The Joint Blog

AUGUST 5, 2019

The United States Government has agreed to allow for the largest crop of marijuana being grown for research in five years, a direct response to the increased interest in marijuana and its compounds such as THC and CBD. Considering marijuana is still illegal under federal law (schedule 1 in fact, putting it on par with heroin), the government is essentially the only legal source of marijuana for research purposes.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 5, 2019

Hoban writes, All Nine Innings: A Word On the FDA’s Warning to Curaleaf. . This is the first inning for the hemp industry. If you want to participate, wouldn’t you rather play the whole game rather than fizzle out in the third inning? . In recent days, the FDA has issued a notification letter addressed to Cualeaf, unleashing a panic that’s had the phones here at HLG ringing off the hook.

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NORML

AUGUST 5, 2019

Working at NORML is kind of like going on a Tinder date; you have no idea what you’re getting into until it’s much too late. When I landed my job with NORML, I had pretty “high” expectations and, luckily, I was not let down (unlike ALL of my online dating experiences). I guess you could say that NORML was a love match for me… Here’s why– My first big project involved lobbying for the Blumenauer-McClintock-Norton amendment to the House CJS Appropriations

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Leafly

AUGUST 5, 2019

CBDV, or cannabidivarin, is one of many molecules derived from cannabis. Learn more about this little-known cannabinoid and its potential promise in medicine. The post What Is CBDV (Cannabidivarin) & What Does This Cannabinoid Do? appeared first on Leafly.

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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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NORML

AUGUST 5, 2019

Every August, members of Congress head home from the swampland of Washington, DC back to their home districts. That can only mean one thing – town hall season is upon us. This provides a unique opportunity for constituents to engage face-to-face with their members of Congress and hold them accountable for their actions in Washington. We are so close to ending prohibition and it is imperative that we keep pushing forward toward a sensible marijuana policy.

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Canna Law Blog

AUGUST 5, 2019

As we predicted , litigation concerning hemp production continues to rise. At this point, it is the rare week that we do not see at least one new lawsuit on the state or federal docket– and that is just in Oregon. Given the extraordinary growth in hemp licensure and cultivation nationwide, it seems the courts will have their hands full for the foreseeable future with hemp industry litigation.

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Leafly

AUGUST 5, 2019

"We haven't seen an increase in use among youth but we are seeing a difference in how young people are consuming," said the study's co-author. "Understanding that can help to inform public health efforts.". The post Study: Colorado Teens Reduce Cannabis Smoking, Increase Edibles appeared first on Leafly.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 5, 2019

If you wish to re-publish this story please do so with following accreditation. AUTHOR: Mark Taylor. PUBLISHER: CANNABIS LAW REPORT. France is searching for patients to take part in an official medical cannabis trial, but users will not be smoking the drug. The two-year experiment is being overseen by the French Agency for Drug Safety (ANSM), which drew up a 13-name committee to explore the possibilities of reform in one of Europe’s largest markets in December 2018.

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Leafly

AUGUST 5, 2019

Tuesday's vote may be a precursor to dozens of similar ballots across Michigan. Want legal cannabis? Turns out you have to vote for it twice. The post Election Preview: Michigan Towns Vote Tuesday on Cannabis Bans appeared first on Leafly.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 5, 2019

This week I moderated a webinar at the Food & Drug Law Institute (FDLI) on the regulation of cannabis-derived products. This is a product & policy area that’s evolving as I type. Just this week, former FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb wrote an op-ed acknowledging the consumer “craze” for products with CBD in them and encouraging FDA to regulate these products in a manner that generally allows them to stay on the market in the mean time.

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The Fresh Toast

AUGUST 5, 2019

More than 30 states allow patients access to medicinal cannabis, but navigating through some of the red tape can be a bit mind boggling. Continue reading Getting Medical Marijuana Can Sometimes Be Tricky — Here’s How To Navigate at The Fresh Toast.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 5, 2019

Officials in Portland, Maine, have released a proposal for city-wide cannabis industry regulations. According to the working group responsible for the rules, the city aims to generally treat adult-use and medical cannabis similarly. Reports Ganjapreneur. Full report. Portland, Maine Releases Cannabis Industry Regulations Proposal.

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Marijuana Lawyer Blog

AUGUST 5, 2019

In January, the state of California kicked off an online rollout of its marijuana inventory tracking system. At a glance, marijuana businesses across the Golden State appear to be successfully reporting product inventory each day, via the California Cannabis Track-and-Trace (CCTT) system. But not without some growing pains. To start, the idea of tracking marijuana traveling throughout the supply chain sounds simple enough.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 5, 2019

In its 16th year, the Illicit Drug Data Report 2017–18 (IDDR) provides an authoritative picture of illicit drugs in Australia. It continues to inform policy and operational decisions across government, industry and the not-for-profit sector and focuses efforts to reduce the impact of illicit drugs on our communities. In 2017–18, there were 112,827 drug seizures and 148,373 illicit drug arrests. 30.6 tonnes of illicit drugs were seized nationally with methylamphetamine remaining one of the most c

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Medicinal Genomics

AUGUST 5, 2019

The cannabis plant actually synthesizes cannabinoids in the acid form. So instead of THC, the plant makes THCA. This is also true for the other cannabinoids, such as CBDA, CBGA, CBCA, etc. . A series of enzymatic steps take place in the plant in order to make these acidic compounds. First, olivitolic acid is converted to cannabigerolic acid (CBGA). From there, the plant converts CBGA to either tetrahydrocannabinolic acid (THCA) or cannabidiolic acid (CBDA).

