NORML
MAY 6, 2022
This week's update highlights legislative advancements in several states, including Colorado, Delaware, Louisiana, Missouri, New Hampshire, Oklahoma, and South Carolina. . The post State Policy Weekly Update 5/6/2022 appeared first on NORML.
The Blunt Truth
MAY 6, 2022
Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. New Hampshire’s Senate decided against legalizing. Virginia will not be recriminalizing possession. Ohio’s having some difficulties with its ballot initiative. On the federal level, cannabis banking may be part of the COMPETES Act. And finally, could you pick up some marijuana along with your vegetables at the farmers’ market?
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Leafly
MAY 6, 2022
One activist mom went straight to the cannabis lab. The post I tested my breastmilk for THC. Here’s what I found appeared first on Leafly.
Cannabis Life Network
MAY 6, 2022
Elon Musk is challenging the establishment again as he tweets about psychedelics and big pharma. He tweeted that an antidepressant, Wellbutrin, is not safe and should be pulled off the market. He then touted the benefits of psychedelics in alleviating mental health problems. Musk bought Twitter for $44 billion in April and is committed to […].
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.
Veriheal
MAY 6, 2022
The U.S. State Department gave an update on WNBA star Brittney Griner’s arrest, Nevada’s ACLU warned of cops using a cannabis loophole, and cannabis industry sales surpassed those of Starbucks. Let’s dive into this week’s cannanews. U.S. Says WNBA Star Brittney Griner ‘Wrongfully Detained’ by Russia. The U.S. State Department put out a statement indicating that it now considers WNBA star Brittney Griner to be “wrongfully detained” by the Russian government.
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Veriheal
MAY 6, 2022
Ever woken up with beads of sweat rolling down your forehead, the bed sheets tangled around you in a desperately protective clutch, and the imprint in your memory of a scary dream? If so, you can consider yourself among the 50%-85% of adults who battle the occasional nightmare during REM sleep. For many people, the severity and frequency of nightmares are significantly worse.
Leafly
MAY 6, 2022
Here's how James went from prisoner to freedom fighter, and how you can join the #FreeHer campaign to release 100 women now. The post 28 grams of game: Attorney turned activist Andrea C. James appeared first on Leafly.
Canna Law Blog
MAY 6, 2022
Last week, a coalition of major food and beverage companies (self-identified as “consumer packaged goods companies”) asked Congress to do more about the growing number of copycat THC edible products and counterfeit trademarks piggybacking off of their well-known items. The letter was signed by the Consumer Brands Association and fourteen other associations and companies, including the likes of General Mills, PepsiCo., Post Consumer Brands, and Kellogg Company.
Leafly
MAY 6, 2022
This week: Four top tips for mental health upkeep. The post The Roll-up #240: Self care for stoners appeared first on Leafly.
Cannabis Law Report
MAY 6, 2022
Jason Fortenberry , Erin Saltaformaggio , Slates Veazey. Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP. May 4 th celebrates Star Wars, and May 5 th is Cinco de Mayo. While not as popular, May 3 rd still likely means a lot of different things to a lot of different people. But, in Mississippi, in 2022, May 3 rd was a date circled on many calendars. As the first of several significant milestones set forth in the Mississippi Medical Cannabis Act, May 3 rd was the last day municipalities or counties could
TheAnswerPage
MAY 6, 2022
CBD interacts with warfarin. Does this drug:drug interaction lead to an increased risk of bleeding or a decrease in warfarin’s anticoagulation effect? The inhibition of CYP2C19 by CBD can increase levels of warfarin, and multiple reports have indicated that the interaction between warfarin and CBD results in an increased risk of bleeding. 1. Treese NM, Flowers M.
Cannabis Law Report
MAY 6, 2022
MJ Biz write. The CEO of one of Canada’s largest operators of adult-use cannabis stores is sounding the alarm over a wave of potential closures. In a letter to shareholders , Sundial Growers CEO Zachary George discussed his two years at the helm of the Calgary, Alberta-based business, and warned the “trickle” of cannabis store closures could grow into a flood “with the toll likely closer to 1,000 than 100.”.
The Cannigma
MAY 6, 2022
Shake weed is made up of the tiny remnants that fall off the flower as it is being handled or jostled around the bottom of a container. These remnants often contain plenty of trichomes , which is where cannabinoids and terpenes are produced and stored. Shake can also sometimes include less desirable trim, stems, or seeds, so be sure to look out for anything bulky and pick it out from your shake.
