Drugs in the United States

Raymond Sackler Family Launches Comprehensive Website To Correct False Narrative About Role In Opioid Crisis

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Wednesday, May 19, 2021
Professional services, Mental health, Health, Technology, Legal, Other Technology, Other Health, Sackler family, Opioid epidemic, Opioids, Economy of the United States, United States, Drugs in the United States, Corruption in the United States, Wealth in the United States, Purdue Pharma, Raymond Sackler, Oxycodone, Massachusetts v. Purdue

b"The Raymond Sackler family today released documents and information (available at the website www.judgeforyourselves.info ) that address the many false allegations blaming family members, Purdue Pharma and OxyContin for creating the tragic opioid crisis in the United States.

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  • b"The Raymond Sackler family today released documents and information (available at the website www.judgeforyourselves.info ) that address the many false allegations blaming family members, Purdue Pharma and OxyContin for creating the tragic opioid crisis in the United States.
  • The website, based entirely on publicly-available documents and data, includes detailed information about the origins of the opioid crisis, which long predated the launch of OxyContin in 1996, and on the FDA\xe2\x80\x99s continuing approval (including to this day) of OxyContin for patients suffering from chronic pain.\nThe interactive website, which allows interested users to search content, includes a series of video presentations based on historical documents and information made public, with the Sacklers\xe2\x80\x99 consent, as part of the Purdue Pharma bankruptcy proceedings.
  • These documents clearly establish that Sackler family members who served on Purdue's board conducted themselves ethically and lawfully at all times.\nThe presentations and information available on the website reveal how the false narratives about the Sackler family and its alleged role in the opioid crisis were orchestrated by plaintiffs\xe2\x80\x99 lawyers, who clearly articulated\xe2\x80\x94and stand to benefit from\xe2\x80\x94their plans to vilify Purdue and the Sackler family.
  • They remain committed to resolutions that will provide substantial resources for addressing the opioid crisis.\nView source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210519005818/en/\n"

Canix Expands Cannabis Cultivation Tools Through Partnership with Leading Hardware Compliance Provider, WayFast.

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Tuesday, April 27, 2021
Medicinal plants, Health sciences, Cannabis, Entheogens, Euphoriants, Herbs, Medical cannabis, Drugs in the United States, Drugs, Cannabis cultivation

b'SAN FRANCISCO, April 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Canix, a market leading cannabis ERP and seed to sale platform, today announced their partnership with WayFast, the agritech hardware manufacturer, to provide the best solution for harvesting cannabis compliantly.

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  • b'SAN FRANCISCO, April 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Canix, a market leading cannabis ERP and seed to sale platform, today announced their partnership with WayFast, the agritech hardware manufacturer, to provide the best solution for harvesting cannabis compliantly.
  • "WayFast is next-generation hardware for the modern cannabis grower and has the fastest harvesting solution on the market.
  • Canix cannabis software provides tools to optimize day to day operations, stay compliant with state regulations, and make revenue-based business decisions.
  • Find out more at canix.com\nWayFast was established to provide the next generation of cannabis hardware required for the unique needs of cannabis cultivators.

Dama Financial, the Leading Provider of Access to Banking and Financial Solutions for Cannabis Businesses, Announces the Completion of $12.6 Million Growth Equity Raise

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Wednesday, April 21, 2021
Herbalism, Medicinal plants, Health sciences, Antiemetics, Antioxidants, Medical cannabis, Drugs in the United States, Pharmaceutical sciences, Decriminalization of non-medical cannabis in the United States

"We have spent four years building a platform to enable safe, compliant financial services for cannabis businesses and now is the time to take Dama to the next level.

