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The ‘Other’ Way Cannabis Can Help Treat Cancer

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Physicians still don’t have enough evidence on the anti-tumor effect of cannabis, says Dr. Artur Aguiar, a radiation oncologist and pain medicine physician from Portugal. But that doesn’t mean it can’t help treat cancer. “A lot of patients ask for Rick Simpson Oil and high-CBD and high-THC hash oil and we cannot give them any credible information about how their cancer will respond to those substances,” Dr.

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Feb 28 Update – and What is Delta-8 THC? | The 2018 Farm Bill and Hemp.

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… Read More. The post Feb 28 Update – and What is Delta-8 THC? | The 2018 Farm Bill and Hemp. first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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Recipe: Here’s how to make cannabutter and cannaflour

Cannabis Life Network

A crucial element to making the perfect cannabis meal is to match up the right infused medium with the right recipe. As butter and flour are commonly used ingredients in a vast array of dishes, infusing either of them opens up an enormous can of options for the cannabis dishes that you can create. If […]. The post Recipe: Here’s how to make cannabutter and cannaflour appeared first on Latest Cannabis News Today - Headlines, Videos & Stocks.

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Reddit User Spots Psilocybin Posters In Vancouver

Cannabis Law Report

Psilocybin is making its way into contemporary public culture. We just thought this was an interesting piece of ephemera Who… Read More. The post Reddit User Spots Psilocybin Posters In Vancouver first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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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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Is Coronavirus Mainly Spread By Coughing? How MMJ Smokers Can Reduce Their Risk

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Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in the early months of 2020, many people have been affected by the disease. Roughly 103 million people have contracted the virus at the time of writing, with over two million of those people losing their lives to the disease. With the pandemic still in full effect across the globe, the worry of contracting the virus and experiencing severe complications is still at the top of everyone’s minds.

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Answer of the Day for Mar 1, 2021

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The labels of some probiotic supplements indicate that probiotics support a healthy immune system, strengthen digestive balance, help maintain a balance of healthy intestinal bacteria, help breakdown undigested carbohydrates and sugars, and facilitate the absorption of nutrients. Do cannabis-based edibles exhibit pre-biotic/probiotic properties? In addition to cannabinoids, flavonoids, terpenoids, and polysaccharides may be present in cannabis-based edibles, and these cannabis constituents may e

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Legalise Cannabis South Australia (Party) Looking To Form Working Committee

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Here’s their application for state membership forfm (pdf) which can be accessed at their facebook page See below for details… Read More. The post Legalise Cannabis South Australia (Party) Looking To Form Working Committee first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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Dialing in flower cultivation is at the center of booming marijuana business

SpeedWeed

Innovation in the cannabis industry is accelerating, with creative entrepreneurs developing emulsions, fast-acting formulas and other delivery enhancements for an ever-expanding universe of products. All this is happening while pharmaceutical chemists are preparing cannabis-based medicines for U.S. Food and Drug Administration approval. But for all the fancy value-added products, flower still rules the marijuana marketplace.

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Guyana: GOV’T AND OPPOSITION BUTT HEADS OVER WEED BILL

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The debate over whether Guyana should remove custodial sentences for a specified amount of Cannabis found in one’s possession got… Read More. The post Guyana: GOV’T AND OPPOSITION BUTT HEADS OVER WEED BILL first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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How CBD Can Be Used in Daily Routine

Otherside Farms

CBD or Cannabidiol is a substance that is found in the cannabis plant. It is among the significant cannabinoids obtained from the hemp plant along with THC. CBD is the reason why cannabis is used to treat various health problems. Besides, CBD is a non-psychoactive substance (unlike THC), so using CBD products won’t get you high. In the last few years, many users have incorporated CBD use into their daily routine.

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What are the changes in Virginia marijuana law starting March 1, 2021?

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… Read More. The post What are the changes in Virginia marijuana law starting March 1, 2021? first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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What Can, Can’t You Do With Cannabis in New Jersey Now?

SpeedWeed

New Jersey’s recreational marijuana market is now voter approved and in effect under legislation signed last week by Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy. New Jersey residents voted by a 2-to-1 margin in November to join 14 other states and the District of Columbia with legal marijuana for recreational use. Only those 21 and older can legally possess and use the drug.

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Foley Hoag: New Jersey Cannabis – Right Place, Right Time

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New Jersey Cannabis had itself a week. Following a recent decision permitting the New Jersey Department of Health, Medical Marijuana… Read More. The post Foley Hoag: New Jersey Cannabis – Right Place, Right Time first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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Minority owned cannabis company, TheraTrue Inc., announces new CEO Victor Mancebo, $50 million in funding, and applies in Georgia and Virginia

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE. February 25 th , 2021. . Company co-founded by Dr. Paul Judge, Tech Investor and Entrepreneur. ATLANTA, GA and RICHMOND, VA – February 25, 2021 – Today, TheraTrue, Inc., a minority owned medical cannabis production company, announced the addition of cannabis industry veteran Victor E. Mancebo as the company’s Chief Executive Officer.

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Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference | Feb 26

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00:00:57? – Opening Remarks 00:09:19? – Morning Keynote: Culture and Cannabis 00:28:52? – Venture Investors 00:59:45? – Stem Holdings: Driven… Read More. The post Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference | Feb 26 first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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Medicinal Chef Megon Dee Is Helping People Finding The Sacred In Cannabis

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The edible chef, cannabis educator, advocate, and healer on using cannabis to channel something more cosmic. When Megon Dee moved from Baltimore, MD to Portland, OR in 2016, she just wanted a fresh start. Particularly in regards to her relationship with cannabis. Following the completion of a self-expungement of six cannabis-related charges, Dee—experienced with the plant and the culinary realm—set her sights on finding a new home in Portland’s legal cannabis community.

