The Dark Side of Marijuana Legalization: Predatory Contracts and the Illusion of Social Equity
I recently came across a story out of Missouri that made my blood boil faster than a dabbed-out teenager’s parents. It seems that some big-money...
The IRS is NOT Going to Play Ball with Cannabis Companies on 280E Tax Refund Checks – Get Ready for Penalties and Interest!
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) will persist in pursuing tax payments from marijuana businesses that have taken deductions in anticipation of a potential federal rescheduling,...
Should You Freeze Your Weed Down to -320°F to Kill Mold and Save a Ton of Money?
VIST Labs’ invention centers on cryogenic pasteurization, a procedure that sterilizes cannabis while retaining its natural components using medical-grade cryogenic vapor. “Cannabis is often contaminated...
The Wild West of Weed – California Bans All Hemp-Derived THC Products and Cheech and Chong Sue!
On September 23, 2024, California Governor Gavin Newsom’s emergency ban on hemp-derived THC products officially came into effect, marking a significant shift in the state’s...
Why is Volkswagen Interested in Hemp? Auto Manufacturers Turn Their Attention to Industrial Hemp
Volkswagen announced in a press release that they had just engaged into a partnership with Revoltech GmbH, a German start-up that manufactures sustainable and high-quality...
No Spliff for You! – Rescheduling Cannabis Could Allow for Hemp Tobacco Cigarettes, But Not Weed and Tobacco Mixtures!
The potential introduction of CBD into tobacco products raises important public health considerations. While incorporating CBD may reduce some harmful effects associated with traditional smoking,...
Why People Choosing Cannabis over Beer and Wine is a Very Good Thing for America!
In recent years, a fascinating shift has been taking place in the realm of recreational substances. More and more people are opting to light up...
HHS’ New 2-Step Test to See if Marijuana Has Medicinal Benefits Crushes the DEA’s Rational for Weed Being a Schedule 1 Drug
The newly adopted two-part test introduced by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) focuses on two fundamental questions when determining whether a substance...
What Do Christian Conservatives Have Against Cannabis? – What the Christian Post Gets Wrong about Legalization
I’ve dug up an op-ed from our friends over at the Christian Post. It’s a veritable greatest hits album of anti-cannabis talking points. We’re talking...
Did the Supreme Court Kill Cannabis Resheduling with their Chevron Case Ruling, Yes or No?
Now, I know what some of you might be thinking: “Great! Less regulation is always better for cannabis, right?” Well, not so fast. As much...