Fri.Oct 11, 2019

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Canada Votes 2019: The Federal Parties and their Cannabis Policies

Cannabis Life Network

The 2019 Canadian federal election is looming, and with each passing day it seems that the polls are looking tighter and more volatile. With many Canadians still undecided on who to vote for, and with so much noise and unclear messaging, it can be difficult to pin down the political party that best aligns with […]. The post Canada Votes 2019: The Federal Parties and their Cannabis Policies appeared first on Cannabis News | Lifestyle Tips | Expert Opinions | Stocks.

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A Multi-Faceted Approach To Treating Multiple Sclerosis With Marijuana

The Fresh Toast

While muscle stiffness affects an estimated 90% of MS patients, a study of medical marijuana has shed light on how cannabinoids in marijuana may alleviate spasticity. Continue reading A Multi-Faceted Approach To Treating Multiple Sclerosis With Marijuana at The Fresh Toast.

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U.S. Pressure Causing Major Canadian Banks to Reject Cannabis Clients

WeedAdvisor

The Canadian cannabis industry is being treated like its U.S. counterparts, according to CBC News. While the SAFE Banking Act makes its way through the legislative process in the U.S., banks remain nervous about involving themselves in the industry. Initially, this seemed like an American problem, but thanks to their U.S. connections, major Canadian banks are starting to close their doors to cannabis clients, leaving many of them scrambling in a cash-only dilemma.

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Indicted Ukrainians sought Nevada cannabis licenses in all the wrong ways

Leafly

Two Ukrainian associates of Rudy Guilani have been indicted in a scheme to obtain cannabis licenses in Nevada illegally. The post Indicted Ukrainians sought Nevada cannabis licenses in all the wrong ways appeared first on Leafly.

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Where the Money Grows: Learning the Industry Trends in Medical Cannabis, Recreational Marijuana, Hemp, and Beyond

Speaker: Jonathan Bench, International Cannabis and Securities Business Attorney at Harris Bricken

The U.S. cannabis industry is still in its infancy, even though states began engaging with legalization in one form or another in the late 1990s. Today, many opportunities exist for individuals and businesses that want to engage in the industry. Some want to directly own licensed businesses, while others prefer to keep the industry at an arm’s length and merely profit from it.

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CBD Products and False Advertising Under the Lanham Act

Canna Law Blog

A few weeks ago, I wrote a Hemp/CBD litigation forecast in which I predicted that at some point a CBD company will make use of the Lanham Act by claiming that a competitor is engaging in false or misleading advertising. (See here ). In that post I promised to go into the Lanham Act in further detail and address an important case on the United States Supreme Court’s docket this term.

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Additional cannabis producer asks to intervene in lawsuit over plant count

The NM Political Report | Medical Cannabis Program

A potential new party to a lawsuit filed against the New Mexico Department of Health could further complicate the issue of how much medical cannabis is enough for the state. Medical cannabis producer R. Greenleaf has asked a state judge to allow the company to intervene in a lawsuit filed by three other medical cannabis companies that argue the state’s mandated limit on cannabis plants should be raised to better meet demands.

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Study finds endocannabinoid system regulates sperm development

Leafly

The latest research suggests the endocannabinoid system and male reproductive system share a complex and extensive connection, bringing scientists closer to understanding how cannabis affects men’s fertility. The post Study finds endocannabinoid system regulates sperm development appeared first on Leafly.

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B.C. Predicts Possible Drop in Legal Marijuana Prices

WeedAdvisor

B.C. feels a downward trend in cannabis cost is on the horizon, according to Global News. The price of legal cannabis is a huge turn-off for consumers. Although things like quality, consistency and safety are all benefits of buying from the open market, some products are almost prohibitively expensive. But the cost of production and regulatory compliance all add overhead that companies need to cover.

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The Roll-Up #109: The Kushy Punch bust

Leafly

The week in review: LA cannabis company Kushy Punch is accused of running legal product out the front door, illegal product out the back. . The post The Roll-Up #109: The Kushy Punch bust appeared first on Leafly.

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Legalization 2.0: A Look at What is Coming This December

WeedAdvisor

With about two months left until the government rolls out a variety of edibles and other popular products, it is important to understand what these are and the limitations around them. Unlike dried flower, these upcoming items require a little more care when dosing, while others shouldn’t be touched by all but the most experienced users. Consuming one of these products without fully understanding them could lead to a bad experience.

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Washington: Liquor & Cannabis Board Update Vape Rules & Regs

Cannabis Law Report

Cannabis Licensees, The LCB has expanded its Vapor and Public Health page on the Liquor and Cannabis Board website with additional clarifying information regarding the flavored vapor product ban. Updates include content regarding: Specific pages for Cannabis licensees and Tobacco/Vapor licensees; Table stating “What’s Allowed” and “Not Allowed” in the emergency rule; Disposition of product; Enforcement information; and.

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Quebec Plans to Open 20 New Marijuana Retail Locations by March 2020

WeedAdvisor

The Société Québécois du Cannabis (SQDC) will be adding 20 more stores by March 2020, according to the Montreal Gazette. This will raise the number of stores from about 20 to a total of 43. SQDC president Jean-Francois Bergeron made this announcement during a luncheon set up by the Montreal Chamber of Commerce. It is no secret that Quebec is the most restrictive province when it comes to legal cannabis, imposing new bans on certain edibles and toying with the idea of raising the minimum purchasi

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Oregon Vape Update

Cannabis Law Report

As always a comprehensive set of links and resources from the Oregon Retailers Association. Oregon Retailers of. Cannabis Association. ORCA Special Update Email – 10.11.19. OLCC Flavored Vaping Product Ban. Dear ORCA and Cannabis Industry Members, As was expected, the OLCC Commissioners voted today to enact an emergency 6 month ban on flavored vaping products.

