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Poll: Most Americans Support Ending Federal Cannabis Criminalization

NORML

More than six in ten US adults say that they favor “changing federal law to legalize marijuana for recreational use,” according to national polling data compiled by Politico and Harvard’s T.H. Chan School of Public Health. It is the third national survey released within the past month showing strong majority support among Americans for legalizing marijuana.

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InMed Submits Clinical Trial Application to Evaluate INM-755 in Phase 1 Trial

Puff Puff Post

VANCOUVER, Nov. 5, 2019 /CNW/ – InMed Pharmaceuticals Inc. (“InMed” or the “Company”) (TSX: IN; OTCQX: IMLFF), today announced the filing of a Clinical Trial Application (“CTA”) in the Netherlands to initiate a Phase 1 human clinical trial for INM-755 in healthy volunteers. INM-755 is a single-cannabinoid topical cream under development for the treatment of symptoms associated with epidermolysis bullosa (“EB”).

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New Hemp Testing Guidelines Make Meeting 0.3% THC Limit Difficult

Medicinal Genomics

Last week the USDA issued its much-anticipated interim final rule for hemp manufacturing. While several lawmakers and industry stakeholders celebrated the announcement , not everyone on the cultivation side is so positive. New regulations around sampling and potency testing will make it difficult for farmers to stay under the 0.3% THC limit. New Sampling Guidelines.

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Nevada NORML’s Veteran’s Virtual Lobby Day

NORML

To honor both those who have bravely served and those who still suffer due to federal cannabis laws, Nevada NORML will be hosting a unique event on Veteran’s Day. The virtual lobby day, a lobbying event done entirely through electronic means, will raise awareness of the many federal pieces of legislation that could benefit veterans such as Hawaii Senator Brian Schatz and California Congresswoman Barbara Lee-sponsored The Veterans Medical Marijuana Safe Harbor Act , which would allow vetera

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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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We tried ‘CBD-infused clothes’ to see if they did anything

Leafly

We were sent "CBD-infused clothes" (or, more accurately, CBD-infused compression sleeves with capsaicin.) Here's what we thought. The post We tried ‘CBD-infused clothes’ to see if they did anything appeared first on Leafly.

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Edmonton considers legalizing cannabis consumption lounges

Leafly

The province of Alberta has always been more open to consumption lounges than other parts of the country. The post Edmonton considers legalizing cannabis consumption lounges appeared first on Leafly.

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Using CBD Oil For Anxiety

Cannabis Law Report

Anxiety is a daily occurrence for most of us. You might feel anxious before a meeting, an examination, or a big event. However, what is not natural is feeling extremely and excessively anxious with no relief. While chronic anxiety is well-known and documented, medical solutions to chronic anxiety do not work for some. And when the solutions work, there are negative side-effects to contend with in the near and long term.

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How indie cannabis is teaming up to take on big bud business

Leafly

Competition through co-operation: Cannabis co-ops are creating opportunities that may give the little guys more room to grow. The post How indie cannabis is teaming up to take on big bud business appeared first on Leafly.

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Mexico’s Supreme Court Gives Legislators Until 30 April 2020 To Approve Cannabis Legilsation

Cannabis Law Report

Mexico’s Supreme Court gave Congress another six months to approve legislation that legalizes all forms of cannabis, postponing until the end of April the deadline for when the Latin American country would create the world’s largest adult-use market by population. That legislation proposed rules limiting foreign ownership, vertical integration and license resale, all of which could put a damper on outside investment.

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Holt Renfrew launches cannabis pop up in time for holidays

Leafly

Tokyo Smoke teams up with Canada’s top luxury department store, setting sights on Vancouver and Toronto's Mink Mile. The post Holt Renfrew launches cannabis pop up in time for holidays appeared first on Leafly.

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Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court to hear arguments on Gov. Charlie Baker’s vape ban

Cannabis Law Report

The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court on Monday announced it will hear arguments in December from the case challenging Gov. Charlie Baker’s vape ban. Sua Sponte- SJC-12834. The state must submit its brief to the court by Nov. 13, and the plaintiffs and interveners must do the same by Nov. 25. Vapor Technology Association initiated the case, and a group of medical marijuana patients intervened.

