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Key Congressional Committee Advances Legislation to Facilitate Clinical Research Studies Using State-Authorized Marijuana Products

NORML

"The reality that most high-schoolers have easier access to cannabis than do our nation’s top scientists is the height of absurdity and an indictment of the current system.”. The post Key Congressional Committee Advances Legislation to Facilitate Clinical Research Studies Using State-Authorized Marijuana Products appeared first on NORML.

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Cannabis cowboys: A 900-mile trip with Montana’s marijuana legalization campaign

Leafly

To ask Montanans about marijuana legalization, Leafly's writer road-tripped with Pepper and Ted. "We are gonna get wreckt towards an artistic and political purpose.". The post Cannabis cowboys: A 900-mile trip with Montana’s marijuana legalization campaign appeared first on Leafly.

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Thai study reveals medical benefits of cannabis

Cannabis Law Report

BANGKOK: A study in Thailand has shown that patients, including those with cancer, have benefited from cannabis extract treatment and it may inhibit cancer cell … Read More. The post Thai study reveals medical benefits of cannabis first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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The importance of quality control when building a sustainable cannabis company

Leafly

Diligent and reliable testing is the key to replicating the best cannabis products over and over. The post The importance of quality control when building a sustainable cannabis company 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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Paper – Australian Institute Of Criminology ” TwitterLinkedInEmail Street-level drug law enforcement: an updated systematic review”

Cannabis Law Report

Abstract:…… The Global Policing Database is used to update a 2007 systematic review of the impact of street-level law enforcement interventions on drug crime and … Read More. The post Paper - Australian Institute Of Criminology " TwitterLinkedInEmail Street-level drug law enforcement: an updated systematic review" first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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Grand Rapids MI Looking For A Cannabis Manager

Cannabis Law Report

GRAND RAPIDS, MI — Grand Rapids is looking for a “cannabis manager.” The position, recently created through a budget amendment, is tasked with administering and … Read More. The post Grand Rapids MI Looking For A Cannabis Manager first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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Finding Your Best Local Dispensary

Leafwell

Finding the best local dispensary is an important step for a medical marijuana patient. The dispensary is not only where you’ll get your product but could also be a valuable source of support and guidance as you learn more about medical marijuana and how it can improve your health and wellbeing. In some states, you are restricted only shopping at your closest dispensary, or you have to list the.

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Massachusetts: Sira Naturals in Milford Workforce Ratify Collective Bargaining Agreement

Cannabis Law Report

Employees at a Massachusetts marijuana cultivation and processing facility ratified their first collective bargaining agreement, 10 months after being the first cannabis workers in the … Read More. The post Massachusetts: Sira Naturals in Milford Workforce Ratify Collective Bargaining Agreement first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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Finding Your Best Local Medical Cannabis Dispensary

Leafwell

Finding the best local dispensary is an important step for a medical marijuana patient. The dispensary is not only where you’ll get your product but could also be a valuable source of support and guidance as you learn more about medical marijuana and how it can improve your health and wellbeing. In some states, you are restricted only shopping at your closest dispensary, or you have to list the.

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Vermont: Key Concessions Made on S.54 as Expungement Legislation Clears House Judiciary

Cannabis Law Report

Heady Vermont reports… The House and Senate are nearing a deal on S.54, legislation that would create a legal, regulated cannabis marketplace in Vermont. … Read More. The post Vermont: Key Concessions Made on S.54 as Expungement Legislation Clears House Judiciary first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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Know the Truth About CBD Oil in 10 Minutes!

The Joint Blog

There is a lot of information about CBD oil out there. Some sources are praising it, while others point out some of its downsides. All in all, there is a lot of contradictory information. If you are deciding whether to start using a CBD oil, the conflicting information can cause you to doubt your decision and reconsider whether you should use it at all.

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Cannabis Lawyer Proposes 10 Changes to Canada’s Cannabis Laws That Could Make Them Better

Cannabis Law Report

Canada is one of the countries that’s at the forefront of transforming cannabis laws. The changes in drug laws have brought about many business opportunities. … Read More. The post Cannabis Lawyer Proposes 10 Changes to Canada's Cannabis Laws That Could Make Them Better first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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Today’s Answer of the Day

TheAnswerPage

The pharmacological properties of cannabigerol have been investigated. What have the studies shown? Cannabigerol (CBG) is the phytocannabinoid precursor molecule, and demonstrates weak partial agonism at CB1 and CB2. In in vitro studies, CBG displays analgesic and anti-erythemic effects. CBG also displays anti-hypertensive activity. See Answer. See Answer.

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USA – National Expungement Week September 19-26 2020

Cannabis Law Report

In 2020, National Expungement Week is providing year-round services and adapting to the need for health safety. We work to provide resources that will empower … Read More. The post USA - National Expungement Week September 19-26 2020 first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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Maine Issuing First-Ever Legal Recreational Marijuana License

The Joint Blog

Maine’s Office of Marijuana Policy, which is part of the Maine Department of Administrative and Financial Services, unveiled plans for the issuance of Maine’s first active licenses for adult use marijuana establishments. They did so through a press release posted publicly and sent to members of the media. The Office intends to issue the first active licenses to recreational cannabis businesses on Tuesday, September 8, 2020.

