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NORML Slams Proposed Changes to Federal Drug Testing Rules to Permit Hair Follicle Analysis

NORML

“It is mind-boggling that the federal government is revisiting this half-baked proposal now. The idea of proposing a testing procedure that will inherently deny more people of color opportunities than it would others who have engaged in exactly the same activities is beyond tone deaf and counterproductive.”. The post NORML Slams Proposed Changes to Federal Drug Testing Rules to Permit Hair Follicle Analysis appeared first on NORML.

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Can cannabis be a substitute for prescription drugs?

Leafly

In order for a prescription drug to reach the market, it must be extensively studied, first in animal and then in human clinical trials. Safety, efficacy, and risks must be determined. But as anyone who has seen a commercial for a prescription drug knows, there are still side effects. There are risks in stopping a […]. The post Can cannabis be a substitute for prescription drugs?

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THIS WEEK: One MORE Action For Marijuana Reform

NORML

House leadership had previously announced that they expect to hold a vote next week in the US… The post THIS WEEK: One MORE Action For Marijuana Reform appeared first on NORML.

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College students taking a COVID gap semester are turning to cannabis jobs

Leafly

The industry is thriving and jobs are out there. Here's what you need to know before applying. The post College students taking a COVID gap semester are turning to cannabis jobs 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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Every Florida Medical Marijuana Law You Need to Know

CannaMD

Current Florida medical marijuana patient? Thinking about getting your card? Either way, it’s important you stay up to date with Florida’s rapidly evolving legal landscape: Can you use medical marijuana at work? Do different states recognize Florida medical cards? What rights do you have as an employee? What about travel? Where can you use your medicine and when are you at risk of getting arrested?

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Colorado: Ag Department appoints 6 new Hemp Advisory Committee members

Cannabis Law Report

The Fence Post reports The Colorado Department of Agriculture is pleased to announce the appointment of six new members to the statewide Hemp Advisory Committee … Read More. The post Colorado: Ag Department appoints 6 new Hemp Advisory Committee members first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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Can We Be Buds? Join Us

The Blunt Truth

For those interested in cannabis industry events, Seyfarth attorneys will be participating in the following webinar programs and we invite you to join. Thursday, October 1 – “CBD News You Can Use: FDA’s Progress and Other Updates” hosted by Seyfarth. This program offers an overview of the distinction between cannabis, hemp, marijuana, and CBD; a look at FDA’s regulatory activity over the past year; the FDA and FTC’s 2020 enforcement activity and consumer driven litigation; status of states’ regu

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7 Indica Cannabis Strains With A Canadian Heritage

Cannabis Life Network

Canada is one of the top producers of quality bud, here are our 7 top picks of Indica Cannabis Strains With A Canadian Heritage. UBC Chemo This legendary strain was supposedly developed by Dr. David Suzuki at the University of British Columbia in the late ’60s or ’70s. UBC Chemo is a rare commodity as […]. The post 7 Indica Cannabis Strains With A Canadian Heritage appeared first on Latest Cannabis News Today - Headlines, Videos & Stocks.

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Canadian lawyer talks about his work building a psychedelic-drug-focused corporate law practice

Cannabis Law Report

Great piece in the Law Times about. Jeffrey Merk, partner at Aird & Berlis LLP and co-practice group leader of the firm’s Capital Markets Group.… Read More. The post Canadian lawyer talks about his work building a psychedelic-drug-focused corporate law practice first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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Exploring the Correlation Between Cannabis Legalization and Vehicle/Pedestrian Accidents

Veriheal

The legalization of cannabis, which has been occurring on a state by state basis and slowly but surely spreading across the United States, has had several effects on the populations involved. One interesting effect has been the growth of the cannabis industry as a whole, something that has stimulated the economy during difficult times and provided new careers for many Americans.

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OLCC Commission Approves Permanent Rules for Curbside Delivery

Cannabis Law Report

September 15, 2020 OLCC Commission Approves Permanent Rules for Curbside Delivery Continues social distancing approach to prevent spread of Covid-19 OMMP cardholder daily purchase modified … Read More. The post OLCC Commission Approves Permanent Rules for Curbside Delivery first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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NORML Files Amicus Brief to the Supreme Court Challenging Cannabis’ Schedule I Prohibited Status Under Federal Law

NORML

"The only resolution to this constitutional conflict is for the Supreme Court to invoke the doctrine of estoppel to prevent the federal government from reversing course and retroactively penalizing that which it has protected in fostering state cannabis programs and effectively legalizing it.”. The post NORML Files Amicus Brief to the Supreme Court Challenging Cannabis’ Schedule I Prohibited Status Under Federal Law appeared first on NORML.

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Cannabis company gets go-ahead for development in City of Weed

Cannabis Law Report

How could we resist it ! A cannabis-growing company won approval from Weed’s city council Thursday night for a development agreement, ensuring that city ordinances … Read More. The post Cannabis company gets go-ahead for development in City of Weed first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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Today’s Answer of the Day

TheAnswerPage

What is the purpose of urine drug testing? Urine drug tests typically screen for the patient’s prescribed opioids and the commonly abused drugs: cocaine, amphetamines, alcohol, barbiturates, opiates and benzodiazepines. Although a urine drug test can confirm if the patient is taking the prescribed opioid, it cannot determine if the patient is taking the prescribed dose.

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NORML Issue Press Release On Amicus Brief

Cannabis Law Report

We’ve already published the background and the brief itself and here’s the Norml press release explaining the whys and wherefores NORML Files Amicus Brief to … Read More. The post NORML Issue Press Release On Amicus Brief first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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IRS Allows Reduction of Gross Receipts For State-Legal Cannabis Businesses

Dykema (Cannabis Law Blog)

On Saturday, September 12, 2020, the Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) updated a marijuana industry frequently asked questions (“FAQ”) page that provides relief to state-legal cannabis businesses. The FAQ announces that state-legal cannabis businesses can reduce their gross receipts by using an alternative accounting method under Section 471 of the Internal Revenue Code (the “Code”).

