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California: Department of Cannabis Control Names Leadership Team

Cannabis Law Report

She held multiple positions in the Office of San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom from 2009 to 2010, including Budget Office Policy Assistant, Director of Scheduling and Deputy Board Liaison. Lee served as a Law Clerk for the Honorable Vince Chhabria at the U.S. Chief Deputy Director – Rasha Salama. Friedland at the U.S.

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A Founder Looks at 50: Willie Nelson — America’s Favorite Marijuana Smoker

NORML

This is the eighth in a series of blogs on the history of NORML and the legalization movement. As lots of celebrities can attest, high-profile marijuana smokers can sometimes be easy targets for law enforcement. And Willie has had a number of encounters with law enforcement over the years.

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Perfecting cannabis with Michael Backes

The Cannigma

In our chat, Michael shares his personal journey into the cannabis space, and how his history of migraines aided him in discovering the powers of medical marijuana. So I did, I open up a dispensary in Eagle Rock in 2006 with a couple of partners called Cornerstone Research Collective. We started out trying to be more Evidence-Based.

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An Epoch of OG: The OG Kush family genealogy

SpeedWeed

This August marks 25 years since the duo used that surviving cutting to start writing OG’s chapter in the history books. History made: A small, crowded, 1996 Silverlake, CA OG Kush grow by Josh D. We asked Jodrey if OG Kush was the most prolifically grown strain in the history of the Emerald Triangle. Destroyed the competition’.

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Italy: MINISTRY OF HEALTH DECREE – Definition of maximum levels of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) in food

Cannabis Law Report

Given the law of 2 December 2016, n. 5; Given the law of 24 December 2012, no. 5; Given the law of 24 December 2012, no. European Union legislation and policies "; Having regard to Regulation (EEC) no. general requirements of food law establishes. general requirements of food law establishes. Source: [link].

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Cannabis & THC: Understanding the Effects & Liability

Cannabis Law Report

Insurance carriers assessing grower and/or dispensary facilities policy applications for D&O, liability, and/or workers compensation coverage. THC metabolism (adapted from Musshoff and Madea, 2006). Durations for urine detection primarily vary with dose consumed and use history (i.e.,

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AAFP ( American Academy of Family Physicians) Releases Marijuana, Cannabinoids Position Paper

Cannabis Law Report

During the 20 th century, law enforcement and public policy activities have undermined opportunities for scientific exploration. Relevant AAFP Policy. The AAFP also recognizes that several states have passed laws approving limited recreational use and/or possession of marijuana. Marijuana Possession for Personal Use.