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CBD And Genetic Testing Provide Hope For ‘Intractable’ Epilepsy In Children

The Fresh Toast

CBD derivatives have been shown to be effective in reducing seizures, but it was not until last year that the FDA approved a CBD drug for childhood epilepsy, called Epidiolex. Continue reading CBD And Genetic Testing Provide Hope For ‘Intractable’ Epilepsy In Children at The Fresh Toast.

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Study Finds Youth Cannabis Use Not Linked to Adult Brain Structure

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An Arizona State University examined 200 brain scans from adults who used cannabis in their youth. They found 'no lasting effects.'. The post Study Finds Youth Cannabis Use Not Linked to Adult Brain Structure appeared first on Leafly.

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How Cannabis is Transforming Oklahoma

Project CBD

In 1997, Will Foster, then 38, was sentenced to 93 years in an Oklahoma state prison for growing a small cannabis garden in a locked bomb shelter under his home in Tulsa.

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The Massachusetts Cannabis Market Is Booming—Thanks to New York

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A cannabis retailer near the Massachusetts–New York border says New Yorkers make up more than half of its customers. Other shops are seeing similar patterns. The post The Massachusetts Cannabis Market Is Booming—Thanks to New York 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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Growing Cannabis in Canada: A Guide to What’s Legal, from seeds to plants

Cannabis Life Network

If you wanted to know how to grow cannabis in Canada, look no more. This guide will take you through everything from seeds, plants, and what’s legal. What does the law say? Cannabis Act – “Subsection 12: Production, cultivation, propagation and harvesting — 18 years of age or older (4) Unless authorized under this Act, […]. The post Growing Cannabis in Canada: A Guide to What’s Legal, from seeds to plants appeared first on Cannabis News | Lifestyle Tips | Expert Opinions

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Cannabis, Alzheimer’s And Hope Are On The Horizon

The Fresh Toast

At the very least, cannabis can soothe agitation in later stage patients and calm anxiety. Continue reading Cannabis, Alzheimer’s And Hope Are On The Horizon at The Fresh Toast.

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8 Women-Run Cannabis Instragram Accounts You Should Follow

Leafly

Want to fill your newsfeed with pro-feminist and pro-cannabis content? Give these Instagram accounts a follow. The post 8 Women-Run Cannabis Instragram Accounts You Should Follow appeared first on Leafly.

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These Oklahoma Marijuana Dispensaries Are Suing Facebook

The Fresh Toast

Seven Oklahoma dispensaries allege they've been placed in "Facebook jail" and are seeking reparations from the social media giant. Continue reading These Oklahoma Marijuana Dispensaries Are Suing Facebook at The Fresh Toast.

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How Hemp CBD Products Are Made: CBD Protein Powder With Manitoba Harvest

Leafly

The final video in our How Hemp CBD Products Are Made series takes us into the lab as Manitoba Harvest crafts a CBD-infused, protein packed hemp supplement. The post How Hemp CBD Products Are Made: CBD Protein Powder With Manitoba Harvest appeared first on Leafly.

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Washington Cannabis: Crimes That Affect Your License Application, Maintenance, and Renewal

Canna Law Blog

Most of us do not intend to break the law, but occasionally we may be caught on the wrong side of law enforcement. Both felony and misdemeanor crimes can derail an individual’s or company’s initial marijuana license application or renewal process. The Washington Liquor and Cannabis Board (the “WSLCB”) utilizes a point system, and if a true party of interest (“TPOI”) in a cannabis business accumulates too many points based on criminal activity, that can jeopardize the company’s ability to obtain,

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Boris Johnson New Policy Advisor At No.10 Previously At Centre For Medicinal Cannabis

Cannabis Law Report

Buzzfeed News reports. Blair Gibbs, the prime minister’s new policy adviser, is joining Downing Street from the Centre for Medicinal Cannabis. Senior members of Boris Johnson’s Number 10 team want to legalise cannabis, BuzzFeed News can reveal, as a cross-party group of MPs predicted that the UK will allow recreational use of the drug within 5 to 10 years.

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CannaChiefs Media Workshops aim to prepare industry leaders for Fall legalization

Cannabis Life Network

VANCOUVER, July 30, 2019 /PRNewswire/ - With the Next Wave of Legalization looming around the corner and the Canadian Cannabis Industry seemingly flipped upside down with the recent news of Co-CEO Bruce Linton being sacked by Canopy Growth and other Co-CEO Mark Zekulin only temporarily being allowed at the helm until a suitable replacement can be found.

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California Clamps Down on Black Market Pot Operations

Marijuana Lawyer Blog

As the black market for pot sales shows little sign of slowing, Californian authorities have notably increased enforcement action against illegal cannabis traders. Over the last 12 months, raids by law enforcement on black market pot businesses have increased threefold, when compared with similar activity conducted in the year prior. As a result, unlicensed pot growers and sellers have seen a total of $30 million worth of cannabis products seized.