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 5, 2019

Business Insider write, “The Asia-Pacific medicinal cannabis market has been tipped to heat-up by the two companies involved in the launch of a new Australia-based marijuana cultivation business. ” But here at CLR we note their article fails to to mention the impossibility of getting medical cannabis prescriptions in Australia, the neanderthal approach to cannabis regulation by most federal and state politicians in the country, the out of control black market for cannabis in Australi

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NORML

AUGUST 5, 2019

Democratic Gov. John Carney has signed legislation amending criminal penalties for juveniles who violate the state’s marijuana possession laws. Senate Bill 45 eliminates criminal penalties for low-level marijuana possession offenses (up to one ounce) for those under the age of 21. Instead, juvenile offenders will face a fine-only civil penalty.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 5, 2019

August 1, 2019 . dispensaries.com GUEST WRITER. Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Saying he wants to allow people to “move on with their lives,” Jeff Irwin, a Michigan state senator from Ann Arbor, has introduced a bill that would allow the state to expunge the arrest records of state residents on misdemeanor marijuana use and possession charges.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 5, 2019

MJ Biz write… A likely yearslong delay in the launch of West Virginia’s medical marijuana program reflects the uncertainties cannabis entrepreneurs face when vying to enter certain conservative states. State officials blame the holdup on a struggle to provide banking services for the program. Full story.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 5, 2019

Proprietary system developed by the Hemp Engine development team and Sprout , the leading CRM provider to the cannabis industry and a MariMed strategic partner. A turnkey retail and educational in-store platform for emerging CBD sector. Provides major benefits to both small and mass market retailers and their customers. Norwood, MA, Aug. 05, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — MariMed Hemp, a subsidiary of MariMed , Inc. ( MRMD ), a leading multi-state cannabis and hemp operator focused on health an

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 5, 2019

NHPR reports … Governor Sununu has vetoed a bill that would have allowed medical marijuana patients to grow their own plants. In his veto message , the governor cited concerns about more marijuana ending up on the black market. 20190802-hb364-veto. The report goes on to say. Backers of the proposal, which would let qualified patients to grow up to six plants after registering with the state, said the home grow option would lower costs and increase accessibility for patients. .

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 5, 2019

The Missouri Department of Health and Human Services begins accepting applications for medical marijuana business licenses today. The state will issue licenses for 60 cultivation facilities, 86 medical marijuana-infused manufacturing facilities, and 192 dispensary facilities. Applications are due August 17, 2019. Missouri’s application forms for medical marijuana businesses include, but are not limited to, the following business planning: .

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 5, 2019

Connecticut Opens Hemp Manufacturer Licensing. . Applicants planning on manufacturing hemp products for human use in Connecticut must pay a $50 application fee and a $250 fee if approved for the two-year permit, according to the agency website. Applicants growing and processing hemp for industrial purposes and retailers do not need DCP licensing, but they do need a permit from the Department of Agriculture.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 5, 2019

Here’s the press release…… Tribune Publishing Co. (NASDAQ: TPCO), the owner of the Chicago Tribune, NY Daily News, Orlando Sentinel, South Florida’s Sun-Sentinel, Hartford Courant and more along with syndicating content to over 500 United States newspapers, has entered a partnership with The Fresh Toast , one of the largest cannabis media companies in the industry.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 5, 2019

According to the Chattanooga Times Free Press, the Tennessee Consolidated Retirement System passively invested in Innovative Industrial Properties through a small-company stock index. MJ Biz has the full story. Tennessee treasurer orders state pension fund to sell marijuana investment.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 5, 2019

The chief financial officer of HighTimes Holding, owner of counterculture pot magazine High Times, has jumped ship after just three months — in the midst of a rocky IPO process. Neil Watanabe, who was also the company’s chief operating officer, resigned on July 19 “to pursue other business opportunities,” the company said in a regulatory filing. “There were no disputes between Mr.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 5, 2019

The Cannabis Sustainability Awards are a unique opportunity for cannabis businesses to be nationally recognized for their work to improve sustainability in their operations and communities. The awards cover five areas: energy efficiency. water conservation. waste management. pest management. community engagement. All nominees will be recognized at the Awards Luncheon at the Cannabis Sustainability Symposium on October 4th, 2019 in Denver.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 5, 2019

King Letsie III of Lesotho will join investors to open the Verve Lesotho cannabis processing facility in a lavish ceremony as the land-locked nation seeks to a foothold in one of the world’s fastest-growing industries. The company’s British founders claim the extraction plant will produce more cannabidiol (CBD), a cannabis extract which some say has extraordinary healing powers, than any other facility in the southern hemisphere.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 5, 2019

CannTrust Holdings Inc. hired Greenhill & Co. to explore a sale after a regulatory breach led the Canadian pot company to fire its chief executive officer and erased about C$500 million ($380 million) in market value. Greenhill will advise a special committee of CannTrust’s board, which will review potential alternatives including a sale, a strategic investment or a business combination, CannTrust said in a statement Wednesday.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 5, 2019

Clever Leaves announced today that its hemp oil brand, ESENIA, has become the first hemp-based wellness product manufactured in Colombia and imported into the United Kingdom for commercial purposes. ESENIA will soon be available for sale in the UK and other EU countries with distribution expected this fall. ESENIA is intended to be Clever Leaves’ premium hemp oil brand and part of a larger commercial line of wellness products that is being developed from high-quality Colombian hemp.

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