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CBD strains for Anxiety and Depression

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Home. Marijuana News. Team. Contact. Press Releases. Cannabis. Search Log in / Join. Home. Marijuana News. Press Releases. Live Show. Reviews. Videos. Podcasts. Blog. Forums. About. Contact. * * Revive Adserver Asynchronous JS Tag * - Generated with Revive Adserver v3.2.4 * - Revive Adserver * */-->. Lost your password? News News See all Sundial Growers Reports Second Quarter Results August 15, 2019 Canopy Growth net revenues surge in first quarter on record cannabis harvest August 15, 2019 CBD

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Cannabis Patent Litigation: The Claim Construction Process

Canna Law Blog

In following the progress of the first-ever cannabis patent litigation case, United Cannabis Corporation v. Pure Hemp Collective, Inc., the parties are now in a special phase of patent litigation called “claim construction.” Claim construction is specific to patent cases, and it’s the process of deciding what the various terms of the asserted patent claims actually mean.

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Medical Cannabis Prescriptions in Canada

Medicinal Marijuana Association

As medical marijuana continues to blaze its path all throughout Canada and the rest of North America, demand for its products and accessories continue to grow. Recent waves of legalization have opened up new opportunities for patients who have long been suffering from various illnesses and disorders of all types. CBD hemp treatments have shown great promise and effectiveness in helping people with a broad range of issues.

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Cannabis-Sharia-Finance: Sharia, Islamic Law and Narcotics or Psychoactive Drugs

Cannabis Law Report

If you wish to re-publish this story please do so with following accreditation. AUTHOR: “Jordan Zoot. “ aBIZinaBOX Inc., CPA’s “. PUBLISHER: CANNABIS LAW REPORT. Cannabis-Sharia-Finance. Cannabis-Sharia-Finance – Our attempt at covering a topic we wish we knew more about – expert input welcomed for an update/edit. Sharia, Islamic Law and Narcotics or Psychoactive Drugs.

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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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Get Beautiful Buds With These Outdoor Cannabis Harvesting Tips

Leafly

You’ve spent months growing your plants, waiting for those precious nugs to form. But how do you know when to harvest, and what do you need to do it? The post Get Beautiful Buds With These Outdoor Cannabis Harvesting Tips appeared first on Leafly.

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Gene Simmons Leaves Role at Canadian Cannabis Company

Leafly

Though KISS bassist Gene Simmons had a five-year contract with Canadian medical cannabis producer Invictus MD, he’s left his role of 'Chief Evangelist Officer' after just 17 months. The post Gene Simmons Leaves Role at Canadian Cannabis Company appeared first on Leafly.

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Best method for consuming CBD

Leaf Science

CBD products are taking the world by storm. Gummy type products and creams have been around for a whole – but so strong has been the growth of the industry (and customer demand) that many companies are now thinking out of the gummy bear and ointment/tincture boxes. CBD is non-psychoactive and is now making it into a wider variety of products such as those in the beauty arena and even making it into some fast food offerings like the ubiquitous cheeseburger.

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The Week in Weed: August 16, 2019

The Blunt Truth

Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. From the “if at first you don’t succeed” files, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy stated recently that he would support a bill to legalize marijuana, rather than awaiting a ballot initiative in 2020. States that may see ballot initiatives include: Arizona , and Idaho.

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Luxembourg becoming first EU state to fully legalise cannabis

Cannabis Law Report

If you wish to re-publish this story please do so with following accreditation. AUTHOR: Mark Taylor. PUBLISHER: CANNABIS LAW REPORT. Luxembourg is to become the first European Union country to fully legalise cannabis. The country’s health minister said within two years, residents aged over 18 will be able to buy marijuana for recreational purposes.

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Despite Legalization, Black Market Still Prolific in Colorado

WeedAdvisor

One of the biggest pro-legalization arguments is that lifting prohibition leads to the eventual downfall of the black market. But as we continue seeing, this approach has only been marginally successful and varies from one state to another. Colorado has always been a shining example of legalization. To their credit, they pulled it off quite well and have a nice, established and successful industry.

