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In the last year or two, we have seen a growing number of marijuana businesses take the position that IRC 280E no longer applies to them. Some of these businesses have taken that position in consultation with lawyers and CPAs. This shift in strategy predates Trump’s Executive Order of December 18, 2025, to reschedule marijuana

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Oregon’s 2026 legislative session began last week on February 2. The biennial “short session” will last but 35 days, and focus on budget shortfalls, transportation and housing—which is to say that cannabis is not a priority. That said, of the 300 or so introduced bills, there are four cannabis-related submissions. That’s where I come in.

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Earlier this month, the Bailiwick of Jersey appeared poised to take a measured, evidence-based step toward re-examining its approach to non-medical cannabis. Three reform proposals put forward by Tom Binet, Minister for Health and Social Services, were expected to be debated by the States Assembly of Jersey on February 3, 2026. That debate has now

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Last month, we hosted a webinar on federal cannabis law and policy in 2026. While things are not where we’d like them to be, it’s amazing to consider everything that has happened over the years. From a lawyering perspective, it’s almost unbelievable. I have worked as a business lawyer in the cannabis industry for over

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Most commentary on the “hemp ban” included in the November funding bill has focused on two, related considerations: (1) which products and activities will become unlawful on November 12, 2026, and (2) whether Congress will materially amend, or delay, the ban before then. While that focus is understandable, it overlooks a critical, and more immediate,

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Introduction As interest in the therapeutic benefits of cannabis continues to rise, more cancer patients are seeking out compounds such as tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD) to improve their quality of sleep. Research in this area is still limited, but preliminary findings indicate that cannabis may help alleviate sleep disturbances. A recent study specifically examined the effectiveness of cannabis in improving sleep for cancer patients. Study Overview The study involved the analysis of symptom responses reported by 1,962 cancer patients participating in the Minnesota Medical Cannabis Program (MMCP) from 2015 to 2023 to assess how cannabis affects sleep. The study examined the relationship between reported sleep disturbance scores and several factors, including the doses of THC and CBD, as well as the THC-to-CBD ratio. Consideration was given to important demographic factors, including sex, age, race, ethnicity, body mass index, and MMCP enrollment in the medical cannabis program. Key Findings One […]

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Welcome to 84 Harrington, home to the world’s tallest hemp building and a beacon of sustainability, design, and innovation in Cape Town, South Africa.

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Diabetes elevates blood sugar and can result in fatigue, increased hunger and thirst, irritability and frequent urination. Learn how medical marijuana can help treat Diabetes.

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Learn how Victoria Zavala helps treat her systemic Lupus and degenerative disc disease with medical marijuana.

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MM411  interviews William "Bill" Britt who suffers from polio and epilepsy. Due to his condition, Bill suffers from pain, depression, nausea, and insomnia. He talks about the effects of cannabis (marijuana) on asthma.

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