Leafly
AUGUST 14, 2019
Americans for Safe Access finds Oregon and Illinois have the best patient programs. The worst? Texas and the Southeast states. The post How Does Your State Rate for Medical Marijuana in 2019? appeared first on Leafly.
SMPL
AUGUST 14, 2019
The American Bar Association (ABA) adopted a resolution on Monday that calls on Congress to allow states to set their own marijuana policies and recommends rescheduling or descheduling cannabis under federal law. Members of the ABA House of Delegates approved the measure at the organization’s annual meeting in San Francisco and, according to the ABA Journal, it was broadly supported—passing “without audible opposition”—even after proponents waived their time to speak.
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WeedAdvisor
AUGUST 14, 2019
After winning the race to be the 11 th state to legalize marijuana, Illinois has a few months to go. Meanwhile, according to the Chicago Sun Times , Governor J.B. Pritzker approved legislation to establish medical marijuana’s permanency. But in a sudden, fortunate twist for many patients, the final legislation contained further expansions. These will improve accessibility and provide more options for a broader range of patients.
The NM Political Report | Medical Cannabis Program
AUGUST 14, 2019
New Mexico’s governor has officially become a party in a legal battle over whether medical cannabis cards should be issued to out-of-state residents. On Wednesday, a state district judge approved Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s request to intervene in the case, which arose after a prominent medical cannabis producer challenged the state on wording in a state statute related to who can become a medical cannabis patient in New Mexico.
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.
Cannabis Cheri
AUGUST 14, 2019
Dear Cheri, I want to use cannabis but am regularly drug tested for work, so I know that THC is out. My question is, does CBD show up in UA (urinary analysis)? Will CBD show up on a drug test? Does CBD show up in UA? Not unless CBD is specifically requested to be tested for, which would be highly unusual. In fact you won’t even find any federal guidelines for testing CBD, despite its still murky legal status.
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Leafly
AUGUST 14, 2019
The nation's largest legal organization embraces a policy that would put the federal government out of the prohibition business. The post American Bar Association Tells Feds: Let States Legalize Cannabis appeared first on Leafly.
Puff Puff Post
AUGUST 14, 2019
Going under the knife is never a fun thing to be doing. Whether serious or minor, surgery recovery can be painful and long. Doctors will often prescribe opioid painkillers to treat pain after the procedure, but the drugs that they prescribe can be addictive and come with many side effects. Because of that, many people want a different pain reliever.
Canna Law Blog
AUGUST 14, 2019
Today let’s talk about Curaleaf and the trifecta of very bad things that befell the company over a recent two-week span. Then, let’s see what we can learn from this brutal sequence. To recap, between July 22 and August 5: 1) Curaleaf was hit with an FDA warning letter for “illegally selling” CBD products and making “unsubstantiated claims” that the products treat cancer, Alzheimer’s disease, opioid withdrawal, pain and pet anxiety; 2) was hit with a class action securities lawsuit by a sharp-loo
Cannabis Life Network
AUGUST 14, 2019
NANAIMO, B.C. — Cannabis company Tilray Inc. reported a loss in its latest quarter as revenue soared compared with a year ago before legalization of the recreational market in Canada late last year. The B.C.-based company, which keeps its books in U.S. dollars, says it lost US$35.1 million or 36 cents per share for the quarter […]. The post Tilray Inc. reports a Q2 loss of US$35.1M, up from Q1 appeared first on Cannabis News | Lifestyle Tips | Expert Opinions | Stocks.
Cannabis Law Report
AUGUST 14, 2019
If you wish to re-publish this story please do so with following accreditation. AUTHOR: Halston Puchek , Hoban Law Group. PUBLISHER: CANNABIS LAW REPORT. Halston Puchek – Hoban Law Group. If you’re asking yourself who’s buying CBD products, just take a stroll to your local grocery store and mosey over to the vitamins and supplements section.
Canna Law Blog
AUGUST 14, 2019
Today let’s talk about Curaleaf and the trifecta of very bad things that befell the company over a recent two-week span. Then, let’s see what we can learn from this brutal sequence. To recap, between July 22 and August 5, Curaleaf: 1) was hit with an FDA warning letter for “illegally selling” CBD products and making “unsubstantiated claims” that the products treat cancer, Alzheimer’s disease, opioid withdrawal, and pain and pet anxiety; 2) was hit with a class action securities lawsuit by a shar
The Fresh Toast
AUGUST 14, 2019
Different terpenes attract us for different reasons and one person’s bedtime medication is another person’s panic attack. Continue reading Why Sativas Are Often The Answer To Anxiety Over Indicas at The Fresh Toast.
WeedAdvisor
AUGUST 14, 2019
Greece’s staggering economic collapse made international headlines. But now, The National Herald reports a new development in Greece’s medical marijuana laws brings some more positive news to the financially ailing country. As the government finally begins digging its way out of its over $360 billion USD debt, one thing they hope will help achieve that goal is medical marijuana.
Cannabis Law Report
AUGUST 14, 2019
A Manhattan, New York Supreme Court Justice has ordered the sealing of more than 300 cannabis possession cases following a successful class action petition brought in part by the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office, the Legal Action Center, Community Service Society, the Legal Aid Society, New York County Defender Services, Neighborhood Defender Service and pro bono counsel Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP.
Cannabis Life Network
AUGUST 14, 2019
VICTORIA — The BC Liquor Distribution Branch wants to hear from licensed marijuana producers able to make and supply new pot-based creations as the province prepares for the soon-to-be legalized edible cannabis market. The BC Liquor Distribution branch has issued a product call, asking would-be suppliers to identify their interest and ability to provide the branch with edibles, beverages, topicals […].
