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Open Access Govt: The UK’s doomed Medical Cannabis (Access) Bill

Cannabis Law Report

Senior Associate, David Hardstaff and Partner, John Binns of BCL Solicitors LLP , explore the UK’s doomed Medical Cannabis (Access) Bill. For UK-based patients struggling to access much needed cannabis-based medicines, it has been difficult to be heard over the white noise of the daily news cycle. Barriers to patient access.

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Study Finds No Correlation Between Cannabis Legalization and Increased Mental Illness

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When cannabis legalization began to gain ground and support, those who remained opposed to these policy changes touted claims that legalization would increase the risk of mental illness or even suicide among affected populations. We found that recreational marijuana access was associated with a 6.29 Support From Other Studies.

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Cannabis Legalization in Spain: Legislative Update

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Adult use cannabis legalization in Spain could be back on track, following a series of setbacks. Cannabis legalization in Spain: “To raise to political reality, what at street level is simply normal”. This joint opposition crushed any short-term hope for recreational cannabis legalization in Spain. Creation of the subcommittee.

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Austin First Responders May Get Access to Medical Cannabis

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37 states have now legalized medical cannabis (MMJ). While most residents in these states only need to have a qualifying condition to get access, residents who belong to certain professions—such as healthcare workers—are prohibited from consumption regardless of medical need. After a decade of aggressive cannabis reform in the U.S.,

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MJ Harvest and Cannabis Sativa Announce the Signing of the Definitive Plan of Merger and Reorganization

Cannabis Law Report

MJ Harvest, Inc. (“MJHI”) (OTCQB:MJHI) announced that it has entered into a definitive Agreement of Merger and Plan of Reorganization (the “Merger Agreement”) to merge with and into Cannabis Sativa, Inc. (“CBDS” or “Cannabis Sativa”).

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A Peek at German Marijuana Legalization

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Some of the details of German marijuana legalization were given over to the German press last week. Yesterday though, the government’s plan for German marijuana legalization was approved by the Federal Cabinet. Our overall prediction is that a legalization wave is coming to Europe, and Germany will be a key player.

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Check Out This Texas-Sized Cannabis Legalization Update

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Medical Cannabis is Legal in Texas with Texas-Sized Restrictions. After a slow run at progress in the state of Texas for cannabis legalization, it seems the scales have tipped in favor of the plant. ” New Advances in Cannabis Legalization Possibly on the Horizon for Texas. 5% of tetrahydrocannabinol by weight.”