Cannabis Law Report

OCTOBER 29, 2019

ElleVet Sciences is pleased to announce the results and publication of the first safety study on the use of hemp CBD/CBDA. The 12-week safety study, conducted by Dr. Joseph Wakshlag, DVM, Ph.D., Wakshlag authored the first published paper on the results of this study in 2018. Joseph Wakshlag, DVM, Ph.D., Wakshlag, DVM, Ph.D.,

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The Blunt Truth

MARCH 17, 2021

To start, in February 2018, a California assembly member introduced AB 2069 (“Medical Cannabis Worker Protections Act”), a bill that would have amended the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) to require most employers to engage in an interactive process with and consider reasonable accommodations for medical marijuana users.

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 1, 2021

This substance needs to be addressed as part of all workplace motor vehicle safety programs. Make sure your policy describes the conditions under which testing will occur (e.g., Similar impairments that can result from fatigue, medications, and certain medical conditions. Motor Vehicle Safety at Work. Acknowledgements.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 23, 2021

The basics on CBD, hemp and the 2018 Farm Bill. In December 2018, the Agriculture Improvement Act, also known as the 2018 Farm Bill, changed how certain types of cannabis are scheduled by removing hemp, defined as cannabis and derivatives of cannabis with extremely low concentrations of THC (less than 0.3%

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Project CBD

MARCH 8, 2019

Although the federal legality of these products has been a matter of debate, the 2018 Farm Bill signed into law last year officially took hemp and CBD from hemp off of the federal controlled substances list. In response, veterinarians and others concerned for patient safety promoted a change in state law. Related story.

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MMJ Recs

DECEMBER 20, 2023

The establishment of medical marijuana dispensaries in Virginia represents a progressive approach to healthcare, offering patients alternative treatment options for various medical conditions. Patients diagnosed with specific medical conditions are eligible to participate in the state’s medical cannabis program.

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MMJ Recs

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Both THC and CBD have demonstrated analgesic properties, making them valuable for managing chronic pain conditions such as arthritis, fibromyalgia, and cancer-related pain. Epilepsy Management: CBD, in particular, has emerged as an effective treatment for epilepsy, especially in individuals with rare and severe forms of the condition.

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The Cannigma

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

Instead of only approving synthetic versions, like it did with THC, in 2018 the FDA greenlighted cannabidiol (CBD) derived from the cannabis plant as an approved medicine — under the brand name Epidiolex — as a treatment for rare forms of childhood epilepsy. It would be virtually impossible to consume enough cannabis to fatally overdose.

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SpeedWeed

MAY 1, 2021

The Council passed the measure , which specifically “prohibits employers from requiring prospective employees to undergo testing for the presence of marijuana as a condition of employment, under certain terms and conditions,” with a 15 to 1 vote. The new measure will apply to most employers, but not all. View original article.

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Veriheal

MAY 30, 2023

Cancer Pain Relief With Cannabis: What the New Study Shows Utilizing data from the Quebec Cannabis Registry in Canada, researchers sought to examine the safety and effectiveness of cannabis in addressing cancer pain. years between May 2015 and October 2018. The study participants had an average age of 57, and 48% were male.

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The Cannigma

AUGUST 31, 2021

Barely a quarter of cannabis users trust their doctor to provide them with reliable information about medical cannabis and how to use it to treat their medical or health conditions, according to a recent survey. One of the more extensive reports of this nature was published in the Journal of Cannabis Research in 2018.

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Otherside Farms

JANUARY 14, 2021

From chronic conditions to mental disorders, it is often presented as a viable solution for many difficult issues. Most importantly, how effective is it for specific conditions? Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved a CBD-based oral solution in 2018 to treat epilepsy. But exactly why does CBD get this distinction?

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The Blunt Truth

APRIL 8, 2020

To start, in February 2018, a California assembly member introduced AB 2069 (“Medical Cannabis Worker Protections Act”), a bill that would have amended the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) to require most employers to engage in the interactive process with and consider reasonable accommodations for medical cannabis users.

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Medicinal Genomics

MARCH 16, 2021

MGC), a pioneer in harnessing cannabis genomics to improve the agricultural productivity, safety, and transparency of cannabis, today announced an agreement with Soquimica to be its distribution partner in Portugal. Medicinal Genomics Corp. ” Rita Gonçalves, General Manager, Soquimica.

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The Cannigma

MARCH 7, 2022

CBN’s ability to target CB2 receptors, in comparison to THC (which prefers the CB1 receptor), gives it better credibility in treating autoimmune conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sclerosis, and inflammatory bowel disease. How much this conversation takes place is not yet well studied and would vary based on many conditions.

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Canna Law Blog

SEPTEMBER 18, 2020

To meet this standard, manufacturers and distributor of Hemp Products would have to provide the FDA with information that is the basis on which they have concluded that their Hemp Products are reasonably expected to be safe under the conditions recommended or suggested in the labeling. In sum, the enactment of H.R.

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 2, 2019

A few months back, I posted some thoughts about recent efforts to legalize medical and recreational marijuana, with an emphasis on the potential issues such laws would have on manufacturers – particularly manufacturers in a space requiring a heightened concern for employee safety. See “ Legal Pot = Manufacturing Storm Clouds ” (May 29, 2019).

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

Medicinal cannabis has been legalised for use for a range of specified medical conditions in Australia since 2016. However, the nature of the government regulations and the subsequent complexity of prescribing, as well as doctors’ safety uncertainties and the stigma of the plant, remain contributing barriers to patient access.

