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Atlanta: Mayor Takes Executive Action Abolishing Pre-Employment Drug Screens for Many Public Employees

NORML

"The abolishment of this discriminatory policy is long overdue. The use of cannabis during one's off hours poses no legitimate workplace safety threat and the tens of millions of Americans who engage in this behavior should no longer be stigmatized or denied employment because of it.”. The post Atlanta: Mayor Takes Executive Action Abolishing Pre-Employment Drug Screens for Many Public Employees appeared first on NORML.

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Why are gummies the most popular weed edible?

Leafly

Weed edibles used to be all about brownies and cookies, but one type has risen to the top as of late, beloved by consumers and producers alike: gummies. The post Why are gummies the most popular weed edible? appeared first on Leafly.

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Opioid Prescriptions Decline in Canada Following Enactment of Adult-Use Marijuana Legalization

NORML

"The findings of this study add to the growing body of evidence that easier access to cannabis for patients with pain may reduce opioid use and partially offset expenditures for both public and private drug plans.”. The post Opioid Prescriptions Decline in Canada Following Enactment of Adult-Use Marijuana Legalization appeared first on NORML.

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Cannabis Tied to Lower Blood Pressure in Hypertension Patients, Study Finds

The Cannigma

Using cannabis for several months is associated with a reduction in blood pressure among older adults with hypertension, according to a prospective study published last week. The researchers took readings on 26 patients over the age of 60 both before and three months after starting to use medical cannabis, and found that the participants’ overall blood pressure — both systolic and diastolic — went slightly down after three months of cannabis treatment.

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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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New Zealand: ?taki woman admits running cannabis shop from home

Cannabis Law Report

Unfortunately, this, we presume will now happen for another generation as a result of the NZ Cannabis referendum being successful… Read More. The post New Zealand: ?taki woman admits running cannabis shop from home first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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USDA Issues Final Rule Regulating Hemp Production

The Blunt Truth

On January 15, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) published its final rule that provides regulations for the production of hemp in the United States. The final rule incorporates modifications to the interim final rule that has been in place since October 31, 2019, however, much of the regulatory paradigm remains unchanged. Below are some highlights from the final rule: DEA Certification Requirement.

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Survey Says America’s Favorite Way To Kick Opiates Is Cannabis

The Fresh Toast

Survey Says America’s Favorite Way To Kick Opiates Is Cannabis. Although opiates are meant to be a temporary tool, millions of Americans have not been able to kick opiate dependency after being prescribed it. The post Survey Says America’s Favorite Way To Kick Opiates Is Cannabis appeared first on The Fresh Toast.

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How do magic mushrooms grow in a man’s blood – or cow patties?

Cannabis Life Network

Magic mushrooms began to sprout in a man’s veins in the USA after taking an infused tea. Most of us drink our tea, which has not caused a case of organ failure. But, that cannot be said in this circumstance. But, how do magic mushrooms grow in a man’s blood – or cow patties? Magic […]. The post How do magic mushrooms grow in a man’s blood – or cow patties?

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Montreal: Man in hospital after clerk assaulted, police officer knocked out in cannabis store

Cannabis Law Report

A 24-year-old man was in serious condition in hospital after a clerk and a Montreal police officer were assaulted at… Read More. The post Montreal: Man in hospital after clerk assaulted, police officer knocked out in cannabis store first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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Washington State Might Modify its Cannabis Policies

Veriheal

Washington state is home to Mount Rainier, the Olympic National Forest, the Space Needle, the famous Pike Place Market, and more. The state’s population has grown by 1.45% since 2019, hitting a total estimated population of 7,656,200 citizens as of April 1st, 2020, according to a government website. The state of Washington followed in the footsteps of Colorado legalizing an adult-use retail cannabis market in 2015.

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Australia: Long-term study reveals harm in regular cannabis use

Cannabis Law Report

Here’s the press release from the University of Qld (Australia) 27 January 2021 Regular cannabis use has harmful effects regardless… Read More. The post Australia: Long-term study reveals harm in regular cannabis use first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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How to Read Cannabis Product Labels

Leafwell

In the nearly 20 years since recreational cannabis has been introduced in the U.S., the legal cannabis industry has become an absolute juggernaut. So big, in fact, that experts project legal cannabis in the U.S. alone to be a $41 billion industry by 2025. With that type of money involved, it’s no wonder that nearly ? of Americans have tried cannabis, and more than 85 percent agree that cannabis.

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With the German Bundestag election months away, Julian Brüning of the CDU steps out-of-party-line and demands legalization

Cannabis Law Report

In a seeming about-face with party orthodoxy, Julian Brüning (26/CDU) a junior member of Brandenburg federal state parliament is advancing… Read More. The post With the German Bundestag election months away, Julian Brüning of the CDU steps out-of-party-line and demands legalization first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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Getting Medical Marijuana Can Sometimes Be Tricky — Here’s How To Navigate

The Fresh Toast

Getting Medical Marijuana Can Sometimes Be Tricky — Here’s How To Navigate. So you’ve figured out that you qualify to use your state’s medical marijuana program. Now, you just have to get a doctor to sign off on it to get the ball rolling. Right? The post Getting Medical Marijuana Can Sometimes Be Tricky — Here’s How To Navigate appeared first on The Fresh Toast.

