The Joint Blog
DECEMBER 23, 2019
The topical use of cannabidiol (CBD), a nonpsychoactive component of marijuana, is associated with significantly reduced pain in patients with peripheral neuropathy. This is according to a new study published in the journal Current Pharmaceutical Biotechnology. The study is titled: The effectiveness of cannabidiol oil in symptomatic relief of peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities.
Canna Law Blog
DECEMBER 23, 2019
About a year ago, we were the first law firm to report on the legality of manufactured cannabidiol (“CBD”)-infused alcoholic beverages. Due to the growing popularity and mainstream nature of CBD-infused products, many alcohol beverage companies were surprised to read us conclude that blending CBD into their products was a risky business, even in hemp-friendly states like Oregon.
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Cannabis Law Report
DECEMBER 23, 2019
MARIJUANA users will be in high spirits for Christmas as the Dangerous Drugs (Amendment) Act takes effect from Monday. Reports Trinidad & Tobago Newsday. Read all about it here. It is now law after President Paula-Mae Weekes proclaimed the legislation on Friday, even as Attorney General Faris Al-Rawi said the President had given assent to the bill and would proclaim it on Monday.
NORML
DECEMBER 23, 2019
The holiday season means many things to many people, but for Senator Mike Crapo (R-ID), it means walking back commitments to moving cannabis reform forward and turning into the Marijuana Grinch. “Wait, what?!” you ask? Last Wednesday, he essentially demanded that in exchange for allowing the cannabis industry to access to basic banking services, that the federal government should impose a 2% THC cap on marijuana products and prohibit the retail sale of marijuana-infused edibles or e-
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.
Leafly
DECEMBER 23, 2019
Ever wonder where the plants come from when a state legalizes cannabis? Behold: immaculate conception. The post Immaculate conception: a little-known secret about starting a legal cannabis industry appeared first on Leafly.
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Leafly
DECEMBER 23, 2019
Researchers found that stressing hemp with toxic soil actually boosted CBD levels. The post Hemp cleans toxic soil and produces clean CBD flower, study finds appeared first on Leafly.
The Fresh Toast
DECEMBER 23, 2019
Can cannabis help diabetics actually control their disease? The evidence here is not clear and is very preliminary. Continue reading Using Medical Marijuana To Treat Diabetes at The Fresh Toast.
Leafly
DECEMBER 23, 2019
Leafly's December report on California cannabis prices, markets, and trends. The post California eighths are averaging $34 for the holidays appeared first on Leafly.
Cannabis Law Report
DECEMBER 23, 2019
If you wish to re-publish this story please do so with following accreditation. AUTHOR: aBIZinaBOX Inc. CPAs – Jordan S. Zoot, CPA. PUBLISHER: CANNABIS LAW REPORT. We are busy with a cross-country relocation, but we nevertheless felt compelled to make a quick comment in response to NORML’s knee-jerk December 23, 2019, post. Tell Senator Crapo that a 2% THC cap is unacceptable and that banking reform can’t wait.
Leafly
DECEMBER 23, 2019
We speak to national cannabis brands to learn how Canadian cannabis strains are named. The post What’s in a strain name? How the Canadian industry names its weed appeared first on Leafly.
Cannabis Law Report
DECEMBER 23, 2019
Here’s the full press release. WASHINGTON, D.C., Dec. 23, 2019 – USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) today announced a new crop insurance option for hemp growers in select counties of 21 states in 2020. The pilot insurance program will provide Actual Production History (APH) coverage under 508(h) Multi-Peril Crop Insurance (MPCI) for eligible producers in certain counties in Alabama, California, Colorado, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Mexi
Cannabis Life Network
DECEMBER 23, 2019
Grocery stores are stocked full of labels and claims from companies marketing products and their brands. Health Canada regulates a long list of legal definitions for food in a crude attempt to prevent false advertising, “low-sodium” for example. At the same time, you have “natural,” “pesticide-free” foods still filled with “fungicides” coming from an inorganic […].
Cannabis Law Report
DECEMBER 23, 2019
Posted by Alexa Steinberg, Esq. | Dec 20, 2019 . Co-Author: Meital Manzuri, Esq. It has been two years since California began licensing yet operators still struggle with compliance and are all still de facto, breaking one law or another. To kick us off, hemp was legalized at the federal level, and we entered into unchartered territory, navigating uncertain waters of the newest arm of the cannabis industry with a lack of regulation or guidance.
Cannabis Life Network
DECEMBER 23, 2019
EDMONTON — Shares in Aurora Cannabis Inc. fell to their lowest level in more than two years Monday after the announcement on the weekend that Cam Battley had suddenly stepped down as chief corporate officer. The stock fell by about 9.8 per cent to as low as $2.66 in trading on the Toronto Stock Exchange, down from its […]. The post Aurora Cannabis shares fall after CCO Cam Battley steps down appeared first on Cannabis News | Lifestyle Tips | Expert Opinions | Stocks.
Cannabis Law Report
DECEMBER 23, 2019
Marketwatch has reported. Cannabis-tech company Akerna terminated its CFO, filing shows . Akerna Corp. KERN, -18.45% , a Nasdaq-traded software company aimed at the cannabis industry, terminated its chief financial officer last week, according to a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission that arrived after a rough trading session Monday. Akerna announced Monday morning before trading started that it had hired John Fowle as CFO, without mentioning his predecessor nor why she was leavin
Cannabis Life Network
DECEMBER 23, 2019
Two months “late”, per an unnecessary 60 day waiting period, the first batch of Cannabis 2.0- legal cannabis edibles, extracts, and topicals, are finally on the verge of hitting shelves in British Columbia. The province confirmed that the first shipments of products arrived last Wednesday, and have since been made available to both private and […].
