On September 27, The SAFER Banking Act passed the Senate Banking Committee with a bipartisan vote of 14-9. The successful vote marks the first time a version of the cannabis banking legislation has passed a Senate Committee since it was first introduced in Congress all the way back in 2013. The bill … Read more about SAFER Banking Act Passes Senate Committee in Historic Vote
California Looks to Regulate Psychedelic Medicines
Despite large amounts of support from legislators and California citizens, on October 7 Governor Gavin Newsom vetoed a piece of legislation that would decriminalize the possession, preparation, obtaining, and transportation of small amounts of certain psychedelics including psilocybin, mescaline, … Read more about California Looks to Regulate Psychedelic Medicines
CIA’s AI Chatbot
The CIA is set to introduce an AI chatbot, trained on publicly available data, to enhance intelligence operations. This tool will enable agents to access, verify, and summarize vast amounts of information efficiently. However, concerns about privacy and data sourcing remain, raising important … Read more about CIA’s AI Chatbot
Understanding the Colorado Privacy Act
In an era where personal data is increasingly valuable and susceptible to misuse, governments around the world are enacting comprehensive privacy laws to protect individuals' rights and provide guidelines for data handling. One such initiative is the Colorado Privacy Act (“CPA”), officially known as … Read more about Understanding the Colorado Privacy Act
Psychedelic Science 2023: Dave Rodman
At the Psychedelic Science 2023 Conference presented by MAPS in June, founder and managing partner Dave Rodman teamed up with CannabisRadio.com and Grassroots Marketing to chat about the current legal landscape of the Psychedelic world. Dave is a long-time advocate for sensible drug policy reform … Read more about Psychedelic Science 2023: Dave Rodman
Risks that AI Developers Must Consider When Developing AI
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is not just a technological innovation; it’s a transformative force that has permeated multiple sectors, from healthcare to finance. As AI startups and companies creating AI tools (“AI Developers”) continue to proliferate, they find themselves navigating a … Read more about Risks that AI Developers Must Consider When Developing AI
New York’s Office of Cannabis Management to Begin Accepting License Applications on October 4, 2023
On Tuesday, New York State’s Cannabis Control Board (“CCB”) voted to approve the Office of Cannabis Management’s (“OCM”) proposed cannabis regulations.[1] With the CCB’s approval, the OCM announced that it will begin accepting applications through for cultivator, processor, distributor, … Read more about New York’s Office of Cannabis Management to Begin Accepting License Applications on October 4, 2023
Marijuana Recommended to be Rescheduled to Schedule III
On August 29, 2023, the Department of Human and Health Services (“HHS”) sent a letter to the Drug Enforcement Administration (“DEA”), recommending that marijuana be rescheduled to Schedule III under the Controlled Substances Act (“CSA”)[1]. The CSA currently lists marijuana as a Schedule I … Read more about Marijuana Recommended to be Rescheduled to Schedule III