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Can Cannabis Help Reduce Fatigue?

Cannabis Life Network

Can cannabis help reduce fatigue? Typically, one would think cannabis causes fatigue. An indica brand glues you to the couch. A sativa strain may have you up and active, but after the high wears off, you’re fatigued or “burned out” – right? According to a new US study, that depends on the individual. “[T]he magnitude […].

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Texas: Austin Voters Decide in Favor of Municipal Ballot Initiative Eliminating Local Cannabis Penalties

NORML

Austin voters passed the proposition by a margin of 85 percent to 15 percent. The post Texas: Austin Voters Decide in Favor of Municipal Ballot Initiative Eliminating Local Cannabis Penalties appeared first on NORML.

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Cause for Celebration!

The Blunt Truth

The Top 20 Cannabis Law Blogs were selected by Feedspot, a social website that compiles news feeds from online sources. For the second year in a row, The Blunt Truth was selected from numerous Cannabis Law blogs in Feedspot’s index using search and social metrics. Seyfarth’s Stanley Jutkowitz – founder and editor of The Blunt Truth – was also recognized in The Cannabis Law Report ’s Global Top 200 Editorially Selected Cannabis Legal Professionals 2021-2022+.

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What will US federal legalization mean for Canada’s cannabis industry?

Leafly

The MORE Act is moving to Senate which means the US is one step closer to federal legalization. What will that mean for the Canadian cannabis industry? The post What will US federal legalization mean for Canada’s cannabis industry? 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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Thailand’s Health Minister Announces Give Away Of 1 Million Cannabis Plants To Thai Households

Cannabis Law Report

Imagine this announcement in Australia by a political party – that’d keep them in power! The Nation reports 9 May. Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul plans to offer 1 million cannabis plants for free when household cultivation and use of the plant is legalised in June. From June 9, people in Thailand will be able to grow “as many cannabis plants” as they like in their own homes, according to Anutin.

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Marijuana Legalization Linked to Decreased Medicaid Prescriptions

CannaMD

Marijuana legalization is often thought of in terms of its potential effects on crime, public safety, and tax revenue. But new research published in Health Economics suggests that there may be another significant outcome of legalization – a decrease in the demand for certain prescription drugs covered by state Medicaid programs. Read more about how […].

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Argentina: New Law Over Old Thinking

Canna Law Blog

Argentina’s Chamber of Deputies has approved a law to regulate the hemp and medical cannabis industries. According to one of the bill’s sponsors, “a new industry has been born in Argentina” with the passage of the bill (which we flagged last summer in Legalization in Latin America: Who’s Next After Mexico? ). The new law enjoyed a measure of support from opposition parties, a notable feat in highly polarized Argentina.

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Will HHC Show On A Drug Test?

Otherside Farms

Delta 8 THC has been recently found to be a legal alternative to Delta 9 THC, and the cannabis industry has desired lesser-known cannabinoids to become available in the diverse cannabis space. One of the latest cannabinoids and most promising is hexahydrocannabinol, abbreviated and also known as HHC. What is HHC , or Hexahydrocannabinol? HHC, or hexahydrocannabinol is a THC cannabinoid known for a long time to science, but not until recently discussed by cannabis users.

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Medical Cannabis Approved for Production and Sale in Greece

Cannabis Law Report

The Greek Reporter. The Greek Parliament voted in favor of a bill to legalise the cultivation and sale of medical marijuana in Greece on Friday. The bill, which was proposed by the main opposition party Syriza, got 158 votes for and 33 against. The roll-call vote which was requested by Syriza was rejected by only three parties: the Communist Party of Greece, Greek Solution (Elliniki Lisi), and MeRA 25, Yanis Varoufakis’ party.

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Answer of the Day for May 9, 2022

TheAnswerPage

Some patients apply CBD topically. Does CBD easily penetrate the skin? Due to CBD’s large size and hydrophobic properties, CBD does not penetrate the skin efficiently, however, permeation-enhancing gels have been developed. Currently, CBD-containing gels are being evaluated for the treatment of several pediatric disorders, and a heterogeneous group of rare and ultra-rare epilepsies known as developmental and epileptic encephalopathies.

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Guardian Report: Inside one of the first licensed medical cannabis labs in Britain

Cannabis Law Report

Celadon is one of the few firms that grow medical cannabis in the UK but, unlike others, uses an indoor lab rather than greenhouses. This means it can produce five to six harvests each year and a much higher yield, it says, although an indoor lab is more expensive to run. The company is following in the footsteps of GW Pharmaceuticals, a trailblazer that developed the first cannabis-based medicine to be licensed in the UK in 2010, Sativex for multiple sclerosis, which costs about £2,000 a year

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What Canadians Should Know About CBD Edibles

The Joint Blog

CBD edibles can now be found almost everywhere in Canada. Thanks to all the new innovations in edibles, now Canadians have wider options than ever before. And it gets crazier the deeper you get into the world of edibles – from CBD lattes to CBD candies, there are so many CBD-based products you can find. In this article, we’re going to learn more about CBD edibles.

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N.J. Supreme Court decision could change how police test cannabis impairment

Cannabis Law Report

NJ.com reports. The New Jersey Supreme Court case that could decide how cannabis impairment is — or isn’t — measured by police is nearing a conclusion with multiple ramifications. In question is the protocol and use of specially trained officers known as Drug Recognition Experts (DREs), who perform marijuana sobriety tests. The case, State v. Olenowski, involves the state Office of the Public Defender challenging the scientific validity of how police officers detect drug impairment, including

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Answer of the Day for May 10, 2022

TheAnswerPage

Fluoxetine (sold under the name Prozac) is a commonly prescribed antidepressant of the selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor class. Does Fluoxetine impact the metabolism of CBD? Yes. Fluoxetine inhibits some of the liver enzymes that metabolize CBD. As a result, there is an increase in bioavailability of CBD, and a possible increase of adverse effects associated with CBD consumption.

