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Hop Latent Viroid Homology to Cannabis and a Possible Path Off the qPCR Treadmill

Medicinal Genomics

Hop Latent Viroid (HpLVd) is as enigmatic as it is ubiquitous. Although one study estimates as much as 90% of California cannabis is infected with HpLVd, costing nearly $4 billion in lost yields, the viroid’s pathological mechanism in Cannabis sativa is still unknown. A few studies in closely-related hops ( humulus lupulus) suggest that HpLVd may exert its pathology through RNA interference, which occurs when short viroid sequences interfere with the expression of genes with which they have sequ

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After a week of hope, the SAFE Banking Act dies again in the Senate

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Proponents' hopes were dashed once again, after GOP senators fought against including the measure in a defense budget bill. The post After a week of hope, the SAFE Banking Act dies again in the Senate appeared first on Leafly.

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Webinar Replay: Cannabis and Psychedelics Election Updates and Q&A

Canna Law Blog

On Tuesday, November 15, 2022, Harris Bricken attorneys Vince Sliwoski (Portland) and Griffen Thorne (Los Angeles) hosted a free, hour-long webinar analyzing the election results. The panelists broke down a number of the state and local election outcomes and answered your questions about the impact of these new laws. For anyone who was not able to join the webinar, we’ve got you covered!

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Brittney Griner released from Russian detention in prisoner swap

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After nearly a year in Russian custody, WNBA player Brittney Griner is going home. But her trial reveals flaws in how the US handles cannabis crimes. The post Brittney Griner released from Russian detention in prisoner swap appeared first on Leafly.

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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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West Australian Cannabis Senator Dr Brian Walker named VP of Legalise Cannabis Party

Cannabis Law Report

Cannabiz Australia reports The Legalise Cannabis Party has announced a number of changes to its executive as it moves beyond its Nimbin base to become a truly national organisation. At the party’s AGM at the weekend, Legalise Cannabis WA MP Dr Brian Walker was named the new vice president, Craig Ellis became party secretary, with […].

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Department of Cannabis Control Provides Notice of Proposed Regulatory Action

Cannabis Law Report

December 7, 2022 Notice of proposed rulemaking to adopt emergency regulations for requirements for delivery of cannabis goods The Department of Cannabis Control (DCC) is providing notice to the public of its intent to adopt its emergency regulations implementing Assembly Bill 195 which requires that information relating to cannabis and cannabis products leaving a licensed […].

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MAPS Found Liable in Wrongful Death Lawsuit of Baylee Ybarra Gatlin who died after being cared for by members of the MAPS Zendo Project at the 2017 Lightning in a Bottle (LiB) music festival. 

Cannabis Law Report

Here’s what Lucid News are saying jury in Monterey, California has found the nonprofit Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies partially responsible for the death of 20-year-old Baylee Ybarra Gatlin who died after being cared for by members of the MAPS Zendo Project at the 2017 Lightning in a Bottle (LiB) music festival. The Zendo Project, which is in the process of becoming an […].

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Jushi Holdings Inc. Announces Closing of US$69 Million Debt Financing

Cannabis Law Report

Additional US$5 million in Subscriptions to Close at a Later Date Boca Raton, Florida – December 8, 2022 – Jushi Holdings Inc. (“Jushi” or the “Company”) (CSE: JUSH) (OTCQX: JUSHF), a vertically integrated, multi-state cannabis operator, today announced the closing of its previously announced private offering (the “Offering”) of approximately US$69 million aggregate principal […].

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Jushi Research Says Cannabis Users Will Still Buy Weed When Everything Turns To S**t… OK They Didn’t Quite Phrase It Like That !

Cannabis Law Report

Honestly the things these cannabis companies will say to sell product! Press Release of the week for us, it’s hilarious ! New Poll Shows Cannabis Consumers Adapt under Inflationary Pressures Second Annual “Cannabis Consumer Insights Holiday Poll” Reveals Cannabis Consumption Remains Resilient Despite a Majority of Consumers Struggling with Inflation Poll Also Uncovers […].

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Breaking News: Brittney Griner freed from Russian prison in exchange for Viktor Bout “The Merchant of Death”

Cannabis Law Report

Great to see that she’s out but now Bout is a free agent (of sorts) to source more weapons for the Russian govt to turn Ukraine into a never ending quagmire of death. The Guardian reports‘ Russia freed the WNBA star Brittney Griner on Thursday in a dramatic high-level prisoner exchange, with the US releasing the notorious […].

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Weedmaps cuts 25% of staff

Cannabis Law Report

MJ Biz reports The parent company of cannabis advertising platform Weedmaps is laying off roughly 25% of its staff, or up to 175 employees. Read report here. [link] Company Annoucement to SEC UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange […].

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Guide to CBD oil in Croatia

Cannabis Law Report

There are several choices available in Croatia if you’re searching for CBD supplements. Here we will introduce you to the top CBD oil supplier to Croatia in this guide and help you select the best option for you. In recent years, CBD oil has gained popularity across the globe, and Croatia is no exception. Cannabidiol, often known as […].

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Polish Cannabis Biotech Company Healthcann Now Looking For Investors

Cannabis Law Report

PRESS RELEASE Healthcann – the first Polish hemp biotech company – has launched a crowdfunding. Its goal is to raise $0,5 million. Healthcann creates and develops technologies for the medicinal cannabis market, which is expected to reach about $500 million in Poland in four years. Globally, it will be even $90 billion. In about 1.5 […].

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D.C. Council Approves Bill To Eliminate Medical Marijuana License Caps, Promote Equity, Provide Tax Relief And More

Cannabis Law Report

Marijuana Moment Washington, D.C. lawmakers approved a bill on Tuesday that would make fundamental changes to the medical marijuana program in the nation’s capital—including by eliminating cannabis business licensing caps, providing tax relief to operators, further promoting social equity and creating new regulated business categories such as on-site consumption facilities and cannabis cooking classes.

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Canada – Watch: Will the BC Greens advocate for psychedelic medicine in B.C.?

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GOP Griping Means Cannabis Banking Provisions Pulled From Defense Spending Bill

Cannabis Law Report

It was never going top be anything but! Ganjapreneur reports Congressional lawmakers have backed off from Democrats’ plan to include cannabis banking reforms in the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), Marijuana Moment reports. The last-minute push to add the SAFE Plus package to the annual defense bill had drawn ire from the body’s Republican members.

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