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Jushi Holdings Inc. Issues Statement on Virginia Legalizing Cannabis for Adult Use

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BOCA RATON, Fla., Feb. 28, 2021 — Jushi Holdings Inc. (“Jushi” or the “Company”) (CSE: JUSH) (OTCMKTS: JUSHF), a vertically… Read More. The post Jushi Holdings Inc. Issues Statement on Virginia Legalizing Cannabis for Adult Use first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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Acreage selling Florida marijuana operation to Red White & Bloom for $60 million

SpeedWeed

Multistate marijuana operator Acreage Holdings said it has a definitive agreement to sell its medical cannabis operation in Florida to Red White & Bloom Brands for $60 million in cash and stock. The deal reflects a further retrenchment by New York-based Acreage as it refocuses on a few core markets. Toronto-based Red White & Bloom (RWB), on the other hand, is in a mode of rapid expansion in the U.S.

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He was jailed for illegally growing pot in Calif. Now his cannabis farm has a tourism license.

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SF Gate reports… Cannabis farmer Johnny Casali of Huckleberry Hill Farms knows this feeling well. He lives just beyond Garberville… Read More. The post He was jailed for illegally growing pot in Calif. Now his cannabis farm has a tourism license. first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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Marijuana use no longer automatic disqualification for Biden appointees – Cannabis Business Executive

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The Biden administration on Friday released new guidelines that will no longer penalize political appointees for previous recreational use of marijuana. Under the new policy, the White House can now waive a requirement for “Top Secret” clearance for possible appointees in the Executive Office of the President who have previously used pot on a “limited” basis, NBC News reported.

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UK: Huge Walsall cannabis factory worth £650k raided by police

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A secret cannabis factory worth £650k has been raided in Walsall. Police officers spent yesterday (February 27) clearing out the… Read More. The post UK: Huge Walsall cannabis factory worth £650k raided by police first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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How CBD Can Transform Your Skincare Routine

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Of all the cure-all associations of CBD, skincare is one arena where this cannabinoid actually proves quite effective. Here’s what you need to know. Of all the medical claims and cure-all associations of CBD, skincare is one arena where this cannabinoid actually proves quite effective. Sure, cannabidiol can be used topically for nerve or joint issues, but on the surface layers of the skin, the compound’s anti-inflammatory properties make it an ideal ingredient for beauty and skincare products.

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Senior Manager, Regulatory Commercialization CannTrust Vaughan, ON

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CannTrust is an award-winning, federally regulated licensed cannabis producer, with locations in Vaughan and Niagara, Ontario. We are proudly Canadian,… Read More. The post Senior Manager, Regulatory Commercialization CannTrust Vaughan, ON first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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Massachusetts extends medical cannabis telehealth sign-ups during pandemic

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NEWS BRIEF Published. February 25, 2021. Massachusetts health-care providers may continue registering new medical cannabis patients via telehealth appointments instead of in-person visits, state regulators announced, citing the risk of exposure to the COVID-19 virus. The state initially allowed expanded telehealth services, including clinical visits for new medical marijuana certifications, last March as a result of the pandemic and will exte

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Clerks III – Kevin Smith says Jay and Silent Bob are getting a weed store

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Director Kevin Smith celebrated the legalization of marijuana in New Jersey the best way he knew how. Well, the second… Read More. The post Clerks III – Kevin Smith says Jay and Silent Bob are getting a weed store first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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Lawsuit casts spotlight on New York’s initial medical cannabis licensing, questions scoring

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A new lawsuit sheds light on New York’s licensing of 10 medical cannabis operators in 2015 and 2016, raising questions about how regulators scored the applications and whether other unsuccessful applicants could raise their own legal objections. Fresh lawsuits could slow the process of handing out additional MMJ licenses – at a time when state lawmakers and the governor are debating legislation to approve a new adult-use program.

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Physician At Centre Of QLD Vaccine Bungle Had Previously Been Sanctioned Over Medical Cannabis

Cannabis Law Report

This story was national news in Australia last week as the Federal government has outsourced vaccinations to 3rd parties and… Read More. The post Physician At Centre Of QLD Vaccine Bungle Had Previously Been Sanctioned Over Medical Cannabis first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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Virginia joins 15 other states in legalizing marijuana – Cannabis Business Executive

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February 28, 2021 by AggregatedNews Leave a Comment. Virginia is the 16th U.S. state to pass an adult-use marijuana legalization law, though sales would not start until 2024. The Virginia Legislature approved adult-use marijuana legalization Saturday in a historic vote marking the first state in the Old South to embrace full legalization. The House passed the measure in a 48-43 vote, and the Senate approved it in a 20-19 vote.

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Corporate/Transactional Associate for Cannabis-Focused Law Firm Ringgenberg Law Firm PC

Cannabis Law Report

Our busy and fast-growing law firm on Oakland’s waterfront is seeking a new junior to mid-level corporate/transactional associate attorney. The… Read More. The post Corporate/Transactional Associate for Cannabis-Focused Law Firm Ringgenberg Law Firm PC first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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Celebrating Those Loved and Lost as We Observe Rare Disease Day

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The very last day of February is dedicated to bringing awareness to not just one issue but many. The last day of February, the 28th, or the 29th during a leap year is World Rare Disease Day and this day has been designated to help bring awareness to rare diseases as well as the impact they have on patients and their lives. Many people are aware of life-threatening, debilitating diseases such as cancer , Alzheimer’s disease , dementia , and other common illnesses that plague the world.