Can a court use federal law to rule Oregon’s recreation cannabis program illegal?
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Cannabuzz: Why Stoners and Drunks Don’t Mix
I’M NOT ANTI-ALCOHOL. I swear. Although I’m basically a teetotaler, I have no issues with those who enjoy the water of fire. As with most intoxicants, I’m cool with what you do, as long as you aren’t impacting the vibe of those around you. That said, I’ve had a few experiences lately that have made […]
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Ask a Pot Lawyer: Weed and Taxes
I’m just starting to sell my first crop of the year, and I’m not sure how much federal tax to pay and how to report it. I’m just trying not to end up like Capone. Ryan Alexander-Tanner CONGRATULATIONS on your harvest and sale. By law, you are required to report your weed income in the […]
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Cannabuzz: The Week in Cannabis
Stoners, Meet Drinkers
Everyone knows pot and alcohol don’t always mix. What about stoners and drinkers?
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Ask a Pot Lawyer: Why Can’t Canna Businesses Get Bank Accounts?
IS IT TRUE THAT POT BUSINESSES still cannot get bank accounts? What do people do? IT IS MOSTLY TRUE. And people do all sorts of interesting things. The situation feels intractable despite the fact that several banks and credit unions want to work with marijuana businesses and are not shy about saying so. Like most […]
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Cannabuzz: What to Expect for Recreation Cannabis in 2016
chrisryanphoto.com It’s 2016, and things are about to start getting REALLY good for cannabis enthusiasts. Sure, as of last October, those 21 and older could walk into an Oregon Medical Marijuana Program dispensary and purchase up to a quarter ounce of flower, seeds, or clones. And last year we held events where we could stand […]
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Cannabuzz: The Week in Cannabis
Here’s What 2016 Brings
Amy Margolis tells us what to expect for recreational cannabis in 2016.
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The State of Canna Banking
Pot businesses still can’t get bank accounts.
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Watching Charlie Kaufman Movies Stoned, Part IV: Synecdoche, New York
“I like it, I do. But I’m really concerned about dying in the fire.” In preparation for the release of Charlie Kaufman’s latest movie, Anomalisa, I’ve been rewatching ALL THE FILMS (six films) written and directed by the critically acclaimed, eccentric screenwriter (and sometimes director). I saw most them in the theater as they came […]
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Watching Charlie Kaufman Movies Stoned, Part III: Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind
Hey, can I use your cell phone? In preparation for this weekend’s release of Charlie Kaufman’s latest movie, Anomalisa, I’ve been rewatching ALL THE FILMS (six films) written and directed by the critically acclaimed, eccentric screenwriter (and sometimes director). I saw most them in the theater as they came out, and felt okay about them—but […]
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Cannabuzz: The Week in Cannabis
Science Is Cool
Mowgli Holmes and Phylos Bioscience are bringing modern genomic science to the cannabis industry.