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Cannabis retail guide: Kiaro, Vancouver

Leafly

See inside this spa-like cannabis store in Vancouver. The post Cannabis retail guide: Kiaro, Vancouver appeared first on Leafly.

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Article – South Africa: Regulated Cannabis Could Affect Over 900K Small Growers

Cannabis Law Report

Since first talk of legislation prices have dropped by half threatening the livelihood of many small growers who rely on cannabis as their one and only revenue stream. Ground Up report… No one knows with confidence how many small-scale cannabis farmers there are in South Africa, but the number is large: one organisation estimates 900,000. Millions of people probably depend on income from cannabis.

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New Mexico’s Health Warning Labels Show Common Sense Approach to Vaping Crisis

WeedAdvisor

When it comes America’s “vaping crisis,” not every state is turning to the nuclear option, according to The Durango Herald. New Mexico – who has so far seen 15 cases of alleged vaping illness – has as much justification to ban e-cigarettes the way New York, Michigan and Massachusetts did to varying degrees. But they have not, and it is commendable. Fear has an interesting effect, as it prompts the public to happily follow extreme measures without critically examining them first.

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New Marvel Comics Plot Line Has The Kingpin Legalizing Cannabis In The World Of Super Heroes & Super Baddies

Cannabis Law Report

As real-life elected officials in New York have fumbled their attempt to pass comprehensive cannabis legalization this year, the writers and illustrators at Marvel quite literally drew up their own blueprint for how it could be done and it is sort of scary in how accurate it appears to be. Reports Disorderly Conduction. Story…… The Kingpin is a super villain in the Marvel Universe, created by the great Stan Lee, and made his first appearance in Spiderman #50 back in July of 1967.

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European Cannabis Business News and Updates for This Week

Cannabis Info

European Cannabis Business News and Updates for This Week. The Dutch make it official, Germany goes public, and Epidiolex goes worldwide. 10 Dutch Municipalities Will Have Authorized Recreational Cannabis For The First Time. In a government-sanctioned trial, 10 municipalities within the Netherlands could have entry to legally sourced leisure cannabis for the primary time in historical past, says the Dutch Ministry of Well being.

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Tilray, AB InBev to launch CBD drinks in late 2019, THC drinks need more time

Cannabis Life Network

TORONTO — A joint venture between B.C. cannabis company Tilray Inc. and the world’s largest brewer Anheuser-Busch InBev plans to have CBD-infused drinks on the Canadian market as early as December, but says it needs more time to research beverages containing THC. Fluent Beverage Company’s chief executive Jorn Socquet said that through the two companies’ previously-announced research […].

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Today’s Answer of the Day

TheAnswerPage

Similar to prescription narcotics, there is a potential for the patient to use medical marijuana in a way other than the way the healthcare provider had discussed with the patient. Some misuse is intentional, while some is not. For example, patients may misunderstand or misinterpret the healthcare provider’s statements. Is there anything a provider can do to improve patient compliance?

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Big banks seeing Canadian cannabis businesses as high risk

Cannabis Life Network

Cannabis is Canada is legal, and was sold as being big business, but as we approach the one year mark of Canadian cannabis legalization, big banks across the country are turning away from weed money. Thomas H. Clarke, who was one of the first Canadians to begin selling legal cannabis through his independent Portugal Cove-St. […]. The post Big banks seeing Canadian cannabis businesses as high risk appeared first on Cannabis News | Lifestyle Tips | Expert Opinions | Stocks.

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All You Need To Know About Buying Weed In Canada

Cannabis Law Report

Canada has become the second country in the world to legalize marijuana consumption for recreational purposes. And this has so far, been a great step for the government. Leading to regulated cannabis trade, the opportunities for poachers and black marketers seem bleak. Having said that, the laws around weed vary widely across the provinces. This is mostly because of the fraught nature of the notions concerning marijuana legalization in a huge country like Canada.

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First Outdoor East Coast Harvest and Several Hemp Harvests Underway

Cannabis Maven

From the East Coast to the Midwest, several first-time outdoor cannabis harvests are happening.

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Cannabis & Dementia: New Study Explores Pot’s Potential for Treatment

Cannabis Info

Cannabis & Dementia: New Study Explores Pot’s Potential for Treatment. In the decades since the medical marijuana movement began in earnest in the 1970s, cannabis has been anecdotally touted as an effective treatment for a variety of illnesses, including those impacting brain function, such as seizures, anxiety and depression. However, peer-reviewed research into the plant’s benefits remained stunted thanks to federal cannabis prohibition.

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First Outdoor East Coast Harvest and Several Hemp Harvests Underway

Cannabis Maven

From the East Coast to the Midwest, several first-time outdoor cannabis harvests are happening.

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Canna Care Docs

About Canna Care Docs…. Canna Care Docs a division of MVC Technologies USA, is the specialist in cannabis medicine. Powered by Sail, we are on a mission to solve the issue of cannabis access for patients. We’re passionate about improving our patient’s quality of life and bringing cannabis into mainstream healthcare. Job Responsibilities: The Team Member will be responsible for: Provides efficient flow of clients/patients to optimize appointment availability Educate patients on Medical Marijuana

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Maine: Regulators Confident That Adult-Use Cannabis Sales Will Begin Next Spring

NORML

Regulators at the Maine Office of Marijuana Policy affirmed this week that they expect adult-use marijuana sales to begin in the spring of 2020. A spokesperson for the agency said that regulators anticipate accepting applications from prospective cannabis retailers by the end of 2019 and that licensed stores should be operational by March 2020. That estimate is consistent with the timeline regulators provided this past June when lawmakers finalized regulations governing state-licensed marijuana

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