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Thomas Howard

Thomas Howard

A seasoned commercial lawyer and the Managing Director of Collateral Base. With over 15 years of experience, Tom specializes in the cannabis industry, helping businesses navigate complex regulations, secure licenses, and obtain capital. He has successfully assisted clients in multiple states and is a Certified Ganjier. Tom also runs the popular YouTube channel "Cannabis Legalization News," providing insights and updates on cannabis laws and industry trends.

Hemp Packaging Sana Packaging

Hemp Packaging

What Can We Do About the Cannabis Industry’s Waste Problem? Hemp packaging could be the environmental savior the cannabis industry needs. It’s clear the cannabis industry has a packaging and waste problem – hard to recycle plastics like flower packaging and vape cartridges run rampant in the market. There are recycling programs like TerraCycle and […]

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Bud and Breakfast

Bud and Breakfast: Cannabis Hotels for Travelers

Bud & Breakfast – Vacation Options for Cannabis Enthusiasts Cannabis consumers have long struggled to travel with their products and find cannabis at their travel destination. With Bud and Breakfast consumers are able to book, stay, and relax without having to worry about picking up. This week we spoke with Sean Roby, Co-Founder and CEO

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Expedia Hurts Seattle Hempfest by Thousands of Dollars

All About Dispute With Expedia & Hempfest 45 days before the start of Seattle Hempfest 2019, Expedia, the internet company and large Seattle landowner, told the festival that it would block access to a road required for best attendance and flow for the some 100,000 people expected to come to this year’s hempfest. here’s what

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Marijuana Stocks

Sneaky Trick Cannabis Companies Use to Get Listed on marijuana Stock Exchanges

How do cannabis companies trade stocks? Thomas Howard, former stock broker & current cannabis attorney explains. A Rising Star and Emerging Lawyer, which only 2% of all attorneys receive. Practicing in contract litigation with a concentration on cannabis businesses.     Marijuana companies route through Canada on their way to US Markets. Cannabis Lawyer Video

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IRC 280E Medical Marijuana

IRC 280E & Defunded War on Medical Marijuana Analysis

IRC 280E & Medical Cannabis Cash is king – especially in the legal cannabis industry that has problems accessing banking. The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) expressly prohibits possession and commerce in marijuana. 21 U.S.C. §§ 841(a)(1), 846.  All marijuana is prohibited, no exceptions. However, a different law that authorizes federal funds to the Department of

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