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MGO Publish Their Fourth Cannabis 50

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Cannabis 50

 

Forbes covers some of the highlights

This year’s list is particularly noteworthy, as it highlights an increased presence of female and diverse founders, CEOs and top executives. “You will also see [that] in this year’s “Cannabis 50” there are many more entertainers and musicians. In previous years, we saw many more pro athletes, but it seems mainstream cultural icons are really entering the industry,” explained Lorna Donohoe, director of partnerships and influence at MGO.

Scott Hammon, head of MGO’s cannabis practice, added, “Although the cannabis industry faced challenges due to limited access to capital as well as a supply and demand imbalance in certain markets in 2022, the sector continued to make progress. With Federal legislation allowing for expanded research, Federal pardons increasing the odds of widespread and more impactful state expungement action, and an overwhelming majority of Americans believing cannabis should be legal, we are seeing greater cultural acceptance and expansion of the industry.”

And he added, “While it’s a work in progress, there is no doubt that despite the near-term presenting many of the challenges the industry has confronted since its inception, the long-term outlook remains bright as it continues to integrate itself into the fabric of American business and society.”

MGO’s Cannabis 50 Honorees

Doing Well

Entrepreneurs and organizations are expanding their financial, operational and environmental horizons.

“We pride ourselves on our minority-led executive team and have worked to create an inclusive and diverse workforce with our team in California and India. For our customers, we have and will continue to support small retail dispensaries and social equity retailers on their path to profitability through the use of data and our 24-hour support team,” said John Yang, CEO of Treez, one of the honorees.

• Agrify Corp

• Charlotte’s Web Holdings, Inc.

• Garden Society

• Jane Technologies, Inc.

• Jeeter A DreamFields Brand

• Jones Soda Co.

• TerrAscend Corp.

• Tilray Brands, Inc.

• Treez

• Würk

Doing Good

Nonprofits, activists, and others undoing social harms, advocating through reform, supporting sustainability, and providing equitable opportunity.

“In the U.S., those most affected by the lack of representation are the ones driving diversity and social justice in the cannabis industry. Though cannabis is not for the faint of heart, BIPOC entrepreneurs are still entering the industry — especially in newly legal states — and social equity is at the core of their business model; they advocate for policies not only to help their business grow, but to address the impact of the war on drugs in marginalized communities,” said Mary Pryor, co-founder of Cannaclusive.

• Cannaclusive

• Christine De La Rosa

• Congressional Cannabis Caucus

• Exonerations and Pardons

• Freedom Grams

• Housing Works

• Viola Cares

• Wana Brands Foundation

• Weed Like Change

• Weldon Angelos

Money Talks

Investors, banks, and others opening the avenues of capital fueling an emerging industry.

“When viewing the cannabis industry, people have a tendency to get too wrapped up in stock prices, and myopically equate stock performance to the health of the sector. In reality, however, in such a nascent sector, stock valuation is a poor barometer of overall industry health. There are tremendous tailwinds and opportunities in this industry, with revenue reaching $27B in 2022 and sales in 2023 projected to exceed $30B,” Rob Sechrist, president of Pelorus Equity Group.

• AFC Gamma

• Alternative Financing

• Btomorrow Ventures Limited

• Canopy Growth Corporation

• Cresco Labs, Inc.

• Foley Hoag LLP

• Green Check Verified

• Greenspoon Marder LLP

• Pelorus Equity Group

• Valley National Bank

Knowledge is Power

Researchers, educators, and others are raising awareness and sharing the benefits of cannabis.

“Eliminating product recalls throughout the industry should be a major push for manufacturers and growers. Recalls damage consumer confidence in products quickly, especially in unregulated markets like cannabis. If companies take the proper safety precautions and avoid committing food fraud by ensuring that their product test results match their product labels, this would be a good start,” said Tyler Williams, founder and CTO of Cannabis Safety and Quality.

• Cannabis Safety and Quality

• Gowling WLG

• Headcount’s Cannabis Voter Project

• PAX Labs, Inc.

• Purissima, Inc.

• Research Breakthroughs

• Rutgers University Law School

• Vangst

• Whitney Economics

All the Lights

Athletes, entertainers, and influencers mainstreaming cannabis culture and giving back to the community.

“The cannabis industry is a community that is unique to any other type of industry where competitors can become partners and friends. Everyone is focused on one central mission, promoting the benefits of plant-based medicine,” said Mike Tyson, co-founder and chief brand officer of Tyson 2.0.

