NORML

JULY 10, 2019

Members of the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security heard expert testimony today challenging the federal government’s failed policy of cannabis prohibition. The hearing, entitled “Marijuana Laws in America: Racial Justice and the Need for Reform,” debated the merits of various alternative policy options – including abolishing cannabis’ longstanding Schedule I criminal status under federal law.

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WeedAdvisor

JULY 10, 2019

It is hard to believe that the same governing body responsible for declaring the “War on Drugs” in the 1970s is about to dismantle a major part of it. But with state after state passing laws do decriminalize, offer medical access or flat-out legalize marijuana, it is unsurprising that the public and political support has spilled into the federal realm.

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Canna Law Blog

JULY 10, 2019

The 2019 Oregon legislative session formally concluded on June 30 and it was a doozy. With respect to cannabis, however, the session was significantly less eventful than any conference since 2015 (and that is mostly a good thing). If you’d like to track how we got here, we previewed the 2019 session here and we gave a mid-session update here. If you’re just here for the final tally, it’s enough to report that we didn’t get any legislation on hemp, social consumption, off-work use, or grow taxati

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Leafly

JULY 10, 2019

While lawmakers seemed to agree on the need to end cannabis prohibition, Wednesday’s hearing highlighted tensions between competing visions of what reform should look like. The post Congressional Committee Discusses How to Legalize Cannabis appeared first on Leafly.

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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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Cannabis Life Network

JULY 10, 2019

CannTrust has been in a lot of trouble lately, and things could soon get much worse for the disgraced licensed producer. Today, Bragar Eagel and Squire, a New York-based law firm that specializes in securities litigation, announced that it has begun investigating the company for the violation of federal securities law and other unlawful business […].

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Kind Meds (Cannabis Education Blog)

JULY 10, 2019

If you’re anything like me, you’ve tried cannabis edibles bought at the dispensary and found them to be fantastic. Of course, now you want to make your own, because cooking is your passion, or maybe just a great outlet for your creative juices. Making your own edibles with marijuana is easy enough. All you need to do to get started is make the cannabutter and then follow any recipe, substituting the cannabutter, in part or all, for regular butter.

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Leafly

JULY 10, 2019

Is there enough evidence surrounding cannabis and infertility to make any conclusive claims? The post Conceive With Caution: How Cannabis Can Affect Fertility appeared first on Leafly.

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Greenspoon Marder Cannabis Law Group Blog

JULY 10, 2019

By: Matthew Ginder , Senior Counsel. A Florida Appellate Court issued a ruling yesterday finding that current medical marijuana laws creating a limited, vertically-integrated licensing structure are inconsistent with the State’s Constitution. The ruling creates uncertainty regarding the sustainability of Florida’s current licensing structure governing its medical marijuana program.

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Leafly

JULY 10, 2019

Is there enough evidence surrounding cannabis and infertility to make any conclusive claims? The post Conceive With Caution: How Cannabis Can Affect Fertility appeared first on Leafly.

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WeedAdvisor

JULY 10, 2019

On July 9 th , Hawaii joined the ranks of U.S. states – now 26 in total – to pass this type of marijuana reform, according to The Hill. The law, which takes effect in January, 2020, is a step forward for law enforcement and the system as a whole. Under current rules, up to an ounce of marijuana can lead to 30 days in jail and a $1,000 fine. This new approach substantially diminishes the penalty, but with certain conditions.

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Leafly

JULY 10, 2019

The financially minded faction of the hacker group Anonymous, which has a history of upending major companies, has turned its attention to the cannabis industry. The post Why Hacktivists Say You Should Invest in Zig-Zags appeared first on Leafly.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 10, 2019

It certainly is a tale of woe. Unlicensed overseas shipments and to top it off unlicensed cultivation for six months at its facility in Pelham, Ontario. Looks like they may have to change their name to “BuildupTrust” MJ Biz report. Beleaguered cannabis grower CannTrust shipped some unlicensed medical marijuana overseas, the Ontario company told Marijuana Business Daily , adding an international dimension to the Canadian company’s regulatory woes.

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Leafly

JULY 10, 2019

The financially minded faction of the hacker group Anonymous, which has a history of upending major companies, has turned its attention to the cannabis industry. The post Why Hacktivists Say You Should Invest in Zig-Zags appeared first on Leafly.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 10, 2019

GrowGeneration Appoints Former Home Depot CEO Bob Nardelli as Senior Strategic Advisor. By PR Newswire, July 10, 2019, 08:30:00 AM EDT. Vote up. A A A. DENVER, July 10, 2019 /PRNewswire/ – GrowGeneration Corp. (OTCQX: GRWG ), (“GrowGen” or the “Company”) one of the largest chains of specialty retail hydroponic and organic gardening stores in the world, announced today that it has appointed Bob Nardelli as a strategic advisor.

