The best resource for everything related to Michigan medical marijuana with your host Attorney Michael Komorn. Live every Thursday evening from 8 -10 pm eastern time.
A legal discussion with attorneys John Targowski and Bruce Block exchanging ideas on current court cases and other issues. Also Defense Attorney David Rudoi will be in the studio to join to the discussion.
Also, John Evans will discuss the dissolution of the MMMP panel responsible for recommending more qualifying conditions- what has happened and what is expected next? John will be accompanied by PTSD sufferer Larry David Sr. and author of the book ‘The Marijuana Smugglers Guide’.
We will talk about AG Bill Schuette’s most recent legal opinion letter
concerning cannabis and Child Protective Services, as well as
pending legislation that may affect patients and caregivers and the
Medical Marihuana Program.
Michael Komorn is recognized as a leading expert on the Michigan Medical Marihuana Act. He is the President of the Michigan Medical Marijuana Association (MMMA), a nonprofit patient advocacy group with over 26,000 members, which advocates for medical marijuana patients, and caregiver rights. Michael is also the host of Planet Green Trees Radio, a marijuana reform based show, which is broadcast every Thursday night 8-10 pm EST. Follow Komorn on Twitter.
The best resource for everything related to Michigan medical marijuana with your host Attorney Michael Komorn. Live every Thursday evening from 8 -10 pm eastern time.
By Michael Komorn
The Michigan Supreme Court issued a unanimous opinion making a finding that Michigan Medical Marihuana Patients are protected against the charges of “any presence of a controlled substance” and requires evidence.
Tonight Steve Elliott, who owns and edits the independent cannabis blog TokeSignals.com, is marijuana reviewer for the Seattle Weekly, is editor of Hemp News, is National News columnist for Northwest Leaf Magazine, and is author of The Little Black Book of Marijuana.
Also spot light on organization Michigan Compassion which is the state’s only federally recognized 501(c)3 nonprofit dedicated solely to Medical Cannabis Education and Advocacy. The organization is one of only four in the country to be granted this nonprofit status.
Discussion on the Supreme Court decision on People v Koon, The Redden case and how it was resolved, today’s House Judiciary hearing on medical marijuana distribution in Michigan.
Michael Komorn is recognized as a leading expert on the Michigan Medical Marihuana Act. He is the President of the Michigan Medical Marijuana Association (MMMA), a nonprofit patient advocacy group with over 26,000 members, which advocates for medical marijuana patients, and caregiver rights. Michael is also the host of Planet Green Trees Radio, a marijuana reform based show, which is broadcast every Thursday night 8-10 pm EST. Follow Komorn on Twitter.
The best resource for everything related to Michigan medical marijuana with your host Attorney Michael Komorn. Live every Thursday evening from 8 -10 pm eastern time.
By Michael Komorn
Great attorney, friend of PGT, and cannabis reform advocate John Targowski updates from his recent incident. Joining us for this discussion will be Eric Van Dussen, activist extraordinaire and assistant to attorney Jesse Williams, along with attorney Jeff Hank leading in the effort to decriminalize cannabis in Lansing.
Update from Nick Agro and the status of the Clinical Relief cases and how Barb Agro and family have been doing, and the legal issues they continue to deal with.
Court report from Steve Green from The Human Solution.
Michael Komorn is recognized as a leading expert on the Michigan Medical Marihuana Act. He is the President of the Michigan Medical Marijuana Association (MMMA), a nonprofit patient advocacy group with over 26,000 members, which advocates for medical marijuana patients, and caregiver rights. Michael is also the host of Planet Green Trees Radio, a marijuana reform based show, which is broadcast every Thursday night 8-10 pm EST. Follow Komorn on Twitter.
MMMA 101 series-discussion on the history and pertinent events concerning the MMMA
Pt. 2 tonight
Tonight’s guest attorney John Targowski will update us on his recovery from injuries sustained in an accident while traveling out West, and when he will be back in the court room and his thoughts on the history and current issues concerning the MMMA.
The Human Solution Court Report with Steve Green-
Spotlight on The Jackson County Compassion Club with Roger Maufort- In part, Roger will discuss the medical marijuana education his club offers to the community as well as the interactions with local government and other marijuana reform efforts taking place in Jackson.
Michael’s rant, news, current events and more!
Contributions from Rick Thompson of the Compassion Chronicles and Jamie Lowell of the 3rd Coast Compassion Center
Michael Komorn is recognized as a leading expert on the Michigan Medical Marihuana Act. He is the President of the Michigan Medical Marijuana Association (MMMA), a nonprofit patient advocacy group with over 26,000 members, which advocates for medical marijuana patients, and caregiver rights. Michael is also the host of Planet Green Trees Radio, a marijuana reform based show, which is broadcast every Thursday night 8-10 pm EST. Follow Komorn on Twitter.
PLANET GREEN TREES EPISODE 130-THE UNFORGOTTEN-PART 2
Tonight’s Topic: We will be revisiting some of the important cases still pending in the Judicial system that will have an impact on the interpretation of the Michigan Medical Marihuana Act.
On the Agenda: Robert Redden, Barb Agro, People v. McQueen, People v. Jeff Ellis (Bad Axe), Marshall Alternatives.
Special Guests:
Power House Attorney Mary Chartier- Attorney for: Barb Agro, McQueen, Marshall Alternatives.
Dan Riffle attorney and legislative analylist for Marijuana Policy Project. (MPP)
Jen Whalan: Film Maker who recently directed and produced ” Blazed and Confused “
Listen to internet radio with PlanetGreenTrees on BlogTalkRadio PLANET GREEN TREES EPISODE 129- THE UNFORGOTTEN
Special Guests:
Stephanie Sherer-Executive Director of Americans For Safe Access- providing a National View of Medical Cannabis and Cannabis reform for 2013.
