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Delaware: Governor Signs Law Facilitating Access to Medical Cannabis for Qualifying Patients

NORML

Senate Bill 60 permits certified nurse practitioners and physician assistants to issue medical cannabis recommendations to those ages 18 and older. The measure took immediate effect upon passage. The post Delaware: Governor Signs Law Facilitating Access to Medical Cannabis for Qualifying Patients appeared first on NORML.

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Connecticut legalizes marijuana, becoming 19th state to regulate adult use

Leafly

Starting July 1, it's legal to possess up to 1.5 ounces. Retail sales are expected to start in May 2022. The post Connecticut legalizes marijuana, becoming 19th state to regulate adult use appeared first on Leafly.

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Wyoming: Supreme Court: Lying officer’s name stays in hemp-case record

Cannabis Law Report

WyoFile reports. The Wyoming Supreme Court last week rejected a motion by the Attorney General’s Office to remove from the record the identity of a law enforcement officer whom the court found lied during testimony against Albin hemp farmers. Deputy Attorney General Jenny Craig had sought to protect the reputation of Wyoming Division of Criminal Investigation Special Agent Jon Briggs after the Supreme Court censured a Laramie County prosecutor for allowing Briggs to twice make false testimon

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Joints for jabs: Here’s where to find free weed

Leafly

We've all heard of "joints for jabs" programs, but how do you find them? The post Joints for jabs: Here’s where to find free weed 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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Brains Bioceutical Corp. completes a USD $31.9 Million Capital Raise with Lead Investor DSM Venturing

Cannabis Law Report

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, June 16, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Brains Bioceutical Corp. (“Brains” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce the completion of a USD $31.9 million capital raise with DSM Venturing and existing Brains shareholders. DSM Venturing, who acted as lead investor in this round, is the corporate venture arm of Royal DSM (“DSM”), a global, purpose led science-based company active in health, nutrition and sustainable living.

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Can Truck Drivers Use CBD?

Cannabis Law Report

Are CBD products a good option for truck drivers? If you want to know all about it and its regulation click here. The post Can Truck Drivers Use CBD? appeared first on USA CBD Expo.

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First Ever Clinical Trial for Cannabis Migraine Treatment is Underway

Veriheal

Research and anecdotal reports have already displayed that cannabis can be used to treat the symptoms of migraines. However, there has not been a clinical trial assessing the efficacy of cannabis for migraines, at least not until now. Science Alert has announced that the first clinical trial for cannabis as a migraine treatment is underway. This is exciting news for individuals who suffer from this debilitating condition.

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Can CBD Oil Drops help with Anxiety?

Cannabis Law Report

CBD has lately gained a lot of interest. It’s suddenly on the shelves of every health food store, and it appears that CBD manufacturers have no shortage of inventive ways to incorporate it into foods and beverages. They claim that it can treat a wide range of health issues, including anxiety. So, are they correct? Let us view the article! CBD and Mental Health.

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Renowned cannabis chef ‘The Nomad Cook’ takes his show on the road

Leafly

"Nomad Cook" Travis Peterson is trekking across Canada in an RV to offer a series of culinary cannabis workshops and pop-up dinners. The post Renowned cannabis chef ‘The Nomad Cook’ takes his show on the road appeared first on Leafly.

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Parallel’s goodblend™ Texas Launches the First CBN Cannabis Product Line for Patients Through Texas Compassionate Use Program

Cannabis Law Report

goodblend™ Texas , a retail brand of Parallel , one of the nation’s largest privately-held multi-state cannabis operators, today announced the launch of the first cannabinol (CBN) products for patients registered in the Texas Compassionate Use Program. The Surterra Wellness Dream +CBN branded tincture introduction marks the fifth first-to-market product innovation the company has launched in the Lone Star State in the last nine months, following the launch of Texas’ first medical

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Kyle Kushman Talks Cannabis Cultivation

Leafwell

Growing cannabis is a skill. Just like any living thing, plants need care and attention in order to survive and thrive. Growing cannabis as medicine can be a little tricky but it’s also incredibly rewarding. That’s why Leafwell wants to help you learn more about cannabis cultivation, particularly if your medical card allows you to grow plants in your own home.

