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Training the next generation of CannaBusiness owners 

The Cannigma

In the rapidly expanding and changing cannabis industry, setting a strong foundation is crucial for long-term success. But for many entrepreneurs in this space, particularly Black, Indigenous, and people of color, there is a distinct lack of affordable and current education on exactly how to set up such a business. The newly launched Black CannaBusiness CEO Intensive aims to change this.

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CBD, the Promiscuous Cannabinoid

Project CBD

New research explores the versatile therapeutic potential of CBD for depression, substance abuse, and antibiotic-resistant infections.

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What is linalool & what does this cannabis terpene do?

Leafly

Linalool is an aromatic terpene with the potential of enhancing the medicinal effects of cannabis. Learn all about linalool and its therapeutic benefits. The post What is linalool & what does this cannabis terpene do? appeared first on Leafly.

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Cannabis in Mexico: Focus on Hemp

Canna Law Blog

Have you heard of cannabis legalization in Mexico lately? Neither have we. Apart from limited Oaxacan efforts to decriminalize individual recreational consumption and grant a few medical growing licenses, and earlier Supreme Court decisions declaring prohibition unconstitutional, we have not heard about any legislative efforts to regulate a market that is poised to grow globally.

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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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Ex-Jungle Boys workers claim gender bias, stolen wages, and poor conditions

Leafly

A civil suit against the California operators alleges 'boys-only' culture; company says plaintiffs were fired for cause. The post Ex-Jungle Boys workers claim gender bias, stolen wages, and poor conditions appeared first on Leafly.

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Thailand is giving away 1 million cannabis plants to celebrate new homegrow laws

Leafly

Residents can grow medical cannabis at home, and companies can produce CBD and hemp products that have less than.2% THC. On June 9, Thailand residents will be allowed to grow as many medical cannabis plants as they like in their own homes. To celebrate the historic day, Thai officials are giving away 1 million […]. The post Thailand is giving away 1 million cannabis plants to celebrate new homegrow laws appeared first on Leafly.

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New Lawsuit Alleges Women Banned From Working In Grow Rooms & Employees Not To Get Pregnant

Cannabis Law Report

Cannabis Daily Report. Two workers at California cannabis cultivators filed a complaint alleging they were wrongly dismissed after they protested a ban on women working in grow rooms and employees not being permitted to get pregnant, among other issues, per Law360. rivadeneyra complaint. According to the lawsuits: Donna Rivadeneyra and Mario De La Cruz say they were fired from working at four related companies: Toluca Lake Collective Inc., which operates Jungle Boys; Los Angeles Farmers Inc.;

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Your CBD, delivered

Leafly

Direct CBD Online is a convenient online storefront that offers incredible CBD products and accessories, delivered to your door. The post Your CBD, delivered appeared first on Leafly.

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Federal Judge Denies Man’s Request To Use Medical Cannabis Due To Fact He Is On Bail For Alleged “illicit cannabis growing operation and money laundering scheme”

Cannabis Law Report

Yahoo News. May 10—FARMINGTON — A federal judge has denied a Rangeley man’s request to use medical marijuana for health reasons while on bail in an alleged illicit marijuana growing operation and money laundering scheme. Magistrate Judge John Nivison heard Lucas Sirois’ motion April 13 at U.S. District Court in Bangor, which was held via video hearing.

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Best autoflower seeds for an epic 2022 garden

Leafly

Late to starting that pot garden for ‘22? You’re right on time for 2022’s hottest in autoflower seeds. Aspiring pot gardeners and even aficionados have found out that now’s the best time ever to grow autoflower weed. Autos grow easier than regular seeds and there are more, better, tastier ones than ever. You can buy […].

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Document: CBP Information Guide: Legalization Of Marijuana In Canada

Cannabis Law Report

Read The Marijuana Moment commentary. Working In Canada’s Marijuana Industry Does Not Make People Inadmissible To U.S., Border Patrol Document Confirms. DOCUMENT. ofo-info-guide-legalization-of-marijuana-in-canada.