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Leafly

JULY 10, 2019

HBO has a hot new show named 'Euphoria.' Here are 7 strains to pair with watching it. The post 7 Euphoric Cannabis Strains for Watching HBO’s ‘Euphoria’ appeared first on Leafly.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 10, 2019

Full Press Release. Cannabis Business Times and Cannabis Dispensary launched the Best Cannabis Companies To Work For—2020. This survey and awards program will identify and recognize the best employers in cannabis cultivation and dispensary markets. To register for free, visit bestcompaniescannabis.com. The registration deadline is Sept. 6. A ranking of the “Best Cannabis Companies To Work For – 2020” in cultivation and retail will be revealed in upcoming issues of Cannabis Business Tim

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Leafly

JULY 10, 2019

HBO has a hot new show named 'Euphoria.' Here are 7 strains to pair with watching it. The post 7 Euphoric Strains for Watching HBO’s ‘Euphoria’ appeared first on Leafly.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 10, 2019

We love a little or should we say a lot of alliteration, but that noted, he might as well have called Linton an old school stoner according to the tone of this report in MRR. Here’s the report from MRR and it’s almost as though Newlands sees Linton like this. Here’s the report. To continue to dominate in cannabis, the board of Canopy Growth decided the company needed a focused leader at its helm.

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Leafly

JULY 10, 2019

Dispensaries continue to open in Arkansas, where six of 32 state-licensed dispensaries are expected to be up and running this week. The post New Arkansas Dispensary Set to Open This Week appeared first on Leafly.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 10, 2019

The Hearing. One video comment says it all “Not one legislative representative disagreed – it’s time to decriminalize cannabis, remove it from the Controlled Substances Act, and allow individuals their right to choose to use or not to use. As Congressman Cohen said, “It’s time to get it all done. Schedule 1 – gone.” Hearing Length 2:40.

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CannaTech

JULY 10, 2019

Networking is one of the most important areas of focus for expanding or emerging cannabis businesses. While networking in any sphere is crucial, the cannabis industry in particular is built on relationships. Because of the complexity of the regulatory landscape, the rapid progress of scientific research and the high number of nascent businesses, high-level cannabis conference presence is indispensable.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 10, 2019

Revolution Enterprises a national leader in the cannabis industry, is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Tony Hunter and Mr. Jim Oliff to its Board of Directors. Mr. Hunter, former CEO of Tribune Publishing and Publisher of the Chicago Tribune, and Mr. Oliff, former Vice Chairman and Board Member of CME Group, will join the company to help its growth in the emerging national cannabis market. “Tony and Jim are both inspirational and innovative leaders with a wealth of knowl

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CannaTech

JULY 10, 2019

Networking is one of the most important areas of focus for expanding or emerging cannabis businesses. While networking in any sphere is crucial, the cannabis industry, in particular, is built on relationships. Because of the complexity of the regulatory landscape, the rapid progress of scientific research, and the high number of nascent businesses, high-level networking opportunities are indispensable.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 10, 2019

Brytemap, a Maryland -based technology provider to the legalized cannabis industry, announced today that Scott Denholm , former Executive Director of Franwell Inc.’s Marijuana Enforcement, Tracking Reporting and Compliance (METRC) Program, is joining the Brytemap leadership team as Chief Operating Officer (COO). Denholm will oversee Brytemap’s internal operations and play a key role in the launch of the company’s newest software platform for cannabis and hemp growers.

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The Joint Blog

JULY 10, 2019

According to a new study published in the journal JAMA [Journal of the American Medical Association] Pediatrics, marijuana legalization not only doesn’t increase teen usage rates, but it may also actually decrease them. For the study, researchers examined survey data on substance use collected from 1.4 million adolescents between 1993 and 2017, reports Reuters.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 10, 2019

This post was written by attorney Kamran Aryah with the Kight on Cannabis law firm. The entire hemp industry is anxiously awaiting guidance from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). This wait has created a vacuum of sorts that many state legislatures are beginning to fill. We are currently witnessing state legislatures throughout the country debate and enact hemp legislation intended to bring their hemp programs in line with the 2018 Farm Bill.

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NORML

JULY 10, 2019

Today, Congress will hold its first hearing on the federal criminalization of marijuana. This is a big day: after patient years of steady gains one state at a time, we’re finally ready for serious marijuana policy reform at the federal level. NORML has been strong, dogged, and heroic in this civil liberties battle. And now, we’re poised for a breakthrough.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 10, 2019

Coals to Newcastle or a little bit more than that? Here’s what the press release says. Europe’s premier cannabis conference goes West as North American firms look to expand European venture. LONDON , July 8, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — Demand from Canadian and American cannabis firms has prompted UK-based Cannabis Europa to take their brand across the Atlantic.

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Leafly

JULY 10, 2019

Dispensaries continue to open in Arkansas, where six of 32 state-licensed dispensaries are expected to be up and running this week. The post New Arkansas Dispensary Set to Open This Week appeared first on Leafly.

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Medicinal Genomics

JULY 10, 2019

Cultivars, strains, chemovars (whatever you love to call them) that were sequenced with our StrainSEEK Version 2 technology have been mapped to the new Jamaican Lion reference and their reports have been updated on Kannapedia.net. . StrainSEEK customers who visit their report pages will find a new data visualization showing Bt:Bd allele coverage, changes to the Genetic Relatives and Most Genetically Distant Strains tables, new VCF files, and a new blockchain registration. .

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