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Clever Leaves Jumps Into Mexico’s CBD Market

Cannabis Law Report

Clever Leaves Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: CLVR) said it has entered into an active pharmaceutical ingredient supply agreement with CBD Life Holding SAPI de CV, an emerging leader in the Mexican cannabis industry which offers a line of CBD Wellness and consumer products and medical cannabis products which are under development. The partnership is Clever Leaves ’ first commercial agreement in the Mexican market, and it comes shortly after regulations were fully approved in the country, providing a stra

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Malaysian Cancer Survivor Faces Possible Death Sentence Over Medical Cannabis

The Fresh Toast

Malaysian Cancer Survivor Faces Possible Death Sentence Over Medical Cannabis. The southeast Asian country continues to have the harshest cannabis laws in the world, including the death penalty for convicted drug traffickers. The post Malaysian Cancer Survivor Faces Possible Death Sentence Over Medical Cannabis appeared first on The Fresh Toast.

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Jazz Pharmaceuticals Increases Guidance Based On GW Pharma Acquisition

Cannabis Law Report

Jazz Pharmaceuticals plc (Nasdaq: JAZZ) raised its full-year 2021 financial guidance based on the acquisition of GW Pharmaceuticals, which was bought on May 5, 2021. The May 4, 2021 guidance for revenue was in the range of $2.5 – $2.7 billion. That has been increased as of June 17, 2021, to a range of $3.0 to $3.1 billion. Jazz said it expects to generate 65% of 2022 revenues from products that have been launched or acquired since 2019.

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Quantitative Enumeration of Yeast and Molds: Myth vs Fact

Medicinal Genomics

A Canada lab recently posted a study that questions qPCR’s ability to quantitate microbial contamination on cannabis. Although their intentions are good, we believe the authors’ conclusions are based on poor assumptions and not using the best tool available. As a result, the study has created confusion in the marketplace. We’d like to take the opportunity to challenge some of the key points made by the authors.

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Press Release: Study Says ISI’s Druid app most effective of 10 tested

Cannabis Law Report

In the Journal of Psychopharmacology, researchers reported that Druid was the “most sensitive” cognitive impairment test among 10 tests examined. Cambridge, MA – Impairment Science, Inc. (ISI) today announced that an article reporting on the Druid app’s superior ability to detect impairment from cannabis has been published in the May 28 issue of the Journal of Psychopharmacology.

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Idaho Activists Push for Cannabis Decriminalization After Lawmakers Try to Ban it

Veriheal

Idaho is one of the few states left in the United States of America where state elected officials and representatives refuse to listen to the people’s will. Change is inevitable. When we take a look at cannabis prohibition, it is easy to see that it was built on a foundation of racism, sexism, and lies. Supporting these many falsehoods and racist implementations makes political leaders in the state of Idaho look like total idiots.

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Trait Biosciences Financing With Btomorrow Ventures

Cannabis Law Report

TRAIT BIOSCIENCES RECEIVES STRATEGIC INVESTMENT. FROM BTOMORROW VENTURES. AS LEAD INVESTOR IN A C$31 MILLION SERIES A FINANCING . . Vancouver, British Columbia – June 16, 2021 – Trait Biosciences Inc. (“Trait”) — a global leader in cannabinoid research focused on developing technologies that enable the production of safe, high-quality, predictable, and efficacious CBD products — today announced the completion of a C$31 million Series A financing round (the “Financing”).

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Answer of the Day for Jun 18, 2021

TheAnswerPage

For what health conditions is the therapeutic applicability of CBD being evaluated? The range of conditions for which CBD has been (or is being) assessed is quite diverse. Currently, clinical trials are evaluating CBD’s analgesic, neuroprotective, antiepileptic, anxiolytic, antipsychotic, anti-inflammatory, antitumor and anti-hypoxia/ischemia properties.

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Five Cannabis Leaders Forecast Industry Changes

Cannabis Law Report

With incredible growth and changes are on the horizon, what’s in store for the future.

