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Lea Oblena

Lea is an author and marketing expert focusing on cannabis business, licensing, and lifestyle.

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September 4, 2020

Cannabis Licensing & Legal Challenges

Expert Cannabis Consultant, Michael Mayes Discusses Potential Lawsuits From Big Cannabis Companies While Applying For Licenses In this article, the Marijuana Business Daily discusses the increase of lawsuits from cannabis companies against state…
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September 4, 2020

Medical Marijuana Customers in Illinois

Expert Cannabis Consultant, Michael Mayes Discusses Medical Marijuana Customers in Illinois Since Illinois legalized medical marijuana in 2013, the Illinois Medical Cannabis Pilot Program experienced many ups and downs. Although the cannabis industry…
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September 26, 2022

Cannabis in Canada

From Then to Now: Cannabis in Canada In 2001, Canada legalized the usage of medical marijuana. Taking about 17 years, the nation legalized adult-use cannabis in 2018. Though Canada's progress toward legalizing recreational…
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September 4, 2020

Marijuana Dispensaries Are Cash Only

This Is Why Medical Marijuana Dispensaries in Illinois Are Cash Only Currently, medical marijuana dispensaries in Illinois only accept cash. This is because many banks and credit card companies are hesitant to pursue…
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September 4, 2020

Medical Marijuana in New York

Medical Marijuana in New York Legalized in 2014 The race to accessible marijuana in the United States continues to grow. Currently, the US consists of 33 medical marijuana states and 11 adult-use marijuana…
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September 20, 2022

Accessible Medical Marijuana in Fayetteville

Accessible Medical Marijuana in Fayetteville is Now Open for Business Finally! The wait for medical marijuana in Fayetteville, Arkansas is officially over. Establishing accessible medical marijuana in Fayetteville has been overall hectic. With…
Cannabis Business Plan
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September 4, 2020

Forbes Council: Cannabis Consultant

Forbes Business Council Member, Michael Mayes Discusses His Expertise as CEO of the Cannabis Consulting Firm, Quantum 9 Committed to revolutionizing the cannabis industry, Michael Mayes is the founder of the cannabis consulting…
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September 22, 2021

Medical Marijuana in Fayetteville

Acanza Operational Cannabis Consultant, Thomas Mayes, Discusses the Opening of the Medical Marijuana Dispensary in Fayetteville It's been an ongoing journey to medical marijuana in Fayetville. At last! The third medical marijuana dispensary…
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September 4, 2020

Obtaining Marijuana in Illinois

The Progression of Medical To Adult-Use Marijuana in Illinois Although Illinois begins its legalization of adult-use marijuana on January 1st, 2020, the journey to get there was a process. Starting in 2013, Illinois…
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September 21, 2022

Adult-Use Marijuana in Illinois

Adult-Use Marijuana in Illinois Finally! Illinois is the 11th state to legalize adult-use (recreational) marijuana *cue ugly cry* What does this mean? Starting January 1st, 2020, Illinoisians can legally possess cannabis in accordance…