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CBD Food Product Approval in the EU

Canna Law Blog

The legal landscape in the Cannabidiol (CBD) sector is changing quickly, especially for CBD-infused food products. Companies looking for business opportunities involving CBD-infused food products are well advised to keep an eye out to new developments. In the European Union one can notice a change in perspective regarding CBD, its danger and use. This can be traced back to a long-awaited judgment by the Court of Justice of the European Union (ECJ) in 2020.

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Anti-Viral Hype Goes Viral

Project CBD

We ask a cannabinoid scientist if cannabis can prevent COVID -19.

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Canada might be home to the world’s first airport dispensary

Leafly

These two men are trying to open Canada's first cannabis retail store in an airport. Is this the beginning of a new kind of "mile high" club? The post Canada might be home to the world’s first airport dispensary appeared first on Leafly.

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Study finds cannabis compounds can prevent COVID-19: but what does this really mean for weed users?

The Cannigma

It’s not often that cannabis takes mainstream news by storm, but a recent study about cannabis compounds and COVID-19 did just that. In case you missed it: a study published by the Journal of Natural Products on January 10 suggested that certain cannabinoids can bind with coronavirus, preventing them from entering healthy cells, and reducing viral infection.

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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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28 grams of game from Berner’s inspiring rise to the top

Leafly

Quick hits of wisdom from the Cookies CEO’s incredible come-up. The post 28 grams of game from Berner’s inspiring rise to the top appeared first on Leafly.

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Study Finds Cannabis Compounds Effective in Preventing COVID-19

Veriheal

A team of University of Oregon-affiliated researchers has uncovered an unlikely tool in the fight against COVID-19. Their study, published in the Journal of Nature Products on Jan. 10 , found that cannabis compounds can prevent the COVID-19 virus from penetrating healthy human cells. Specifically, the team identified the cannabinoid acids cannabigerolic acid (CBGA) and cannabidiolic acid (CBDA) as the compounds that could effectively combat the virus.

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Oregon: Mia Getlin Partner @ Gleam Law says “OLCC recreational marijuana licensing is currently a confusing mess”

Cannabis Law Report

Oregon and the OLCC although not always perfect were seen as the gold standard for the management of regulated cannabis in the US. But the last six months what with organized crime taking over cannabis in southern Oregon and enforcement agencies out numbered, outgunned, and underfunded, now it appears the recent administrative changes within the OLCC don’t seem to have gelled as yet.

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Cannabinoids Successful Stopped COVID-19 Infection in Lab Study

Leafwell

Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, people have been wondering if medical cannabis could be useful in treating the health condition. One study, published in 2020, suggests that CBD could essentially block COVID-19 from entering the body in the first instance. The virus binds to ACE2 (angiotensin-converting enzyme) receptors in the lungs, nose, throat, gastrointestinal tract and kidneys.

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Cannabis Stock Predictions for 2022

Cannabis Life Network

Things certainly look dim for many businesses operating in the legal cannabis sector in the US. And some Wall Street firms opine that things will be no different in 2022. That is the prediction of a report prepared by Viridian Capital Advisors. Based in New York, the firm looks after financial and strategic advice exclusively […]. The post Cannabis Stock Predictions for 2022 appeared first on Latest Cannabis News Today - Headlines, Videos & Stocks.

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Maine: Public Hearing 19 Jan 2022 9am – Cannabis Track & Trace / Delivery Services / THC Levels

Cannabis Law Report

Law Firm Drummond & Woodsum sent out an alert today about these hearings. Upcoming Public Hearings on Medical and Adult Use Marijuana Laws and Regulations in Maine. Adult Use Marijuana. There will be a public hearing held via Zoom in front of the Maine State Legislature’s Committee On Veterans and Legal Affairs on Wednesday, January 19, 2022, starting at 9:00 AM.

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Dosing for CBD Sublingual Drops

LifeCannMD

CBD is an emerging therapy that has been shown to help with various health conditions, from insomnia to pain to anxiety. There are numerous methods with which to safely take cannabis products such as CBD. One of the most popular is CBD sublingual drops. Research is also ongoing with regard to consuming CBD and it is “bioavailability” that lies at the crux of the most optimum method when it comes to consumption.

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Delta 8 In Kansas. It’s confusing, complicated & criminal?