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The Cannigma

JANUARY 13, 2023

Migraines are a peculiarly painful condition. Scientists still don’t understand exactly why migraines happen, nor how to cure the condition – but perhaps cannabis can help. A primary headache, such as a migraine, is its own condition, and not caused by a separate condition.

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SpeedWeed

JULY 4, 2021

Fireworks have long been recognized as an anxiety trigger for dogs, especially those that already have an anxiety-related condition. While research is young, early data suggests that CBD could be effective for certain pet-related conditions, perhaps more in dogs than in cats. The FDA is Standing in the Way of Progress.

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Veriheal

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

A disturbing 2018 study on wildfires discovered that flame-released pollutants can negatively impact crop and vegetation growth, even when the crops are based hundreds of kilometers from the disaster zone. The most extreme wildfires included the 2018 Mendocino Complex Fire and the L.N.U. and faulty overhead power lines. .

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NORML

AUGUST 26, 2019

Then, in 2017 and 2018, Virginia finally made some moves to establish its own medical marijuana industry. The 2017 expansion of Virginia’s medical marijuana law got rid of qualifying conditions. How did getting rid of qualifying conditions make things easier for Virginia’s patients and the legislature?

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Veriheal

JUNE 22, 2020

Born with neonatal hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy, a condition characterized by a lack of oxygen or blood flow from the placenta, Oscar was at risk for seizures that might have led to brain injury. In 2018, the FDA approved Epidiolex, a cannabis-based substance, as a treatment for seizures in children two years and older.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 16, 2021

The Ridgell case is an appeal of the Department of Child Safety’s decision to keep a former employee of the department on the registry. Her doctor prescribed medication for her condition, but she found that those did not relieve her symptoms, so she used cannabis to find relief. Help battle the Department of Child Safety.

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Veriheal

AUGUST 7, 2022

The Great White North also legalized the possession and retail sale of cannabis for adults in 2018. ” With a safety profile akin to other controlled substances, there’s no reason why cannabis shouldn’t be considered a harm reduction strategy for people who abuse drugs and/or alcohol. billion (USD $2 billion).

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Greenspoon Marder Cannabis Law Group Blog

JUNE 4, 2019

This was FDA’s first meeting to hear presentations from manufacturers, neurologists, attorneys, parents, innovators and leaders of hemp and CBD voice their concerns on the implementation of the 2018 Farm Bill. Several speakers expressed a deep concern for consumers that use and depend on CBD to treat certain conditions.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 3, 2021

The relaxation of restrictions on kratom (and on cannabis) is part of a larger strategic push for legal reform to make the law to reflect current societal conditions and expectations. As of 2018, the efficacy and safety of kratom are unclear, and the drug was unapproved as a therapeutic agent due to the poor quality of the research. [7]

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Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 2, 2019

These wrinkles include the extent of expungements, public safety concerns, and set asides for minorities, women, and disabled-veteran business owners. Hopes for swift action ran high in early 2018 but stalled leading into a summer stand-off over the state budget. These executive actions led to an immediate expansion in participation.

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 26, 2022

was published in the Journal of Safety Research and made available online on May 18. Journal of Safety Research. In Europe, however, researchers measured driving performance in normal traffic under THC alone, THC combined with alcohol, and placebo conditions. 2016, Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board, 2018).

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MMJ Recs

AUGUST 1, 2020

In Oklahoma, accessibility has never been a problem since MMJ became legal in 2018. This is especially true for people with mobility issues or underlying health conditions that make them vulnerable to COVID-19. Since medical marijuana was legalized in Oklahoma in summer 2018, the OK MMJ industry has gone from strength to strength.

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Kind Meds (Cannabis Education Blog)

JANUARY 9, 2019

After securing FDA approval in June of 2018, Epidiolex’s manufacturer GW Pharma announced the drug should enter the consumer market by the end of 2018. Children who suffer from these conditions generally experience social and developmental delays due to constant seizures. Cannabis Legalization Throughout The Country.

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Veriheal

OCTOBER 1, 2020

In 2018, the government was confronted by a media storm that has called for them to act. Naturally, this enraged the public since both of the children found failure in other medications before they found victory in cannabis as a treatment for their condition. As a result, the UK proposed medicinal cannabis regulations in 2018. .

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Peninsula Alternative Health

DECEMBER 14, 2017

Criteria includes patient rights and civil protection from discrimination (including protection against arrest and driving under the influence), ease of access, reasonable fees and qualifying conditions, fair purchase and possession limits, and consumer safety and provider requirements. California. New Mexico. Maryland drops from No.

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Veriheal

DECEMBER 23, 2022

Although marijuana is federally unregulated, agencies have tried to prevent contamination since the hemp crop was legalized under the 2018 Farm Bill. Nonetheless, the recent study’s findings suggest that more needs to be done to prevent the pollution of cannabis products.

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Healer

DECEMBER 17, 2021

The safety profile of CBD has been acknowledged by major health agencies, such as the World Health Organization (WHO), showing that it’s well-tolerated by animals and humans and rarely produces any dangerous side effects. Glaucoma is still the first condition many people think of when they consider cannabis as a medicine.

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Canna Law Blog

JULY 14, 2023

And if it is derived from hemp, it is not independently scheduled – at least if you read the Controlled Substances Act and 2018 Farm Bill literally. Delta-8, however, is not an approved drug ingredient. But, there’s a huge controversy about whether it can be controlled, with agencies like the DEA saying it is.

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The Joint Blog

AUGUST 8, 2023

At the federal level, delta-8 THC is legal and unregulated due to a loophole in the 2018 farm bill. Despite its legality, there are concerns about the safety and regulation of delta-8 THC products. Most Delta-8 is synthesized from CBD, making it federally legal under a 2018 farm bill legalizing hemp. THC content.

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