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Speaking of cannabis legalization, Germany is now allowing 18-year-olds to smoke weed legally, however, some experts think that is “absolutely irresponsible”.

Plus, Johnson & Johnson is ordered to pay $149M in an opioid settlement, an unexpected twist from real estate into the cannabis world, and more.

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TOP STORY

Advertising Weed? The First Amendment Does Not Have Your Back

Briefly: A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit challenging Mississippi's medical marijuana advertising ban.
 
What Happened: Back in November, the owner of Tru Source Medical Cannabis, sued Mississippi regulators over the state’s marijuana advertising ban. The lawsuit was dismissed citing "while marijuana remains illegal on the federal level, it can't be granted some constitutional protections."
 
Quoted: Clarence Cocroft is prepared to fight this decision as long as it takes. "This case is bigger than me and my dispensary – it is about defending the right of everyone to truthfully advertise their legal business in the cannabis industry." the owner of Tru Source Medical Cannabis said.
 
What Next: Read what this lawsuit means for cannabis advertising in the rest of the US.

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FIVE ZINGERS

Mr. President: Senator Gillibrand urges Biden Administration to deschedule marijuana.

Good For Taxes? Ohio GOP lawmakers say adult-use cannabis sales rules could be ready in spring, promise 'real progress'.

In The Office: Tiffany Chin takes the cannabis industry by storm as CEO of Death Row Cannabis.

Out Of The Ballpark: CBD of Denver reported a strong fourth quarter on Thursday.

New Trend: Microdosing is a new trend covered by everyone from The NY Times to Rolling Stone. While more research needs to be done, it seems to be beneficial.

ONE FOR THE ROAD

Real Estate Mogul To Cannabis Connoisseur? Not Such A Winding Road It Seems

Briefly: Aaron Edelheit, the CEO of MindSet Capital and upcoming speaker at the Benzinga Cannabis Market Spotlight: California, has a story that takes an unexpected twist from real estate into the cannabis world.

How It Started: Edelheit’s journey into the green rush began with a simple gummy that turned sleepless nights into a deep dive into the cannabis industry.

How It's Going: Armed with a new-found fascination for cannabis, Edelheit launched a dedicated cannabis fund in late 2021. His approach is about studying companies that show they’re surviving and thriving through smart operations and solid business models.

What Next: Click here to find out more about the Benzinga Cannabis Market Spotlight.

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