannabis license and contrast Illinois, Florida, Missouri and even provide an answer from Arizona about how to avoid litigation risk to the state that has the legal cannabis industry. In Illinois the Administrative Re...

Send us Fan Mail Wet Trim or Dry Trim?  How do you trim your cannabis? What is your preference, please drop it in the comments below. Some people claim wet trim is better because it is faster and you lose fewer trichomes. But other people claim wet trim is worse because your bud dries out too fast and it does not lock in the flavor. Some people claim dry trim is better because it slows the bud&apo...

Send us Fan Mail The first state to legalize medical cannabis has come a long way since 1996! Today we're speaking with Mio Asami from Cultiva Law to hear new developments in California’s cannabis laws. https://cultivalaw.com/ Support the show Support the show Get our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3VEn9vu

Send us Fan Mail An Elevationist uses cannabis to reveal the best version of self, discover a creative voice, and enrich the community with the fruits of that creativity. We’re speaking with the co-founder of the International Church of Cannabis to discuss becoming an Elevationist and using cannabis as a sacred flower. https://elevationists.org/ Support the show Support the show Get our newsletter...

Send us Fan Mail Cannabis culture is all about community, and social distancing practices have created a space for community events to continue virtually. Listen now to get a few event hosting (and attending) tips from event expert Adelia Carrillo of EventHi. https://www.eventhi.io Support the show Support the show Get our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3VEn9vu

Send us Fan Mail Here we have a good sunday session.  #CannabisLegalizationNews #CannabisIndustry Happy Sunday, Cannabis Congregation! https://youtu.be/zRfJZMQWA-o Support the show Support the show Get our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3VEn9vu

Send us Fan Mail How to get a bank account for your cannabis business?  You may need a Cannabis Banking Consultant. Cannabis banking has lots to do with the Cole memo, which we discuss how the Cole Memo survived the Sessions Memo in 2018.  We also discuss the FinCEN guidance from department of treasury.  The Marijuana: “marijuana limited” SARs with limited information for otherwise legitimate bank...

Send us Fan Mail They say the cannabis industry is recession-proof, but how are cannabis stocks faring during COVID-19? Today we were joined by Frank Lane from CFN Media and special co-host Josh Kincaid from the Talking Hedge to talk cannabis stocks and upcoming trends. https://www.cannabisfn.com https://www.thetalkinghedgepodcast.com/ Support the show Support the show Get our newsletter: https://...