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  • "We have spent four years building a platform to enable safe, compliant financial services for cannabis businesses and now is the time to take Dama to the next level.
  • "Dama continues to innovate solutions for the serious payments problems faced by the industry and we are excited to see that accelerate.
  • "\nSince November 2020, six new states have passed legalization measures for cannabis and a record-high percentage of Americans now support legalization.
  • The Company\'s expansive product set, including Premier Business Banking, Paytender and CashToTax, fueled 350% top line growth in 2020.\n'

Pennsylvania Lt. Governor Fetterman and Cannabis Advocates Leafly and NORML Call for Pennsylvania to Legalize Adult-Use Cannabis

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Tuesday, April 20, 2021
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View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210420005266/en/\nAdult-use cannabis legalization in Pennsylvania would support at least 32,000 full-time Pennsylvania jobs, $3.3 billion in sales per year, and $520 million in annual tax revenue, per Leafly.

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210420005266/en/\nAdult-use cannabis legalization in Pennsylvania would support at least 32,000 full-time Pennsylvania jobs, $3.3 billion in sales per year, and $520 million in annual tax revenue, per Leafly.
  • Within 3-5 years of legalization, the legal cannabis industry could employ as many Pennsylvanians as the state\xe2\x80\x99s famous steel industry.
  • Cannabis legalization is widely supported by voters, with nearly two-thirds of Pennsylvania voters and 68% of adults nationwide in support.
  • The 2021 Leafly Pennsylvania Cannabis Jobs Report can be accessed here .\nMarket size estimation and job count: Leafly analysts used comparable states to estimate Pennsylvania\xe2\x80\x99s semi-mature combined medical and adult-use market.

Playboy Celebrates National Cannabis Awareness Month, Redoubling Efforts on Nationwide Cannabis Reform and Advocacy

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Monday, April 19, 2021
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b'LOS ANGELES, April 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --In celebration of National Cannabis Awareness Month taking place throughout April, Playboy Enterprises today announced a month-long initiative supporting nationwide cannabis reform and advocacy.

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  • b'LOS ANGELES, April 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --In celebration of National Cannabis Awareness Month taking place throughout April, Playboy Enterprises today announced a month-long initiative supporting nationwide cannabis reform and advocacy.
  • "\n"As we continue the fight to end cannabis prohibition nationwide, MPP is proud to partner with Playboy in celebration of National Cannabis Awareness Month," said Steven Hawkins, Executive Director, Marijuana Policy Project.
  • "\nPlayboy has been engaged with cannabis reform since the 1960s and continues to use its platform to push the conversation forward today.
  • As a proud founding donor of the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML) over 50 years ago, Playboy has been a pioneer in the cannabis space since the brand\'s beginning.

Green Flower announces Washington Cannabis Career Summit to help people learn about employment opportunities in the cannabis industry

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Thursday, April 15, 2021
Cannabis, Cannabis smoking, Entheogens, Euphoriants, Drugs in the United States, Drugs

b"BELLINGHAM, Wash., April 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Green Flower is launching their first online Cannabis Career Summit designed to help career seekers better understand the realities and complexities of the cannabis industry, learn what skills and qualifications they need to stand out, and showcase the top leaders and companies in the cannabis industry today.\nGreen Flower is launching their first online Cannabis Career Summit designed to help career seekers.\nThe first event, in partnership with Western Washington University, takes place virtually on May 6, 2021.

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  • b"BELLINGHAM, Wash., April 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Green Flower is launching their first online Cannabis Career Summit designed to help career seekers better understand the realities and complexities of the cannabis industry, learn what skills and qualifications they need to stand out, and showcase the top leaders and companies in the cannabis industry today.\nGreen Flower is launching their first online Cannabis Career Summit designed to help career seekers.\nThe first event, in partnership with Western Washington University, takes place virtually on May 6, 2021.
  • The summit will consist of cannabis industry and university leaders sharing their expertise with students and professionals seeking to expand their knowledge to enter the cannabis job market.\nThe event showcases industry leaders and top brands in Washington's cannabis market as they share their experience and opinions on job opportunities.
  • Attendees are encouraged to further their career development through Western Washington University's Professional and Continuing Education new cannabis certificate programs.
  • Utilizing their network of more than 700 experts, Green Flower produces best-in-class educational programs designed to help people succeed in the cannabis industry today.

