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10 Potential Health Benefits Offered by Broad-Spectrum CBD

The Joint Blog

The CBD industry is growing at a rapid pace, and new studies are constantly coming out that suggest possible health benefits of CBD. The substance is thought to interact with the body’s endocannabinoid system, which is responsible for regulating many different bodily functions, including pain perception. One of the most well-known potential advantages of CBD is its ability to relieve pain.

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Arkansas: Election Officials Deny Certification of Proposed Marijuana Legalization Amendment

NORML

Advocates on behalf of the ballot measure are now anticipated to take the matter before the state Supreme Court. The post Arkansas: Election Officials Deny Certification of Proposed Marijuana Legalization Amendment appeared first on NORML.

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Recipe: How to make the best vegan weed brownies

Leafly

Brownies are an OG weed edible across North America. We've given the recipe a little (vegan) upgrade, just in time for late summer fun. The post Recipe: How to make the best vegan weed brownies appeared first on Leafly.

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British Columbians are Killing BC Bud

Cannabis Life Network

British Columbians are killing BC Bud by buying from licensed retail stores. Of course, it isn’t entirely their fault. Only a few BC Bud growers can get past the bureaucratic hurdles the federal and provincial governments have set up. Going from underground to above-board isn’t as easy as applying for a permit. Farmers have to […].

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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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General Counsel’s Corner: Cannabis Use in Hospitals

Cannabis Law Report

As our firm’s prior information memos on cannabis have shown 1 , the legalization of marijuana for recreational or medical use in states still poses legal issues in higher education due to marijuana’s illegality under federal law. This tension in laws is also present in the issue of marijuana use by patients in hospital settings. This memo highlights those issues for higher education lawyers who advise medical facilities.

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Cannabis Trademark Litigation: Wrigley Wins

Canna Law Blog

A final judgment recently rendered in WM. Wrigley Jr. Company v. Roberto Conde, et al. , is nothing short of a cautionary tale and a powerful reminder to cannabis companies: Parody is NOT a defense to trademark infringement in this type of commercial context. The parties. We all know Wrigley – it’s a titan in the food industry and offers a range of products like gum, mints, and candies, including Skittles, Starburst, and Lifesavers.

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Washington Examiner Report: International drug cartels illegally draining water supplies to grow plants, state senator claims

Cannabis Law Report

International drug cartels are illegally draining precious resources from California to grow plants, a state senator has warned. Growers are buying up vacant lots and houses, creating elaborate greenhouses and farms that pull much-needed resources from Californians struggling under water rationing and electric brownouts. State Sen. Melissa Hurtado told the Washington Examiner many of the property owners belong to cartels in China and Russia.

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Are The Effects Of CBD The Same For Everyone?

Otherside Farms

Many of us have decided to implement CBD into our daily routine as a way of giving our general health and wellbeing a boost, and with a huge variety of products on the market, there is something to suit all needs. You can use CBD moisturizer after your morning shower for smooth and glowing skin or add CBD oil to your breakfast to add a bit of calm to your day.

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Canada – National Post Report: Canadian patients fighting for psilocybin access sue federal government

Cannabis Law Report

This is the landmark case that is going to legalize psychedelics in Canada’ says the newspaper. Eight Canadians have filed a Charter challenge against the Government of Canada and the Minister of Health regarding patient access to psilocybin and psilocybin therapy. The plaintiffs, which include seven patients and one health-care practitioner, are arguing that the current modes of accessing psilocybin are insufficient and a violation of Section 7 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, wh

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Answer of the Day for Aug 4, 2022

TheAnswerPage

Are smoking marijuana and vaporizing marijuana equally efficient? (In other words, are the cannabinoids absorbed to the same extent with smoking vs. vaporizing? ). When consuming marijuana via a vaporizer, the consumer absorbs up to 33% of the total cannabinoids present in the herbal mixture. When smoking, an individual typically absorbs about 25% of the cannabinoids present in a herbal mixture.

