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A federal court has ruled that marijuana businesses are not eligible for COVID-era employee retention tax credits (ERC) due to Section 280E of the Internal Revenue Code. The decision reinforces the IRS’s position that cannabis companies, despite operating legally at the state level, are barred from receiving federal tax benefits. The case involved a Washington-based …

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Missouri’s Attorney General, Andrew Bailey, has issued cease-and-desist letters to 18 hemp distributors warning them to stop selling THCA flower, with more enforcement actions expected to follow. His office claims the product could mislead consumers and potentially contain psychoactive THC, challenging the state’s legal definition of hemp. These letters, sent under the Missouri Merchandising Practices …

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Oregon’s cannabis industry just got a boost in visibility and collaboration. Governor Tina Kotek has signed a new bill into law that allows licensed marijuana businesses to provide trade samples at cannabis industry events—marking a significant shift in how the state supports professional networking, product development, and education in the legal weed sector. Previously, cannabis …

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In a move that has sparked significant pushback from researchers and cannabis advocates, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) recently promoted the claim that marijuana may be more likely to cause psychosis than methamphetamine. The statement appeared in a DEA publication and presentation titled “Growing Threats,” where the agency highlighted what it believes are emerging …

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Nebraska legislators are advancing a controversial bill that would effectively ban most consumable hemp products in the state—including popular items containing delta-8 THC, delta-10, and other hemp-derived cannabinoids. The proposed legislation aims to dramatically restrict the kinds of hemp products legally available to consumers by prohibiting those with any level of psychoactive effects. If passed, …

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