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Is the vape scare affecting the cannabis market?

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The vape scare has claimed many lives in the past several months, but has it slowed vape sales? The post Is the vape scare affecting the cannabis market? appeared first on Leafly.

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Medical Seeds cannot be shared, period

Cannabis Life Network

It seems as though people have been left on their own to understand Canada’s cannabis laws, and with that has come misconceptions, such as one that denotes an open loophole to legal seed, which has yet to be resolved. This is largely due to a general legal shortage, and the fact that Health and Justice […]. The post Medical Seeds cannot be shared, period appeared first on Cannabis News | Lifestyle Tips | Expert Opinions | Stocks.

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Study: CBD May “Significantly Reduce Opioid Use and Improve Chronic Pain and Sleep Quality

The Joint Blog

CBD could “significantly reduce opioid use and improve chronic pain and sleep quality among patients who are currently using opioids for pain management”, according to a new study. The study, titled Evaluations of effects of CBD hemp extract on opioid use and quality of life indicators in chronic pain patients: a prospective cohort study , was published in the journal Postgraduate Medicine.

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Adult-Use Marijuana Sales Begin in Michigan

NORML

Licensed storefronts are now eligible to engage in retail cannabis sales to adults. The first adult-use sales began on Sunday, December 1. Michigan voters last year approved a statewide initiative authorizing state officials to regulate the plant’s production, use, and sale. In October, state regulators began accepting applications from medical cannabis dispensaries wishing to also engage in adult-use marijuana sales.

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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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I only use cannabis tinctures and these 5 CBD oils are my favorite

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This cannabis journalist only uses cannabis tinctures. Find out which CBD oils are her favorite alongside a list of pros and cons. The post I only use cannabis tinctures and these 5 CBD oils are my favorite appeared first on Leafly.

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Cannabis events in Manitoba for December 2019

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Check out what Manitoba's local cannabis community has on tap for the last month of the year. The post Cannabis events in Manitoba for December 2019 appeared first on Leafly.

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Namaste’s CannMart signs licensing agreement with Phyto Extractions

Cannabis Life Network

~Phyto Extractions products to be sold through CannMart‘s online marketplace and distribution partners~ TORONTO, Dec. 2, 2019 /CNW/ – Namaste Technologies Inc. (“Namaste” or the “Company”) (TSXV: N) (FRANKFURT: M5BQ) (OTCMKTS: NXTTF), a leading online platform for cannabis products, accessories, and responsible education, today announced that its majority owned subsidiary, CannMart Labs Inc. has entered into an […].

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Cannabis events in Alberta for December 2019

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Check out 420-friendly events happening around Alberta during the last month of 2019. The post Cannabis events in Alberta for December 2019 appeared first on Leafly.

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Aurora Receives First Approval for Medicinal Cannabis Product in Ireland

Cannabis Life Network

TSX | NYSE: ACB EDMONTON, Dec. 2, 2019 /CNW/ – Aurora Cannabis Inc. (the “Company” or “Aurora”) (NYSE ? TSX: ACB), the Canadian company defining the future of cannabis worldwide, today announced that one of the Company’s oil products has now been approved for use under Ireland’s new Medical Cannabis Access Programme (MCAP).

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Cannabis events in Ontario for December 2019

Leafly

What kind of cannabis events can you attend this month around Ontario? Hint: Lots. The post Cannabis events in Ontario for December 2019 appeared first on Leafly.

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Jamie Shaw – License to Chill – Episode 9

Cannabis Life Network

On today’s show, Bert welcomes cannabis leader, Jamie Shaw. Noted as Canada’s only court-certified dispensary expert, Shaw was a key witness in the Allard trial, which came before the Federal Court, and gained medicinal patients the right to grow cannabis themselves. She has successfully lobbied for dispensary regulation in Vancouver, Victoria and other canadian municipalities […].

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Cannabis events in British Columbia for December 2019

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Every month we round up cannabis events happening near you. The post Cannabis events in British Columbia for December 2019 appeared first on Leafly.

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Could CBD And Cannabis Eliminate The High-Cost And High-Stakes Of Current Psoriasis Medicines?

The Fresh Toast

Often triggered by stress, new studies are showing that psoriasis can be better managed by diet, oral health, and even cannabidiol. Continue reading Could CBD And Cannabis Eliminate The High-Cost And High-Stakes Of Current Psoriasis Medicines? at The Fresh Toast.

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Cannabis events in Canada for December 2019

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Every month we make it easy for you to connect with your local cannabis community by rounding up events nationwide. The post Cannabis events in Canada for December 2019 appeared first on Leafly.

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Lowell Cannabis Cafe Hollywood Changes It’s Name To “Original Cannabis Cafe” But Nobody Really Explains Why

Cannabis Law Report

Below is the best report we’ve come across so far about the name change (most cannabis media are just parroting the name change press release ) via MRR ( Marijuana Retail Report) and the fuzzy explanation for the name change appears to be … “This important social and historical establishment should belong to the cannabis community and industry, not any single cannabis corporation” Wikipedia reveals that the cafe is part of the Lowell Herb company.

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Cannabis events in Saskatchewan for December 2019

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See what cannabis-friendly events are happening in Saskatchewan this month. The post Cannabis events in Saskatchewan for December 2019 appeared first on Leafly.

