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A Founder Looks at 50: The Important Role of Medical Experts in Support of Legalization

NORML

When I started NORML in late 1970 I realized that our movement would need the support of some courageous doctors and other health experts to overcome the widely-held perception that existed at that time that marijuana must remain a crime to protect the public health. I found that support in Dr. Lester Grinspoon, Dr. Norman Zinberg, and others. The post A Founder Looks at 50: The Important Role of Medical Experts in Support of Legalization appeared first on NORML.

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New Study Shows Cannabis Use May Be Responsible For Improved Health And Quality of Life

MedicalJane

A nonprofit organization dedicated to therapeutic cannabis research and education known as the Realm of Caring Foundation, in collaboration with Johns Hopkins University, has been diligently collecting data from cannabis users and non-users alike over the past 4 years for purposes of evaluating the impact of medicinal cannabis use on patient-level health and quality of life.

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What happens to your weed when it gets old?

Cannabis Life Network

Ever wonder what has happened to the weed you found in an old ziplock bag hidden in the depth of your closet? Because same. Now, before you grind that up and smoke it, read this article first to find out what happens behind the scenes when your weed gets old. To smoke or not to […]. The post What happens to your weed when it gets old? appeared first on Latest Cannabis News Today - Headlines, Videos & Stocks.

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Lawsuit: Tilray execs misled investors over ABG cannabis deal says MJ Biz

Cannabis Law Report

A new lawsuit alleges the top brass of Canada-based cannabis company Tilray misled shareholders and engaged in insider stock sales during 2019 and early 2020.… Read More.

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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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An Anti-Climactic End to the First Cannabis Patent Litigation?

Canna Law Blog

Our last update on the first-ever cannabis patent case, United Cannabis Corporation (“UCANN”) v. Pure Hemp Collective, Inc. (“Pure Hemp”) was back in July 2019. A lot has changed in the world since then (although the case was largely unremarkable), and the possible ending to this once-deemed “pivotal” case for the industry may now face a pretty anti-climatic ending, at least for now: bankruptcy.

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Essential Accessories For Dabbers To Get The Most Of Their Concentrates

PrestoDoctor

Dabbing is the process of making cannabis concentrates by extracting the THC component and other cannabinoids which results in sticky and thick oil. Dabs are also called wax or BHO which stands for butane hash oil. It is heated and the vapor from it is exhaled. It is relatively a new way of consuming cannabis which only emerged in the last decade but it has been steadily gaining popularity due to its increased potency and effect.

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Hemp In Portugal To Be Regulated By 4 Agencies Says Report

Cannabis Law Report

Citing a draft amendment to Portugal’s medical cannabis legislation, the Lusa news agency reported on Tuesday that the cultivation of EU-certified industrial hemp could soon … Read More.

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12 Cannabis Candles You Buy on Etsy

Miss Marijuana

By: Sahra Ali. Candles are not just good for the house, they are good for the soul. People use them to heal and to remind ourselves to slow down and tend to the calming of our senses. They evoke all sorts of sensations from tingly to romantic. Cannabis candles can provide relief and reprieve from the ups and downs of our day to day lives. Light a candle before bed or to start your morning meditation.

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Green Market Report: Charlotte’s Web Strain Battle Heats Up

Cannabis Law Report

GMR write by way of introduction. The Stanley Brothers in Colorado made their name by targeting a strain called Charlotte’s Web that had greater amounts … Read More.

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Today’s Answer of the Day

TheAnswerPage

What are K2 and Spice? K2 and Spice are synthetic cannabinoid “designer drugs” that are intended to mimic the effects of THC. These synthetic cannabinoids are sold as “herbal incense” at convenience stores/gas stations, smoke shops and via the internet. They are produced in powder form, and then often dissolved in solvents, so they can be applied to dry plant material to make the “herbal incense” products.

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Approximately CHF 33 million tax refund for cannabis producers in Switzerland

Cannabis Law Report

The Swiss Federal Supreme Court ruled in favor of three plaintiffs that cannabis is not a substitute for tobacco and therefore is not taxable under … Read More.

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A Founder Looks at 50: The Important Role of Medical Experts in Support of Legalization

NORML

NORML Founder Keith Stroup. For NORML’s 50th anniversary, every Friday we will be posting a blog from NORML’s Founder Keith Stroup as he reflects back on a lifetime as America’s foremost marijuana smoker and legalization advocate. This is the seventh in a series of blogs on the history of NORML and the legalization movement. The Important Role of Medical Experts in Support of the Legalization Movement: Dr.

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Report: Arcview 8th Edition of “The State of Cannabis Markets”

Cannabis Law Report

Newly released: The 8th edition of The State of Legal Cannabis Markets helps you navigate the ever evolving cannabis industry. This is another way The … Read More.

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California regulator decries cannabis delivery suit as ‘bizarre’ in court filing a month before trial

Cannabis Law Report

MJ Biz write In a preview of a hotly anticipated trial set to take place in July, a key California marijuana regulator blasted a lawsuit … Read More.

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Turnarounds, Down Rounds & Roll-Ups: Opportunities for Distressed Assets & Valuations

Cannabis Law Report

THE PRICE – Free? THE DATE – 17 June 2020 THE RATING – THE BLURB – Save the date! Our next Arcview Access™ roundtable discussion … Read More.

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My Back Might Need Protection: IP in the Cannabis Industry

Cannabis Law Report

Intellectual property is commonly understood in the cannabis community as being synonymous with trademarks. But IP encomapsses much more than logos and taglines. It includes … Read More.

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Section 17200 of the California Business and Professions Code

Cannabis Law Report

Section 17200 of the California Business and Professions Code includes five definitions of unfair competition: (1) an unlawful business act or practice; (2) an unfair … Read More.

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Report:  Charles S. Gascon / As More States Legalize Marijuana, Economics Comes into Play

Cannabis Law Report

The topic of marijuana (cannabis) legalization moved into headlines following Colorado’s and Washington’s decisions to permit recreational use of the drug in 2012. Yet, these … Read More.

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White House office reviewing FDA cannabis guidance

Cannabis Law Report

An FDA spokesman said his agency is “working toward a goal of providing additional guidance” related to marketing CBD for various products and has “made … Read More.

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New Title: Dean K Matt – “Gone To Pot”

Cannabis Law Report

Here’s a little bit of background about Matt and his recently published book. Simply put, he talks a lot of sense about the industry and … Read More.

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EIHA Hemp Conference

Cannabis Law Report

THE PRICE – 250 Euros ! THE DATE – 16 June 2020 THE RATING – THE BLURB – Final Programme First Day, 16 June 2020 … Read More.

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Press Release: Blazing the Trail to European Exports: Panaxia Israel Announces Receipt of EU-GMP Certification, Required for the Manufacture and European Export of Medical Cannabis and Advanced Products

Cannabis Law Report

The Israeli company is the first to join the exclusive team of international companies awarded the prestigious certification from a European agency, which opens the … Read More.