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Breaking News: CSU Raids continue in Squamish

Cannabis Life Network

Grassroots Medicinal, located on Tantalus Dr. and 99 North on 2nd Ave in Squamish, B.C., has been raided by the province’s Community Safety Unit (CSU). This comes on the heels of last Wednesday’s raid of The Medicinal Cannabis Dispensary in Vancouver, B.C. Both Squamish cannabis stores had gone through the rigorous steps to apply for a provincial […].

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How Effective Are CBD Gummies?

Cannabis Law Report

There is simply no denying the benefits of CBD any longer and it seems that they debate is now centered on the best delivery system. Is it better to vape or are topical oils, lotions and creams more effective? And then there are the CBD edibles and whether these are the better option. It seems that it all comes down to concentration and absorption. The higher the concentration, the better the CBD product should be.

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Canadian colleges collaborating on cannabis

Cannabis Life Network

EDMONTON – Five Canadian colleges and a national advocacy body have formed the Canadian College Consortium for Cannabis, an entity that will serve as a first-of-a-kind in the post-secondary sector. NorQuest College, along with Niagara, Durham, and Okanagan colleges, and Collège communautaire du Nouveau-Brunswick (CCNB) have been tapped as founding members.

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Lose Weight With CBD Oil – Try It Today

Cannabis Law Report

CBD oil has a number of uses. While it is typically used for dealing with anxiety, insomnia, pain and other such issues, it can also be used for weight loss. One of the reasons it works for weight loss is its anti-inflammatory property. If you are working out to lose weight, it’s important to provide enough nutrition to your body to help it recover faster and the natural anti-inflammatory property of CBD can help with that.

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France Approves Medical Cannabis Research for 2020

Puff Puff Post

Research will be funded via the country’s 2020 social security budget. Lawmakers in France approved the budget to allow for a two-year experiment to determine the health benefits and risks associated with medical marijuana. The National Assembly voted for the tests, as they already had the go-ahead from France’s ANSM medicines regulator. “I sincerely hope that the experiments can begin in the first quarter of 2020,” junior health minister Christelle Dubos said after the vote.

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Using CBD Oil For Insomnia

Cannabis Law Report

According to modern research, 25% of all Americans deal with insomnia at one point or another in their lives. . This sleep disorder can hamper a person’s quality of life leading them in a vicious cycle of fatigue, discomfort, and other health-related concerns. To avoid having to deal with insomnia for years, it’s important to look at well-regarded natural solutions such as CBD oil. .

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Today’s Answer of the Day

TheAnswerPage

Is cannabidiol metabolized or excreted without being metabolized? Cannabidiol is metabolized in liver microsomes by cytochrome P450 (CYP) 2C19 to an active metabolite 7-hydroxy-cannabidiol (7-OH- CBD). 7-OH-CBD is further metabolized by CYP3A4 to an inactive metabolite 7-carboxy-cannabidiol (7-COOH-CBD). Thus, drugs that induce CYP3A4, such as carbamazepine and phenytoin, could reduce serum CBD levels.

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What You Need To Know About Using Kratom For Energy

Cannabis Law Report

The body relies on energy to repair, function, build and maintain cells and tissues. Low energy levels can result in decreased strength, fatigue and lack of concentration. Here’s what you need to know about Kratom and how it can help increase energy. . What Is Kratom? . Also, known as Mitragyna Speciosa, Kratom is a leafy plant with native origins in Southeast Asia, New Guinea and the Philippines.

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What You Need To Know About Marijuana And Birth Control

The Fresh Toast

While most doctors remind patients of the risks of using cannabis when they start a birth control regime, many patients still have unanswered questions. Continue reading What You Need To Know About Marijuana And Birth Control at The Fresh Toast.