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Press Release: Coming Soon: The Microdose Psychedelic Industry Report & Online Directory

Cannabis Law Report

Here’s the press release Microdose, the global leader in B2B psychedelic intelligence, is proud to be releasing The Psychedelic Industry Report & Online Directory: the … Read More. The post Press Release: Coming Soon: The Microdose Psychedelic Industry Report & Online Directory first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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Martha Stewart Joins the Growing List of Celebrity Cannabis Lines

Canna Law Blog

Perhaps the most exciting announcement in the world of celebrity cannabis companies came last week with the announcement of Martha Stewart’s new line of hemp-derived CBD products, which include tinctures, soft gels, and “pâte des fruit.” The products are manufactured and sold through Canadian company Canopy Growth Corporation, which also produces Snoop Dogg’s cannabis brand Leafs by Snoop.

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UK Based Henley Finance Says CA CBD Supplier Biosciences Enterprises Refuses To Pay Back $US1Million

Cannabis Law Report

It’s now in the courts and as far as we can work out CBD supplier Biosciences Enterprises of Gold River, California are beyond mysterious when … Read More. The post UK Based Henley Finance Says CA CBD Supplier Biosciences Enterprises Refuses To Pay Back $US1Million first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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Cannabis and Appellate Law Practices Collaborate to Prepare Amicus Brief to U.S. Supreme Court in Challenge to Marijuana’s Schedule I Status

Cannabis Law Report

Wilson Elser’s Cannabis Law and Appellate Practice teams drafted their Amicus brief for a writ of certiorari in challenge to marijuana’s Schedule I status. The … Read More. The post Cannabis and Appellate Law Practices Collaborate to Prepare Amicus Brief to U.S. Supreme Court in Challenge to Marijuana’s Schedule I Status first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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University Of Cambridge (UK) Study: Cannabis farms are a modern slavery ‘blind spot’ for UK police,

Cannabis Law Report

September 15, 2020 Source: University of Cambridge Summary: Migrants arrested for tending plants in the flats, houses and attics where cannabis is grown in bulk … Read More. The post University Of Cambridge (UK) Study: Cannabis farms are a modern slavery 'blind spot' for UK police, first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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Captor Capital Reports Revenues of $12.5 Million and Gross Profit from Retail Operations of $3.4 Million in Annual Audited Financial Statements for the Year Ended March 31, 2020

Cannabis Law Report

TORONTO, Sept. 15, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Captor Capital Corp. (CSE: CPTR; FRANKFURT: NMV; STUTTGART: NMVA; USOTC: CPTRF ), (“Captor” or the “Company”) , The … Read More. The post Captor Capital Reports Revenues of.5 Million and Gross Profit from Retail Operations of.4 Million in Annual Audited Financial Statements for the Year Ended March 31, 2020 first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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Article: California Employment Laws, COVID-19 & Cannabis: How New Regulations Impact Cannabis Businesses

Cannabis Law Report

Useful article published by Cannabis Industry Journal… When can your employees return to work? Can you test your employees? Are you allowed to ask an … Read More. The post Article: California Employment Laws, COVID-19 & Cannabis: How New Regulations Impact Cannabis Businesses first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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MJ Biz: California marijuana tax revenues stall in wake of pandemic, job losses

Cannabis Law Report

A global pandemic, record job losses and massive budget shortfalls all contributed to what California Gov. Gavin Newsom called “no normal year” in his May … Read More. The post MJ Biz: California marijuana tax revenues stall in wake of pandemic, job losses first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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New Title: American Trip: Set, Setting, and the Psychedelic Experience in the Twentieth Century 

Cannabis Law Report

For those of you who are like us and love to read those things called books… American Trip: Set, Setting, and the Psychedelic Experience in … Read More. The post New Title: American Trip: Set, Setting, and the Psychedelic Experience in the Twentieth Century first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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Psymposia: Coronavirus Conspiracy Theories in Psychedelia

Cannabis Law Report

As more become aware of the push for decriminalization we’re pretty sure that certain elements will start pushing more dimwitted conspiracy theories about something they … Read More. The post Psymposia: Coronavirus Conspiracy Theories in Psychedelia first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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USA – Article: Should Health Insurance Cover Medical Marijuana?

Cannabis Law Report

Cannabis Net reports With the growing acceptance that medical marijuana is gradually receiving in different regions of the world, one can be forgiven for believing … Read More. The post USA - Article: Should Health Insurance Cover Medical Marijuana? first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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CA: Riverside County hemp crops could be restricted

Cannabis Law Report

Hemp growing would be banned in Anza, Aguanga, Sage and other parts of unincorporated Riverside County under the county’s first-ever hemp regulations. The proposed … Read More. The post CA: Riverside County hemp crops could be restricted first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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Women In Tech – Cannabis: Plants, Platforms and Growth

Cannabis Law Report

THE PRICE – $US20 THE DATE – September 21st, at 2pm PT / 5pm ET THE RATING – THE BLURB – Meet three women who … Read More. The post Women In Tech - Cannabis: Plants, Platforms and Growth first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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Missouri: Legislative report discloses allegation that Parson administration interfered with medical cannabis probe

Cannabis Law Report

The St Louis Dispatch reports… JEFFERSON CITY — A 79-page memorandum released Monday says there are “credible allegations” Gov. Mike Parson’s administration interfered with a … Read More. The post Missouri: Legislative report discloses allegation that Parson administration interfered with medical cannabis probe first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.