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Classifying California Cannabis Workers

Canna Law Blog

California is one of the trickiest states in the U.S. for employers, and especially for cannabis employers. The numerous, byzantine requirements here simply don’t exist in many other states. Classifying California cannabis workers is one of the biggest challenges for local industry. Cannabis companies often think they can get around employment law requirements by calling workers “contractors” who are not entitled to the same rights and benefits.

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Study: Young Adults’ Consumption of Alcohol, Cigarettes, Other Substances Fell Following Marijuana Legalization

NORML

Investigators reported, “Contrary to concerns about spillover effects, implementation of legalized non-medical cannabis coincided with decreases in alcohol and cigarette use and pain reliever misuse.”. The post Study: Young Adults’ Consumption of Alcohol, Cigarettes, Other Substances Fell Following Marijuana Legalization appeared first on NORML.

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Best strains and terpenes for creativity

The Cannigma

Have you ever had a mind-blowingly good idea while you were high? More than half of cannabis users report the plant increases their creativity. They say cannabis can lower inhibition and self-judgment while allowing you to connect with yourself and a new way of looking at things. But does the science back this up? Whether or not cannabis impacts creativity is a challenging thing to measure.

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Ohio: No Opportunity for Voters to Decide on Marijuana Legalization Until 2023

NORML

Commenting on the settlement, a spokesperson for the Coalition to Regulate Marijuana Like Alcohol said, "To be certain: we aren’t going anywhere and are undeterred in our goal to legalize cannabis for all adults in Ohio.”. The post Ohio: No Opportunity for Voters to Decide on Marijuana Legalization Until 2023 appeared first on NORML.

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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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’I’m actually high right now,’ Kevin Durant talks weed with David Letterman

Leafly

The NBA superstar will open up about using for first time on Netflix later this week, even though his league still (technically) forbids THC. The post ’I’m actually high right now,’ Kevin Durant talks weed with David Letterman appeared first on Leafly.

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Weed harassment by Georgia cops could help pass legalization in Delaware

Leafly

Georgia officers searched women’s lacrosse team bus without cause but found nothing, now Delaware politicians are condemning the stop. The post Weed harassment by Georgia cops could help pass legalization in Delaware appeared first on Leafly.

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If Hashcoins Were Real, Would Inflation Exist?

Cannabis Life Network

If you’re a fan of the show Trailer Park Boys, odds are you’ve heard of hashcoins. In the show, one of the main characters presses his hash into circular coin-like objects and uses them as a currency in the local economy. It’s a funny take on a small-time cannabis grower who’s always short on cash but […]. The post If Hashcoins Were Real, Would Inflation Exist?

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9 iconic puffs from famous tokers like Doja Cat

Leafly

From Joan Rivers to JAY-Z, these high-flying influencers made waves by blowing smoke in the public eye. The post 9 iconic puffs from famous tokers like Doja Cat appeared first on Leafly.

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Large-Scale Marijuana Study Led by FGCU to Explore Best CBD/THC Ratio for Anxiety

CannaMD

While multiple peer-reviewed studies have established the efficacy of medical marijuana in treating anxiety, far less is known about the specific ratio of cannabinoids that works best to alleviate anxiety symptoms. A new study – led by Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU), Releaf App, and CannaMD – aims to shed light on the subject. How […].

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The best rated weed dispensaries in Michigan

Leafly

Looking for the best dispensaries in Michigan? Leafly List shows you our highest-rated pot shops in Michigan according to reviews by real people on Leafly.com. The post The best rated weed dispensaries in Michigan appeared first on Leafly.

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Going Green with Cannabis Fleet Management

MaxQ Cannabis

In the cannabis industry, we have had to develop specific fleets and delivery solutions in order to safely transport products from one facility to the next. Growers and processors both need reliable professional cannabis transportation, which is why many cannabis brands cultivate their own fleet of cargo vans and secure sedans to do the job. […].

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Leafly Buzz: 13 top weed strains of May 2022

Leafly

New crosses of Kush Mints, Chem Dog, and Moonbow burn bright. The post Leafly Buzz: 13 top weed strains of May 2022 appeared first on Leafly.

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Leafly Launches Online Cannabis Delivery Services in California and Other Delivery-Legal States

Cannabis Law Report

Californians 21+ will now be able to combine Leafly’s unparalleled strain database to browse, shop, and get cannabis delivered right to their door via the Leafly website and app. SEATTLE–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Leafly (NASDAQ: LFLY), a leading cannabis discovery marketplace and resource, today announced that shoppers visiting Leafly can now place orders for delivery in California and other delivery-legal states – available via the Leafly website and app.

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4 New Jersey weed laws that need to change now

Leafly

New Yorkers can consume in public, PA lawmakers want to allow edibles, but New Jersey still criminalizes the plant in far too many ways. The post 4 New Jersey weed laws that need to change now appeared first on Leafly.

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Answer of the Day for May 18, 2022

TheAnswerPage

St. John’s wort is an over the counter medication used as a remedy for mild depression. Does St. John’s wort interact with CBD? Yes. St. Johns wort inhibits some of the liver enzymes that metabolize CBD. As a result, there is an increase in bioavailability of CBD, and a possible increase of adverse effects associated with CBD consumption.

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The best rated weed dispensaries in Colorado

Leafly

Looking for the best dispensaries in Colorado? Leafly List shows you our highest-rated pot shops in Colorado according to reviews by real people on Leafly.com. The post The best rated weed dispensaries in Colorado appeared first on Leafly.

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Study Suggests Bong Smoke Is More Carcinogenic Than Tobacco Smoke, but Questions Remain

Veriheal

A recent study suggests that secondhand cannabis smoke has “several hundred toxic chemicals, carcinogens and fine particulate matter (PM2.5), many at higher concentrations than tobacco smoke.” The study claims to be the first to measure PM2.5 levels from social bong smoking. However, there are some issues with the study that are causing concern over its validity and reliability.

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NORML PAC Endorsed John Fetterman Wins PA Senate Primary in Landslide

NORML

NORML PAC endorsed US Senate candidate John Fetterman won the state’s Democratic primary by a large margin. . The post NORML PAC Endorsed John Fetterman Wins PA Senate Primary in Landslide appeared first on NORML.