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52 Apply For Michigan Recreational Business Licenses Day 1 Of Applications

Cannabis Law Report

MJ Biz report…… Marijuana regulators in Michigan received 52 recreational cannabis business license applications on the first day of the application period, a modest number because most communities initially decided to opt out of the program. “With that level of municipal participation, it’s not surprising that applicants are waiting and wanting to see how the landscape unfolds,” Andrew Brisbo, executive director of the Marijuana Regulatory Agency , told Crain’s Detroit Business of t

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Cannabis Seeds and Clones – Beginning to Grow

Cannabis Life Network

Seeds soak up water and love and sprout fruitful resources in return. Place the right seed in the right soil, or in the right tent with its own lamp, and you will be blessed with a generous pot plant. A global network of patients requires that cannabis seeds nestle quietly and grow in order to […]. The post Cannabis Seeds and Clones – Beginning to Grow appeared first on Cannabis News | Lifestyle Tips | Expert Opinions | Stocks.

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Jamaican Regulators Say They Want To Slash Cannabis Business License Waiting Time From 2 Years To 6 Months

Cannabis Law Report

MJ Biz ahas the story. Jamaican regulators want to substantially reduce the amount of time it takes entrepreneurs to get a cannabis business license, but banking remains the biggest hurdle to the fledgling industry’s growth. The Cannabis Licensing Authority (CLA) is in the final stages of a technical review of the entire licensing process. “We really want to be able to say that it should take a maximum of six months to get your license in Jamaica.

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Jodie Emery – License to Chill – Episode 6

Cannabis Life Network

Today, Bert welcomes famed cannabis activist and politician Jodie Emery. Joining him in studio, she shares her account of the tepid relationship between the police and cannabis offenses over the last couple decades, and with the details of her own harrowing experience being arrested, she explains why the full expungement of criminal offenses is needed – […].

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Marijuana Moment Report: Small Increase In Banks & Financial Institutions Serving Cannabis Industry

Cannabis Law Report

Here’s the introduction to their report…… But this last quarter, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) reported that 563 banks and 160 credit unions were serving cannabis companies as of September 30, compared to 553 banks and 162 credit unions at the end of the previous quarter. That’s a small increase for banks and a slight dip for credit unions, signaling a shift in pace as lawmakers work to get the bipartisan banking bill to the president’s desk.

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Hobo Cannabis Company announces fifth location in Kits

Cannabis Life Network

Located in Vancouver’s popular Kitsilano neighbourhood, this marks Hobo’s third Vancouver location VANCOUVER, BC (November 5, 2019) — Hobo Cannabis Company (“Hobo”) today announces the opening of its fifth store nationally, located in Vancouver’s Kitsilano neighbourhood (1952 West 4th Avenue). This marks Hobo’s third Vancouver location, following their Airport (8425 Granville Street) and Main Street […].

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Are UK Regulators About To Pounce On The UK CBD Industry

Cannabis Law Report

According to this article just published in CBD Testers , “the U.K Foods Standards Agency (FSA) is set to start enforcement action on CBD products and business as it pushes for adherence to the European Union’s Novel Food regulations” The article reveals. The clouds are gathering over the CBD bandwagon in U.K. amid concerns of a regulatory crackdown – and a widening industry rift.

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How the Cannabis Industry Can Learn from the Lessons of Alcohol Prohibition

Cannabis Maven

Both lessons and parallels can be drawn between cannabis and alcohol prohibition.

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Press Release: Cabot Wealth Management Upped Gw Pharmaceuticals Plc (GWPH) Stake by $914,524; Share Price Declined; Unitedhealth Group (UNH) Holder New England Investment & Retirement Group Has Raised Stake

Cannabis Law Report

Cabot Wealth Management Inc increased its stake in Gw Pharmaceuticals Plc (GWPH) by 34.2% based on its latest 2019Q2 regulatory filing with the SEC. Cabot Wealth Management Inc bought 5,317 shares as the company’s stock declined 2.22%. The institutional investor held 20,865 shares of the major pharmaceuticals company at the end of 2019Q2, valued at $3.60M, up from 15,548 at the end of the previous reported quarter.

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How the Cannabis Industry Can Learn from the Lessons of Alcohol Prohibition

Cannabis Maven

Both lessons and parallels can be drawn between cannabis and alcohol prohibition.