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Answer of the Day for Jun 18, 2021

TheAnswerPage

For what health conditions is the therapeutic applicability of CBD being evaluated? The range of conditions for which CBD has been (or is being) assessed is quite diverse. Currently, clinical trials are evaluating CBD’s analgesic, neuroprotective, antiepileptic, anxiolytic, antipsychotic, anti-inflammatory, antitumor and anti-hypoxia/ischemia properties.

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Entheon Biomedical’s Wholly-Owned Subsidiary, HaluGen Life Sciences and Silo Wellness Announces Psychedelics Genetic Test Kit Partnership.

Cannabis Law Report

Vancouver, British Columbia–(Newsfile Corp. – June 17, 2021) – Entheon Biomedical Corp. (CSE: ENBI) (OTCQB: ENTBF) (FSE: 1XU1) ( “Entheon” ), a biotechnology company focused on developing psychedelic medicines to treat addiction, and Silo Wellness Inc. (CSE: SILO) (OTC: SILFF) (FSE:3K70) ( “Silo Wellness”), a functional and psilocybin mushroom company and psychedelic wellness retreats operator, have signed a referral agreement (the “AgreementR

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CBD for Sleep – Does it Work?

The Joint Blog

For years, people who have been suffering from insomnia have taken prescription drugs to help them get a good night’s sleep. Unfortunately, many of these medications can have dangerous side effects, and those who rely on these drugs, often become addicted. . In recent years, more and more people are willing to try cannabis products to help promote a night of good quality sleep.

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A Healthcare Worker Is Suing a Hospital System for Not Hiring Him Because He Uses Medical Marijuana

Cannabis Law Report

The Arkansas lawsuit points to a larger national issue. What rights do medical marijuana users have?

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Different Types of Pain CBD Can Help Treat

The Joint Blog

We have already heard plenty about the many benefits and uses of CBD, but most people want to know what are the uncommon conditions they can treat. Although chronic pain is mentioned frequently among health care providers as one of the most challenging conditions to treat, there are still plenty of other conditions that can be challenging. A lot of people use CBD to relieve pain.

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3 Tips for Beginners to Choosing the Best CBD Products

Cannabis Law Report

As the CBD industry becomes increasingly popular, more people are showing interest in buying CBD products. Today, buying and using CBD is legal in the USA under the 2018 farm bill. This is because it doesn’t contain a high THC concentration and can be used as alternative medicine. However, since the FDA doesn’t regulate the purity of CBD, you need to research and choose the best products from the options.

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This Dispenary Is Part Funhouse, Part Diner, and All Trippy

Cannabis Law Report

Step inside Superette’s new nostalgia-fueled pot playhouse.

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Interview: Dr. Stuart Titus Of Medical Marijuana Inc… Amazon’s Hints At Entering Cannabis Market Just Reflect The Will Of The American People

Cannabis Law Report

After’s Amazon’s announcements of the week before last, we asked a few questions of some business leaders in cannabis about their thoughts on the company’s statement(s). Here we speak with… Dr. Stuart Titus the CEO of Medical Marijuana, Inc a Wall Street veteran, where he was a bond trader for 11 years has been involved in the development and investment of several industry-leading cannabis and industrial hemp businesses during his most recent career.

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High Noon (Actually 3pm) Shootout at the Cookies Carpark

Cannabis Law Report

Not the sort of news cookies really want on the airwaves we should imagine. OKLAHOMA CITY – . A man is now fighting for his life after a fight in a crowd turned into shots fired. Dispatchers were first alerted just before 3 p.m. Sunday of a shooting at Cookies Dispensary where a crowd was gathered for a concert. “Officers say there were close to 30 to 60 subjects outside,” Oklahoma City Police Department Capt.

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Press Release: Trulieve Announces Expungement Clinics in Pittsburgh During the 2021 WPA Juneteenth Freedom Days Festival

Cannabis Law Report

Trulieve Cannabis Corp. (CSE: TRUL) (OTCQX: TCNNF ), a leading and top-performing cannabis company in the United States and its dispensary group Solevo Wellness, today announced the sponsorship of expungement clinics in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania as well as additional initiatives celebrating the Juneteenth holiday. The clinics will be hosted by Minorities for Medical Marijuana (M4MM), a long-standing partner of Trulieve, whose mission is focused on providing advocacy, outreach, research, an