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U.S. House Approves Federal Protections for State-Legal Cannabis Businesses, Maine Expects Adult-Use Sales to Launch This Year: Week in Review

Lawmakers passed an amendment this week that bars the Department of Justice from using taxpayer funds to enforce federal anti-cannabis laws in states that have legalized medical and/or adult-use cannabis.

149 Growers Apply to Participate in the Netherlands’ Regulated Cannabis Cultivation Experiment

The Ministries for Medical Care and of Justice and Security will evaluate the applications and license 10 growers by early 2021.

Federal Judge Presses U.S. Customs and Border Protection on Transparency in Cannabis Policy

An ongoing lawsuit seeks information on a federal policy that has barred Canadian cannabis industry stakeholders from entering the U.S.

Rubicon Organics Signs Agreement with German Distributor

The agreement will see the Canadian company export cannabis to Canacur for distribution in Germany.

Steve Dobler to Retire From Role With Aurora

The Aurora Cannabis co-founder and president will step down at the end of June.

Isracann Prepares For New Cannabis Export Rules, Announces New COO

As Israel announces loosened restrictions on cannabis exports to Europe, the company looks to capitalize on the new market.

Neptune Announces Robert DiPede as Senior VP of Biodroga and Health and Wellness Innovation

Former Walmart executive looks to help the company expand its cannabis and other health and wellness products sales.

The Valens Company Enters Australia’s Cannabis Market with Agreement with Country’s Largest Distributor, Eyes Small-Sized Facility Build Out Down the Road

The agreement provides The Valens Company with strategic access to the second largest cannabis market outside of North America.

U.S. House Includes SAFE Banking Act in New COVID-19 Relief Bill, Montana Cannabis Legalization Campaign Launches Signature Drive: Week in Review

This week, House lawmakers included legislative language from the SAFE Banking Act in new legislation aimed at economic relief amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Terrace Global Announces Agreement With the Flowr Corporation to Jointly Develop Outdoor Medical Cannabis Project in Portugal

The agreement fast-tracks Terrace Global’s operations in Portugal and provides a foundation for future extraction in the E.U.

Israel Allows Medical Cannabis Exports

The move sets the stage for international sales.

Newly Released Memo Advises DEA to Change Cannabis Research Regulations, Minnesota Lawmaker Introduces Adult-Use Legalization Bill: Week in Review

This week, a 2018 memo surfaced, indicating that the Drug Enforcement Administration’s practices have been non-compliant with international drug laws for decades.

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