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Portugal Special Guest Post: João Taborda da Gama, “One Year of Medical Cannabis in Portugal”

Cannabis Law Report

If you wish to re-publish this story please do so with following accreditation. AUTHORS: João Taborda da Gama Partner Gama Glória | Joana Albernaz Delgado. PUBLISHER: CANNABIS LAW REPORT. João Taborda da Gama. Joana Albernaz Delgado. July 18 marks the first anniversary of the Portuguese medical cannabis law. Law 33/2018 set the framework for the regulation of the use of cannabis-based medicinal products, preparations and substances that would effectively allow Portuguese patients to access m

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Is The Federal Government Finally Serious About Marijuana Research?

The Fresh Toast

The National Institute of Drug Abuse announced plans to grow the largest crop of research marijuana in five years. Continue reading Is The Federal Government Finally Serious About Marijuana Research? at The Fresh Toast.

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New Hampshire: Governor Signs Marijuana Annulment Measure

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Republican Gov. Chris Sununu has signed legislation into law establishing procedures permitting those with prior, low-level marijuana convictions to petition the court to have their convictions annulled. House Bill 399 provides an opportunity for those convicted of offenses involving the possession of three-quarters of one ounce of cannabis or less to seek an annulment.

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Competition to Grow Medical Cannabis in Utah Heats Up

Leafly

Longtime family farmers, larger operations that grow hemp, and out-of-state corporate growers are among the 81 applicants lining up to be licensed medical cannabis growers in Utah. The post Competition to Grow Medical Cannabis in Utah Heats Up 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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Why is Big Pharma Heading to Canada for its Cannabis Patents?

Canna Law Blog

Currently, seven of Canada’s top ten cannabis patent holders are major multi-national pharmaceutical companies, according to a joint research project by Washington D.C.-based New Frontier Data and London-based cannabis bio-technology firm, Grow Biotech. The list includes Ciba-Geigy AG (Switzerland) with 21 patents; Pfizer Products (United States) with 14; and Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson (Sweden) with 13.

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Hoban Law Launch Cannabis Compliance and Regulation courses on Green Flower Media Platform

Cannabis Law Report

Here are the Cannabis Compliance and Regulation courses launching on the Green Flower Media platform. . HLG Course Descriptions: Historical Perspectives – Garrett Graff, Esq. Securing State Licenses and Local Permits – Craig Small, Esq. HLG. . Corporate Formation – Larry Mishkin, Esq. Banking, Accounting and Tax – Steve Schain, Esq.

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Hypocritical U.S. Tax Law Stifling Legal Marijuana Businesses

WeedAdvisor

Owning a business is never easy. But one thing U.S. businesses enjoy is the ability to deduct certain expenses, providing a notable tax break once the IRS comes to collect its due. Unfortunately – according to the Los Angeles Times – this is not the case for cannabis retailers. Thanks to an antiquated law that the IRS is all-too-happy to enforce, taxes on legal marijuana dispensaries are astronomical.

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Top 10 High CBD Strains of 2019

Marijuana Seeds NL

CBD is making a comeback. Some people might say it never really went away. CBD is short for Cannabidiol, an active ingredient found in the marijuana species. High CBD strains are now very much in demand. Possibly their most obvious use is for CBD oil. Continue reading → The post Top 10 High CBD Strains of 2019 appeared first on MSNL Blog.

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Best CBD Vaping Oil Brands in 2019 – Top 6 CBD E-Liquids

Cannabis Law Report

The market for CBD vaping oil – and other CBD products – is fast-growing. This very useful pain and anxiety relieving product, derived from the cannabis plant, has met with many very satisfied users, and is becoming ever-more popular. One common problem with products that are new to the market and getting greater recognition is that there is always a chance you are not buying the genuine product.

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Beer Brewers on New Cannabis Beers: ‘They Should Just Stop’

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Lagunitas’ Hi-Fi Hops takes first place in a blind taste test of five cannabis drinks. The post Beer Brewers on New Cannabis Beers: ‘They Should Just Stop’ appeared first on Leafly.

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Virginia Roanoke Times Editorial: How much money would legal marijuana produce for Virginia?

Cannabis Law Report

Here’s the introduction to the editorial. Attorney General — and, he hopes, future governor — Mark Herring has proposed that Virginia legalize marijuana. Today, let’s take a closer look at what that would mean in terms of tax revenue. Ten states (Illinois will make 11 in 2020) and the District of Columbia already have legalized marijuana. Oddly, four of them don’t have any special pot taxes.

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What to Do With Disappointing Weed

Leafly

Mids become magic with these practical tips for transforming bad strains into good—or at least better—experiences. The post What to Do With Disappointing Weed appeared first on Leafly.

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Licensing Cannabis: A Giant Step Forward

Cannabis Law Report

Licensing provides smaller brands the opportunity to bring CBD products to market with very little financial risk. What do you get when you marry one of the largest product trends in recent decades with one of the most respected business growth strategies? Opportunity. For the first time in its 35-year history, Licensing Expo — the world’s largest and most influential brand licensing event, which took place in Las Vegas last week — expanded to include cannabis wellness companie

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Cannabis Sprays Explored: Parasitic Pesticides

Cannabis Life Network

In a crop, certain insects can be introduced to nibble on excess mould instead of pesticides. Not only are these potentially harmful to plants, but they will also only mildly suppress instead of outright preventing fungal invasions. Mould eating insects are also less versatile and create their own problems whereas parasitic myco-solutions can be sprayed […].

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CNBC’s Tim Seymour Talks About Cannabis M&A, Private Vs. Public Markets

Cannabis Law Report

A cascade of mergers, acquisitions and attempted hostile takeovers have roiled the cannabis industry over the past year. CNBC commentator Tim Seymour, who’s day job is founder/CIO of Seymour Asset Management, discussed the future of M&A in the cannabis industry and the valuations of publicly traded cannabis stocks at the 2019 Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference in Toronto, Canada, You’re excited about M&A in the cannabis sector?

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Ohio Thinking of Adding Anxiety and Autism to List Qualifying Medical Marijuana Conditions

WeedAdvisor

Over a million Ohio citizens could see their medical options open if the state decides to expand its eligible medical marijuana conditions, reports The Center Square. The subject first appeared in June, when the State Medical Board considered adding anxiety and autism as eligible for medical cannabis, at the discretion of a medical professional. Evidence for marijuana’s efficacy against autism and anxiety are not as rock solid as CBD and epilepsy – the only use of cannabis approved by the FDA.

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Kamala Harris Evolved Slowly on Legalization, but She’s All About It Now

Leafly

The California senator didn't support legalization in 2016. Now she does. What changed? The post Kamala Harris Evolved Slowly on Legalization, but She’s All About It Now appeared first on Leafly.