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Take the NORML Cannabis & COVID-19 Survey

NORML

A lot is happening right now. There’s a global pandemic, various levels of government either shut down or solely focusing on COVID-19, and a lot of uncertainty. Cannabis programs have been deemed ‘essential’ in a majority of states that regulate its commerce, and multiple District Attorneys have deprioritized enforcement efforts in prohibition jurisdictions.

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Psilocybin Mushrooms: The Next Cannabis?

Leafwell

Introduction. Broaching the subject of magic mushrooms as a form of therapy for psychiatric illnesses is not something one usually does in polite company. Yet, perhaps one sometimes should. It is, after all, something we here at Leafwell take a brief look at on our cannabis for addiction page. We in the cannabis industry have a difficult enough time getting people thinking of cannabis as medicine.

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Do I Really Need Both CBD And THC?

The Fresh Toast

Do I Really Need Both CBD And THC? When it comes to cannabis, the whole is clearly greater than the sum of its parts. The post Do I Really Need Both CBD And THC? appeared first on The Fresh Toast.

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Hemp business sues two Oregon counties for $2.5 million after police raid

Cannabis Law Report

Hemp Industry Daily reports… Oregonized Hemp Co. LLC, a hemp farm and farm service contracting business based in Grants Pass, and owner Justin Pitts filed … Read More.

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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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Back to Basics: The Difference Between Indica and Sativa

Cannabis Life Network

When you’re new to smoking weed, how do you figure what best suits your body? We’ll take you back to basics with this simple breakdown of the difference between Indica and Sativa. The easiest way to walk through your strains at a dispensary is to choose between Sativa, Indica or Hybrids. Sativa is typically better […]. The post Back to Basics: The Difference Between Indica and Sativa appeared first on Latest Cannabis News Today - Headlines, Videos & Stocks.

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Kansas Governor Hopes To Legalize Medical Marijuana This Year

MassRoots

The practice of social-distancing because of the Covid-19 pandemic has effectively hit the pause-button on some voter-backed legalization measures in states like Missouri and Montana this year, but according to Governor Laura Kelly of Kansas, lawmakers in her state still aim to move forward with the legalization of medical marijuana. With the coronavirus limiting the amount of time lawmakers have left to make decisions this year, they are forced to prioritize topics.

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Guest Post – Joshua Schmidt: Getting Down To Grass Tax

Cannabis Law Report

Joshua Schmidt writes… In late April, Governor Albert Bryan Jr. of the U.S. Virgin Islands pushed for cannabis legalization for one simple purpose, to generate … Read More.

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Beyond CBD: The Webinar Video Replay

Canna Law Blog

For anyone who was not able to join our webinar last week on new cannabinoids and the 2018 Farm Bill, we’ve got you covered! Below, please find the full presentation for your viewing pleasure. Keep an eye out for our next Q&A webinar covering the California cannabis and hemp/ CBD industry and its effects of COVID-19. The post Beyond CBD: The Webinar Video Replay appeared first on Harris Bricken.

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SLO County supervisors to review suggested hemp ordinance

Cannabis Law Report

Cal Coast News.com reports. With the county’s temporary hemp ordinance slated to expire in June, the San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors is scheduled … Read More.

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8 Types of CBD Soap You Can Order Online

Miss Marijuana

By: Imogen Kars. There’s a million and one ways to give love to your body through CBD products, but how about your skin? Cannabidiol (better known as CBD) infused soaps can provide a bunch of incredible benefits for your largest, most underrated organ. Benefits of CBD soap. From providing anti-inflammatory relief to anti-aging and hydration, CBD soaps might just be the next best addition to your wellness routine.

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The Start of a New Industry: Updates and Opportunities in South America’s Prominent Markets (Spanish Only)

Cannabis Law Report

THE PRICE – Free THE DATE – Tuesday, May 12 11:00 AM ET 8:00 AM PT UTC-5 (Bogota) UTC-3 (Brazil/Montevideo) THE RATING – THE BLURB … Read More.

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Financing Options for Starting a Weed Business

Otherside Farms

It is very challenging to manage finances in any business, especially when it comes to small businesses. Financing for the cannabis industry is much harder to secure because of the complex regulations associated with this industry; most transactions have to be made in cash. Despite all these difficulties, many owners have found circumventions. Still, there is a lot of perplexity about cannabis business financing.

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Holland & Knight Advises Locatel on Cannabis Partnership with Khiron Life Sciences Group

Cannabis Law Report

Holland & Knight advised Locatel, a pharmacy, healthcare products and medical equipment retailer with more than 2 million patients in Colombia, in a sales and … Read More.

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Top 10 Reasons Why CBD is Beneficial for Dogs

Otherside Farms

Since cannabidiol (CBD) has become so popular in the United States, many people have been finding the wonderful benefits it has on the human body. A lot of these benefits may include helping with things like anxiety, inflammation, pain, and much more. CBD works with the body’s endocannabinoid system to achieve homeostasis. . The endocannabinoid system controls the body’s physiological processes like mood, appetite, memory, focus, and much more.

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Medical Marijuana Telehealth Gets Green Light During COVID Pandemic

Cannabis Law Report

MedPage.com reports…Providers in many states temporarily cleared for virtual cannabis visits As virtual visits during the coronavirus pandemic have been financially supported by the federal … Read More.