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Every Florida Medical Marijuana Law You Should Know

LifeCannMD

Though medical marijuana is legal in the state of Florida, it is wise to be fully cognizant of the exact laws and legal ramifications surrounding its use. Bear in mind that on the federal level, marijuana or cannabis is still classified as a Schedule I controlled substance. This means that on a federal level, marijuana is not considered to have medicinal value but is an addictive drug.

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Ireland 10 May 2022: Update of Recall of Hugold CBD Oil Products Due to the Presence of Unsafe Levels of Delta?9?tetrahydrocannabinol (THC)

Cannabis Law Report

Tuesday, 10 May 2022. Summary. Category 1: For Action. Alert Notification: 2022.06 (update 2). Product: See table below for product detail. Batch Code: All batch codes, all best before date. Country Of Origin: Ireland. Message: Further to the FSAI Food Alert 2022.06 , all batches of the Hugold CBD Oils listed below are being recalled due to the presence of unsafe levels of delta?

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Answer of the Day for May 12, 2022

TheAnswerPage

Does CBD alter the metabolism of methadone? Yes. Cannabidiol inhibits CYP3A4 and CYP2C19, both of which are involved in the metabolism of methadone. As a result, the co-administration of CBD and methadone may lead to increased sedation. Madden K, Tanco K, Bruera E. Clinically Significant Drug-Drug Interaction Between Methadone and Cannabidiol.Pediatrics May 2020; e20193256; [link].

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Delaware Senate committee approves house bill “to legalize marijuana possession and sharing for adults 21 and older”

Cannabis Law Report

Marijuana Moment reports. A Delaware Senate committee on Wednesday approved a House-passed bill to legalize marijuana possession and sharing for adults 21 and older—a move that comes one day after a complementary measure to set up rules for an adult-use market advanced out of a second committee in the House and now heads to the floor of that chamber.

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The Benefits Of Having A Medical Marijuana Card

The Joint Blog

Today, more and more states have legalized the use of medical marijuana to treat chronic pains and other conditions. And with this move, consumers are encouraged to get their medical marijuana cards (MMJ). An MMJ card is essentially an identification card issued by the state that allows the patient to own and possess medical marijuana with the advice and recommendation of a physician.

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Detroit’s new recreational cannabis ordinance challenged in lawsuit

Cannabis Law Report

Via The Detroit News. A chain of medical marijuana dispensaries filed a lawsuit in Wayne County Circuit Court Wednesday challenging Detroit’s new recreational marijuana ordinance. A provision in the ordinance, which was approved last month by the Detroit City Council, doesn’t allow medical marijuana establishments to be eligible to obtain a recreational license for five years.

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Master of the House [v1.5] [Minterlint]

WeedAdvisor

Overview This is an AIF ADRIFT 5 text adventure game designed to create your own harem with scenes containing incest, light domination and group sex. if any of these topics offend you or are illegal in your city, state, or country, please don’t go any further!The same is true if you are not an adult in your community. All characters are fictional and do not reflect anyone in real life.

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UK: London mayor Sadiq Khan launches commission to examine cannabis legality

Cannabis Law Report

The Guardian reports today. Sadiq Khan has announced a commission to examine the effectiveness of the UK’s drug laws, with a particular focus on those governing cannabis. The London drugs commission, to be chaired by Lord Charlie Falconer QC, a former lord chancellor and justice secretary, was one of Khan’s manifesto pledges in his re-election bid last year.

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Ohio man pleads no contest after daughter gives cannabis edibles to elementary school classmates

Cannabis Law Report

UPPER ARLINGTON, Ohio — The father of an elementary school student has pleaded no contest to multiple charges after his daughter took marijuana edibles to the school and shared them with classmates, causing all of them to fall ill. WCMH Channel 4 reports Scott Macre, 44, is scheduled to be sentenced on June 14 after he pleaded guilty to inducing panic, obstruction, and a misdemeanor drug possession charge.