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USA: House Committee on Energy and Commerce voted unanimously by voice in favor of HR 3797, the Medical Marijuana Research Act of 2019

Cannabis Law Report

Cannabis Wire reports A key US House of Representatives committee has advanced a bill to expand the federal cannabis research supply and to allow … Read More. The post USA: House Committee on Energy and Commerce voted unanimously by voice in favor of HR 3797, the Medical Marijuana Research Act of 2019 first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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Marijuana Microdosing Study Confirms Pain Benefits

CannaMD

When it comes to cannabis dosing, more isn’t always better. In fact, the very best dose of cannabis might be the dose you don’t immediately feel at all! That’s according to a study put out by Syque Medical , a Tel Aviv-based medical cannabis company. Published only recently, in May of 2020, this clinical trial is the first to show that microdoses of cannabis can be just as effective as much higher doses.

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Cronos Group Appoint New CEO, Kurt Schmidt

Cannabis Law Report

Here’s the press release… 30-Year CPG Executive Kurt Schmidt Joins Cronos as Chief Executive Officer and Mike Gorenstein Named Executive Chairman Cronos Group Inc. (NASDAQ: … Read More. The post Cronos Group Appoint New CEO, Kurt Schmidt first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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CBD Has Been Shown to Increase Blood Flow in Regions of the Brain Linked to Memory

Veriheal

New research from the researchers at the University College London has provided evidence that the cannabis compound called cannabidiol (CBD) can increase blood flow in regions of the brain linked to memory. This is amazing for those suffering from brain disorders that have a great impact on memory such as Alzheimer’s Disease. The parts of the brain associated with memory processing include the hippocampus, amygdala, cerebellum, and prefrontal cortex.

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Village Farms International to Acquire All Pure Sunfarms’ Shares it Does Not Currently Own – Will Own 100% of Canada’s Premier Cannabis Supplier Upon Completion of Transaction

Cannabis Law Report

VANCOUVER, BC , Sept. 8, 2020 /PRNewswire/ – Village Farms International, Inc. (“Village Farms” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: VFF ) (TSX: VFF) today announced it … Read More. The post Village Farms International to Acquire All Pure Sunfarms' Shares it Does Not Currently Own - Will Own 100% of Canada's Premier Cannabis Supplier Upon Completion of Transaction first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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Media Reports Say South Africa’s Parliament Will Not Vote On Cannabis for Private Purposes Bill In Time For September 17 Deadline

Cannabis Law Report

Thus it looks like the ratification of the legislation is on a permanent hold …… ICBC reports… Unfortunately, it appears that the vote will not … Read More. The post Media Reports Say South Africa's Parliament Will Not Vote On Cannabis for Private Purposes Bill In Time For September 17 Deadline first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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Oregon Wildfires: OLCC Guidance for Marijuana Licensees & Webinar

Cannabis Law Report

Being Australian and former limited period of time an OR resident whose forest sights and smells we sorely miss; our hearts go out to all … Read More. The post Oregon Wildfires: OLCC Guidance for Marijuana Licensees & Webinar first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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UK Police chiefs back medicinal cannabis cards for patients

Cannabis Law Report

The UK’s Daily Mail is reporting. A system of ‘cannabis cards’ for medicinal users which will effectively decriminalise the drug is being backed by … Read More. The post UK Police chiefs back medicinal cannabis cards for patients first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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EIHA outlines essential role for hemp in European Green Deal

Cannabis Law Report

That’s the proposition in a new paper from the European Industrial Hemp Association (EIHA), “ Hemp: A Real Green Deal ,” reports Hemp Today They … Read More. The post EIHA outlines essential role for hemp in European Green Deal first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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Oregon cannabis sales top $100M for fourth straight month

Cannabis Law Report

Portld Business Jnl reports… A slight decline from July’s record month, but still way ahead of 2019. Read full article. [link] … Read More. The post Oregon cannabis sales top 0M for fourth straight month first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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MJ Biz Announce Annual Vegas Shindig As Both An In Person & Online “Experience”

Cannabis Law Report

Their tag line plays, of course, on the classic Vegas it stays in Vegas etc etc. Which is fine by us as it is … Read More. The post MJ Biz Announce Annual Vegas Shindig As Both An In Person & Online "Experience" first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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Illinois: KPMG Risk Management Consultant “Mysteriously” Secures Spot In Upcoming Lottery To Determine The Winners.

Cannabis Law Report

The state initially hired KPMG to sort through all the applications and grade them. They couldn’t manage that properly but pocketed all the cash, $US7million … Read More. The post Illinois: KPMG Risk Management Consultant "Mysteriously" Secures Spot In Upcoming Lottery To Determine The Winners. first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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Witness Says Folium Doctored THC Analysis Reports For Wholesale Clients

Cannabis Law Report

The secretary who worked for Folium Biosciences CEO, Kashif Shan has sworn in court testimony that her superior made her and others employed by Folium … Read More. The post Witness Says Folium Doctored THC Analysis Reports For Wholesale Clients first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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