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Canopy Growth net revenues surge in first quarter on record cannabis harvest

Cannabis Life Network

SMITH FALLS, Ont. — Canopy Growth Corp. says its revenues surged in the first quarter on a record harvest of cannabis. The company based in Smith Falls, Ont., says it generated $90.5 million in net revenues, up from $25.9 million a year earlier. Record Harvest Increased the Revenues Canopy Growth Corp. revenues were driven by […]. The post Canopy Growth net revenues surge in first quarter on record cannabis harvest appeared first on Cannabis News | Lifestyle Tips | Expert Opinions | Stocks

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Harvest Facing Issues With Regulators In PA & OH

Cannabis Law Report

MJ Biz has the story. We’re not sure how they managed to.”Obtain seven dispensary licenses in Pennsylvania, when the cap is five” , amongst other things. If rules are flouted then… Here’s what MJ Biz say by way of introduction. It’ll be interesting to see how this all plays out. Under scrutiny is whether the Arizona-based multistate operator potentially skirted rules by: Harvest also is butting heads with regulators in Pennsylvania over a cultivation license

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Men twice as likely to smoke pot as women, Statistics Canada says

Cannabis Life Network

OTTAWA — Statistics Canada says Canadian men are almost twice as likely to use/smoke pot as women. New data from the National Cannabis Survey today shows 16 per cent of Canadians over 15 years old report using pot in April, May or June. That’s down slightly from 17.5 per cent in the first three months of […]. The post Men twice as likely to smoke pot as women, Statistics Canada says appeared first on Cannabis News | Lifestyle Tips | Expert Opinions | Stocks.

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Washington DC Mayor Says It Is Time For Regulated Recreational Cannabis In The City

Cannabis Law Report

The report highlights her push for the, “Safe Cannabis Sales Act” District of Columbia Mayor Muriel Boswer is emphasizing the need for marijuana legalization and law reform with her campaign #SafeCannabisDC. “It’s time to legalize marijuana. For years, marijuana possession has been a pipeline to prison for people of color. We must replace that pipeline with jobs, equity, and pathways to prosperity,” the mayor wrote on Twitter while promoting a petition for the Safe Cannabis Sales A

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Canopy Growth shares tumble on CEO exit plans, loss of market share

Cannabis Life Network

Canopy Growth shares fell to their lowest level this year on Thursday after quarterly results that suggested the cannabis producer lost market share and an announcement that its CEO plans to leave the company, just weeks after his co-CEO was pushed out. Canopy Growth shares were down $5.55 or 13.01 per cent at $37.03 by […]. The post Canopy Growth shares tumble on CEO exit plans, loss of market share appeared first on Cannabis News | Lifestyle Tips | Expert Opinions | Stocks.

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Canopy Growth slides 14% to drag broader cannabis sector lower as earnings disappoint

Cannabis Law Report

Canopy lost more than a billion Canadian dollars in its latest quarter to deal yet another blow to the troubled cannabis sector. Canopy Growth shares slid 14% Thursday, after the world’s biggest cannabis company reported a more than billion Canadian-dollar loss for its latest quarter and missed revenue estimates, dealing another blow to the troubled sector.

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Canopy Growth Corp. drives revenue with 94% increase in recreational dried cannabis sales in Q1 2020

Cannabis Life Network

Adjusted EBITDA up more than $5M (CDN) versus prior quarter;Company positioned to bring CBD products to U.S. market by end of fiscal 2020;Record harvest of over 40,000 kg Canopy KEY HIGHLIGHTS · Generated net revenue1 of $90.5 million in Q1 2020. · Adjusted EBITDA of $(92.0M) up $5.7M versus Q4 2019 inclusive of investments in US CBD expansion […].

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Mexico’s Supreme Court Orders Health Ministry To Move Forward With Medical Cannabis Regulation

Cannabis Law Report

Mexico’s supreme court ordered the health ministry on Wednesday to issue regulation within six months on medical marijuana use, saying its failure to do so after legalization in 2017 had put rights at risk for patients, including children. The court made the decision as part of its ruling in favour of a child who needed medication derived from cannabis substance THC to treat epilepsy.

