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CDC Seeks Public Comments Regarding Chronic Pain Management

NORML

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is seeking public comments on how Americans with chronic pain are successfully treating their symptoms. The call for comments, posted on April 17 at regulations.gov here , states: “Interested persons or organizations are invited to participate by submitting written views, recommendations, and data related to perspectives on and experiences with pain and pain management.

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Why you should read the label on your cannabis product

Leafly

Testing ensures that cannabis products are safe, and it also tells you about potency, and cannabinoid and terpene levels. Not having a test is a red flag. Here's what to look out for an a cannabis product label. The post Why you should read the label on your cannabis product appeared first on Leafly.

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The Week in Weed: May 1, 2020

The Blunt Truth

Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. Our top story this week is a bill that would allow cannabis companies to receive federal stimulus money, and the support it has attracted. Ballot issues continue in Florida and Montana. The FDA is cracking down on CBD companies making wild claims about their products.

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For the queen of cannabis yoga positivity, fighting stigma is a daily battle

Leafly

Jessamyn Stanley built a following with her body-positive yoga message—and then took another bold, risky step. The post For the queen of cannabis yoga positivity, fighting stigma is a daily battle 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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How CBD Can Treat Symptoms of Depression Right Now

The Fresh Toast

How CBD Can Treat Symptoms of Depression Right Now. Those with depression typically receive antidepressant prescriptions from doctors, but unpredictable side effects and personal preference means these drugs aren’t for everyone. The post How CBD Can Treat Symptoms of Depression Right Now appeared first on The Fresh Toast.

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Toronto market recovers: What does this mean for the Cannabis Industry?

Cannabis Life Network

TORONTO — Canada’s main stock index ended lower to cap one of its best months in years and partially recover the steep declines of March. The S&P/TSX composite index closed down 447.37 points or nearly three per cent at 14,780.74. The loss ended a four-day winning streak that feels like a bit of a pause […]. The post Toronto market recovers: What does this mean for the Cannabis Industry?

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Cookies legendary genetics now available in all 50 states

Leafly

Cookies is where now? That's right - it's in all 50 states! Check out how Cookies put some of their most legendary genetics in a new line of CBD products, inviting every American to join the Cookies Fam. The post Cookies legendary genetics now available in all 50 states appeared first on Leafly.

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International Cannabis Bar Assoc: CLE Series

Cannabis Law Report

THE PRICE Six Hours of Online Interactive Streaming CLE Credit Members $25/credit ($150 Total) Non-Members $50/credit ($300 Total) THE DATE June 2, 2020 9am pst … Read More.

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How Airgraft’s zero-burn vape technology respects the body and the plant

Leafly

Airgraft's zero burn technology isn't the only thing that makes their vaporizers stand out. Find out how their innovative app and passionate producers provide customers with an experience that respects the body and the plant. The post How Airgraft’s zero-burn vape technology respects the body and the plant appeared first on Leafly.

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A Simple Guide on the Differences Between Hemp, Cannabis & CBD

Leafwell

Guest post by Bruce Smith – Content editor at Fenocan. Edited by Leafwell. There has been a huge rise in hemp-derived CBD in recent years. Cultivators are growing it, transporting it, and selling it on a daily basis. Humans are buying it and using it on a daily basis as well, and not just for themselves but also for their pets. Hemp products are used in a wide range of industries.

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Kansas Governor Says Medical Marijuana Still On The Table In 2020 Despite Coronavirus

Cannabis Law Report

Marijuana Moment report… The governor of Kansas says that medical cannabis legalization remains a legislative possibility this session despite lawmakers temporarily disbanding amid the coronavirus … Read More.

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Cannabis Business Litigation: What’s the Point of a Demand Letter?

Canna Law Blog

It’s no secret that there’s been a huge uptick in cannabis disputes in 2020. If anything, financial pressures due to COVID-19 have made a lot of these disputes more pointed. With the rise in cannabis disputes this year, we thought we’d do a deeper dive into something that’s taken for granted in a lot of cannabis litigation: the demand letter.

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A coalition of marijuana companies, churches and advocacy groups is asking California Gov. Gavin Newsom for a temporary cut in the state’s cannabis taxes.

Cannabis Law Report

The NY Times reports… The group that includes the California State Conference of the NAACP, Los Angeles Metropolitan Churches and the industry group Southern California Coalition … Read More.

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It Is Now Legal To Possess Marijuana In Virginia

MassRoots

Virginia has officially joined the ranks of progressive states that have elected to decriminalize the personal possession of cannabis. Approved by lawmakers in March, Governor Ralph Northam (D) signed the bill ( HB 972 ) into law on Sunday, April 12, 2020. Until now, a person caught with marijuana in Virginia could face up to 30-days in jail and a fine of up to $500.

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New Bay Area Shelter-in-Place Orders Allow for the Resumption of Environmental Site Remediation and Agricultural Operations

Cannabis Law Report

The Bay Area’s new Shelter-in-Place Orders (issued on April 29, 2020) allow for the resumption of outdoor businesses where operations allow for the maintenance of … Read More.

