Tag Archives: Cannabis and Commerce

Firearms Forbidden for MMJ Users

Posted on October 4, 2011 by admin

This probably won’t come as a shock to anyone, but on September 21st, the Federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosive issued a reminder letter to law enforcement across the country stating that even if you live in a … Continue reading →

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Friday Film Festival: AMEX vs. MMJ

Posted on July 15, 2011 by admin

Two months ago, American Express began refusing to process MMJ purchases at legal dispensaries. The Young Turks heard about this and ran a story. It’s bad enough that many banks are refusing dispensary business, but where does a credit card … Continue reading →

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The 411 on HR 2306

Posted on June 27, 2011 by admin

It’s all over the media – as it should be. On Thursday, conservative Representative Ron Paul (R – Texas) and liberal Representative Barney Frank (D – Massachusetts) joined forces to propose HR 2036 – the “Ending Federal Marijuana Prohibition Act … Continue reading →

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Montana Cannabis Industry Association Suing to Block Anti-dispensary Law

Posted on June 23, 2011 by admin

Attorney James Goetz, working on behalf of the Montana Cannabis Industry Association argued last Monday that a new state law that implements strict verifications of patient conditions and eliminates all sales of medical marijuana is unconstitutional and should be blocked. … Continue reading →

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Banks Backing Off MMJ Business Opps

Posted on June 20, 2011 by admin

The Chicago Tribune reported late last week about a new element in the struggle to make medical marijuana easily accessible to those who need it: the banking industry. Specifically, because of pressure from federal authorities, many banks and credit card … Continue reading →

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Miracle Gro for MMJ?

Posted on June 15, 2011 by admin

If you’ve ever done any gardening, you’ve probably heard of Scotts Miracle-Gro, a soil treatment that is supposed to boost the production of healthy, strong plants. It’s a fairly mainstream product, available at almost every local hardware/garden store in America. … Continue reading →

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Got a Coupon for That? MMJ Coupons Go Online

Posted on May 23, 2011 by admin

The Summit Daily News out of Colorado, is reporting today on a new trend in MMJ retail: online coupons for everything from edibles to equipment to pot itself. This new trend comes even as mainstream sites like Groupon are turning … Continue reading →

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Wal-Mart Can Fire MMJ Users, Judge Says

Posted on February 17, 2011 by admin

Despite the fact that medical marijuana is legal in Michigan, private businesses have the right to fire people who use it, said a federal judge who dismissed a lawsuit against Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. U.D. District Judge Robert Jonker said that … Continue reading →

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Spokane: Hotbed of Dispensary Differences?

Posted on January 31, 2011 by admin

KREM.com out of Washington State reported over the weekend that Med Mars Dis, a medical marijuana dispensary in Spokane that was busted by the country sheriff’s office last fall is continuing to openly conduct business, rather than closing down. The … Continue reading →

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Friday Film Fest: Introducing iGrow

Posted on January 28, 2011 by admin

iGrow has been described as the world’s first “medical marijuana superstore.” This week’s video (courtesy of YouTube and ReasonTV) is all about them, and about medical marijuana as a booming industry.

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