Here’s what’s happening:
- New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo laid out more of his plan for legalizing REC. It includes a potency tax, something I’m not sure any other market uses.
New York Now - A federal court in Pennsylvania said a woman’s claim of disability discrimination can move forward after she was fired for MED use.
National Law Review - CPA Practice Advisor puts together seven reasons accountants should serve the industry.
- France has launched a “public consultation” on legalizing REC.
France 24 - Rolling Stone explains Delta-8 THC, a technically, possibly legal cannabinoid that gets you high, and whether the DEA will shut down the booming market.
- Science magazine Discover explains why terpenes “make cannabis better medicine.“
- Keegan Peterson, CEO of cannatech company Wurk died suddenly. A GoFundMe to support his family has been set up. Here’s his appearance on the WeedWeek podcast, where he discussed how the company sought to normalize the industry.
- UFC has removed its penalty for fighters testing positive for pot, unless they seem high on bout day.
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