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Vote to legalize it!

NORML

Voters in several states will have the opportunity to decide at the ballot whether to legalize cannabis for either adult-use or for medical purposes. In addition, numerous local, state, and federal races involve candidates who have made marijuana legalization a key part of their platform. The post Vote to legalize it! appeared first on NORML.

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Clinical Study: CBD Effect on the Liver in Adults

Project CBD

Project CBD seeks volunteers to assess the safety and efficacy of cannabidiol.

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‘It rained fire’: A California cannabis grower’s hellish wildfire fight

Leafly

'You can't rebuild if you try to fight this fire and die,' says one NorCal grower who nearly lost his life last week. The post ‘It rained fire’: A California cannabis grower’s hellish wildfire fight appeared first on Leafly.

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The Most Expensive Cannabis Strains in the World

Cannabis Life Network

Strains at local dispensaries often vary a few dollars per gram. But, have you ever wondered about the most expensive cannabis strains in the world? I’m talking about the best money can buy! Let’s see how much someone is willing to spend for a fine ounce of weed. The Most Expensive: Cannabis Caviar It ain’t […]. The post The Most Expensive Cannabis Strains in the World appeared first on Latest Cannabis News Today - Headlines, Videos & Stocks.

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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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What is Cannabichromene (CBC)? [A Rare Cannabinoid with Huge Medical Potential]

Leafwell

Cannabichromene (CBC) is one of them, and is the third most prominent cannabinoid found in the cannabis plant. It is important for you to start thinking beyond THC and CBD, as the other cannabinoids can impart unique effects all of their own and help for a huge number of conditions. CBC is a potent anti-inflammatory, and could possibly be more useful than CBD as an antidepressant.

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DEA Interim Final Rule: What Is “Synthetically Derived THC”?

Canna Law Blog

On Friday, the Drug Enforcement Administration (“DEA”) released an Interim Final Rule (the “ Rule ”) that, as we discussed , threatens the hemp industry by treating partially processed hemp extract not intended for consumption (also known as “intermediary hemp”) as a Schedule I controlled substance. This is hugely problematic because intermediary hemp is an essential and necessary component of the industry.

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CBD Oil: All You Need To Know 

Cannabis Law Report

Human scientific research is still in its early phases when it comes to determining the safe and effective dosage of CBD oil ,as well as, … Read More. The post CBD Oil: All You Need To Know first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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Heart Failure And Cannabis: The Silver Lining

The Fresh Toast

Heart Failure And Cannabis: The Silver Lining. As cannabis continues to become legal all over the United States, more and more research is coming to light about its effect on the human body. The post Heart Failure And Cannabis: The Silver Lining appeared first on The Fresh Toast.

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UK cannabis groups push government to ease trade restrictions says Financial Times report

Cannabis Law Report

The Financial Times is reporting… “ Companies warn current regulations will encourage investment to shift elsewhere in Europe” The FT goes on to say by … Read More. The post UK cannabis groups push government to ease trade restrictions says Financial Times report first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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Marijuana Use Does Not Negatively Effect Job Performance, Finds Study

The Joint Blog

“As more local, state, and national governments change laws regarding the legality of cannabis use, it is essential for organizations to understand how the workplace may be influenced by these changes”, begins the abstract of a new study published in the journal Group and Organization Management. “The current study begins to answer this question by examining the relationship between three temporal-based cannabis measures and five forms of workplace performance.” Using dat

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New Report: 2020 Hemp Harvest Outlook: Production acreage decreases for first year since 2014 hemp pilot re-established crop

Cannabis Law Report

Just published by Hemp Industry Daily The hemp industry has seen its share of struggles and growing pains over the past year, but it’s also … Read More. The post New Report: 2020 Hemp Harvest Outlook: Production acreage decreases for first year since 2014 hemp pilot re-established crop first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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Federal Court Signals Municipalities Cannot Give Preference to Residents for Marijuana Licenses

Dykema (Cannabis Law Blog)

As we have previously reported , the city of Portland, Maine, has been the most prominent recent test case over municipalities seeking to favor their own residents in marijuana licensing. On August 14, 2020, a federal court granted a preliminary injunction in favor of out-of-state businesses claiming that the City’s licensing system unconstitutionally favored residents over non-residents by basing licensing decisions in part on whether an applicant is a Maine resident.