John Targowski of Targowski and Grow- Friend and Power House Attorney will be calling in to discuss the United States Attorney for the Western District of Michigan, and his recent comments made to the Federal Bar Association regarding Medical Cannabis. Also his comments on the Grand Rapids law suit to stop the ballet initiative decriminalizing Cannabis.
Tonight’s Topic: The Unforgotten cases of patients and caregivers victimized by system, and charged as criminals.
In the Next weeks we plan to revisit those patients and caregivers who have been victimized within the judicial system for their choice to use medical cannabis: Providing updates to the community on their journey into the abyss:
Robert Redden, Jeff Ellis, Barb Agro, Dewey and Pam Thomas, Joe Casias-Wall Mart Joe -And many more…
Listen to internet radio with PlanetGreenTrees on BlogTalkRadio PLANET GREEN TREES EPISODE 128-THE YEAR IN PREVIEW 2013
Tonight’s Topic: What to expect in 2013 for Medical Cannabis and Cannabis Reform. A thorough analysis of the Walsh Bills and what they mean to the Michigan Cannabis Community.
Special Guests:
Stephanie Sherer Americans For Safe Access
Listen to internet radio with PlanetGreenTrees on BlogTalkRadio PLANET GREEN TREES EPISODE 127-THE YEAR IN REVIEW 2012
Tonight’s Topic: The most significant moments of the past year for medical marihuana and cannabis reform reviewed, interpreted and analyzed. Let’s wrap our heads around the past years events, and try to make some sense of where this community is at and what to expect this upcoming year.
Special Guests:
Stephanie Sherer Americans For Safe Access
Matt Abel –Cannabis Counsel
Tim Beck- “The Godfather” of Marijuana in Michigan
Rev Steve Thompson- Benzie County NORML ( National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws) and former Executive Director of MICHIGAN NORML.
Charmie Gholson Founder-Michigan Moms United to End the War on Drugs
Listen to internet radio with PlanetGreenTrees on BlogTalkRadio PLANET GREEN TREES EPISODE 126 –THE HOLIDAY SHOW
Tonight’s Topic: In the Holiday Spirit we will be discussing recent developments in the Medical Cannabis Community from both the Legislature and the Michigan Supreme Court
Special Guests:
Representative Mike Callton (R) Nashville MI- will be calling in to discuss the Lame Duck session, the amendments and what really was intended.
Rev Steve Thompson- Benzie County NORML ( National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws) and former Executive Director of MICHIGAN NORML.
Brad Forester- Local Program Director for the Cheboygan County Affiliate of the Michigan Chapter of the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws
Also on the agenda for discussion: Everything that is Cannabis or Medical Cannabis related.
How do the new amendments to Act effect patients and caregivers in Michigan.
People v. Bylsma- collective growing is not protected from arrest prosecution or any penalty.
*We will be taking calls all night; we want to hear from the community for this Holiday Season.
Tonight’s Topic: Medical Cannabis, Liberty and Freedom
Special Guests
Mark Cooke-Drug Policy Advocate for Washington ACLU
Michael Krawitz Veteran, ASA plaintiff, PTSD treatment with cannabis proponent
Also Local Leaders Tim Beck and Chuck Ream, will be joining the conversation to talk about todays events in Michigan.
Also John Evans advocate and actively involved with the new conditions hearings for the MM program
Also on the agenda for discussion: Everything that is Cannabis or Medical Cannabis related
*We will be taking calls all night; we want to hear from the community on this post-election celebration show.
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PLANET GREEN TREES EPISODE 123-R. KEITH STROUP, J.D.
Tonight’s Topic: Why is the Law Enforcement Community both in Michigan and Nationally ignoring the cannabis and medical cannabis reform laws.
Special Guests
R. Keith Stroup, J.D.
Mr. Keith Stroup is a Washington, DC public-interest attorney who founded NORML in 1970. Stroup obtained his undergraduate degree in political science from the University of Illinois in 1965, and in 1968 he graduated from Georgetown Law School in Washington, DC. Following two years as staff counsel for the National Commission on Product Safety, Mr. Stroup founded NORML and ran the organization through 1979, during which 11 states decriminalized minor marijuana offenses.
Stroup has also practiced criminal law, lobbied on Capitol Hill for family farmers and artists, and for several years served as executive director of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (NACDL).
Also on the agenda for discussion: The Walsh Bills
Listen to internet radio with PlanetGreenTrees on BlogTalkRadio PLANET GREEN TREES EPISODE 122 – THE LAME DUCKS
Tonight’s Topic: The Lame Duck Session and what is going on.
Special Guests
Jeff Irwin Representative from Ann Arbor
Mike Callton representative from Nashville
Also on the agenda for discussion:
the Insurance Bills that are moving through the congress- what does this mean to the medical marihuana community.
Tim Beck calling in to discuss his testimony today before the Legislature.
Jeremy Rupinski also testified, and he will be calling in to discuss his thoughts as well.
Listen to internet radio with PlanetGreenTrees on BlogTalkRadio PLANET GREEN TREES EPISODE 121 – FORFEITURE REFORM
November 23, 2012 8-10 p.m. 13473269626 dial 1 to get on the air
Special Guest: Eapen Thampy The Founder and Executive Director of Americans for Forfeiture Reform.
Topics:
Will my Medical Marihuana card stand up in Court.
When Will Mainstream Media And Veteran Politicians Accept The Fact That Marijuana Reform Is Here To Stay