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TSX and Dow plunge in Worst Day of the Year on growing fears of Recession

Cannabis Life Network

TORONTO — The main stock indexes (TSX and Dow) in Canada and the U.S. suffered their worst day of the year on Wednesday as North American markets plunged on growing fears of a global recession. “It has been a pretty violent day in the markets,” said Candice Bangsund, portfolio manager for Fiera Capital. “Investor sentiment […].

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Coast Guard Recovers 1,300 Pounds Of Marijuana Floating Off Coast Of Catalina Island

Cannabis Law Report

The U.S. Coast Guard recovered about 1,300 pounds of baled marijuana off Catalina Island, authorities said Wednesday. The U.S. Coast Guard recovered approximately 1,300 pounds of marijuana that was floating off the coast of Catalina Island. (Credit: US Coast Guard). The bales were first spotted by a person who believed the floating packages were narcotics and notified local authorities.

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Sundial Growers Reports Second Quarter Results

Cannabis Life Network

CALGARY, Aug. 14, 2019 /PRNewswire/ - Sundial Growers Inc. (Nasdaq: SNDL) ("Sundial" or the "Company") today reported its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2019. Sundial is an international cannabis company with state-of-the-art facilities in Canada and the United Kingdom, providing quality and consistent products consumers can trust.

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2019 Cannabis Leaders: Green Entrepreneur’s first-annual ‘Green 100’ list

Cannabis Law Report

Welcome to Green Entrepreneur’s first-annual ‘Green 100’ list. The all-star lineup salutes the top cannabis products, services, and events in the market today. From technology to THC, startups to conglomerates, these companies offer the industry’s most innovative, influential, and impactful products and services. Click on Image To Go To Top 100.

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Illinois Governor Signs Bill Expanding Medical Marijuana Program

The Joint Blog

On Monday Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker signed two measure that expands the state’s medical-marijuana program while cementing it into law. The measures signed by Governor Pritzker not only adds additional ways in which patients can access medical cannabis and adds 11 new qualifying medical conditions, but it makes the state’s medical marijuana program – which up until this point has been a pilot program – a permanent fixture of the law.

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Hangover CBD Shot

Medicinal Marijuana Association

If you are looking to cure a hangover, have you thought about CBD shots? One of the brands that I have sampled in the CBD space is Thought Cloud, you can read a Thought Cloud review by following that link. In particular, today I’ll speak about their new CBD Hangover Shot, and let you know if it worked after a long night drinking on the town.

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Study Finds Cannabis Dispensaries Reduce Opioid Deaths by 21%

SMPL

In a study published this week in the journal Economic Inquiry , researchers found that the legalization of adult-use cannabis reduced opioid overdose deaths by 21%. The study, carried out by economists at the University of Massachusetts and Colorado State University, found that legalization had “particularly pronounced effects for synthetic opioids” such as fentanyl.

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10 Cannabis World Records That Will Trip You Out

The Joint Blog

At Custom Cones USA , we love all things cannabis, so we keep tabs on the most interesting cannabis world records. We have to give props to people for having goals. They set the precedent for everyone else. We didn’t know the four-minute mile was possible until Englishman Roger Bannister did it in 1954. Just like we didn’t know it was possible to smoke more than 100,000 joints in a lifetime until Irvin Rosenfeld accomplished that feat a few years ago (for Irvin’s sake, we hope some of thos

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New Mexico – Article: Cannabis legalization task force aims for compromise

Cannabis Law Report

NM’s “non political report” website gives some background to the politics behind the slow move to recreational and improvement of medical cannabis access in the state. Worth a read. They write… A group tasked with creating a proposal to legalize cannabis in New Mexico met for the second time to discuss specifics of licensing and regulation as well as how to maintain a medical cannabis program. .

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GOP Senator, He Speak With Forked Tongue?

Cannabis Law Report

We congratulate Marijuana Moment for calling out Sen. Mike Braun (R-IN) who likes to talk the talk but obviously isn’t walking the walk. CLR thinks it might be time to employ that famous Ken Kesey quote, “There are going to be times when we can’t wait for somebody. Now, you’re either on the bus or off the bus. If you’re on the bus, and you get left behind, then you’ll find it again.