The Joint Blog

DECEMBER 11, 2019

Orally consumed cannabinoids “provide long-lasting relief of allodynia in a mouse model of chronic neuropathic pain”, according to a new study published in the journal Neuropsychopharmacology. The study was also epublished online by the National Institute of Health. “Chronic pain affects a significant percentage of the United States population, and available pain medications like opioids have drawbacks that make long-term use untenable”, states the study’s abstrac

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NORML

DECEMBER 11, 2019

Licensed cannabis retailers in Colorado and Washington are highly compliant with state laws refusing the sale of products to minors, according to data published in the Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs. A team of investigators assessed whether licensed retail cannabis facilities would sell to pseudo-underage buyers who failed to show proof of age.

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Canna Law Blog

DECEMBER 11, 2019

This is the first in a three-part series addressing why companies making and sell hemp-derived CBD products ought to be concerned about state consumer protection laws and offering a few thoughts on how to mitigate the risk of running afoul of those laws. This week we will look at Oregon, followed by Washington, and California. Please note that these laws are complex, so this is just a broad overview.

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Project CBD

DECEMBER 11, 2019

What would you do if you were faced with the incurable symptoms of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome? One woman’s journey led her to a life-changing experience with cannabis.

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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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Marijuana Seeds NL

DECEMBER 11, 2019

Originally posted 6th May 2019, Updated on 11st December 2019. At some point, we’ve all cracked open a bud or stuck our nose into a bag of cannabis and inhaled that beautiful, tell-tale sign of marijuana. Whether it’s just a fun way to pass the night for recreational users, or a way to get immediate relief for medicinal users, we can tell a lot about a certain strain just by sniffing.

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Cannabis Life Network

DECEMBER 11, 2019

OTTAWA — Canadians spent about $908 million on non-medical cannabis in the first year since legalization, but online sales dropped as more brick-and-mortar locations opened, said Statistics Canada. The agency says Canadians spent $24 per capita at cannabis stores from Oct. 17, 2018, when cannabis was legalized, to the end of September 2019. Canada legalized cannabis on […].

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Leafly

DECEMBER 11, 2019

Will affordable cannabis steer consumers away from the illicit market in Atlantic Canada? One producer intends to provide some incentive. The post $5 grams: Low cost cannabis takes on illicit market in New Brunswick appeared first on Leafly.

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 11, 2019

With the implementation of SB 420 and an expedited process for expunging marijuana crimes, the Oregon Cannabis Association and the Multnomah Public Defenders Office are joining together to sponsor a free expungement day. People with prior convictions that can be expunged will be teamed with lawyers to help them navigate the process. Along with the expungement clinic, a job fair sponsored by NuLeaf Project , Goundworks Industries (owners of Serra, Electric Lettuce and Pruf Cultivar), and GreenFor

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Leafly

DECEMBER 11, 2019

It's Day 4 of Leafly Canada's 12 Days of Giveaways and we're giving away a Ritual Box, denim jacket, and more sweet swag from Canaca. The post 12 Days of Giveaways: Win a $500 prize pack from Canaca appeared first on Leafly.

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 11, 2019

This doesn’t bode well for regulated cannabis if and when the state allows for it. “The agency governing New York’s hemp industry “does not always follow established practices” when reviewing applications, inspecting growers and sampling the levels of the intoxicating ingredient in the cannabis plant, an audit from the state comptroller’s office found.” Reports the Times Union.

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Leafly

DECEMBER 11, 2019

Will the ex-cop and former prohibitionist open shop in Toronto's boho district before established cannabis advocates and residents can? The post Ex-cop Fantino wants to open a pot shop in Toronto’s Kensington Market appeared first on Leafly.

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 11, 2019

Authored By Stephen Lott on December 10, 2019. On January 1, 2020, the recreational use of marijuana will be legal under Illinois law. With the formal enactment of the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act , it is expected that numerous new companies will be gearing up to enter the Prairie State’s burgeoning cannabis market. As with any new business, one of the first things for owners to consider is the company’s brand, what it will be called and how best to protect it from would-be infringers

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NewsMunchies

DECEMBER 11, 2019

For cannabis consumers who are either full-time residents, snowbirds or just visiting the Sunshine State for a tropical vacation this holiday season, what can they expect to find? If you pine for sunshine and sativa, you can’t beat the heat of Florida, right? Here’s a closer view. . Florida voters in 2016 approved a constitutional amendment that legalized medical marijuana, but lawmakers initially banned smokable marijuana.

