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House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee Considers ‘Cannabis Policies for the New Decade’

NORML

Members of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health today held a legislative hearing, “ Cannabis Policies for the New Decade ,” during which they considered multiple legislative bills aimed at amending federal cannabis laws. This marks the first time that members of the Energy and Commerce Committee have debated issues specific to marijuana policy reform.

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Study: Marijuana Use Reduces Depression and Suicidal Ideations in those with PTS

The Joint Blog

Marijuana use among those with post-traumatic stress (PTS) is associated with reduced rates of severe depression and suicidal ideation, according to a new study published in the Journal of Psychopharmacology. The study is titled Does cannabis use modify the effect of post-traumatic stress disorder on severe depression and suicidal ideation? Evidence from a population-based cross-sectional study of Canadians.

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California Cannabis Claims: Breach of Contract

Canna Law Blog

Happy 2020, everyone! Our litigation team would like to kick-start the year by starting a series on the most common causes of action that we see in and around the cannabis industry. We hope these overviews help our audience not only understand what they can expect if they ever find themselves in litigation, but also what they can and should be mindful of in conducting their businesses to avoid litigation altogether.

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Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and Expungement (MORE) Act

Connor & Connor PLLC

On November 20, 2019, the House Judiciary Committee met to discuss, mark-up, and vote on House Resolution 3884 (H.R. 3884). [1] After debate, the Judiciary Committee voted (24-10) to move H.R. 3884 out of the committee along party lines. From here, H.R. 3884 will be considered by other committees for further debate and consideration on the portions of H.R. 3884 that pertain to those committees.

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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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New Jersey court rules company must reimburse medical cannabis costs

Cannabis Law Report

The 31-page opinion about the case – Hager v. M&K Construction – the judges concluded the order requires the company to reimburse the petitioner for the purchase of the MMJ, not to “aid and abet petitioner’s possession of an illegal substance,” as the company argued. CLICK IMAGE TO READ JUDGEMENT. The court said it finds “no conflict between the CSA (federal Controlled Substance Act) and MMA (the New Jersey Compassionate Use Medical Marijuana Act.)”.

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Press Release: UK Leading British Medical Cannabis and CBD Company, Cannaray, Announces First UK Medical Cannabis Prescription 

Cannabis Law Report

Following a £7.8 million Series A funding round in 2019, Cannaray has announced the fulfilment of its first UK patient prescription as the company continues to grow, becoming one of UK’s largest Medical Cannabis and CBD company. . Cannaray today announces the fulfilment of its first Medical Cannabis prescription in the UK. The fulfilment, which has been prescribed to Jorja Emerson, a three-year-old British girl who suffers from severe epilepsy, demonstrates a real progression in the quest to al

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BevCanna acquires Carmanah Craft Corp., expanding its genetics program

Cannabis Life Network

Access to the extensive library of genetics, including 50 premium cannabis strains, expected to dramatically enhance the infused beverage company’s (BevCanna) yield VANCOUVER, Jan. 15, 2020 /CNW/ – Emerging leader in infused cannabis beverages, BevCanna Enterprises Inc., (CSE: BEV, Q:BVNNF, FSE:7BC) (“BevCanna” or the “Company“) is pleased to announce that it has acquired Carmanah Craft […].

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Fox Rothschild’s Cannabis Law Group has been named a 2019 “Practice Group of the Year” by Law360

Cannabis Law Report

The FR press release says – As a testament to its reach and impact on clients in this highly regulated industry, Fox Rothschild’s Cannabis Law Group has been named a 2019 “Practice Group of the Year” by Law360. The prestigious list “honors the firms behind the litigation wins and major deals that resonated throughout the legal industry in the past year.”.

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When Two Friendly Foes Find Common Ground – A Lift & Co. Conference Conversation

Cannabis Life Network

Like many, I started my career in the cannabis industry illegally. And when faced with the moral dilemma of choosing between what is just or the law, it becomes a question of risks. Do you risk your personal freedom so that others can access the medicine they need or do you stay safe while those […]. The post When Two Friendly Foes Find Common Ground – A Lift & Co.

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Today’s Answer of the Day

TheAnswerPage

Some clinical studies demonstrate that the inhalation of marijuana results in significant decreases in airway resistance and increases in specific airway conductance in healthy, habitual marijuana smokers shortly after smoking. Does the oral administration of marijuana lead to significant decreases in airway resistance and increases in specific airway conductance?

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