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Medical Marijuana And Liver Disease: What Science Says Is Possible

The Fresh Toast

Medical Marijuana And Liver Disease: What Science Says Is Possible Liver disease occurs when the liver experiences a high amount of tissue scarring and cell death. Here's how medical marijuana can help. The post Medical Marijuana And Liver Disease: What Science Says Is Possible appeared first on The Fresh Toast.

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Here’s What Medical Cannabis Looks Like in Texas

Leafly

The Lone Star State is so strict that only epilepsy patients can obtain CBD oil. But some companies are investing for the long haul. The post Here’s What Medical Cannabis Looks Like in Texas appeared first on Leafly.

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New Developments Regarding Oregon Hemp

Canna Law Blog

Last week, the Oregon Department of Agriculture (“ODA”) submitted a letter of intent to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (“USDA”) in which the state agency conveyed its decision to submit a state hemp plan, pursuant to the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (“ 2018 Farm Bill ”). In addition to legalizing the production of hemp by removing the crop from the list of controlled substances, the 2018 Farm Bill delegates to states and Indian tribes the broad authority to regulate and limit the prod

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‘About Damn Time’: Smokable Cannabis Coming to Florida

Leafly

Years after voters approved a medical marijuana law in the state—and following a high-profile lawsuit—patients will finally have access to smokable cannabis flower. The post ‘About Damn Time’: Smokable Cannabis Coming to Florida 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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Science: How Marijuana Works To Help Those With Multiple Sclerosis

The Fresh Toast

Science: How Marijuana Works To Help Those With Multiple Sclerosis It’s those last three symptoms that have been most studied in relation to medical marijuana. The post Science: How Marijuana Works To Help Those With Multiple Sclerosis appeared first on The Fresh Toast.

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NY: CPA & Business Advisory Service Launches Cannabis & Hemp Advisory Practice

Cannabis Law Report

Here’s their press release in full…… DeJoy, Knauf & Blood LLP Launches Cannabis and Hemp Advisory Practice. DKB’s expertise and experience with other regulated industries, especially the alcoholic beverage market, can help make sure businesses get it right. ROCHESTER, N.Y., March 12, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — DeJoy, Knauf & Blood LLP (“DKB”), a leading Upstate New York-based business advisory and CPA firm, has announced the launch of its Cannabis and Hemp Advisory p

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New Mexico Could Sell Cannabis Through State-Owned Shops

Leafly

New Mexico would become the first US state to set up its own government-run cannabis stores and subsidize medical cannabis for the poor under a bipartisan bill. The post New Mexico Could Sell Cannabis Through State-Owned Shops appeared first on Leafly.

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EisnerAmper audit, accounting, advisory, consulting, and tax services firm expands cannabis practice

Cannabis Law Report

They write in their press release… Strongly Positioned to Provide Business Advisory Services to Rapidly Growing Industry. With the signing of recent legislation, including the U.S. 2018 Farm Bill and the 2018 Canadian Cannabis Act, EisnerAmper anticipates the rapid expansion of the hemp and cannabis industry at the federal, state and international levels.

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Michigan’s the Latest Prize for This Cannabis Mogul

Leafly

Following emerging cannabis markets across the country, this entrepreneur helped establish a foundation for the new industry. The post Michigan’s the Latest Prize for This Cannabis Mogul appeared first on Leafly.

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USA: House Appropriations Committee – FinCEN, Schedule 1 & Financial Services

Cannabis Law Report

Marijuana Moment report. Two members of a House appropriations subcommittee pressed a top U.S. Treasury Department official on the issue of banking access for the marijuana industry on Tuesday. Read their full report at. Lawmakers Press Treasury Official On Marijuana Business Banking Access.

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Health Canada warns cannabis growers about lax online age gates

MedicalMarijuana.ca

Health Canada on March 8 sent a letter to all cannabis producers and cultivators, and for the first time warned them that having a pop-up window where a web visitor plugs in their age in order to access content “may be easily circumvented by youth.”. That may seem to be a no brainer, given that many youth under the age of 18 are savvy enough to be able to select an older birth date so it appears that they are of legal age.

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South Dakota Gov Vetoes Hemp Bill

Cannabis Law Report

The Boston Globe reports… South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem on Monday vetoed a bill to legalize industrial hemp production in the state, saying it would make law enforcement’s job more difficult and could be a first step to eventually legalizing recreational marijuana. Noem had previously opposed legalizing hemp this year but had not threatened a veto.