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Australia: Northern Territory Judge Wants To Send 63 Year Old Back To Netherlands Who Admitted To Supplying Cannabis

Cannabis Law Report

That is despite John Van Der Shuit having lived in Australia for 40 years. Van Der Shuit’s crime, supplying 453 grams of cannabis to various … Read More. The post Australia: Northern Territory Judge Wants To Send 63 Year Old Back To Netherlands Who Admitted To Supplying Cannabis first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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Learn How Marijuana Affects Your Driving Skill

The Joint Blog

A lot of arguments have arisen concerning the positive and negative effects of marijuana on the body of its user. While there is no denying that there are some negative effects of using the substance, it also has some positive effects. However, it is important to understand how marijuana affects our daily lives. Here is a detailed explanation of how marijuana affects your driving skill: What Marijuana Does To You 1.

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NORML Launch: Election Central

Cannabis Law Report

Here’s their press release and it looks like a very useful resource for both US voters and also the sector as a whole……The 2020 election … Read More. The post NORML Launch: Election Central first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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Today’s Answer of the Day

TheAnswerPage

Have the results of studies examining the impact of maternal marijuana use identified a unique phenotypic congenital anomaly? Studies evaluating maternal use of marijuana have not found a unique phenotypic signature of prenatal exposure of marijuana. There does appear to be an increased risk of congenital anomalies, particularly gastroschisis, though.

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Duane Morris Article: DEA Issues Interim Final Rule Concerning Marijuana and Hemp

Cannabis Law Report

August 24, 2020 The DEA has not issued a warning or otherwise signaled a change in enforcement policy by issuing the interim final rule. On … Read More. The post Duane Morris Article: DEA Issues Interim Final Rule Concerning Marijuana and Hemp first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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Arizona Supreme Court: Marijuana Initiative Can Stay on November Ballot

The Joint Blog

In a huge victory for marijuana reform advocates, the Arizona Supreme Court ruled on Thursday that an initiative to fully legalize recreational marijuana for everyone 21 and older WILL legally appear on the November ballot. The court at the same time blocked other initiatives that would have also appeared on the November ballot, but were unrelated to marijuana.

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Colorado Cities Short Of Cash Look To Loosen Cannabis Delivery (& other rules) To Raise Tax Base

Cannabis Law Report

The pandemic is certainly setting things in a stark light for many who may have sat on the fence in earlier times. As my grandmother … Read More. The post Colorado Cities Short Of Cash Look To Loosen Cannabis Delivery (& other rules) To Raise Tax Base first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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Jamaica Sees A Rise In Regulated Cannabis Commerce Over The Last Year

Cannabis Law Report

This MJ Biz special report is worth a read if you are interested in the Jamaica market. Over the past few years manynorth American outfits … Read More. The post Jamaica Sees A Rise In Regulated Cannabis Commerce Over The Last Year first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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Over 1,000 Pounds of Cannabis Seized at Fort Street Cargo Facility Manifested as Steel Wire

Cannabis Law Report

Yet another huge bust of cannabis coming in from Canada. This is about the third one of this size in the past 5/6 weeks. If … Read More. The post Over 1,000 Pounds of Cannabis Seized at Fort Street Cargo Facility Manifested as Steel Wire first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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Press Release: Planet 13 Holdings Inc. Announces Upsize to Bought Deal Public Offering – We Ask Who? What? Why?

Cannabis Law Report

For one reason or another Las Vegas based Planet 13 don’t want this press release distributed in the US so as we publish out of … Read More. The post Press Release: Planet 13 Holdings Inc. Announces Upsize to Bought Deal Public Offering - We Ask Who? What? Why? first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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PsyIndex Weekly Update

Cannabis Law Report

August 17, 2020 – August 21, 2020 The PsyIndex fell 5.37% last week as traders continued to take profits, adding to the prior week’s losses. … Read More. The post PsyIndex Weekly Update first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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Daily Beast Report: Trump Is Petrified That Pro-Weed Forces Will Roast Him

Cannabis Law Report

Fun report from Daily Beast that makes us smile. Thankyou DB Here’s the introduction to their piece In the final months of an uphill election … Read More. The post Daily Beast Report: Trump Is Petrified That Pro-Weed Forces Will Roast Him first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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