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Over 40 Members of Congress Request SBA Access For Small Marijuana Businesses

NORML

Ten members of the Senate, led by Senators Jacky Rosen (D-NV) and Ron Wyden (D-OR), and 34 members of the House, led by Representatives Earl Blumenauer (D-OR) and Tom McClintock (R-CA), have recently issued letters requesting Small Business Administration funding programs be expanded so that they may be accessed by state-licensed cannabis businesses. “With the majority of regulated states designating medical cannabis facilities as ‘essential’ to the health and welfare of the co

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Can cannabis prevent or cure the coronavirus? The data look dubious

Leafly

'Cannabis isn't an antiviral medication,' says a leading cannabinoid physician. 'It doesn't really function that way.'. The post Can cannabis prevent or cure the coronavirus? The data look dubious appeared first on Leafly.

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Neuroplasticity and Neurogenesis: Is Cannabis a Nootropic that Boosts the Brain?

Leafwell

In the film How High (2001), the characters Silas (Method Man) and Jamal (Redman) use a magical cannabis strain that allows them to ace their college entrance exam. As farcical as it may seem, they may have been onto something. Let’s take a look as to why (and it has nothing to do with ghosts of deceased friends) … The brain is extremely complex, and figuring out how cannabis affects it.

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These groups are greening up the cannabis industry

Leafly

Indoor grows can be energy hogs. These industry leaders are finding new ways to save the Earth—and save farmers money. The post These groups are greening up the cannabis industry 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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Shambhala Music Festival has officially been postponed until July 2021

Cannabis Life Network

With a heavy heart, the official statement was released yesterday to announce the beloved Shambhala Music Festival will be postponed until July 2021. After weeks of uncertainty, the official announcement to postpone the festival has been made. It is important to acknowledge that this could not have been an easy decision to make. Ultimately, after […].

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Shambhala Music Festival has officially been postponed until July 2021

Cannabis Life Network

With a heavy heart, the official statement was released yesterday to announce the beloved Shambhala Music Festival will be postponed until July 2021. After weeks of uncertainty, the official announcement to postpone the festival has been made. It is important to acknowledge that this could not have been an easy decision to make. Ultimately, after […].

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MJ Biz Report: Q&A: How to market CBD products without attracting FDA warnings

Cannabis Law Report

Even before the coronavirus pandemic, CBD and herbal product manufacturers were getting in trouble with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for making unsubstantiated claims … Read More.

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7 Cannabis Strains for Daytime Productivity During Quarantine

Cannabis Life Network

These quarantine days are getting hard to keep track of! While some of us have finally got around to developing a routine that fits, other’s may be losing their steam. Whichever boat you’re on, check out our picks of cannabis strains for daytime productivity, that might just keep you afloat. Durban Poison A pure […]. The post 7 Cannabis Strains for Daytime Productivity During Quarantine appeared first on Latest Cannabis News Today - Headlines, Videos & Stocks.

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NEW SBA HEMP LOANS NOW AVAILABLE

Cannabis Law Report

Farmers and other agricultural-related industries have not been able to apply for Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL) offered through the U.S Small Business Administration under … Read More.

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International Cannabis Continues to Look to the U.S. Market

Canna Law Blog

Although COVID-19 is causing much of the world to slow down, business deals in many industries continue. Companies continue to seek strategic acquisitions, partnerships, and investments as they enter new international markets or seek to relocate a portion of their business or supply chain from higher-risk markets, such as China, to lower-risk markets in Southeast Asia and Africa, or even reshoring back to the U.S.

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MJ Biz CEO Compensation Analysis Says Tilray CEO Package Was Worth $31.8 Million

Cannabis Law Report

That’s a a faily hefty number ! Interestingly… Reported annual base salaries for cannabis CEOs range from a low of $46,875 (New York-based Acreage Holdings) … Read More.

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Shambhala Music Festival has officially been postponed until July 2021

Cannabis Life Network

With a heavy heart, the official statement was released yesterday to announce the beloved Shambhala Music Festival will be postponed until July 2021. After weeks of uncertainty, the official announcement to postpone the festival has been made. It is important to acknowledge that this could not have been an easy decision to make. Ultimately, after […].

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Lebanon’s Parliament OK’s Legislation To Legalize Cannabis Cultivation For Medical & Industrial Use. Hezbollah Opposes Changes

Cannabis Law Report

The Lebanese parliament on Tuesday passed legislation to legalize cannabis cultivation for medical and industrial purposes, a move that was recommended by economic advisers even … Read More.

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How to Get a Medical Marijuana Card From Home [Video]

Leafwell

Meet Dr. Lewis Jassey, Medical Director for Leafwell. Here, he is speaking with Emily (aka Strawberry Sequoia) of The Mary Jane Experience, a podcast that, to quote from their website, takes a “close look at the Cannabis industry from multiple angles.” This includes interviews with experts, product reviews and, of course, the the science behind cannabis.

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Cannabis Benchmarks Publish 2019 Annual Recap

Cannabis Law Report

Here’s the blurb… Highlights from the 2019 Annual Chart Book: In 2019, the U.S. Spot Index fell to its annual low in the spring and peaked … Read More.

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Safe Vaping With USA-Made E-Liquid

Otherside Farms

Smoking has always been a part of almost every culture around the world. It is a habit particularly picked up by males, but women are also shown to have an inclination. This means that it does not discriminate on any kind of category. As long as you can afford it, you are free to use it whenever you want. There are a lot of forms of this habit, as there are many variations of plants used.

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Iceland Says Yes To Hemp Seed Imports

Cannabis Law Report

Farmers in Iceland will be allowed to import industrial hempseeds for the first time this year after the health minister gave regulators the power to … Read More.

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Today’s Answer of the Day

TheAnswerPage

Does chronic use of THC and/or CBD by individuals with multiple sclerosis impact cerebral glucose metabolism? The results of “The Effects of Chronic ?-9-Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and Cannabidiol (CBD) use on Cerebral Glucose Metabolism in Multiple Sclerosis: A Pilot Study” published in 2019 in ‘ Applied Physiology, Nutrition and Metabolism ‘ indicate that “Compared to non-users, THC-users had hypermetabolism of three regions (p 1.17) in left temporal areas, while C

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Marijuana Packaging and Labeling Compliance Reviews

Cannabis Law Report

While adult use marijuana sales may not launch until late summer/early fall 2020, now is the time to ensure that all packaging and labeling for … Read More.

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What’s the difference between CBD and THC? And why does it matter?

Cannabis Life Network

If you want to truly maximize the positive benefits of using cannabis, it’s important to understand the difference between CBD and THC. While the two cannabinoids have similarities, they work in contrasting, harmonious ways; each producing a particular effect on the human body. In order to tailor your cannabis use to your health, here is […].

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The Cannabis Company Structure Hall of Shame (with Pictures)

Cannabis Law Report

We have worked with, in and around cannabis companies for a decade here at Harris Bricken. In that time we have been privileged to advise … Read More.

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iAnthus send out press release 22 April 2020: “The Company’s policy is not to comment on speculative media reports”

Cannabis Law Report

MJ Biz reports… Canadian securities regulators halted the trading of iAnthus stock for nearly four hours Wednesday as they sought information from the multistate cannabis … Read More.

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Kentucky Hemp Company Elemental Processing Files For Bankruptcy

Cannabis Law Report

Here’s the filing from Elemental Processing in Lexington Hemp Industry Daily reports that Elemental Processing becomes at least the fourth Kentucky hemp firm … Read More.

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