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California: Armored Car Company Settles California Suit over $1 Million Cannabis Sale Seizures

Cannabis Law Report

The settlement for no financial compensation allows Empyreal Logistics to resume services after two transports of money were stopped and cash was seized in November and December, The Sun of San Bernardino reported. The Insurance Jnl reports. An armored car company has settled its lawsuit that accused the San Bernardino County sheriff of illegally seizing over $1 million in cash it was transporting from medical marijuana businesses in California.

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What Are CBD Dog Treats? How Do They Differ From Tincture?

The Joint Blog

If you haven’t heard about CBD dog treats yet, you are missing out. Many dog owners in Canada are crazy about CBD products for pets. And among these CBD products, treats are one of the most popular ones. But, Canadians who have heard about CBD products for pets before, are probably wondering if CBD treats are different from CBD tinctures. Yes, at first glance these two products from different from each other, but what about the content, benefits, and other ingredients?

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New Mexico Cannabis Industry Lawyer- Collateral Base

Cannabis Law Report

3+ Years in Practice. Email : tom@collateralbase.com | Contact : (309) 740-4033. We want you to help us open our Collateral Base & Cannabis Industry Lawyer office in New Mexico. Position includes; Office Location With Conference Room. Google My Business Account For Location. Google Workspace. Access To Staff Attorneys. Press Releases Every Month.

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Cannabis-Based Drug Kills 100% of Pancreatic Cancer Cells in New Study

Veriheal

New cannabis research found that a cannabis-based drug was able to kill pancreatic cancer cells. This cannabis-based drug, or rather miraculous medication, is a botanical combination of extracts from the Cyathus striatus fungus and cannabis. This powerful combo was even able to destroy all of the cancer cells without damaging any healthy cells, unlike conventional cancer treatments.

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South Carolina’s Medical Marijuana Bill Ruled Unconstitutional, but Sponsor Vows to Keep Fighting

Cannabis Law Report

By Rachel M. LaBruyere & Whitt Steineker. May 9, 2022. On May 4, 2022, South Carolina’s medical marijuana bill — SB 150, also known as the South Carolina Compassionate Care Act — was ruled unconstitutional by the state’s House of Representatives. The constitutional challenge was mounted by Rep. John McCravy, who argued that because the bill involves the creation of a new tax, specifically on medical cannabis, that the bill should have originated in the House, per the South Carolina const

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Qualifying for a Medical Cannabis Card in New Jersey

Canna Care Docs

Anyone in New Jersey has heard the news by now: adult-use cannabis became available in the state on April 21, one day after the 4/20 holiday. If you’re a registered patient with New Jersey’s Medicinal Cannabis Program, or if you’re considering becoming one, you might be wondering whether it’s necessary since anyone can buy recreational cannabis now.

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Dutch Police raid 13 addresses in crackdown on cannabis farms

Cannabis Law Report

Enforcement is increasingly the name of the game in the Netherlands. Police have raided 13 addresses and made six arrests in an operation to break up illegal cannabis plantations. Defence workers from the Special Interventions Service assisted with the raids on 12 premises in Enschede, including a house on the Burgemeester Jacobsstraat, and one in the nearby town of Delden, on Monday morning.

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NY Office of Cannabis Management – Director of Policy (Deputy Director, NS)

Cannabis Law Report

Agency. Office of Cannabis Management. Title. Director of Policy (Deputy Director, NS) #10901. Occupational Category Administrative or General Management. Salary. Range From $112155 to $141538 Annually. Employment Type. Full-Time. Appointment. Type Temporary. Travel Percentage. 10%. Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree. Preferred candidates will have seven years prior experience in a policy-related management role; experience with professional exposure to the cannabis industry or policy issu

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Love Hemp & Yooma Wellness Both See Their Shares Suspended Reports Business Cann

Cannabis Law Report

They write. While NASDAQ listed Jazz Pharmaceuticals managed to weather the storm thanks to a solid Q1 financial update, it was the Aquis Exchange which saw some of the most dramatic developments this week. Ananda Developments continued its upward trajectory following last week’s hiring spree, while CBD operators Love Hemp and Yooma Wellness were both forced to suspend trading on the platform altogether.

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Texas: Austin Says Yes To Decriminalizing Low Level Cannabis Possession With 85% Majority

Cannabis Law Report

That’s a fairly overwhelming majority! Ganjapreneur report. Voters in Austin, Texas overwhelmingly approved a ballot initiative to decriminalize low-level cannabis possession and ban no-knock warrants, the Austin American-Statesman reports. The measure passed with 85.49% of the vote. The city council must next codify the rules into law and once finalized, Austin police will be barred from issuing citations or making arrests for low-level cannabis possession – with limited exceptions

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Australia: Child sex abuse accused West Australian MP James Hayward’s bail conditions altered to attend cannabis forum in Queensland

Cannabis Law Report

ABC Australia reports… A WA member of parliament accused of child sex offences will be allowed to travel to Queensland to attend a three-day forum on medicinal cannabis after a magistrate agreed to vary his bail conditions. Key points: James Hayward is on a parliamentary committee looking into cannabis. The court heard he needs to attend the event to fulfil his duties.