Cannabis Law Report

Hemp Grower has a good piece publishedt his week on the issue. Here’s the introduction. On Dec. 2, 2021, Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt released an opinion declaring delta-8 THC is illegal to possess or sell in Kansas under specific circumstances. The opinion reads: “Delta-8 tetrahydrocannabinol (Delta-8 THC) comes within the definition of a Schedule I controlled substance and is unlawful to possess or sell in Kansas unless it is made from industrial hemp and is contained in a law

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Heavy Metals Found in Cannabis Cause Exposure Concerns—Here’s the Scoop

Veriheal

Growing cannabis can be a lot more complex than many realize. If a grower does not take extra care, they could end up with contaminated—or even dead—plants. A recent study found that cannabis may contain heavy metals, which could affect the health of consumers. The study also proposed strategies for growers on how to avoid heavy metals in cannabis crops.

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Thailand’s Food and Drug Administration To Propose Narcotics Board De-Schedule Cannabis

Cannabis Law Report

Ganjapreneur report vis Bloomberg that cannabis may soon come off its controlled substances list “adult use to remain controlled” whatever that might mean. Ganjapreneur write. Thailand’s Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is set to propose the narcotics control board remove cannabis from its controlled substances list, according to a Bloomberg report.

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Answer of the Day for Jan 19, 2022

TheAnswerPage

When psilocybin is ingested, is it readily metabolized? Yes, it is converted to the active metabolite psilocin. The chemical structure of psilocin is similar to the structure of serotonin. In fact, the intensity of perceptual distortions and other perceptual effects associated with psilocybin ingestion correlate with of 5-HT2A receptor activation. (5-HT2A receptors are serotonin receptors.

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Delaware Public Radio Reports New Equity Provisions In Cannabis Legislation May Get It Through The House

Cannabis Law Report

DPR report. A new recreational marijuana bill is introduced by state lawmakers. Every year state lawmakers seem to get closer and closer to legalizing recreational marijuana. And a new bill filed last week features changes meant to make the bill’s journey through Leg Hall smoother. Zoë Patchell is the director of the Delaware Cannabis Advocacy Network.

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Michigan Regulator’s Odd Limit on Grow Licenses

Dykema (Cannabis Law Blog)

When it comes to cannabis licenses, every state has its own statutory and regulatory quirks that create traps for the unwary. In Michigan, one is the Marijuana Regulatory Agency’s (“MRA’s”) strained interpretation of the limit on the number of grower licenses a person may hold under the Michigan Regulation and Taxation of Marihuana Act (“MRTMA”). Section 9 of MRTMA prohibits the MRA from issuing a license if doing so would mean that “a person who holds an ownership interest in the marihuana [bu

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UK: Cannabis Plants found inside famous haunted Stoke-on-Trent pub once frequented by Josiah Wedgewood

Cannabis Law Report

Is there a building in the UK where you won’t find a cannabis plant these days! Stoke on Trent live reports. Police have found a cannabis factory inside one of Stoke-on-Trent’s oldest pubs. Staffordshire Police made the discovery at The Leopard, in Burslem , after reports of suspicious activity at the historic boozer. Officers attended the venue at 11.40am yesterday (January 17) and found 12 mature cannabis plants and 100 seedlings.

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Testing psilocybin mushrooms, research demands a full suite of magic

Cannabis Life Network

Basing a psychedelic mushroom’s potency on a single prodrug and its hallucinogen is marred for various reasons. Labs have a lot more work to do beyond psilocybin and psilocin as they explore vast amounts of chemical, therapeutic, and toxicological data after testing mushrooms. A previous story documented other psychedelics related to psilocin, and don’t forget […].

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Is The Moroccan Govt Really Giving The Support To Communities In the Rif Valley That They Said They World?

Cannabis Law Report

As we follow on a daily basis how much illegal hashish leaves Morocco via Spain for the European market. (see our bust of the day column on sister website Wake & Bake Daily) any initiative to help growers move toward a regulated market is a huge positive. It appears though, that the government in Morocco can’t actually deliver what they have promised.

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UK Leader Of The Opposition, Sir Keir Starmer, States Unequivocally On London Call In Radio Show That He Is Against Cannabis Decriminalization

Cannabis Law Report

Leaders of both of the UK’s major political parties won’t even consider decriminalization, nevermind legalization. Talk about being blinkered. Meanwhile, this happens on a daily basis. UK: Cannabis Plants Found Inside Famous Haunted Stoke-On-Trent Pub Once Frequented By Josiah Wedgewood. North Wales: Industrial scale cannabis factory discovered at pensioner’s farm.