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London: The Cannabis and Psychedelics Investment Summit

Cannabis Law Report

Here are the speakers and the agenda. Speakers. Join our industry experts, entrepreneurs, and investors as they discuss the critical topics investors should consider. Molly Maloof. Founder & CEO, Adamo Bioscience. Andy Goren, MD. Jupiter Wellness. Crispin Blunt. Member of Parliament of the United Kingdom. Bruce Linton. Entrepreneur and Investor.

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What is THCP and how does it affect you?

The Cannigma

In the wee hours of 2019, a team of Italian researchers reported on an astounding discovery; a new cannabinoid was found for the very first time in the cannabis plant – THCP. Tetrahydrocannabiphorol (THCP) is a naturally occurring cannabinoid that was first found (in very small amounts) in a strain of Italian medical cannabis known as FM2. This THC-like cannabinoid was tested in rodents and found to be at least twice as potent as THC, with some laboratory tests suggesting as much as 30 times gre

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Business Cann On Juicy Fields: Juicy Fields ‘Bears All The Hallmarks Of The Russian Mafia’ & Is Likely To Have Seen ‘No Less Than €500m’ Lost

Cannabis Law Report

Read the full story at the the link (Must Read). Experts say could be the biggest ponzi scam in years in Europe. Over 1500 “investors” have now been in touch with lawyers. Business Cann write by way of introduction. THE fallout from the collapse of Juicy Fields has continued to develop at breakneck speed since investors first complained of being unable to access their funds in mid-July.

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American arrested in Bali for liquid cannabis possession says he needs to use to treat his cancer

Cannabis Law Report

Coconuts Bali has the story. A middle-aged American man was arrested in Badung by Bali police for possession of seven bottles of liquid marijuana. He told the authorities that he is a cancer patient and needs marijuana extract for treatment. The 47-year-old Californian, identified only by his initials JPC, was arrested by the Denpasar Police last Thursday at his residence in Dalung, North Kuta.

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Illinois Awards $1.4M to Help Expunge Cannabis-Related Criminal Records

Cannabis Law Report

Ganjapreneur report. The Illinois Equal Justice Foundation has awarded $1.4 million in grants to 18 organizations to help expunge cannabis-related criminal records. Eighteen Illinois organizations have been awarded $1.4 million in grants from the Illinois Equal Justice Foundation to help expunge cannabis-related criminal records, WGEM reports. Beth Johnson, project manager for New Leaf Illinois, which was created by the foundation to address the state’s previous drug laws that disproportionate

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Former NBA player Iman Shumpert arrested on cannabis charge in Texas

Cannabis Law Report

Ten-year NBA veteran — and Dancing With The Stars winner — Iman Shumpert has been arrested on a felony marijuana charge at the Dallas/Fort Worth Airport. TMZ broke the news. NBA player Iman Shumpert was arrested for having a “sizeable” amount of marijuana in his backpack at the Dallas/Fort Worth Airport on Saturday … TMZ Sports has learned. According to the police report, officers responded to a potential drug violation call around 2:40 PM … after TSA screeners found a plastic bag filled with

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Arkansas: Elections Board Rejects Recreational Cannabis Ballot Title After Supporters Spend $3.26 Million To Get The Ballot Up

Cannabis Law Report

An industry-backed effort to legalize recreational marijuana in Arkansas suffered a major setback Wednesday when the State Board of Election Commissioners unanimously rejected the ballot title under which the proposed constitutional amendment would have appeared before voters in November. But a lawyer for the group behind the measure, Responsible Growth Arkansas, said a challenge to the board’s ruling would be filed before the end of the week. .

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LCB Board Action: Proposed rules filed for amendments and new rule sections to establish the Social Equity in Cannabis Program.

Cannabis Law Report

On August 3, 2022, during a regularly scheduled meeting, the Liquor and Cannabis Board took the following action: Proposed rules filed – public comment period now open: Approved proposed rulemaking (CR 102) regarding amendments to existing rules and a new rule section that would establish the Social Equity in Cannabis program in response to recommendations of the Social Equity in Cannabis Task Force, and other statutory requirements.

