LIWTS
MAY 31, 2020
Since the dawn of the 2018 Farm Bill, cannabidiol or CBD has taken the market by storm. These days, hemp retailers’ shelves are packed with rows upon rows of CBD products - from isolates, to edibles, to tinctures, and everything in between. For the most part, CBD’s popularity stems from the fact that it’s the [ ] The post What in the World is CBC?
NORML
JUNE 1, 2020
On May 25th, George Floyd was killed on camera by officers affiliated with the Minneapolis Police Department. As were many Americans, we were shocked and disheartened by this tragic and needless loss of life. As the events of the past few days have unfolded, it is clear that America is in the midst of a long overdue reckoning with itself. Since 1619, when the first ships arrived on the coast of Virginia with enslaved Africans in chains, our country has long had to struggle to address the inequal
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Canna Law Blog
JUNE 2, 2020
If you read this blog and keep a close eye on the cannabidiol (“CBD”) industry, you know that the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) takes issue with advertising tools containing egregious, unfounded claims about the health benefits of CBD products. Yet, you might be surprised to read that the federal agency does not go after every actor that promotes the therapeutic value of these products.
Americans for Safe Access
JUNE 2, 2020
On March 23, DEA published a proposed rulemaking —“Controls to Enhance the Cultivation of Marihuana for Research in the United States”—in the Federal Register (85 FR 16292), involving who can grow cannabis in bulk for research purposes. Americans for Safe Access (ASA) submitted comments which suggested several amendments to the provisions of these regulations governing the bulk marijuana manufacturers program.
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.
Project CBD
MAY 31, 2020
CBD companies are treading in murky waters regarding enforceable contracts.
Medical Cannabis Brief brings together the best content for patients and advocates from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
The Joint Blog
JUNE 2, 2020
According to a new study published in the European Journal of Pain, delivering a precise doses of THC via a specialized inhaler is associated with pain mitigation in patients with neuropathy and other complex pain conditions. The study, titled Pharmacokinetics, efficacy, and safety of a novel selective-dose cannabis inhaler in patients with chronic pain: A randomized, double-blinded, placebo-controlled trial , was first published by NORML.
NORML
JUNE 1, 2020
The total number of marijuana-related marijuana arrests declined more than eight percent from 2018 to 2019, according to annual data compiled by the Virginia State Police. State law enforcement officials recorded 26,470 arrests for marijuana violations in 2019, down from 28,866 in 2018. Marijuana-related arrests comprised 57 percent of all drug-related arrests recorded in 2019.
CannaMD
JUNE 2, 2020
A long-standing problem for medical marijuana patients across the nation is that while many states have loosened up restrictions on cannabis use, company policies on marijuana have remained mostly unchanged. However, medical marijuana is here to stay, and so – as advocacy groups argue: employers will have to come around sooner or later. To help move things along, many state and local governments are now enacting legislation disallowing pre-employment marijuana testing for certain types of employ
Cannabis Life Network
JUNE 5, 2020
The laws around Marijuana vary from state to state. Although there are 17 states (see list below) where weed is still illegal, for both recreational and medical purposes, we have provided you with information on your where can get medical marijuana during COVID-19, in the states where weed is legal. List of States where Marijuana […]. The post Can you get medical Marijuana During COVID-19 in Your State?
PrestoDoctor
JUNE 2, 2020
Buds of Medical Marijuana with stethoscope. Forecasts state that the medical marijuana market will be worth more than $8 billion by 2024, and the global medical cannabis market is predicted to reach a net worth of $73.6 billion by 2027. The reason for this explosion of medical marijuana use is that many people are turning to it for relief from pain, insomnia, anxiety, epilepsy, and a host of other issues.
NORML
JUNE 3, 2020
If you haven’t read our statement on the murder of George Floyd and the intersections of marijuana criminalization and racial justice, please take a moment to do so here. As first reported by Buzzfeed News , the federal Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is expanding its law enforcement powers so that it can better assist “to the maximum extent possible in the federal law enforcement response” to the wave of ongoing, nationwide protests that have followed the killing of Geor
Canna Law Blog
MAY 31, 2020
The Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 ( 2018 Farm Bill ) legalized hemp by removing the crop and its derivatives from the definition of marijuana under the Controlled Substances Act (CSA) and by providing a detailed framework for the cultivation of hemp. The 2018 Farm Bill gives the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) regulatory authority over hemp cultivation at the federal level.
Canna Law Blog
JUNE 5, 2020
As the cannabis industry continues to evolve, our firm has seen a rise in inquiries relating to litigation between domestic parties and international parties. By the simple fact that a dispute involves a foreign party, a host of special considerations come into play – one of which is, where will this be litigated? Often, in an attempt to have the home court advantage, we are confronted with the situation that both sides have initiated lawsuits in their respective courts.
MMJ Recs
JUNE 1, 2020
COVID-19 is a serious illness, especially when it comes to how it can impact the health of the lungs. Many people who dose with MMJ do so through smoking or vaping, which can also affect the lungs. Understandably, you may be wondering: is it safe to dose with MMJ if you have coronavirus? Here’s everything you need to know. Are MMJ Users More At Risk From COVID-19?