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Top Benefits Of CBD Oil That You Didn’t Know About

Cannabis Law Report

CBD oil is an extract of the hemp plant. It has been used for generations and is believed to have originated in Central Asia. While it’s been in traditional medicine for a very long time, CBD oil has been growing in popularity in the mainstream as well over the last few years. The fact that it is an all-natural, nonaddictive substance has a lot to do with this.

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When will politicians care about reality, never we fear …Coonabarabran drug bust: Cannabis operation worth around $67 million busted by NSW Police

Cannabis Law Report

Around every six months, politicians and certain parts of the Australian media act surprised when the latest “biggest bust” of cannabis occurs.there’s lots of wringing of hands, political mileage, and more money for law enforcement. Then six months later it happens again. Then six months later it happens again. The dumbass “war on drugs” continues, here’s the latest chapter.

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Bookkeep Announces Stripe, Sage Intacct and NetSuite Integrations to Improve Accounting Automation for Omnichannel Retailers

Cannabis Law Report

Bookkeep Solutions Eliminate Manual Data Entry, Deliver More Accurate Financial Reporting, and Address the Challenges Created by New Payment Methods and Sales Channels. NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Bookkeep , the smarter accounting automation platform, today announced three new integrations with Stripe, Sage Intacct and NetSuite. Bookkeep’s technology is currently used by over 600 retailers and restaurants with annual revenues ranging between $50,000 and $250M to automate sales summarie

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LA Times Article: The truth about California’s promise to clear marijuana convictions

Cannabis Law Report

As the author says. It isn’t going well. Well, things haven’t gone according to plan. Despite a 2018 law that was meant to speed up and automate the process, tens of thousands of Californians still have pot-related felonies, misdemeanors and other convictions on their records, a Los Angeles Times investigation found. “At least 34,000 marijuana records still have not been fully processed by the courts, according to an analysis of data provided by court officials throughout the state.

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UK – The Justice Gap Blog: Decriminalisation of cannabis possession needed to tackle disproportionate policing, says report

Cannabis Law Report

The decriminalisation of cannabis possession offences is needed to mitigate disproportionate drugs policing and the ‘hyper criminalisation’ of ethic minorities, according to leading policy researchers. A new report from the drug reform charity Release ( Regulating Right, Repairing Wrongs: Exploring Equity and Social Justice Initiatives within UK Cannabis Reform ) has drawn attention to how the ‘skewed enforcement of drug laws has exacerbated racial profiling and the hyper-criminalisation of ethn

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New Frontier Data: Publish Free Download Report ” 22 for 2022: Cannabis Industry Assertions & Predictions”

Cannabis Law Report

NEW RELEASE! 22 for 2022: Cannabis Industry. Assertions & Predictions. New Frontier Data is proud to announce the release of our latest industry report, 22 for 2022: Cannabis Industry Assertions & Predictions, which provides a data-centric blueprint for navigating near-term challenges and positioning for new opportunities in a burgeoning industry.

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Trulieve and Connected Cannabis Expand Partnership to Florida

Cannabis Law Report

Trulieve Cannabis Corp. (CSE: TRUL) (OTCQX: TCNNF ) (“Trulieve” or “the Company”), a leading and top-performing cannabis company in the U.S., today announced an expanded partnership with Connected Cannabis Co. (“Connected”), a premier cannabis cultivator. Through this agreement, Trulieve will be the exclusive producer, processor and retailer of Connected branded products throughout Florida.

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Xebra Granted Trademarks in the European Union

Cannabis Law Report

Xebra Brands Ltd. (“Xebra”) (CSE: XBRA) (OTCQB: XBRAF ) (FSE: 9YC), a cannabis company, is pleased to announce that it has been granted trademarks in the European Union, covering 28 countries and 10 territories, for Xebra’s THC and CBD infused beverage brands, including MADCAP soft drinks, and the slogan Crazy Good , HOLAHI iced teas and the slogan It’s High Time , HIGHJACK energy drinks, and the slogan Enjoy the Trip , VICIOUS CITRUS lemonades, and the slogan Lemonade for Renegade

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Rebecca Miller Joins JM Search’s Consumer Practice

Cannabis Law Report

The addition of Miller reflects the continued expansion of JM Search’s Consumer Practice, allowing the firm to remain at the forefront of evolving consumer product and retail client needs. KING OF PRUSSIA, Pa.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– JM Search , a premier retained executive search firm, today announces the addition of Rebecca Miller, Principal, in the firm’s Consumer Practice led by Partners MaryJeanne Scott and Phil Menzel.