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Medical Cannabis Patient Scores Important Victory in Employment Discrimination Lawsuit against Amazon in New Jersey

Americans for Safe Access

Employment protections for medical cannabis patients in New Jersey could soon be strengthened following an important win for the plaintiff in an employment discrimination lawsuit filed against Amazon last year -- D.J.C. v. Amazon Com DEDC, LLC, et al. The federal court ruling, issued earlier this month, will allow the lawsuit to proceed in state court, paving the way for a more employee-friendly resolution of the case.

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Washington State Liquor & Cannabis Board Published April / May Issue of Topics & Trends Newsletter

Cannabis Law Report

Licensing Staff Continue Operations During the COVID-19 Response Like all of you, Licensing has made modifications to adjust to the COVID-19 pandemic. Our commitment to … Read More.

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dosistâ„¢ 2.0: the Canadian debut of the dose pen

Leafly

Rejoice: US cannabis fav, dosist, has arrived in Canada. Check out which formulas made it north of the border, and how the company is debuting their innovative dosing technology for all Canadians to enjoy. The post dosistâ„¢ 2.0: the Canadian debut of the dose pen appeared first on Leafly.

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NASDAQ Reports Says 420 Day Cannabis Sales Down On Average By 50%

Cannabis Law Report

The 4/20 “holiday” enjoyed by marijuana aficionados wasn’t much of a party this year. Data compiled by Cova, a provider of point-of-sale systems for the … Read More.

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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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Cannabis During & After COVID-19 – What Will Change, and What Does the Future Hold?

Leafwell

With COVID-19 having halted huge portions of the economy worldwide, there are few industries that haven’t been impacted. However, food delivery services, home entertainment, online healthcare, online exercise programmes, 3D printing and digital communications are seeing some major boosts to their businesses, as people seek ways to keep healthy and entertain themselves at home.

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Australia: Proposed amendments referred for scheduling advice to the Joint ACMS-ACCS #2 / Cannabidiol / 5

Cannabis Law Report

We open with the wonderfully Australian preamble “This consultation is for a delegate initiated proposal to amend… ” After reading the TGA’s statement below do read … Read More.

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Lift & Co. pivots in response to economic conditions of COVID-19

Cannabis Life Network

TORONTO, April 24, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Lift & Co. Corp. (TSXV:LIFT) (OTCQB:LFCOF) (“Lift & Co.” or the “Company”) announced today its new strategic plan focused on streamlined operations and significant cost reductions in response to the depressed economic conditions in Canada and the U.S. due to COVID-19 pandemic.

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Canadian CBD maker, works with conservationist Jane Goodall to support environmental initiatives

Cannabis Law Report

This, we hope, will both be an interesting and positive partnership… A Canada-based CBD manufacturer has entered an exclusive partnership with wildlife conservationist Jane Goodall … Read More.

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Does Marijuana Lower The Effects Of Anti-Depressants?

The Fresh Toast

Does Marijuana Lower The Effects Of Anti-Depressants? For the over 16 million Americans with depression, many are seeking alternative remedies to alleviate their symptoms and turning to marijuana. The post Does Marijuana Lower The Effects Of Anti-Depressants? appeared first on The Fresh Toast.

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72 Cannabis Workers Laid Off In Lesotho – MG Health Blames Cashflow Issues Connected To COVID-19

Cannabis Law Report

MEDICAL cannabis producer MG Health, formerly known as Medigrow Lesotho, has retrenched 72 workers citing cashflow challenges due to the outbreak of the coronavirus (COVID-19) … Read More.

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Regular Marijuana Use Associated With Increased Testosterone, Finds Study

The Joint Blog

According to a new study, men who report having consumed marijuana in the past year possess elevated levels of testosterone as compared to non-users. The study, titled T he eff ect of tetrahydrocannabinol on testosterone among men in the United States: Results from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, was published in the World Journal of Urology.

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Santa Clara County courts poised to wipe out 11,500 marijuana convictions

Cannabis Law Report

More than 11,500 marijuana convictions in Santa Clara County will be reduced or expunged next week as part of a mass-scale effort to dismiss drug … Read More.

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7 Snacks For Salt-Loving Stoners With The Munchies

Cannabis Life Network

There’s nothing better than getting stoned and munching on the saltiest snacks you can find at the convenience store. Before you spark your next joint, make sure to buy these 7 snacks for salt-loving stoners with the munchies. Lays Lays chips are one of the go-to snacks for stoners. With such a large selection of […]. The post 7 Snacks For Salt-Loving Stoners With The Munchies appeared first on Latest Cannabis News Today - Headlines, Videos & Stocks.