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 11, 2019

The report is from their own pen and as CLR can’t afford to go to MJ Biz Con (never mind the lack of desire) we can’t be 100% sure of the veracity of everything reported. To start, here’s a video that we’ll call Tales From The Floor published by UptownGrowLab, Inc. to give you an idea of what’s it’s all like from ground level.

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CannaMD

DECEMBER 11, 2019

Is there a link between marijuana use and testicular cancer? A recent study released in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) raises this question. The study ultimately was not able to draw definitive conclusions to either reject or support a strong and certain association between marijuana use and this less-common type of cancer, but particular wording within the study did spark a flurry of articles in the mainstream media.

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 11, 2019

MM write. The event featured panels on marijuana decriminalization, social equity, public health, hemp, CBD and creating a pathway for eventual legalization. The goal was to answer policy questions and inform legislation, which Attorney General Mark Herring (D) hopes will start with decriminalization and expungements and later adult-use legalization.

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TheAnswerPage

DECEMBER 11, 2019

CBD is legally sold in US supermarkets, pharmacies and convenience stores. CBD is also legally sold in Canada. So, is it legal to transport CBD across the US/Canadian border? According to the Canada Border Services Agency website,the transporting of cannabis (in any form, including oils containing THC or cannabidiol) into or out of Canada without special authorization from Health Canada is a serious criminal offense.

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 11, 2019

The Board today approved the CR 102 for Vapor Products. These rules do not apply to the flavored vapor products ban. Vapor Products (Effective January 1, 2020). Concise Explanatory Statement. Rules – WSR 20-01-074. The Board today approved the CR 103 for Vapor Products. These rules do not apply to the flavored vapor products ban. Vapor Products (Effective January 1, 2020).

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Kind Meds (Cannabis Education Blog)

DECEMBER 11, 2019

Media has always depicted marijuana as a “lazy mans” drug. However, now that cannabis has been medically legal in certain parts of the United States for some time now, science and research focused businesses can actually invest time and resources into legitimate studies around the various effects of the different types and strains… and, well. What they’ve found is that cannabis can actually improve productivity.

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 11, 2019

DALLAS (CBSDFW.COM) – Dallas-based Panda Biotech announced on Wednesday that it is developing the largest industrial hemp processing facility in the United States. The company will build the “Panda High Plains Hemp Gin” in Lubbock County to separate hemp fiber and cellulose from the stalk. “Hemp fiber and cellulose will help manufacturers meet the needs of today’s eco-conscious consumers who increasingly require environmentally friendly products and services,” Scott Evans, executive vice

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CannaTech

DECEMBER 11, 2019

In our blog today we welcome Alvit LCS Pharma CEO Yona Levy with valuable insight on how to build a successful cannabis company. In addition to Yona’s 5 years at the helm of Alvit, Yona also has over 20 years of experience in business management and investment banking. Mr. Levy is the founder of Levy Capital Group, a boutique investment house that specializes in providing investment opportunities in the U.S. and Israeli markets to both large Israeli banks and high net worth individuals.

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 11, 2019

We’ll let you plough through the entire release but we’d highlight the following two quotes… “Executes new financing that will result in US$37 million in proceeds through new equity and additional debt” and this “an expansion of the Company’s corporate SG&A initiatives through a new round of cost reductions” Cost reductions, as we all know, means divesting oneself of human capital.

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The Fresh Toast

DECEMBER 11, 2019

Marijuana has been known to enhance the sex lives of couples who imbibe before heading into the bedroom, but not every component of the cannabis plant is a powerful aphrodisiac. Continue reading Can CBD Be Used To Enhance Sex? at The Fresh Toast.

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 11, 2019

9 & 10 news reports… The state of Michigan currently charges a six percent sales tax on recreational marijuana along with a ten percent excise tax. Barton Morris with Cannabis Legal Group gave us a closer look at how those taxes break down.“That money does go to the general fund, but it is earmarked for specific projects including schools, roads, but also some of that money is going to go back to the communities in which these facilities are created,” said Morris.

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 11, 2019

Authored By: Mark Taylor. Britain heads to the polls today to vote in what has been billed the ‘Brexit election’, with the Conservative party widely tipped to win a majority despite a last-minute tightening of the polls. Although there are more newsworthy issues riding on the outcome, the UK’s cannabis scene has found some cause for cheer, and may ultimately benefit regardless of the eventual victor.

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