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CBD Oil’s Wide Availablity Challenges Medical Research

Puff Puff Post

A multitude of stores sell CBD (cannabidiol) oil now that hemp is legal. One can buy them from gas stations, pharmacies, or other retailers. State regulations on CBD oil vary from US state to US state. Generally, states and regulators dissuade retailers from selling non-approved substances as medications, but a variety of people use CBD oil for a various medicinal purposes.

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Will the FDA’s Ban on E-Cigarettes Affect CBD Vaping Devices?

Canna Law Blog

On January 2, the Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) issued non-binding guidance (“Guidance”) in which the agency explains how it intends to prioritize enforcement actions to tackle the growing increase in youth use of electronic nicotine delivery systems (“ENDS”)–more commonly and broadly referred to as “e-cigarettes”–as well as to address vaping-associated lung injuries.

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Congressional Committee to Hold Marijuana Legislative Hearing This Wednesday

NORML

This Wednesday, January 15th, at 10 am EST, the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health will hold a legislative hearing entitled “Cannabis Policies for the New Decade.” This marks the first time that members of the Energy and Commerce Committee will hear and debate issues specific to marijuana policy reform. Now more than ever, congressional action is required to end the failed criminalization of marijuana and amend federal law to ensure that state-legal cannabis programs ca

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Desperately Seeking Harm

Project CBD

Is there a doctor in the house? The Food and Drug Administration ( FDA ) is ailing and needs some serious attention. The FDA has got a bad case of CBD – as in Chronic Bureaucratic Dysfunction. This affliction has been evident for some time, but the symptoms are getting worse.

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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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New Approach Montana aims to put two legalization measures on 2020 ballot

Leafly

The group submits two proposals for legal vetting, the first step in a long process to get on the November ballot. The post New Approach Montana aims to put two legalization measures on 2020 ballot appeared first on Leafly.

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The 5 most flavorful CBD strains

Leafly

More and more CBD cannabis strains are born by the day. Here are 5 of the best tasting CBD cannabis strains. The post The 5 most flavorful CBD strains appeared first on Leafly.

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A wise approach – a conversation with Abi Roach

Cannabis Life Network

A pioneer in this industry, Hotbox CEO Abi Roach first opened her Toronto consumption lounge all the way back in 2003! Even with the uncertainty that came with the changing federal legal framework, Abi Roach successfully navigated through it, and now Hotbox Cafe stands as the longest-running consumption lounge in North America, and the only […].

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Infographic: AI & Robotics Enhance Cannabis Farming

Cannabis Law Report

Data Science isn’t new, but using it to grow hemp is. With the help of artficial intelligence and robotics, farmers are improving their growth results. By 2025, legal marijuana sales in the United States alone are expected to reach $23 billion. How are hemp farmers keeping up? AI helps in a multitude of ways. For example, machine learning technology can run never ending background tests on crops and monitor growth pattern.

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Why you won’t see vapes on store shelves in Ontario

Leafly

The Smoke-Free Ontario Act was originally enacted for e-cigarettes, but encapsulates cannabis vapes by default. The post Why you won’t see vapes on store shelves in Ontario appeared first on Leafly.

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CBD Bioavailability

Cannabis Law Report

What is Bioavailability? The term “bioavailability” refers to the quantity of a compound (including medicines or substances found in food) that enters the bloodstream when it is introduced into the body. When you use any product, it must first be transferred from the administration site into the bloodstream. The way you consume a product can affect how much of it becomes active in the body and how long the effects will last.

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Cannabis in Uzbekistan – Laws, Use, and History

Sensi Seeds

Uzbekistan’s cannabis laws are among the strictest in Central Asia. Even using cannabis can be punished with a three-year prison sentence. The country also has issues with drug trafficking, as smugglers pass through the porous border from Afghanistan. The underfunded counter-narcotics department struggles to keep the problem under control. The post Cannabis in Uzbekistan – Laws, Use, and History appeared first on Sensi Seeds Blog.

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Nevada Approves Cannabis Business Insurance Policy

Cannabis Law Report

The American Association of Insurance Services has expanded its Cannabis Businessowners Policy into Nevada , making it the third state to approve the insurance program, along with Colorado and California, according to a Property Casualty 360 report. The program received approval just four days after being submitted to the Nevada Division of Insurance.

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Proposed U.S. hemp rules worry industry

Cannabis Life Network

Hemp growers and entrepreneurs who were joyous a year ago after U.S. lawmakers reclassified the plant as a legal agricultural crop now are worried their businesses could be crippled if federal policymakers move ahead with proposed U.S. hemp rules. Why the growers are so concerned about U.S. hemp rules? Licenses for hemp cultivation topped a […].

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California Cannabis Control Summit April 22-23 2020

Cannabis Law Report

Working in CA? A must attend as one of the big learning experiences to come out of CA is keep an eye on what the b ureaucracy are doing, however badly. It’ll save you money time and plenty of headaches. Registration is now open for the California Cannabis Control Summit ! Now in its second year, the California Cannabis Control Summit focuses solely on the public sector and how local officials can effectively tackle the challenges that come with regulation and enforcement of the illicit can

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Westleaf Inc. Announces Resignation of President

Cannabis Life Network

CALGARY, Jan. 13, 2020 /CNW/ – Westleaf Inc. (the “Company” or “Westleaf“) (TSX-V:WL) (OTCQB:WSLFF) announced today that following the closing of the merger of Westleaf and We Grow B.C. Ltd. (“We Grow“), Scott Hurd, President and Co-Founder, has resigned effective January 24, 2019. “On behalf of Westleaf, we thank Scott for his vision, leadership and […].