• Big Freedia

• Cann Social Tonics

• Clio Awards

• Corporations Show Love

• Kx Family Care

• Lil’ Kim

• Montel Williams

• Sean “Diddy” Combs

• TYSON 2.0

• Wiz Khalifa

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https://www.forbes.com/sites/javierhasse/2023/02/06/50-game-changers-in-the-cannabis-space-from-diddy-lil-kim-to-nasdaq-traded-players-advocacy-orgs/?sh=31a4b9ff61aa



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It All Turned A Bit Bogan At Aussie Medical Cannabis Symposium

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Thanks to Hemp Gazette for spotting this – I have to admit I missed it and unsurprisingly nobody made me aware of it The Linked in Post from the organisers Some Comments



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And Today’s Mass CCC Drama Is… plot to “take out” O’Brien as punishment for investigating serious allegations of cover-ups, abuse and misconduct within the agency.

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I do hope there is a Netflix scriptwriter following his posts – all this would make a perfect update to Parks & Recreation or The Office..

Here’s a taste of the latest episode

 

In shocking development, former Massachusetts CCC Chair Shannon O’Brien alleges State Treasurer Deb Goldberg violated court order in an attempt to keep secret details about a plot within the CCC to “take out” O’Brien as punishment for investigating serious allegations of cover-ups, abuse and misconduct within the agency.

Furthermore, say O’Brien’s lawyers, Goldberg attempted to spread this incorrectly redacted document to the press in an attempt to obfuscate the serious allegations directed at CCC staff (and currently being hidden from the public by way of these risky redactions).

A section of Thursday’s motion from former CCC Chair Shannon O’Brien, alleging violations of a court order by State Treasurer Deb Goldberg. (Released via MassCourts, 2/13/25)

O’Brien, in turn, is asking the court to order the entire document unsealed for pubic review as a sanction for Goldberg violating the court’s specific instructions as to redactions.

“Given the nature of the underlying proceedings, and the asserted bases for Plaintiff’s removal as Chair of the CCC, the Court is, frankly, skeptical that the administrative record itself is likely to contain a significant amount of protected personal information that satisfied the narrow definition of same under SJC Rule 1:24,” said judge Robert B. Gordan (who is specially assigned to the matter) in a prior ruling instructing Goldberg as to how to go about filing the redacted document in question. Read more background about that ruling here – https://www.patreon.com/posts/121109593

A section of the original court order that O’Brien alleges Goldberg violated. (Released via MassCourts, 1/30/25)

Then, in a strong, rebuke to Goldberg, Judge Gordon went on to say, …[T]he Treasurer has not identified, and the Court has not located, any case authority suggesting that an administrative record filed in the context of a review under G.L.c. 249 Section 4 or G.C.c. 30A is subject to the broader strictures of [the Fair Information Practices Act/FIPA], to claims of attorney-client privileges asserted after the subject information was disclosed in an administrative proceeding, or to a privet promised of confidentiality that a governmental agency may have extended to a complaining employee, such as would justify impoundment or redaction of the administrative record on those grounds.”

In turn, Goldberg’s shocking decision to attempt to hide most of the document in question from public view may well draw the ire of the court upon review thereof.

A hearing on the matter has been requested, but not yet scheduled, in Suffolk Superior Court.

’Brien alleges that a group of CCC staff members –attempting to cover up serious allegations of abuse, misconduct and corruption– “took out” O’Brien with pre-textual smears after she attempted to reform the beleaguered regulatory juggernaut.

Goldberg, O’Brien further alleges, is attempting to hide documents related to O’Brien’s suspension (and eventual dismissal) that may show a plot by Nurys Camargo, Shawn Collins, Cedric Sinclair and other CCC personnel to “take out” O’Brien with pretextual allegations of misconduct. Those documents are currently being kept private by Goldberg’s office because of the explosive allegations of misconduct (directed at some of Goldberg’s friends/allies) included therein.

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Royal Queen Seeds Fund Campaign In Germany Saying There’s A Lot of Poo In Illegal Weed.. and yes hilarity ensues with puns about smoking good shit

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Only one in five samples classified as “clean”

After eight months of work and with the fantastic support of over 200 volunteers, the submitted samples were tested for biological components, pesticides, and other drugs.* And the results were shocking: Out of more than 300 samples tested, only around 20 percent were classified as safe and clean products. The majority of the remaining 80 percent contained traces of substances such as human and animal feces, Covid-19, and influenza viruses. We also found traces of cocaine, ketamine, crystal meth, MDMA, and even compounds from hairspray, as well as traces of toxic pesticides that are classified as illegal in Europe.

Worst test results in Berlin, Hamburg, and Munich

How the individual cities performed in the study is shown in the following overview, listed in descending order from most to least contaminated samples from 30 German cities and 20 other European metropolises.

*Please see below for detailed information on the analysis methodology.



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