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Indica vs Sativa: What’s the Difference?

PrestoDoctor

As the stigma surrounding the use of marijuana in the medical world continues to disappear, those with long-term conditions or suffering from more immediate medical problems are considering making medical marijuana a part of their treatment plan. Cannabis can help to manage the pain of cancer patients , ease the symptoms of Crohn’s disease, and can even provide much-needed stress relief to those struggling with anxiety and depression.

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IS UNITED CANNABIS FAR ENOUGH REMOVED FROM MARIJUANA TO RECEIVE FEDERAL BANKRUPTCY PROTECTION? WHY THE UNITED CANNABIS BANKRUPTCY PROCEEDING IS AN IMPORTANT TEST FOR THE INDUSTRY

Cannabis Law Report

On April 20, 2020, United Cannabis Corporation, along with its wholly-owned subsidiary, UC Colorado Corporation, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the Bankruptcy Court … Read More.

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8 Types of CBD Soap You Can Order Online

Miss Marijuana

By: Imogen Kars. There’s a million and one ways to give love to your body through CBD products, but how about your skin? Cannabidiol (better known as CBD) infused soaps can provide a bunch of incredible benefits for your largest, most underrated organ. Benefits of CBD soap. From providing anti-inflammatory relief to anti-aging and hydration, CBD soaps might just be the next best addition to your wellness routine.

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Cannabis Industry Jnl Publish White Paper, “Getting A Better Seat On The Cannabusiness Rollercoaster”

Cannabis Law Report

They write… The cannabis market is a roller coaster. First up, then down, now up again. What’s next? More importantly, what’s next for your cannabusiness? But … Read More.

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Cannabis Legalization Officially On The 2020 Ballot In New Zealand

MassRoots

Members of the New Zealand parliament have been negotiating a cannabis legalization referendum for more than two years now, and the final details of that bill have officially been released. The cannabis legalization and control referendum will appear on the general election ballot in September, and the people of New Zealand will make the final decision. .

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ORCA Special Coronavirus Update – 5/5/20 – Petition For “increase in the purchase limits for home delivery orders – from one ounce up to two ounces of usable cannabis.”

Cannabis Law Report

Dear ORCA members and Oregon’s cannabis community, The ORCA team, industry thought-leaders, cannabis lawyers, and others have once again come together to draft a petition … Read More.

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Study: Cannabis Can Slow, Cure Alzheimer’s Disease

The Joint Blog

Article updated in May 2020 adding new resources and studies to the article A study conducted by researchers at the Roskamp Institute in Florida, and published in the journal Molecular and Cellular Neuroscience , has found that cannabis can slow the effects of Alzheimer’s Disease, and may in fact be able to halt it entirely. According to Corbin Bachmeier, Ph.D – who’s the lead researcher of the study – Alzheimer’s Disease is “the result of impaired A?

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Most California marijuana industry legislative priorities likely dead for the year due to COVID-19 Says report

Cannabis Law Report

Although the state Assembly reconvened on Monday after the entire legislative session was suspended in mid-March because of the pandemic, the state Senate won’t return … Read More.

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Study: marijuana Access Reduces Demand for Opioids Among Pain

The Joint Blog

PatientsAccording to a new study, access to cannabis reduces pain patients’ perceived demand for opioids. The study, published in the Journal of Psychopharmacology , is titled Evaluating the co-use of opioids and cannabis for pain among current users using hypothetical purchase tasks. It was first reported on by the National Organization for the Reformation of Marijuana Laws (NORML).

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Ethos Cannabis buys seven MMJ dispensaries from 4Front Ventures

Cannabis Law Report

MJ Biz report… Multistate operator Ethos Cannabis said Tuesday it reached a deal with a competing MSO, 4Front Ventures, to purchase the rights to seven medical … Read More.

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Today’s Answer of the Day

TheAnswerPage

Are pupillary responses to light affected by marijuana? Yes – marijuana may impair pupillary responses. See Answer. See Answer.

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MediPharm Labs Australia signs deal to supply New Zealand with medical cannabis

Cannabis Law Report

Press Release: White Label Products Agreement 4/5/2020, 9:25 am GENERAL Cannasouth Limited (NZX:CBD, Cannasouth) is pleased to announce it has entered into a supply agreement … Read More.

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Minot State University Bachelor’s in Medicinal Plant Chemistry Review

The Joint Blog

Like it or not (and if you’re reading this – you probably do!), marijuana is mainstream, and it’s here to stay. In addition to the numerous states and countries that have and are liberalizing their marijuana policies, the clear sign to this fact is that numerous major public and private universities now offer marijuana-related programs.

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Know the Nuances: Share Structure to Leasebacks and Taxes Between

Cannabis Law Report

THE PRICE – Free THE DATE – May 5th 1:00 p.m. ET/10:00 a.m. PT THE RATING – THE BLURB – While cannabis businesses are adopting … Read More.

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Debunking the myths around investing in medical cannabis

Cannabis Law Report

THE PRICE – Free Registration THE DATE – May 6, 2020 01:00 PM in London THE RATING – THE BLURB – Medical cannabis has quickly … Read More.