As cannabis reform sweeps across the U.S., the National Cannabis Industry Association announces its 2021 Northeast Cannabis Business Conference

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Thursday, April 15, 2021
Cannabis, Cannabis in Colorado, Cannabis in Washington, D.C., National Cannabis Industry Association, Drugs in the United States, NCIA, Legality of cannabis

b'WASHINGTON, April 15, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --The National Cannabis Industry Association (NCIA), the nation\'s largest trade group for the legal cannabis industry, is pleased to announce they will host their second annual Northeast Cannabis Business Conference this December 7-8.

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  • b'WASHINGTON, April 15, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --The National Cannabis Industry Association (NCIA), the nation\'s largest trade group for the legal cannabis industry, is pleased to announce they will host their second annual Northeast Cannabis Business Conference this December 7-8.
  • "\nThe announcement of the Northeast Cannabis Business Conference rounds out NCIA\'s 2021 tradeshow schedule.
  • Both attendees and exhibitors can find more information at http://www.nciacannabisevents.com .\nThe National Cannabis Industry Association (NCIA) is the largest cannabis trade association in the U.S. and the only organization broadly representing cannabis-related businesses at the national level.
  • NCIA promotes the growth of a responsible and legitimate cannabis industry and works toward a favorable social, economic, and legal environment for that industry in the United States.\n'

Kaycha Labs Announces Next Lab Location in Tempe, Arizona

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Wednesday, April 14, 2021
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b'FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., April 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Kaycha Labs, a leader in Cannabis and Hemp testing technologies and methods, has announced that its next lab will be in Tempe, Arizona.

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  • b'FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., April 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Kaycha Labs, a leader in Cannabis and Hemp testing technologies and methods, has announced that its next lab will be in Tempe, Arizona.
  • With locations in Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida (Fort Lauderdale/Davie and Gainesville), Massachusetts, Nevada, Oklahoma, Oregon, and Tennessee, Kaycha has the most extensive network of Cannabis labs in the United States.\nJames Horvath, CEO of Kaycha Labs, remarked, "Arizona, having just legalized adult-use, recreational marijuana in November, is the most logical choice for our company\'s newest location.
  • "\nABOUT KAYCHA LABS:Headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Kaycha Labs has locations in Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Massachusetts, Nevada, Oklahoma, Oregon, and Tennessee.
  • Kaycha labs implements over 500 procedures and methods to test Cannabis and Hemp products using state-of-the-art equipment.

High Point Jewelry Partners with Last Prisoner Project to Support Cannabis Justice Reform

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Thursday, April 8, 2021
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The Last Prisoner Project is a non-profit organization dedicated to criminal justice reform.

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  • The Last Prisoner Project is a non-profit organization dedicated to criminal justice reform.
  • High Point Jewelry is the world's premier artisan-designed cannabis-inspired jewelry company.
  • "Last Prisoner Project is honored to partner with High Point Jewelry to raise awareness and funding towards our efforts to release cannabis prisoners and bring restorative justice to the cannabis industry," said LPP Managing Director, Mary Bailey.
  • To purchase a "Legalize It" pendant or bracelet and help support the Last Prisoner Project, visit: www.highpointjewelry.com/LPP
    High Point Jewelry is the world's premier artisan-designed cannabis-inspired jewelry company.

urban-gro, Inc. Appointed to Board of Directors of the United States National Cannabis Roundtable

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Thursday, April 8, 2021
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The NCR is a non-partisan advocacy group focused on federal cannabis reform in the United States comprised of innovators, investors and employers across the spectrum of legal U.S. cannabis businesses.

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  • The NCR is a non-partisan advocacy group focused on federal cannabis reform in the United States comprised of innovators, investors and employers across the spectrum of legal U.S. cannabis businesses.
  • Mr. Nattrass commented, With a long history of legislative advocacy, were honored to join the National Cannabis Roundtable, furthering the mission around federal cannabis legalization.
  • Saphira Galoob, Executive Director, National Cannabis Roundtable commented, urban-gro will be a key strategic member of our organization, and Im excited they are joining us.
  • The National Cannabis Roundtable promotes common sense federal regulation, tax equality and financial services reform and supports changing federal law to acknowledge states rights to regulate and manage cannabis policy.