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MondayOct 14, 2019 4:20 am

420 with CNW – ACLU Sues County in Pennsylvania over Medical Marijuana

The American Civil Liberties Union is suing Lebanon County’s Court System and probation department over their decision that prevents the use of medical marijuana by people who are on parole. According to ACLU, Lebanon is not the only county implementing this policy; other counties include Elk, Forest, Indiana. Lycoming, Potter, and Northampton. ACLU is hoping that the suit will have implications in all the counties. The suit was formed in September when Lebanon County announced that people who are on probation would no longer be able to access medical marijuana treatment even if they have medical marijuana cards. The state…

FridayOct 11, 2019 4:20 pm

420 with CNW – Federal Report Shows More Banks Are Accepting Marijuana Businesses

According to a federal report, there is an increase in the number of banks and credit unions accepting to service marijuana businesses in the third quarter of 2019. In the first quarter of 2019, there were 493 banks and 140 credit unions accepting marijuana businesses. In the second quarter, the number of banks and credit unions increased to 553 and 162, respectively. They submitted documents showing that they will be conducting business with legal marijuana businesses. Accepting to conduct business with marijuana companies is viewed as a risky move in the financial sector because marijuana remains a federally controlled substance.…

FridayOct 11, 2019 11:09 am

The Supreme Cannabis Company Inc. (TSX: FIRE) (OTCQX: SPRWF) (FRA: 53S1) Eyes European Growth

Located in the Netherlands, Truverra Europe is already established in select European markets, providing an early foothold for Supreme Cannabis Supreme Cannabis’ investment vehicle, Supreme Heights, provides European upstarts with access to capital, proven expertise and tools The Supreme Cannabis Company Inc. (TSX: FIRE) (OTCQX: SPRWF) (FRA: 53S1), a company dedicated to growing the world’s best cannabis and becoming a leader in the global industry, is creating inroads into Europe’s cannabis industry through its various subsidiaries. The company is taking an aggressive approach to secure its position in Europe’s rapidly increasing cannabis market, a market worth an estimated $318 million…

FridayOct 11, 2019 4:20 am

420 with CNW – Federally Funded Study Disproves Marijuana Legalization Myths

A new study on the impacts of marijuana, which was funded by the U.S. Department of Justice, showed that marijuana programs do not affect neighboring or non-legal states negatively. The new study authors, while conducting their state-level analysis, were looking to answer three questions; first, the impact of legalization on law enforcement resources in legal states. Secondly, how those resources in bordering and non-legal states are affected, and lastly, what it means for drug trafficking after marijuana is legalized. The researchers used past statistics on drug possession and distribution in the legalized states as well as the neighboring non-legal states…

ThursdayOct 10, 2019 4:20 pm

420 with CNW – DC Employee Sues City Over Medical Marijuana

A government employee Doretha Barber, who was told that she would only get back to work after she stopped using medical marijuana and passed a drugs test is suing Washington, D.C. Barber's work is classified as safety-sensitive in the Department of Public Works; however, she does not operate heavy pieces of machinery or vehicles. Currently, her work involves raking leaves and spreading salt on icy sidewalks. She started working as an office assistant, then got promoted to a sanitation worker. She had been suffering from extreme backaches and migraines for several years to the extent that sometimes she could not…

ThursdayOct 10, 2019 2:17 pm

Boston Slated to Host Cannabis World Congress & Business Exposition

While Boston’s moniker – the Hub of the Universe – may seem overstated to some, the historic city will definitely be the place to be for those in the cannabis world during the last week of October. In the past decade, Massachusetts voters have legalized both the medical and recreational use of cannabis, making Boston the ideal destination for this year’s signature Cannabis World Congress & Business Exposition (CWCBExpo). Scheduled to kick off on Thursday, October 24, and run through Saturday, October 26, at the Hynes Convention Center, CWCBExpo is the leading business-to-business trade show event in the legalized cannabis…

ThursdayOct 10, 2019 2:03 pm

CWCBExpo Wraps Up Successful Event in Heart of Cannabis Country

The 6th annual CWCBExpo (Cannabis World Congress & Business Exposition) in Los Angeles wrapped up with record attendance of leading business, retail, healthcare and financial professionals from around the country and even the world. With California being one of the largest cannabis markets in the world, Los Angeles created the perfect backdrop for CWCBExpo, an event at the forefront of the business-to-business cannabis industry aimed at helping participants make meaningful connections and grow their businesses. The must-attend expo began with a day-long, pre-conference workshop on Wednesday, September 25, focusing on cannabis business law in California and beyond, which included seven sessions offering key…

ThursdayOct 10, 2019 1:00 pm

Dama Financial is “One to Watch”

Provides access through bank partners to secure online, safe and convenient banking services for businesses in the cash-intensive cannabis industry Founded by banking and payments industry veterans experienced in building and scaling businesses Partnered with numerous financial institutions to help cash-intensive businesses reduce financial and safety risk, and run their businesses more efficiently Deposits held at partner banks are FDIC-insured up to $250,000 per account Dama Financial, through its bank partners, provides cannabis-related businesses (CRBs) access to transparent, sustainable banking and payment solutions. Using innovative technology, data and artificial intelligence, Dama exceeds the compliance and regulatory requirements for servicing CRBs,…

ThursdayOct 10, 2019 11:44 am

IONIC Brands Corp. (CSE: IONC) (OTC: IONKF) (FRA: IB3) Plans Further Expansion

IONIC Brands Corp. is a west coast company which was established in 2015 as a supplier of recreational cannabis products such as cannabis oils and vaporizer products, including vape pens IONIC Brands Corp. achieved a year-over-year increase in revenue of over 377 percent, and it plans to expand into more states across the nation IONIC expects that, by early 2020, its products will be distributed through 318 stores in California and 225 stores in Oregon IONIC Brands Corp. (CSE: IONC) (OTC: IONKF) (FRA: IB3) is a cannabis holding company supplying recreational cannabis products, with headquarters in Tacoma, Washington. The company’s…

ThursdayOct 10, 2019 6:00 am

New Heights Cannabis Tourism Summit to feature Smiths Falls as first community to announce intention to become Canada’s premier Canna-tourism destination

On October 28th in Ontario, Canada at Blue Mountain Village, a popular tourist destination, the tourism and cannabis industry will come together for the first time for the 1st Annual New Heights Cannabis Tourism Summit. The 1-day event, will feature tourism trailblazers and cannabis experts who are already creating canna-tourism experiences such as cannabis-friendly destinations, hotels, resorts, festivals, spas, activities and more. Canna-tourism is starting to pick up momentum and garner attention as new experiences are popping up both in Canada and in the U.S., where recreational cannabis is legal. There’s a growing consumer demand for experiences and venues where they can purchase, consume…