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Study finds CBG useful in killing MRSA, the deadly hospital bacteria

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Researchers tested 18 cannabinoids and found CBG to be the most effective. But we're still a long way from a developed medicine. The post Study finds CBG useful in killing MRSA, the deadly hospital bacteria appeared first on Leafly.

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Is New Jersey’s LPA and CBA Requirement One Toke Over the Line?

The Blunt Truth

As you might recall from previous blog posts , more and more states are requiring cannabis companies to enter into labor peace agreements with unions in order to obtain their licenses, but could that soon go up in smoke? The National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation (“NRTWF”) asked the National Labor Relations Board (“NLRB”) for help when New Jersey took one toke over the line by requiring cannabis companies to not only enter into a labor peace agreement but also enter into a collective ba

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COVID-19: How cannabis companies are helping in the crisis

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Some are making hand sanitizer. Others donate farm PPE to hospitals and ramp up food bank donations. The post COVID-19: How cannabis companies are helping in the crisis appeared first on Leafly.

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CannTrust obtains Initial Order under Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act

Cannabis Life Network

Order Stays Creditors and Litigation Plaintiffs from Enforcing Claims VAUGHAN, ON, March 31, 2020 /CNW/ – CannTrust Holdings Inc. (“CannTrust” or the “Company”, TSX: TRST, NYSE: CTST) announced today that the Company has obtained an order (the “Initial Order”) from the Ontario Superior Court of Justice (Commercial List) (the “Court”) granting protection under the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement […].

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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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Leafly’s cannabis strain of the day for the month of 420

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Welcome to Leafly's Strain of the day! In celebration of 420, we'll be highlighting a new strain every weekday in April until the 20th. Find a new favorite and be sure to pick some up with Leafly Pickup or Delivery. The post Leafly’s cannabis strain of the day for the month of 420 appeared first on Leafly.

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How to have the best 4/20 in isolation

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This 4/20 is shaping up to be a little different, but that doesn't mean it has to be any less fun. Check out our tips for having the best 4/20 you can, whether you're isolating solo or with roommates. The post How to have the best 4/20 in isolation appeared first on Leafly.

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Helix Technologies posts highest revenues in company history in “pivotal” 2019

Cannabis Law Report

Helix posted $15.3 million during its 2019 fiscal year and fourth-quarter revenue of $4.3 million, improving metrics and expanding market share throughout the US. Helix … Read More.

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Botanical blends and CBD: LiftMode Hemp’s synergistic secret

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The founders of LiftMode Hemp took their passion and expertise for nature's best and put it int their full-spectrum CBD products. The post Botanical blends and CBD: LiftMode Hemp’s synergistic secret appeared first on Leafly.

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New Software Ensures Cannabis Advertising Complies With Regulations

Cannabis Law Report

Cannabis technology platform Fyllo announced on Monday that it is launching a new software tool that helps companies ensure that advertising and other creative content … Read More.

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CannTrust Holdings obtains CCAA protection from creditors

Cannabis Life Network

CannTrust Holdings Inc. says it has obtained protection from creditors under the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act as it works resolve issues related the suspension of its licenses to produce and sell cannabis. The company has been under fire since it disclosed last year that Health Canada had discovered illicit cultivation in unlicensed rooms at its Pelham, […].

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Canadian Scientists Says Expediate Medical Cannabis Research To See If Cannabis Has “Immunomodulatory Properties”

Cannabis Law Report

The Fresh Toast reports……… Dr. Mohan Cooray believes the naturally occurring immunomodulatory properties that plant cannabinoids possess absolutely require expedited investigation. Just how will the … Read More.

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Oregon Cannabis and Coronavirus: The New Rules

Canna Law Blog

On March 23, Oregon Governor Kate Brown signed Executive Order No. 20-12 (the “ Order ”), which mandates that Oregonians stay home and observe social distancing and community mitigation measures to slow the spread of COVID-19. The Order, in part, expressly prohibits the operation of certain non-essential businesses, such as amusement parks, barber shops and gyms.

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USA: NIDA(National Institute of Drug Abuse) Releases Request for Information on THC Dosing Standards

Cannabis Law Report

The National Institute of Drug Abuse has issued a request for comments on establishing and implementing a standard unit of dosage for THC in order … Read More.

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How to have the best 420 in isolation

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This 4/20 is shaping up to be a little different, but that doesn't mean it has to be any less fun. Check out our tips for having the best 4/20 you can, whether you're isolating solo or with roommates. The post How to have the best 420 in isolation appeared first on Leafly.

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Social Distancing Delivery: Texas CBD shop offers drone delivery

Cannabis Law Report

Hemp Industry Daily reports. A CBD store in Texas has started a drone delivery service to adhere to social distancing measures to help slow the … Read More.

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Figr: A Canadian cannabis grower rooted in local values

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Get to know you grower with this sneak peek behind Figr and their craft cannabis production facility. The post Figr: A Canadian cannabis grower rooted in local values appeared first on Leafly.

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Defaulted Lebanon hopes to pay off debts with cannabis

Cannabis Law Report

If cannabis stocks get low in the USA in 8 weeks time and the States need to keep people inside this solution could solve two … Read More.

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Today’s Answer of the Day

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What percentage of Americans say they use CBD? According to a Gallup poll, 14% of Americans say they use CBD. 40% of the CBD users utilize CBD products for pain, 20% for anxiety and 11% for sleep. People living in the western part of the U.S. and younger Americans are more likely to report using CBD. See Answer. See Answer.

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USA: CBD Industry Association has names Graciela Moreno As Executive Director

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MARCH 31, 2020 – Pismo Beach, CA – The CBD Industry Association has named Graciela Moreno Executive Director. Graciela previously served as the Director of … Read More.

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Denver Marijuana Stores Say COVID-19 Outbreak Makes Case for Marijuana Deliveries

The Joint Blog

The COVID-19 pandemic has led to all “non-essential” businesses being closed in many states, including Colorado. According to a Reuters report, many in the marijuana industry believe the outbreak makes the case for allowing dispensaries to begin delivering to customers’ homes now. Legislators legalized cannabis delivery with the passage of House Bill 1234 in 2019: As noted by Reuters, the law permits medical marijuana deliveries to start in 2020 followed by recreational cannabis deli