Cannabis Law Report
DECEMBER 23, 2019
Metrc has recently published an industry bulletin to all Metrc user accounts regarding the retirement of external transfers. Effective January 15, 2020, external transfers can no longer be used in California to ship or receive cannabis and cannabis products. Licensees should refer to the Metrc bulletin for details on how this impacts transfers within the Metrc system, and the action required before January 15, 2020.
Cannabis Life Network
DECEMBER 23, 2019
NYSE | TSX: ACB · Initial cannabis 2.0 shipments released to 10 provincial regulators; new products have also been made available for order countrywide by Aurora’s registered medical patients · Provides Update on Capital Expenditure Plan Aligned to Long-Term Market Growth · Network of Strategic Partners Continue to Demonstrate Value and Strong Execution EDMONTON, Dec. 23, 2019 /CNW/ […].
The Fresh Toast
DECEMBER 23, 2019
Many people experience stress or depression this time of year and research suggest cannabis could help you through the holiday blues. Continue reading Feeling Down This Holiday Season? Marijuana Might Help at The Fresh Toast.
Otherside Farms
DECEMBER 23, 2019
In the recent past, cannabis has received a wide range of public opinion. The usage of marijuana has also increased with more states legalizing the plant. Currently, marijuana can be used for both medicinal and recreational purposes depending on where you reside. Scientists have proven that cannabis has several therapeutic benefits regardless of how an individual consumes it or why one is taking the plant.
Cannabis Law Report
DECEMBER 23, 2019
KCET CA reports …… Cannabis products from joints to vape cartridges purchased from 11 illegal marijuana dispensaries and delivery services across the Los Angeles area failed safety testing that revealed they contained varying amounts of pesticides so deadly some have been banned around the world, a SoCal Connected investigation found. The investigation, reported in the Dec. 17 program, tested 36 products, finding evidence of the pesticides Fipronil, Carbofuran, Chlorfenapyr, Dichlorv
Cannabis Life Network
DECEMBER 23, 2019
Fire & Flower Holdings Corp. (“FFHC”) (TSX: FAF) and its wholly-owned subsidiary Fire & Flower Inc. (collectively with FFHC, “Fire & Flower” or the “Company”), today announced that it has begun selling new “cannabis 2.0″ product formats in its retail stores in the province of Saskatchewan. The Company is among the first retailers in Canada […].
Cannabis Law Report
DECEMBER 23, 2019
Aurora Cannabis (NYSE:ACB) is one of the most popular marijuana stocks in the market today. Yet one analyst is not a fan of the Canadian cannabis producer. reports Motely fool. Earlier this week, GLJ Research analyst Gordon Johnson placed a sell rating on Aurora Cannabis’ shares. Johnson also took the rare step of assigning a $0 target price for the stock.
Puff Puff Post
DECEMBER 23, 2019
NEW YORK — About 1 out of 5 high school students in the U.S. say they vaped marijuana in the past year, and its popularity has been booming faster than nicotine vaping , according to a report released last Wednesday. “The speed at which kids are taking up this behaviour is very worrisome,” said Dr. Nora Volkow of the National Institute on Drug Abuse , the federal agency that pays for the large annual teen survey.
Cannabis Law Report
DECEMBER 23, 2019
Earlier this month, two federal courts—one in the Southern District of New York, another in the Western District of Washington—analyzed the issue of whether a federal court has jurisdiction to hear what would otherwise be routine breach of contract cases involving cannabis. Even though the cannabis-based businesses were legal at the state level in both cases, both courts came to the conclusion that the federal Controlled Substances Act (“CSA”) likely divested them of jurisdiction to hear the cla
Puff Puff Post
DECEMBER 23, 2019
NEW YORK — About 1 out of 5 high school students in the U.S. say they vaped marijuana in the past year, and its popularity has been booming faster than nicotine vaping , according to a report released last Wednesday. “The speed at which kids are taking up this behaviour is very worrisome,” said Dr. Nora Volkow of the National Institute on Drug Abuse , the federal agency that pays for the large annual teen survey.
Cannabis Law Report
DECEMBER 23, 2019
During the contested case hearing the Commission heard from OLCC staff and legal counsel representing the licensee; Black Market. After deliberating during executive session, the Commission announced it would continue those deliberations at a future meeting. Additionally, the Commission approved the following fines and/or marijuana license suspensions, license surrenders, or marijuana worker permit surrender based on stipulated settlements: Integrated Farms* will surrender five recreational mari
TheAnswerPage
DECEMBER 23, 2019
Compare the technology of conduction-based vaporizers to convection-based vaporizers. The technology of the convection vaporizers is more advanced and offers more accurate temperature controls and greater efficiency of vaporization. With convection vaporization, the herbal material is more evenly heated and there is a lower risk of combustion and burning of the herbal material.
Cannabis Law Report
DECEMBER 23, 2019
Chief Global Business Development Officer Neil Belot quietly left Aurora earlier this month, Marijuana Business Daily has learned. Belot was one of Aurora’s most important executives as the international cannabis company executed its business plan in global markets. In an email to MJBizDaily, the company confirmed that Belot departed Dec. 13. “He was integral to the company’s early successes and we wish him the best in all his future endeavors,” Jon Filson, senior manager of corporate communicat
The Joint Blog
DECEMBER 23, 2019
The Oregon Liquor Control Commission has ruled that starting January 1, 2020, it’s prohibited for any alcoholic benerage to contain THC or CBD, which are bothcompounds found in marijuana. According to Reuters, Mark Pettinger, spokesman for the agency, cited concerns raised by the U.S. Food and Drug of potential liver damage from CBD, also known as cannabidiol.
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