Cannabis Law Report
AUGUST 14, 2019
A Lehigh County, Pennsylvania judge has ruled that state police were not allowed to search a vehicle after the passenger showed them a medical cannabis patient identification card, according to an NBC10 report. The judge tossed evidence in the case in which the passenger faced drug and firearms charges. “The smell of marijuana is no longer per se indicative of a crime.
WeedAdvisor
AUGUST 14, 2019
Chairman of the House Judiciary Committee Jerrold Nadler recently made one of the boldest moves in the recent battle leading up to marijuana legalization, reports Forbes. In July, Nadler put forth landmark legislation to remove marijuana from the list of controlled substances, effectively opening the door for a recreational cannabis framework. But Nadler knows that, despite an overwhelming surge in popular support on the issue, his legislation and his cause both face an uphill battle.
Cannabis Law Report
AUGUST 14, 2019
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WeedAdvisor
AUGUST 14, 2019
To eligible voters in the early ‘90s, Kim Campbell may be remembered as Canada’s first female prime minister, serving a few months following the resignation of her predecessor, Brian Mulrooney. Although Campbell left her position as party leader after the Conservatives were defeated in 1993, she still maintained a steady career with the Canadian government.
Cannabis Life Network
AUGUST 14, 2019
VANCOUVER, Aug. 13, 2019 /CNW/ - Hempco Food and Fiber Inc. ("Hempco") (TSX-V: HEMP) is pleased to announce that at today's special meeting of shareholders of Hempco (the "Meeting"), it received overwhelming support in favour of the previously announced proposed transaction with Aurora Cannabis Inc. ("Aurora") (NYSE: ACB) (TSX: ACB), wherein Aurora has agreed to acquire all issued and outstanding common shares of Hempco not already owned by Aurora by way of a plan of arrangement (the "Arrangemen
WeedAdvisor
AUGUST 14, 2019
CannTrust’s woes with Health Canada are far from over, according to the Financial Post. The company’s facility in Pelham, Ontario was hit with a non-compliance rating by Health Canada following several violations, most notably unlicensed grow rooms. Now, a second location is under the microscope/. As company shares dropped and profits reached a grinding halt, CannTrust began working to rebuild public trust and possibly sell to another organization.
Cannabis Life Network
AUGUST 14, 2019
LOS ANGELES, Aug. 13, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Grenco Science, the leader in advanced technology cannabis vaporization, announces a joint venture with Vapium, the award-winning vaporization company and resident of Johnson & Johnson Innovation - JLABS (JLABS), and investee of Canopy Growth. The companies will work together to integrate ground-breaking technologies for the medical cannabis industry under the brand name Accudose.
Cannabis Law Report
AUGUST 14, 2019
Let’s take a closer look at five key ways big data and technology are directly impacting the industry. Source: [link]. 1. Big Data Streamlines the Marijuana Regulatory Process and Helps Close the Scientific Research Gap. One of the biggest challenges in the medical marijuana market is the inability to conduct clinical research on the efficacy of marijuana because it’s still a Schedule 1 drug at the federal level.
Kind Meds (Cannabis Education Blog)
AUGUST 14, 2019
More Chill to Your Daily Grindz! Today, you can give your body and your mind more of what they’re thirsty for! Come in-store today, Wednesday, August 14, 2019 only, for Buy-1-Get-1-FREE on Ganja Grindz drinks. Here’s your chance to savor what High Times named as a Cannabis Cup winner – Grindz Apple Cider. For a full-bodied source of refreshment, choose from their teas: Pomegranate Green Tea, or Aloha Palmer with a splash of pineapple to help take your cares away.
Cannabis Law Report
AUGUST 14, 2019
The University of Technology Sydney and ASX-listed medicinal marijuana company Bod Australia and are looking into the development of an anti-ageing cream that incorporates cannabidiol (CBD), a chemical compound in cannabis. It comes after three years of research by the organisations, which found certain cell proteins that can act as a carrier for CBD into the body.
SMPL
AUGUST 14, 2019
The federal drug scheduling system inhibited research into CBD that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is now scrambling to conduct following the legalization of hemp and its derivatives, a top agency official said on Tuesday. Speaking at the National Industrial Hemp Council’s 2019 Hemp Business Summit , FDA Principal Associate Commissioner for Policy Lowell Schiller gave an extensive overview of the agency’s role in regulating cannabis products, repeatedly stressing that FDA is “excited” ab
Cannabis Law Report
AUGUST 14, 2019
With the rise in popularity of CBD oil and its many therapeutic effects, its no surprise there are numerous articles detailing CBD oil benefits. What most of them don’t mention is that CBD can also be used as a natural performance-enhancing supplement by athletes. Even though CBD is extracted from cannabis plants, if your CBD oil is hemp-based, you don’t have to worry about THC showing up on a drug test.
Leafly
AUGUST 14, 2019
America's biggest cannabis festival takes over the Seattle waterfront this weekend. Here's what to do at Hempfest. The post Seattle Hempfest 2019: Leafly’s Guide to the Original Protestival appeared first on Leafly.
Cannabis Law Report
AUGUST 14, 2019
The article covers a lot more than this but the issue of rules & regs on cannabis growing compared to other crops keeps coming to the fore. At some point it’s going to come to a head and end up in court. Here’s the introduction to the piece. The Santa Rita Hills, nestled in Santa Barbara County, are ideal for pinot noir, a notoriously finicky grape.
Leafly
AUGUST 14, 2019
Medical experts assert that there are better alternatives in the wake of Quebec's proposed ban on topicals and edibles. The post Dispelling Cannabis Candy Myths for Patients in Quebec appeared first on Leafly.
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