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Australian Border Force Seize Cannabis Book Ordered Via Amazon By  President Of Medical Cannabis Users Association of Tasmania

Cannabis Law Report

Who said that Australia isn’t still in the 1950’s! Thanks to Cannabiz for the tip. They write. A medicinal cannabis patient has had a book he ordered about the plant seized by Australian Border Force (ABF) in a move he described as “weird’ and “overzealous”. John Reeves, who runs the Medical Cannabis Users Association of Tasmania , ordered The Cannabis Encyclopedia online.

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Alert – May 11: LCB Board Action: Preproposal Statement of Inquiry (CR 101) filed for rules regarding expanding definitions related to the evaluation of additives, solvents, ingredients, compounds, or concentrates used in the production or processing of cannabis products.

Cannabis Law Report

On May 11, during a regularly scheduled meeting, the Liquor and Cannabis Board took the following action: Cannabis-related action: New rulemaking initiated. The Board approved a Preproposal Statement of Inquiry (CR 101) to consider creating new, amending, or repealing existing rule sections as necessary to identify and further define terms including, but not limited to, additives, solvents, ingredients, compounds, or concentrates used in the production or processing of cannabis products.

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Otero County approves cannabis ordinance

Cannabis Law Report

Alamogordo Daily News reports… The Otero County Commission unanimously approved an amended Cannabis Ordinance May 5 following a public comment meeting. The amended ordinance struck wording which would have restricted hours of operation for cannabis businesses to between 7 a.m. and 12 a.m. during weekdays. Also removed from the ordinance language were sections guiding use of nonfeminized seeds.

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Medmen Ascend NY Buyout Lawsuit Now History. MedMen Take The Cash

Cannabis Law Report

MJ Biz report this morning. Marijuana multistate operator Ascend Wellness resolved a bitter, weekslong legal dispute with Los Angeles-based MedMen Enterprises by agreeing to pay an additional $15 million for MedMen’s lucrative New York medical cannabis operation. The total acquisition price now is $88 million for a 99.99% interest in a vertical operation that includes a cultivation facility in Utica and dispensaries in Manhattan, Long Island, Syracuse and Buffalo, according to a news release f

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Vermont “Control Board ‘On The Cusp’ of Issuing First Licenses”

Cannabis Law Report

Heady Vermont reports. “The Board is on the cusp of issuing our first batch of licenses,” Chair James Pepper reported at the start of today’s regular meeting of the Vermont Cannabis Control Board. Internal processes of the Control Board will be significantly sped up upon the hiring of a licensing staff and compliance enforcement team. With over 200 applications for these roles, Pepper said he is confident these roles will soon be filled.

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Maine: First Circuit poised to approve interstate cannabis investment

Cannabis Law Report

Courthouse News Service reports. The First Circuit gave strong indications Thursday that it would strike down a Maine law that says only in-state residents can own for-profit medical marijuana dispensaries. Maine’s defense of the law hinges on marijuana’s continued status as illegal at the federal level, saying this means there can be no national market for cannabis.

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Alert – May 11: LCB Board Action: Withdrawal of proposed rules for amendments and new rule sections to establish the Social Equity in Cannabis Program.

Cannabis Law Report

During a regularly scheduled meeting, the Liquor and Cannabis Board took the following action: Proposed rules filed – public comment period now open: Withdrew proposed rulemaking (CR 102) originally filed as WSR 22-09-036 on April 13, 2022 regarding amendments to existing rules and a new rule section that would establish the Social Equity in Cannabis program in response to recommendations of the Social Equity in Cannabis Task Force, and other statutory requirements.

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Oregon Cannabis Trade Organisations Announce Merger To Form “Cannabis Industry Alliance of Oregon” (CIA)

Cannabis Law Report

No not that CIA! Here’s the press release. CIA-of-Oregon-Merger-Announcement37.

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You Tube Take Down: Cannabis YouTuber Chrissy Harless’s Channel Deleted Without Explanation

Cannabis Law Report

High Times reports. Cannabis content creator Chrissy Harless’s YouTube account, which had an estimated 46,000 subscribers, was recently terminated. According to an interview on April 5 with WeedTube Co-founder Arend Richard , creating cannabis video content is Chrissy Harless’s livelihood. “It is my [sole] income. It is my business. HarlessMediaGroupLLC.