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3 CBD Products Worth Trying To Cope With Anxiety

Cannabis Law Report

According to the Anxiety and Depression Association, over 40 million people struggle with anxiety and panic attacks in the US.… Read More. The post 3 CBD Products Worth Trying To Cope With Anxiety first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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Answer of the Day for Jan 27, 2021

TheAnswerPage

In 2020, the 20 member ‘Global Task Force on Dosing and Administration of Medical Cannabis in Chronic Pain’ developed recommendations for the dosing of cannabinoids. For what pain conditions are medical cannabinoids a viable option? According to the global task force, cannabinoids may be effective for neuropathic, inflammatory, nociplastic* and mixed pain conditions.

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Californian Judge Re-Affirms That Medmen Must Pay Former CFO The $500K They Owe Him To Pay His Legal Fees

Cannabis Law Report

MJ Biz reports on Medmen’s as yet unpaid monies as directed by the courts owed to former CFO James Parker.… Read More. The post Californian Judge Re-Affirms That Medmen Must Pay Former CFO The $500K They Owe Him To Pay His Legal Fees first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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Right CBD packaging For the Right Promotions

The Joint Blog

Creating effective CBD packaging is essential in your customer satisfaction strategy. A beautiful, well-packaged box helps build customer loyalty to brands, which also compete in imagination to offer the most beautiful CBD packaging and guarantee a positive image. How did we go from simple brown cardboard to these personalized CBD packaging whatever the sector?

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Upcoming Webinars From The NCIA

Cannabis Law Report

Hre’s a quick outline of what they have on the agenda over the next month. Wednesday, January 27 –… Read More. The post Upcoming Webinars From The NCIA first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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CBD Oil Buying Guide: How To Pick A Safe Product

The Joint Blog

CBD (cannabidiol) is a recently legalized cannabis-based supplement that offers plenty of health benefits. CBD treats chronic pain, depression, sleep disorders, anxiety, inflammation, and some neurological conditions. The whole list of CBD health properties goes on. Even though it’s too good to be true for some people, numerous medical studies have proven these CBD health benefits.

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Minnesota Senate Majority Leader Paul Gazelka Says No Adult Use Regulation in 2021

Cannabis Law Report

House Speaker Melissa Hortman, DFL-Brooklyn Park, supports legalizing recreational marijuana for adult use but Minnesota Senate Majority Leader Paul Gazelka… Read More. The post Minnesota Senate Majority Leader Paul Gazelka Says No Adult Use Regulation in 2021 first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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Weedmaps Stock Rises 22% As They Indicate They “Want” Revenue Growth Of 175% Over 36 Months

Cannabis Law Report

MJ Biz documents investor excitement in Weedmaps as they aim to become the cannabis sales platform of choice in North… Read More. The post Weedmaps Stock Rises 22% As They Indicate They “Want” Revenue Growth Of 175% Over 36 Months first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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Australia: Cann Group Get Into Bed With Same Investment Group Who Invested In Folium Biosciences

Cannabis Law Report

Peter Crock is excited… Peter Crock, CEO of Cann, added, “We are delighted to have signed this contract with ALPS… Read More. The post Australia: Cann Group Get Into Bed With Same Investment Group Who Invested In Folium Biosciences first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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Cannabiz Australia Report: “How low-cost imports will change Australian cannabis”

Cannabis Law Report

Great report from Cannabiz (Australia) and as they say… The question in Australian cannabis boardrooms will be whether to embrace… Read More. The post Cannabiz Australia Report: “How low-cost imports will change Australian cannabis” first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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The Case of Sam Clauder Medical Cannabis Activist Incarcerated In Texas For Probation Violation

Cannabis Law Report

Leaf Online highlights his case and write… Clauder was pulled over in Texas several years back, driving through the state… Read More. The post The Case of Sam Clauder Medical Cannabis Activist Incarcerated In Texas For Probation Violation first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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Australis Provides Update With Respect to Australian Cannabis Grow Facility Contract

Cannabis Law Report

LAS VEGAS and MELBOURNE, Australia, Jan. 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ – Australis Capital Inc. (CSE: AUSA) (OTC: AUSAF) (“AUSA” or the… Read More. The post Australis Provides Update With Respect to Australian Cannabis Grow Facility Contract first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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French consultation on cannabis legalization passes 200,000 responses

Cannabis Law Report

MJ Biz reports… A consultation on cannabis legalization in France that launched on Jan. 13 has already gathered 200,354 responses, … Read More. The post French consultation on cannabis legalization passes 200,000 responses first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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Michigan Marijuana Regulatory Agency Racial Equity Advisory Workgroup Final Recommendations(pdf)

Cannabis Law Report

Executive Summary According to the Bureau of Justice Statistics, nearly 80% of people in federal prison and almost 60% of… Read More. The post Michigan Marijuana Regulatory Agency Racial Equity Advisory Workgroup Final Recommendations(pdf) first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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Senior Regulatory Counsel Columbia Care Chelmsford, MA

Cannabis Law Report

The Sr. Regulatory Counsel of Columbia Care (the “Company”) will be responsible for helping the Company’s leadersnavigate the complex and… Read More. The post Senior Regulatory Counsel Columbia Care Chelmsford, MA first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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January 25 2021: The Rachel Maddow Show – Schumer Reaffirms Cannabis Legalization Push In DC

Cannabis Law Report

See 31:18 – 33:07 … Read More. The post January 25 2021: The Rachel Maddow Show – Schumer Reaffirms Cannabis Legalization Push In DC first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.