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Hemp Today “Is This Real Life Or Just A Fantasy” – UK Parliamentary group’s curious fantasy: 220,000 hectares of hemp by 2027

Cannabis Law Report

Fantastic article by Hemp Today on the fantasists otherwise known as ” UK’s All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on CBD Products “ We especially love. Only about 20 farmers in the UK now grow hemp on a total of 800 hectares, according to the APPG. Reaching 220,000 hectares in five years would mean a 27,000% increase! For context, consider: Hemp fields across the entire EU, where farmers have been working to build an industry for decades, total about 50,000 hectares at best; and U.S.

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Cannabis Regulation Task Force seizes large amount of marijuana plants and processed cannabis from industrial hemp farm

Cannabis Law Report

MEDIA ALERT. RIVERSIDE – More than 34,000 marijuana plants and more than 4,600 pounds of processed cannabis were seized from a large property in the unincorporated area of San Jacinto by the Riverside County Cannabis Regulation Task Force (CRTF), which is led by the DA’s Bureau of Investigation. CRTF members served a search warrant on July 28, 2022, at a business in the 18700 block of Bridge Street.

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Cannabis and Poker – an Interesting Pair

Cannabis Law Report

The 2022 World Series of Poker just wrapped up with Espen Jorstad of Norway winning the $10 million prize. Jorstad outlasted a field of 8,663 players to win his first WSOP main event. While we don’t know if Jorstad is a cannabis enthusiast or not, there’s no denying that the use has played a role in WSOP events over the years. Some players use cannabis as a way to relieve stress after the anxiety of the event, while others use it to stay calm during play when tension is at its highes

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Consider a Healthier Option: Delta-8 Carts

Cannabis Law Report

Are you interested in Delta-8 THC? If so, it’s no big surprise. In fact, it’s an extremely popular product today. If you are interested in taking it, then choosing the best Delta-8 carts is a must. However, if you are new to Delta-8 carts, it’s a good idea to learn more about them and why they may be a healthier option. Keep reading to find out.

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What Are the Signs of High-Quality Hemp?

Cannabis Law Report

Hemp-based products, such as CBD oils or flowers, offer you a number of benefits ranging from improved mood even to pain relief. However, all of these advantages might be lost if it turns out that the hemp used in these goods was of low quality. Fortunately, there are certain signs that might indicate the high quality of the hemp. In its natural form, good hemp can be recognized by its color.

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Alert: Oregon Psilocybin Services (OPS) – Psilocybin Fall Business Forum – October 19, 2022

Cannabis Law Report

Oregon Psilocybin Fall Business Forum – SAVE THE DATE: October 19, 2022. 08/02/2022. Greetings, Oregon Psilocybin Services (OPS) is excited to partner with the Secretary of State’s Office of Small Business Assistance to host a virtual Psilocybin Fall Business Forum on Wednesday October 19, 2022 (9am-5pm Pacific Time). Please save the date!

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Singapore Execute Another Individual For Cannabis Trafficking

Cannabis Law Report

Information is sparse to say the least. See this tweet which has subsequently been reported by the likes of ICBC. We have confirmation that a 49 year-old Singaporean Malay man was executed today, 26 July, at Changi Prison. He has lived in prison since 2015, after being convicted of trafficking in cannabis (marijuana). He was sentenced to the mandatory death penalty. — Kokila Annamalai (@Kokilaparvathi) July 26, 2022.

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Todays The Day – Advocates Push for California Psychedelic Decrim Bill to Reach Crucial Vote

Cannabis Law Report

he California state bill that would decriminalize a number of psychedelic substances, SB 519, will receive its first hearing date for the 2022 legislative session after being paused in the State Assembly. The bill will be heard in the Assembly Appropriations Committee on August 3 where it is expected that the bill’s authors will push SB 519 to the Assembly Suspense File.

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Brittney Griner’s lawyer speaks after latest hearing

Cannabis Law Report

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Why Canadian Growers Destroyed 400 Tons Of Cannabis

Cannabis Law Report

We are, indeed, a wasteful species. It is, we would suggest, criminal to be using so much energy to grow the product and then just destroy it. Benzinga. Here’s Why Canadian growers Destroyed Over 400 Tons Of Cannabis in 2021. Over the course of three years , Canadian licensed producers destroyed a total of 872.44 million grams of unsold dried cannabis, according to MJBizDaily’s analysis.