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Marijuana Consumers Have a Lot to Be Thankful For

NORML

At NORML, as we gather around the table today, we’re thankful not only for the dozens of legislative victories and the historic votes in Congress in 2019, we’re thankful for you, our supporters, members, and donors, who’ve made this progress possible. It’s because of your passion, commitment, and generosity that NORML has been able to sustain the fight to end marijuana prohibition for nearly fifty years… and together, we’ll keep winning.

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Among Heart Failure Patients, Cannabis Users Have Better Outcomes

The Fresh Toast

A study conducted by the American Heart Association shows that cannabis users actually had a lower risk of atrial fibrillation. And the good news doesn’t stop there. Continue reading Among Heart Failure Patients, Cannabis Users Have Better Outcomes at The Fresh Toast.

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Happy Thanksgiving from Canna Law Blog!

Canna Law Blog

Here’s to a great holiday for everyone out there, along with friends and families. We are thankful for the privilege of working with so many great people and companies every day, and in such a dynamic area of law and policy. Enjoy the holiday! We’ll be back tomorrow.

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The Week in Weed: November 29, 2019

The Blunt Truth

Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. Those in the marijuana industry in California will face a higher tax bil l in January. The 15% tax rate will remain the same, but it will be based on a markup rate of 80%, rather than the current 60%. We’ve reported previously on groups pushing for a legalization initiative in Florida.

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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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Australia: Qld police charge 66yr disability pensioner using medical cannabis for possession of 1 gram

Cannabis Law Report

The Medical Cannabis Users Association of Australia (MCUA) President Deb Lynch and members of the advocacy group are peturbed following police raids carried out on 2 on fellow members in Queensland yesterday. Early in the day, 66 year old disability pensioner Maggie O’Rance, was raided by police brandishing a search warrant. Police found approx 1 gram of cannabis and a pipe and she was charged for the second time with cannabis offences.

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South Africa: Cultivating Your Cannabis IP (Podcast)

Cannabis Law Report

MONDAQ. 26 November 2019. Article by Darren Olivier. Adams & Adams. The cannabis market is on the rise, with 263 million users globally, of which 83 million sit in Africa. Captivate the cannabis market and capitalise by protecting your IP. Darren Olivier jots down the essential guidelines for intellectual assets, branding, and plant breeders’ rights.

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Five New Tokyo Smoke Licensee Retail Locations Advance in Ontario Public Process

Cannabis Life Network

SMITHS FALLS, ON, Nov. 28, 2019 /CNW/ – Tokyo Smoke, Canopy Growth Corporation’s (“Canopy Growth” or the “Company”) (TSX: WEED) (NYSE: CGC) award-winning retail subsidiary is proud to announce that after working closely with recently-announced Ontario retail license winners, it has entered into agreements with five retailers who have progressed to key, public stages in the […].

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United States: Navigating Cannabis Legalization As A Federal Contractor Or Grant Recipient

Cannabis Law Report

November 27 2019. Article by Christopher Schuele and Shannon M. Toole. Reinhart Boerner Van Deuren s.c. PUBLISHED ON MONDAQ. By January 1, 2020, medical or recreational cannabis use will be legal in at least 33 states, including Illinois, Michigan and Minnesota. 1 The recent increase in cannabis legalization has caused many employers to reconsider their drug-free workplace policies.

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Today’s Answer of the Day

TheAnswerPage

It is often stated that CBD is not psychoactive, but THC is psychoactive. Is that accurate? Is CBD psychoactive? Actually, both THC and CBD are psychoactive. By definition, a psychoactive drug is a substance that acts primarily upon the central nervous system where it alters brain function and neurotransmitter function, resulting in temporary changes in perception, mood, consciousness and behavior.Unlike THC, however, CBD does not induce euphoric feelings or (a “high”) or induce hallucinations.

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Alaska Now Owed $US1 Million In Back Taxes By Cannabis Companies

Cannabis Law Report

11KTVA reports………The amount of back taxes owed by Alaska marijuana companies has topped more than $1 million. The Outpost at Kushtopia is one business that’s received a violation notice from the state for past due taxes. Phillip Izon owns Kushtopia’s retail shop and grow facility and says the retail side is thriving. “It’s been growing exponentially in my eyes,” Izon said.

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Manzuri Law: MedMen: Where There’s a Will, There’s a Lawsuit.

Cannabis Law Report

MANZURI LAW. While the City of Los Angeles is receiving backlash for Phase 3 Retail Round 1 Licensing processes, the City of West Hollywood (“WeHo”) is actively defending its own application and licensing procedures in court. On September 4, 2019, MedMen, by and through its subsidiary Farmacy Collective (“MedMen”), filed a Petition for Writ of Mandate (a “Complaint”) against WeHo and its Council, alleging “arbitrary, capricious, and prejudicial” licensing procedures and “abuse of discretion.

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San Diego: Former Sheriff’s Captain Indicted for Aiding Marijuana Distribution, Illegal Firearms Trafficking & Lying to Federal Agents

Cannabis Law Report

Candid Chronicle reports… Former San Diego County Sheriff’s Captain Marco Garmo was arrested this past Friday, November 22, 2019. According to the indictment, Garmo was a Sheriff’s deputy for almost 27 years and, most recently, had served as the captain in charge of the Rancho San Diego Station. The indictment alleges that Garmo engaged in an illegal firearm trafficking business with the help of others, including a fellow Sheriff’s deputy.

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Beginner’s Guide To The First Bong – How To Buy The Best

Cannabis Law Report

Whether you’re new to smoking or a seasoned toker, buying the right piece of equipment is indispensable. Especially, when you are buying your first-ever bong. . Just the name of it starts banging your brain nerves, regardless of what you use it for. Having said that, you can use your bong to smoke up weed, drag dabs, or simply put it up as a decorative. .