NORML
JUNE 1, 2020
Since 1619, when the first ships arrived on the coast of Virginia with enslaved Africans in chains, our country has long had to struggle to address the inequality and structural racism embedded within our public institutions -- particularly within the criminal justice system. The post Marijuana Legalization and the Fight for Racial Justice appeared first on NORML.
Leafly
JUNE 3, 2020
He’s been saying it for 20 years, long before it was cool. The post Travel legend Rick Steves: Prohibition is racist, smoking marijuana is a civil liberty appeared first on Leafly.
CannaMD
JUNE 1, 2020
CBD is finally garnering enough scientific credibility to confirm what patients already know: The compound really works! And now, recent research out of Brazil adds one more disease to CBD’s bliss-list: autism. In the study’s own words, its results are “very promising.” Let’s take a closer look… WHAT IS AUTISM? While the word autism may bring to mind certain traits and behaviors, many people lack a clear understanding of exactly what autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is.
The Blunt Truth
JUNE 3, 2020
On May 11, 2020, a Pennsylvania court upheld the state Unemployment Compensation Board of Review’s order granting a CBD (cannabidiol) user unemployment benefits after being terminated for testing positive for marijuana ( Washington Health System v. Unemployment Compensation Board of Review ). The decision highlights that employers must tread carefully before taking action against applicants or employees using medical marijuana or CBD products to treat various ailments.
NORML
JUNE 5, 2020
NORML Founder Keith Stroup. For NORML’s 50th anniversary, every Friday we will be posting a blog from NORML’s Founder Keith Stroup as he reflects back on a lifetime as America’s foremost marijuana smoker and legalization advocate. This is the sixth in a series of blogs on the history of NORML and the legalization movement. Attorney Gerry Goldstein and the Early Years: A Tour of the Texas Prisons, My Bust in Calgary, and “the Pierre Trudeau Defense” During the 1970s
Leafly
JUNE 4, 2020
Your marijuana tax dollars at work: Local groups can now apply for grants to improve neighborhoods hardest hit by prohibition. The post Illinois offering $31 million in cannabis tax revenue to repair drug war damage appeared first on Leafly.
Marijuana Seeds NL
JUNE 2, 2020
Whether you’re looking into expanding your crop or you’re entering the growing industry for the first time, it’s essential to know how to get the best yield. One of the most devastating things that can happen to your marijuana fields is an infestation from common cannabis pests. These insects and other creatures can quickly decimate your plants and harm your yield if you don’t take steps for cannabis pest control.
Cannabis Life Network
MAY 31, 2020
Fellow weed smokers, here are the top 7 Cannabis Media Companies you need to be following for all your updates on our friend Mary Jane. Canadian Cannabis Media Corporation Canadian Cannabis Media Corporation is an online platform from Vancouver BC. It’s the leading digital news network, focusing on new advances in the latest media, science […].
NORML
JUNE 4, 2020
The following is a joint post by Empire State NORML, NYC NORML, Long Island NORML, and Roc NORML leadership. June 4th, 2020 On the anniversary of the loss of our former colleague, activist and friend, Doug Greene – NYC NORML, Empire State NORML, Long Island NORML, & Roc NORML feels it is important to address the recent events and Developments following the death of George Floyd.
Leafly
JUNE 4, 2020
Many studies have been done on cannabis withdrawal, but this recent one looks at nicotine patches—why? The post US agency funds dubious study to relieve cannabis withdrawal with nicotine appeared first on Leafly.
The Blunt Truth
JUNE 1, 2020
On January 17, 2020, Hawaii Senators Rosalyn Baker (D) and Brian Taniguchi (D) introduced Senate Bill 2543 , which proposes to provide employment protections to job applicants and employees who use medical cannabis. If enacted, Hawaii would join the growing number of states to pass similar laws. Specifically, the most recent version of the bill provides that unless a failure to do so would cause the employer to lose a monetary or licensing-related benefit under a contract or federal law, it woul
Cannabis Law Report
MAY 30, 2020
The issues with cannabis and traditional media are not new. Buying ads, using social media, and other marketing avenues are closed. Paid media continues to … Read More.
NORML
JUNE 1, 2020
House and Senate lawmakers have approved a series of bills to facilitate patients’ access to medical cannabis products. On Sunday, legislators finalized HB 819 , which expands the discretion of physicians so that they can recommend cannabis therapy for “any condition” that he or she “considers debilitating to an individual patient and is qualified through his [or her] medical education and training to treat.” Under the current law, doctors may only recommend medical
Leafly
JUNE 1, 2020
There's all sorts of turmoil in the heavens this month as most planets go in retrograde; plus, two eclipses and the Summer Solstice. Find out which weed strain will help get you through the month. The post Star signs and cannabis strains: June 2020 horoscopes appeared first on Leafly.
The Blunt Truth
JUNE 4, 2020
Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. Louisiana is expanding medical marijuana, and the United Nations may reschedule cannabis. Meanwhile, PetSmart faces a lawsuit over pet CBD. MedMen has campaign finance problems, and the 9th Circuit looks at taxes. louisiana. The Louisiana legislature passed two cannabis reform bills this week.
Cannabis Law Report
JUNE 2, 2020
According to the Sacramento Bee California’s Bureau of Cannabis Control is looking to beef up its law enforcement presence. The bureau in a new state … Read More.
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