Cannabis Law Report
MAY 6, 2022
May 6, 2022. Authors. Michelle R.E. Donovan , Leslie C. Bender. For the first time, the U.S. Federal Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) this week issued consumer warnings and sent letters to five companies, alleging that they are selling products in a way that violates Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act (the “FD&C Act”). This regulatory action has important implications for companies labeling and selling products containing delta-8 tetrahydrocannabinol (or “Delta-8 THC”).
Leafly
MAY 6, 2022
This week: Nikki Fried, Florida's highest ranking Democrat, sues Joe Biden over weed and guns. Also: What Elon Musk's Twitter takeover could mean for cannabis. The post The Roll-up #238: The 420 Celebration appeared first on Leafly.
Cannabis Law Report
MAY 6, 2022
IRVINE, Calif., and BOWLING GREEN, Ky. — Weedmaps completed the acquisition of cannabis-focused digital menu and ad company Enlighten in Q1. This acquisition brings in two key Enlighten features: SmartHub, a subscription software that powers in-dispensary digital menus and kiosks; and AdSuite, an in-store digital ad inventory for brands to reach consumers at the point of purchase.
Cannabis Law Report
MAY 6, 2022
Officers of the Royal Solomon Island Police Force (RSIPF) and Royal Papua New Guinea Police Constabulary (RPNGC) have raided a homebrew (kwaso) and marijuana hub at Karaina settlement. Supervising Provincial Police Commander (PPC) Honiara City Police, Superintendent Jimson Robo says, “The raid happened on 5 May 2022, at about 4 and 5pm with the assistance from the RPNGC.”.
Cannabis Law Report
MAY 6, 2022
BY NORML. POSTED ON MAY 5, 2022. Washington, DC: Legal marijuana states generated more revenue from retail cannabis sales than they did from alcohol sales, according to data provided by the Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy (ITEP). According to ITEP’s analysis , legal states in 2021 collected an estimated 20 percent more in taxes from retail marijuana sales than from the sale of alcohol products.
Cannabis Law Report
MAY 6, 2022
Bulletin No 22-01. To: Cannabis Industry Members. Fr: WSLCB and WSDA. Re: Updated List of Pesticides Allowed in the Production of High THC Cannabis. The Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) has recently updated the list of pesticides that are allowed for use in the production of high THC cannabis (cannabis) in Washington State, based on criteria previously established by WSDA.
Cannabis Law Report
MAY 6, 2022
When a press release goes out on a late Friday night and says “ Mr. Blair Lowther has resigned from the Company’s board of directors effective immediately.” Warning bells always ring with us. Fri, May 6, 2022, Vancouver, British Columbia–(Newsfile Corp. – May 6, 2022) – Indigenous Bloom Corp. (CSE: IBH) (the “Company” or “Indigenous Bloom”) announces that Mr.
Cannabis Law Report
MAY 6, 2022
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. & TORONTO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Flora Growth Corp. (NASDAQ: FLGC) (“Flora” or the “Company”), a leading all-outdoor cultivator and manufacturer of global cannabis products and brands, announced today that it will host a webcast on Tuesday, May 10, at 9 a.m. ET, to discuss financial and operating results for its fiscal year ended December 31, 2021.
Cannabis Law Report
MAY 6, 2022
On May 4, 2022, the FDA issued five warning letters to companies for selling products containing hemp-derived Delta-8 THC. Notably, this is the first time the FDA has issued warning letters specifically for Delta-8 products. Previously, the agency issued and updated a consumer advisory outlining consumer safety concerns relating to Delta-8 products.
Cannabis Law Report
MAY 6, 2022
Anyone with even a slight interest in the natural health market has surely noticed the latest trend: mushroom powder. Derived from functional mushroom species like reishi and lion’s mane, mushroom powder boasts an array of potential wellness benefits. . Functional mushrooms have taken center stage as celebrated superfoods in recent years. From providing nutritional properties to promoting immune health, these potent fungi are an excellent addition to any health and wellness routine.
Cannabis Law Report
MAY 6, 2022
Business Cann(UK) reports. LAST week the All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for CBD Products called on the Government to establish a single ‘genuinely industry-representative’ body to guide the future framework of CBD in the UK. THIS AFTERNOON… MUST READ #APPGCBD #SAB #CBD #Cannabis #Hemp #CTAUK [link]. — Cannabis Trades (@cannabis_trades) April 26, 2022.
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