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The 6 Most Amazing Benefits of CBD Oil

Otherside Farms

Cannabidiol oil has gained quite some popularity in the medical community and for all good reasons. The medical literature now available on CBD oil showcases the future it has in treating several diseases. The CBD oil is derived from a plant called Cannabis Sativa and is a type of cannabinoid, a natural chemical found in the marijuana plants. The CBD was discovered by a man named Roger Adams in the 1940s.

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Exactus Inc. Launches Hemp Genetics Division

Cannabis Law Report

The white label CBD product supplier is delving into genetics to provide feminized hemp seeds with a range of cannabinoid and terpene profiles. Exactus Inc. … Read More.

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Today’s Answer of the Day

TheAnswerPage

Animal research studies on CBD’s potential therapeutic effects often employ rodents. Is CBD administered to rodents the same way CBD is administered to humans? No. CBD is commonly administered to rodents either via intraperitoneal injection or via the oral route. In contrast, CBD has been studied in humans using oral administration or inhalation, but not via intraperitoneal.

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Gov. Albert Bryan Jr. US Virgin Islands Wants More Tax Revenue From Cannabis

Cannabis Law Report

The governor of the U.S. Virgin Islands plans to send a revised marijuana legalization bill to the legislature on Tuesday, and is urging its passage … Read More.

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U.S. Virgin Islands Governor Revises Marijuana Legalization Bill To Boost Tax Revenue Amid Coronavirus

SMPL

The governor of the U.S. Virgin Islands plans to send a revised marijuana legalization bill to the legislature on Tuesday, and is urging its passage to generate needed tax revenue from cannabis sales during the coronavirus pandemic. Gov. Albert Bryan Jr. (D), who pushed for legalization as part of his State of the Territory address in January and previously called lawmakers into a special session to take up the issue, said establishing a regulated marijuana market could help the territory’s re

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Concord OK’s Cannabis Storefronts

Cannabis Law Report

It was a close run thing, though. Concord City Council, in a 3-2 vote, approved a series of additions to the city’s cannabis ordinance reports … Read More.

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Is the window for legitimacy in the cannabis sector now wide open? It’s All About Supply & Demand

SMPL

With the world now coming to a screeching halt with the COVID-19 pandemic, the global cannabis market is perhaps more precariously positioned than ever before. As the S&P hits new lows and the Federal Reserve lowering interest rates, many companies, not just those in the cannabis industry, are feeling the pinch. With billions wiped off markets in a matter of moments, industry mainstay Tilray has been forced to raise $90M for “general corporate purposes” to continue operations.

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Canopy Tell MJ Biz They Have A New Vision

Cannabis Law Report

It’s got to be better than the old one ! MJ Biz write… “For a long time Canopy has prioritized doing things first, but going … Read More.

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Top 10 Interview Questions for Cannabis Job Seekers

The Joint Blog

Despite being illegal across the U.S. and world just a decade ago, the legal marijuana industry currently employees over 200,000 full-time workers in the United States alone – and that’s based on just a dozen states being legal. With this new market, you may find yourself seeking a marijuana-related job – or maybe, you’ve been seeking one and finally got that elusive interview scheduled!

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Cannabis Law Report Features On Hoban Law Podcast

Cannabis Law Report

It does sound like i’m calling in from Mars or even further away, it is Australia! If you feel the desire to listen to our … Read More.

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High Times Acquires 13 CA Dispensaries

The Joint Blog

High Times is already one of the biggest names in cannabis. Now it’s about to become one of the biggest cannabis retailers in California. On Tuesday, the owner of the storied magazine announced the acquisition of more than a dozen dispensaries in the Golden State. Hightimes Holding Corp. said it had reached a “definitive agreement to acquire certain equity and assets with respect to 13 planned and operational California dispensaries from Harvest Health & Recreation Inc.” in what is mostly a

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Cannabis Labs/Food Labs Conference

Cannabis Law Report

THE PRICE Free THE DATE Cannabis Labs/Food Labs Conference June 2 – 5, 2020 THE BLURB Now a Virtual Conference! In light of the COVID-19’s … Read More.

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7 Best Stoner Snacks Chosen By Cannabis Chefs

Cannabis Life Network

Increased legalization of weed has taken the culinary industry by storm. More and more chefs are looking at weed, not as a drug, but as another ingredient that they can explore and use to improve their dishes bringing a new level of enjoyment to their guests. When these chefs aren’t in the kitchen cooking up […]. The post 7 Best Stoner Snacks Chosen By Cannabis Chefs appeared first on Latest Cannabis News Today - Headlines, Videos & Stocks.

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Starting a CBD Business During A Time of Uncertainty – Webinar

Cannabis Law Report

THE PRICE Free THE DATE Date: Thursday, May 7 Time: 1:00 PM ET / 10:00 AM PT THE BLURB The economy has seen its … Read More.

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Cannabis and Testosterone: Does Weed Lower Testosterone?

Cannabis Cheri

Do cannabis and testosterone have a connection? Does weed use lower testosterone levels? Does THC affect testosterone levels at all? Let's explore. Testosterone is a topic of major discussion and with good reason. It is the key male sex hormone that regulates fertility, muscle mass, fat distribution, and red blood cell production. When testosterone levels drop, which is very common as men age, sexual dysfunction and even infertility can occur.

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