Feds Tighten Screws on Hemp Cultivation
New federal regulations would make it harder for hemp growers to prove their plants are not marijuana, in what could be a major setback to a promising industry legalized just two years ago
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Author: Editorial Staff
Legal Compliance Spotlight While Raising Capital in the Cannabis Industry
Legal compliance is particularly important for companies in the cannabis industry that seek to raise capital. Not only is this a highly regulated industry, but offers and sales of securities of companies within the industry are generally subject to enhanced scrutiny by state and federal securities regulators.
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Recreational Cannabis is on the Horizon for Florida
Judging by recent opinion polls, Florida could soon be the next state to fully legalize recreational marijuana.
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Federal Cannabis Legalization: A Seemingly Unachievable Dream Due to Coronavirus
Coronavirus has managed to upset any chances of standalone cannabis legalization that could’ve passed Congress this year.
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EEOC COVID-19 Guidance: Cannabis Employees – Return to Work and Accommodations
If an employee has one of the medical conditions identified by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) that may put the employee at higher risk of severe illness from COVID-19, the EEOC advises that the employee, or a third party such as the employee’s doctor, notify the employer that the employee needs an accommodation for a reason related to an underlying medical condition.
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Cannabis Employees Who Refuse to Return to Work While Seeking Pandemic Unemployment Assistance
As state shut-down restrictions ease, employers may confront situations in which some employees resist a return to work because of COVID-19 fears.
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Cannabis RIF: No You Can’t Smoke It
With startups and public companies alike going through layoffs, it’s important to know the best practices to follow when overseeing a reduction in force (RIF).
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Just Say No: Keep The DEA Out Of Cannabis Research
This week, NCIA did its part by filing public comments in response to DEA’s proposed rulemaking on cannabis research
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Crowdfunding Is Revolutionizing The Cannabis Industry
The cannabis industry is not just enjoying the upsurge caused by the epidemic, it is also experiencing the proliferation of crowdfunding or crowdsourcing platforms internationally.
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Banking for marijuana companies included in Congress’ new $3 trillion coronavirus stimulus bill
Cannabis industry advocates applauded House Democrats on Tuesday after a new $3 trillion federal stimulus bill included provisions to allow marijuana businesses access to banking.
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