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You Can’t Legislate For Stupidity! Driver high on marijuana crashes into Michigan trooper on the morning cannabis became legal, troopers say

Cannabis Law Report

Fox 8 news reports…… A Michigan trooper was sent to the hospital when a driver high on marijuana crashed into his patrol SUV on the morning marijuana became legal, according to Michigan State Police. Marijuana became legal in the state of Michigan on Dec. 1. At about 9 a.m., a trooper was responding to a previous crash on Interstate 75 north in Springfield, Michigan.

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Cannabis events in Atlantic Canada for December 2019

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See what cannabis fans on the east coast can get up to as the last month of 2019 rears its head. The post Cannabis events in Atlantic Canada for December 2019 appeared first on Leafly.

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Marijuana Moment Reports Up To 100 Cities In The USA Looking At Decriminalizing Psychedelics

Cannabis Law Report

The movement to decriminalize psychedelics has spread so rapidly this year that it can be hard to keep track. But Decriminalize Nature, the group coordinating many of these initiatives, is up to the task. The group recently shared a map with the most up-to-date information about which cities activists are targeting for efforts to remove or reduce penalties for substances like psilocybin and ibogaine, along with the status of those campaigns.

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Cannabis events in Quebec for December 2019

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Every month we round up local cannabis events happening in your province. The post Cannabis events in Quebec for December 2019 appeared first on Leafly.

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Rhode Island Cannabis Regulator Earning $104K To Stand Down This Month To Take Up New Position In New York

Cannabis Law Report

Rhode Island’s top medical marijuana regulator hired in 2016 to help reform a decade-old, but loosely regulated program has announced his resignation to accept a new position in New York. Norman Birenbaum told The Providence Journal on Friday he’s not ready yet to disclose details of the new job, only that it’s an opportunity to be closer to family and a good personal opportunity.

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Can’t find a Christmas tree? Don’t blame CBD

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One Christmas tree seller in Texas is blaming farmers for switching from trees to hemp. Hang on. Do the math. The post Can’t find a Christmas tree? Don’t blame CBD appeared first on Leafly.

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Press Release: Schall Law Firm (LA) – The Schall Law Firm Announces the Filing of a Class Action Lawsuit Against HEXO Corp. and Encourages Investors with Losses in Excess of $100,000 to Contact the Firm

Cannabis Law Report

November 29, 2019 12:31 PM Eastern Standard Time. Here’s the release in full. LOS ANGELES–( BUSINESS WIRE )– The Schall Law Firm , a national shareholder rights litigation firm, announces the filing of a class action lawsuit against HEXO Corp. (“HEXO” or “the Company”) (NYSE: HEXO ) for violations of §§10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and Rule 10b-5 promulgated thereunder by the U.S.

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Marijuana Cuts Migraine And Headache Pain In Half

The Fresh Toast

Scientists determined inhaled marijuana reduced the severity of self-reported pain 47.3% for headaches and 49.6% for migraines. Continue reading Marijuana Cuts Migraine And Headache Pain In Half at The Fresh Toast.

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New Zealand Government Publishes 2020 Cannabis Referendum Website

Cannabis Law Report

The NZ govt has now published a range of resources about the upcoming referendum in 2020 including text of the draft bill. Here’s the summary of positions and we also highlight some of what is said on the now published official website. Here’s the summary of positions and below we highlight some of what is said on the now published official website.

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Is CBD safe? FDA Issues Warning Letters to Companies

Puff Puff Post

In a surprise move last week, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued 15 warning letters to companies selling CBD products. The agency claims that these companies violated the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act. There is specific concern for how these products are being marketed and the unsubstantiated health claims being made. The agency also released a Consumer Update warning the public about the potential dangers of CBD, especially when it comes to infused food and beverages.

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Let’s Enjoy The Michigan Good News While It Lasts ! Approx $221K Turnover On Day 1 In Ann Arbor

Cannabis Law Report

The news is the same as day 1 of every state opening of regulated cannabis buy buy buy, fun fun fun! Let’s hope it all stays positive out of Michigan and we see less growing pains than some other states have had. The Detroit Free Press Reports… On the first day of sales, more than 2,200 people spent roughly $221,000 to purchase marijuana flower, infused edibles and concentrates from the three shops open in Ann Arbor — Exclusive Brands, Arbor Wellness and Greenstone Provisions — and a

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Today’s Answer of the Day

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Have the results of animal and human studies indicated that CBD may possess anxiolytic properties? Both animal and human studies indicate that CBD has some anxiolytic properties. According to the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine report, there is limited evidence that cannabidiol is an effective treatment for the improvement of anxiety symptoms, as assessed by a public speaking test, in individuals with social anxiety disorders.

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Massachusetts: Will ‘Host Community Agreement’ Between Town of North Attleboro and Green Leaf Health Inc Set A Precedent?

Cannabis Law Report

Here’s how Ganjapreneur introduce their piece. Looking at what’s been agreed it seems to CLR that 2 precedents are being set here. Corporate responsibility to the host village, town city. The other side of the coin is, if we look at the numbers, it suggests to us that local mom & pop type dispensaries will never get the opportunity to get a toehold in a market that requests that this % of turnover goes back to the community.

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Legal Marijuana Sales Begin January 1 in Both Michigan and Illinois

The Joint Blog

First the first time since the start of marijuana prohibition many decades ago, marijuana sales will be legal in both Michigan and Illinois beginning January 1st. This is possible due to voter-approved initiatives which legalized the plant for recreational purposes for everyone 21 and older. James Daly, who was featured in a recent Associated Press report, “is eager to make marijuana history on Sunday, when he plans to open the doors to Arbors Wellness, beckon the lengthy line outside and