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New York: State legislature signals support for adult-use cannabis legalization

NORML

In news that bodes well for the future of cannabis legalization in the state of New York, both chambers of the state legislature have included legalization language in their annual budget proposals. Both budget proposals also address the expedited expungement of certain marijuana-related convictions, implementing social equity programs in the state’s growing marijuana industry, and diverting tax money earned through the legal cannabis industry to benefit communities that have borne the bru

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California Needs To Look At Hemp / Cannabis Cross Pollination Issues & Regulate Says Article

Cannabis Law Report

Now that it is legal at a federal level to grow hemp with the passage of a federal farm bill last year, California and its counties are struggling to write rules regulating production. But one of the most pressing issues could be keeping fields that grow hemp, a type of cannabis, separate from stands of marijuana, also cannabis and known for its mind-altering qualities unlike hemp.

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Alaska: On Site Marijuana Consumption Rules Finalized

NORML

Lawmakers and regulators have signed off on new regulations explicitly permitting adults to consume cannabis at specially licensed retailers. Under the new rules, which take effect April 11, licensed cannabis retailers may apply with state regulators for an additional “on site consumption endorsement.” Local governments may challenge the applications in certain instances, or initiate a municipal vote to limit on site activities.

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Seyfarth Shaw Article: Arizona Federal Judge Enters Judgment for Terminated Employee: High Levels In Positive Drug Test Insufficient to Show Impairment From Marijuana

Cannabis Law Report

Here’s the introduction to a very detailed piece by Danielle Kays . About The Author. Contact at. [link]. Danielle M. Kays is an attorney in the Labor & Employment Department of Seyfarth Shaw LLP. Ms. Kays advises and represents employers in a broad range of employment law matters arising under federal and state laws. She is experienced in litigating federal and state court cases involving the defense of employment discrimination claims, wrongful discharge, and retaliation matters.

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The Best CBD Honey For Your Morning Cup Of Tea

Miss Marijuana

By: Alexis Ortiz. There is nothing new about CBD making a name for itself in the health and wellness industry. After the 2018 Farm Bill passed, CBD was made legal in all 50 states, so many CBD manufacturers are using it in their products. . CBD helps improve and balance our internal regulatory system and when combined with an antibacterial like, honey it provides instantaneous effects.

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Further Proof of the World of Finance Drifting Toward Cannabis

Cannabis Law Report

Nelson Peltz co-founder of New York-based multibillion-dollar asset management firm Trian Fund Management. and director of Procter & Gamble and chairman of fast-food holding company Wendy’s Company is joining Aurora Cannabis as a strategic adviser to help the company “lock in partnerships and expand internationally” The deal does not involve Peltz joining Aurora’s board.

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Expert Joints LIVE on CLN – That’s Comical

Cannabis Life Network

This week Craig gets comical and welcomes Vancouver based cannabis activist David Malmo-Levine to Studio710 to share more on his new Vansterdam Comix collaboration with Bob High and Weeds. Tha Big Puffa brings in Ian Cromwell aka Crommunist to perform live during Dab Time; and the latest from the Products by SeC ladies about their […]. The post Expert Joints LIVE on CLN – That’s Comical appeared first on Cannabis News | Marijuana News | Medical Cannabis News.

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Full Legalization Day

Cannabis Maven

The MN Campaign for Full Legalization is hosting Full Legalization Day on the Hill at the Capitol on Thursday, March 14.

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New Jersey Gov Says Big Announcement Coming On Cannabis Regulation In Next Few Days

Cannabis Law Report

First up. see the social media links at the governor’s page – just click on the image below. The NY Times reports. New Jersey Leaders in Deal to Legalize Recreational Marijuana. New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy on Tuesday reached an agreement in principle with Democratic lawmakers for the state to potentially become the second in the country to legalize the recreational use of cannabis though legislation.

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Full Legalization Day

Cannabis Maven

The MN Campaign for Full Legalization is hosting Full Legalization Day on the Hill at the Capitol on Thursday, March 14.

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Colorado: HB19-1230 Marijuana Hospitality Establishments. Introduced

Cannabis Law Report

“If approval is received by both the state and local licensing authorities, the bill authorizes legal cannabis hospitality spaces in which legal cannabis may be consumed on site and retail cannabis hospitality and sales establishments in which retail marijuana, retail marijuana concentrate, and retail marijuana products may be sold and consumed on site in the establishment’s hospitality space.” “This bill will help make sure people are consuming responsibly, similar to what you