Employees welcome the end of cannabis drug screenings in New York. Photo credits:Twenty20 photos. In addition to adult-use cannabis, residents of New York are also welcoming the end of cannabis drug screenings. In March 2021, adult-use cannabis became legal in New York when lawmakers passed the Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act (MRTA). While this law … [Read more...] about New York State Shuts Down Worker Discrimination Against Cannabis Use
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Lawmakers Make Another Push for Federal Cannabis Decriminalization with CAOA
From left to right: Senators Booker, Schumer, and Wyden — the CAOA sponsors. Image credit: Denver7. More than 90% of Americans believe cannabis should be medically or recreationally legal, according to the Pew Research Center. Despite this, it remains federally illegal. Consequently, three Democratic Senators are pushing for the decriminalization of cannabis nationwide … [Read more...] about Lawmakers Make Another Push for Federal Cannabis Decriminalization with CAOA
The Dime: 10/15/2021
Following important cannabis news articles every day can be a real burn-out, we know. That’s why the Emerald rolls up a chronicle of the headiest news hits, and passes them to you at the end of each week. We Bring You: The Dime. Gaming Legend, Hector Rodriguez, Launches Cannabis Company On Thursday, October 14th, Hector “HCEZ” Rodriguez, owner of OpTic Gaming, announced … [Read more...] about The Dime: 10/15/2021
Clint Eastwood Wins $6.1M Lawsuit Against CBD Company
Clint Eastwood arrives at the 2020 AFI Awards in Los Angeles. Photo by Jordan Strauss | Invision | AP Actor, director, producer and composer Clint Eastwood has won a lawsuit against a CBD Company. Mediatonas UAB, a Lithuanian web development firm has used the actor’s name illegally to promote CBD products. Last year, Eastwood accused the company of using his name and … [Read more...] about Clint Eastwood Wins $6.1M Lawsuit Against CBD Company
The Dime: 10/8/2021
Following important cannabis news articles every day can be a real burn-out, we know. That’s why the Emerald rolls up a chronicle of the headiest news hits, and passes them to you at the end of each week. We Bring You: The Dime. Justin Bieber Launches Limited Cannabis Line Yet another celebrity is dipping their toes in the cannabis industry. On Monday, October 4th, … [Read more...] about The Dime: 10/8/2021