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Lex Blog Article: Intellectual Property In The Cannabis Industry – Protecting Innovations And Products, Part II (Patents)

Cannabis Law Report

We previously explored the applicability of trade secret protection to cannabis-related inventions. Here, we provide an overview of patent trends in the cannabis industry and how cannabusinesses can use patents to protect their technological, agricultural, genetic, or other innovations. In short, cannabis-related inventions may be patentable and cannabusinesses should work with counsel to identify which innovations may benefit from patent protection.

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Northeast states working together on legalization

Cannabis Life Network

A year ago, cannabis legalization looked like it was on a roll in the Northeast — it had already passed in three of the region’s states and was a priority for governors in three more, including the populous New York. Now, after legislative efforts stalled and a vaping sickness stirred new concerns, the governors of New […]. The post Northeast states working together on legalization appeared first on Latest Cannabis News Today - Headlines, Videos & Stocks.

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Over a million Brits illegally self-medicating with cannabis, survey finds

Cannabis Law Report

More than a million British people are using black market cannabis to treat medicinal ailments, it has been claimed, following a major new survey into daily use of the drug. Industry association the Centre for Medicinal Cannabis and pollsters YouGov questioned 10,603 adults in England, Wales and Scotland about the extent of their illicit marijuana use in what is the largest survey undertaking of its kind.

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Namaste Announces Health Canada Processing License For Choklat

Cannabis Life Network

~Choklat, with 49% ownership stake held by Namaste, now preps for product launch and with new Cannabis product SKUs~ TORONTO, Jan. 13, 2020 /CNW/ – Namaste Technologies Inc. (“Namaste” or the “Company”) (TSXV: N) (FRANKFURT: M5BQ) (OTCMKTS: NXTTF), a leading online platform for cannabis products, accessories, and responsible education today announced that Choklat Inc. (“Choklat“), an Alberta-based craft […].

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CBD Oil’s Wide Availablity Challenges Medical Research

Puff Puff Post

A multitude of stores sell CBD (cannabidiol) oil now that hemp is legal. One can buy them from gas stations, pharmacies, or other retailers. State regulations on CBD oil vary from US state to US state. Generally, states and regulators dissuade retailers from selling non-approved substances as medications, but a variety of people use CBD oil for a various medicinal purposes.

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Study Links Marijuana And Pregnancy Use To Infant Health Risks

The Fresh Toast

Babies exposed to marijuana during pregnancy were 'small for gestational age,' adding to a growing body of research around cannabis and infancy. Continue reading Study Links Marijuana And Pregnancy Use To Infant Health Risks at The Fresh Toast.

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Extraction Lab Hemp Synergistics Gets $1.5M Seed Investment

Cannabis Law Report

Hemp Synergistics, a hemp extraction laboratory producing THC-free custom CBD formulations recently announced it received $1.5 million in seed funding to launch a high-tech laboratory. The lab has been designed to resolve the problem of inconsistent THC levels in a range of cannabinoid-based consumer products, the company told Benzinga. The 18,700 square foot facility will deliver extractions of THC-free broad-spectrum hemp distillates and custom formulated cannabinoid blends for clients in th

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Today’s Answer of the Day

TheAnswerPage

What percentage of marijuana users in the US use marijuana for medicinal purposes? According to a 2017 JAMA article, nearly 10% of marijuana users in the United States report using it for medicinal purposes. See Answer. See Answer.

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GW Pharmaceuticals Pre-Announces Preliminary Unaudited Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2019 Net Product Sales

Cannabis Law Report

– Total preliminary net product sales of approximately $108 million for the fourth quarter and approximately $309 million for the full year – – Total Epidiolex ® preliminary net product sales of approximately $104 million for the fourth quarter and approximately $296 million for the first full year of sales – LONDON and CARLSBAD, Calif., Jan. 12, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — GW Pharmaceuticals plc (Nasdaq: GWPH), the world leader in the science, development, and commer

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New York Governor Again Calls for State to Legalize Marijuana

The Joint Blog

For the second year in a row, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo gave a pledge that his state would legalize marijuana for recreational use. As noted by Reuters, Governor Cuomo made marijuana legalization a key priority as he outlined his agenda for 2020, saying taxes imposed by a regulatory scheme could bring some $300 million into the state’s coffers and confront injustices in enforcement of drug laws.

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Bezinga: The Details Of The Acquisition Of Sapphire Biotech By Medical Marijuana Inc.’s AXIM Biotech

Cannabis Law Report

Medical Marijuana, Inc. MJNA 2.22% announced Thursday that its investment company, AXIM Biotechnologies Inc. AXIM , has entered a binding term sheet to acquire Sapphire Biotech, Inc., oncology research and development company. AXIM Biotechnologies and Sapphire plan to sign definitive documents for the transaction before the end of February. Sapphire is working on the development of therapeutics for preventing cancer growth and metastasis.

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New Holland announces partnership with the National Hemp Association

Cannabis Law Report

Leading global equipment manufacturer New Holland has partnered with the National Hemp Association, the nation’s leading non-partisan hemp advocacy group. The partnership, announced at the recent Pennsylvania Farm Show, plans to accelerate the return of hemp commodity crops on farms across North America, under the banner “Pushing Progress Together.”.

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OSU hemp center gets $2.5 million in federal funds

Cannabis Law Report

Oregon State University has reeled in some more research funding that it will use to support its new Global Hemp Information Center. The office of U.S. Sen. Jeff Merkley has announced that the federal government is appropriating $2.5 million for OSU to use on the new program. The money was part of a much larger federal spending bill that also includes $35 million for irrigation projects in Central Oregon.

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