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Research Company Says That NY Cannabis Market To Be Worth Over $US7 Billion By 2025

Cannabis Law Report

Grandview research writes. The New York cannabis market size is expected to reach USD 7.07 billion by 2025, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc., exhibiting a CAGR of 14.7% over the forecast period. Cannabis sales are increasing due to its medical benefits, especially in the treatment of ailments such as chronic pain, mental disorders, and cancer.

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10 Types Of Marijuana You Can Take To Be Less Stressed

The Fresh Toast

Whether you’re stressed about an upcoming work presentation, family matters, or life’s twists and turns, when stress strikes it strikes hard. Continue reading 10 Types Of Marijuana You Can Take To Be Less Stressed at The Fresh Toast.

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Article: In the Weeds: Marijuana Legalization & Employment Laws

Cannabis Law Report

Authored By: Rebecca Stephens. Rebecca Stephens. Network of Trial Law Firms – July 29, 2019. Over the last several years, attitudes towards marijuana use have rapidly changed in the United States. According to a 2018 Pew Research Survey, 62 percent of U.S. respondents said marijuana use should be legal, compared to 31 percent who supported legalization in the year 2000. [1] As of the date of this article, thirty-three states and Washington D.C. have legalized medical marijuana use, and

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How to Recognize Quality Marijuana Seeds?

The Joint Blog

Discussion revolving around the legalization status of marijuana is generating awareness about its abundant benefits to several health concerns. If you are someone eager to become a part of the green herb revolution, you must know every bit of details relating to it. We know the uses of its flower, but the supremacy of its seeds is also worth considering.

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Bridge West Article: The Importance of Proper Crop Insurance

Cannabis Law Report

Bridge West write in this their latest posting……… July 31, 2019. Over the past year, Bridge West has been working closely with many hemp and CBD clients on setting up their businesses and financial projections. The demand for CBD has sky-rocketed and farmers and business owners are very interested in supplying that demand. Although there are notable differences, and each industry has unique challenges, our expertise and significant experience in the cannabis industry transf

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New York Governor Signs Bill Reducing Marijuana Penalties, Allows for Expungements

The Joint Blog

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo on Monday signed a bill into law that reduces the penalties for possessing small amounts of marijuana, while also allowing for the expungement of some past offenses. The law – which takes effect within 30 days – changes an unlawful possession of marijuana statute into a violation that’s similar to a traffic ticket, instead of a criminal charge, reports the Associated Press.

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Bake Like a Boss With California’s Best Legal Infused Oils, Butters, and Ghee

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Precision-dose dinner with Zendo, Potli, Heavenly Sweet, Clarified Confections, Om, and Vireo. The post Bake Like a Boss With California’s Best Legal Infused Oils, Butters, and Ghee appeared first on Leafly.

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Global Licensed Producer PharmaCielo Gets Approval to Export and Sell CBD Isolate

WeedAdvisor

As the race for cannabis industry dominance in South America heats up, aspiring companies face just one more challenge – government approval. For those who have met the requirements, getting licensed to sell and export cannabis products is simply a matter of waiting for the bureaucratic wheel to turn. But as the Daily Marijuana Observer reports, PharmaCielo came in ahead.

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MAJORITY OF GREENBLOOM CANNABIS ASSETS ACQUIRED BY ORCHID VENTURES, INC. (CSE ORCD) IN EXCHANGE FOR CONTROLLING INTEREST IN COMPANY

Cannabis Law Report

MAJORITY OF GREENBLOOM CANNABIS ASSETS ACQUIRED BY ORCHID VENTURES, INC. (CSE ORCD) IN EXCHANGE FOR CONTROLLING INTEREST IN COMPANY. We are very pleased to announce that after months of negotiations between the parties, one of our first clients, GreenBloom Cannabis (“GreenBloom”), owners of BestBudz Farms, Oregon Cannabis Outlet and several other well-known Oregon cannabis brands, has agreed to sell the majority of its assets to Orchid Ventures, Inc (“Orchid”).

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It Starts In Illinois !

Cannabis Law Report

If like us you have watched each state launch, the pattern of behaviour is remarkably similar. In Illinois Crain’s reports, “Wife of legal weed law sponsor takes big job with cannabis company. State Rep. Kelly Cassidy says there’s no quid pro quo in her spouse, Candace Gingrich, becoming an executive at the Florida unit of Illinois-based grower and dispensary firm Revolution Enterprises.” Expect to see a flood of these stories running up to Christmas, followed by failures

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Article: Recap: Senate Committee Holds Hearing on Cannabis Banking

Cannabis Law Report

Authored By: Elizabeth Westbrook Senior Advisor – Government Relations. Elizabeth Westbrook. Background. There has been a dramatic shift in Americans’ view of cannabis throughout the last decade. Polls show that about 65 percent of Americans support legalization of marijuana and 93 percent of Americans support medical marijuana. Americans’ access to cannabis has also grown as states pass various laws allowing medical and adult use of the plant.

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