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Progress - Construction Update April 2020

Peninsula Alternative Health

Here, our COO Chuck Henn, who has a past in construction management, shows the PAH Team plans of the new downstairs prior to phase 1 of construction. Its been about a month since we first introduced the campus to our community! A lot has changed in the world since then including our campus. Although we have seen a few setbacks due to the COVID-19 pandemic, our campus is still on schedule to open this summer.

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DEA Marijuana Scheduling Lawsuit Will Be Appealed To Supreme Court Following Dismissal

Cannabis Law Report

Marijuana Moment reports… A federal appeals court dismissed a lawsuit against the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) over the classification of marijuana last week after the … Read More.

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How to Make Jolly Rancher Marijuana Edibles

The Joint Blog

How to Make Jolly Rancher Marijuana Edibles One of the most popular categories of marijuana edibles are marijuana hard candies such as marijuana Jolly Ranchers. The appeal is quite apparent: You get a high that’s as strong and long-lasting as normal edibles, but get to enjoy a deliciously sweet hard candy in the process. Some also like the fact that given you consume a Jolly Rancher over the course of 10-25 minutes and not within a couple minutes like a small-to-medium marijuana cookie, th

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Canada: Sundial recalls 30,000 cannabis pre-roll units in three provinces Over Labelling Issue

Cannabis Law Report

Canadian cannabis producer Sundial Growers is recalling one lot of cannabis sold by retailers in British Columbia, Alberta and Manitoba for incorrect labeling. The recalled … Read More.

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Study: Cannabinoids May Reduce Pain and Spasticity in Those With Spinal Cord Injuries

The Joint Blog

Those with spinal cord injuries may find their symptoms eased by cannabinoids – the compounds found in cannabis – according to a new study. The study, titled The Therapeutic Potential and Usage Patterns of Cannabinoids in People with Spinal Cord , is being published in the upcoming issue of the journal Current Neuropharmacology – it was epublished ahead of print online by the National Institute of Health. “People with spinal cord injuries (SCI) commonly experience pain a

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Last Prisoner Project Partners with 4Front to Supply Disinfectant to Prisons

Cannabis Law Report

Nice to see a positive story in the sector. The Last Prisoner Project and 4Front Ventures announced this week they would partner to provide liquid … Read More.

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Today’s Answer of the Day

TheAnswerPage

Does the CBD molecule contain an aromatic ring? Yes, it does. The CBD molecule contains a cyclohexene ring and an aromatic ring (a phenolic ring). Of interest, the rings are located in planes that are almost perpendicular to each other. See Answer. See Answer.

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Report: Marijuana Improves Vertigo Symptoms

The Joint Blog

According to a new study first reported on by NORML and published in the journal Discoveries, the daily administration of whole-plant cannabis oil is associated with a significant improvement in symptoms of anxiety and vertigo. For the case report an Australian investigator reported on the successful use of cannabis oil for symptom management in an 88-year-old female patient with generalized anxiety disorder and debilitating vertigo.

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Progress - Construction Update April 2020

Peninsula Alternative Health

Here, our COO Chuck Henn, who has a past in construction management, shows the PAH Team plans of the new downstairs prior to phase 1 of construction. Its been about a month since we first introduced the campus to our community! A lot has changed in the world since then including our campus. Although we have seen a few setbacks due to the COVID-19 pandemic, our campus is still on schedule to open this summer.

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Top Degrees to Land a Cannabis Position

The Joint Blog

In just the past eight years, nearly a dozen U.S. states have legalized marijuana for all adults aged 21 and older. During the same time period, Canada and Uruguay legalized marijuana nationwide, and dozens of states and countries have legalized marijuana for medical purposes. This mass-legalization has led to a blooming and bustling legal marijuana industry, which currently employs hundreds of thousands of people across the United States alone.

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Despite the Coronavirus Pandemic, Cannabis Partnerships Continue to Strengthen in Missouri

Cannabis Maven

Wana Brands products are coming to Missouri medical marijuana dispensaries through Clovr partnership.

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Hemp Farmers May Now Qualify for Federal Economic Relief

Canna Law Blog

Recently Congress passed a series of bills aimed at offsetting the economic impact of the coronavirus including the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (Families First Act) , the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) and the Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act (CPRSA). We recently wrote about how these economic benefits would not be available for marijuana businesses due to the continued prohibition of marijuana activities under fede

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New Jersey: Most Voters Support Passage of Statewide Marijuana Ballot Measure

NORML

More than six in ten registered voters say that they intend to vote for a statewide ballot measure this November to legalize the adult-use cannabis market, according to polling data compiled by Monmouth University. Sixty-one percent of respondents said that they will vote for the measure, which amends the state Constitution to permit the possession, production, and retail sale of cannabis to those age 21 or older.

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