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New Zealand: Voters to Decide Saturday on Nationwide Marijuana Legalization Referendum

NORML

If passed by voters, New Zealand will become only the third country – following Canada and Uruguay – to legalize adult-use cannabis sales nationwide. The post New Zealand: Voters to Decide Saturday on Nationwide Marijuana Legalization Referendum appeared first on NORML.

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The ‘High’ Court Denies Review of Federal Overtime Case Involving Cannabis Employees

Cannabis Law Report

By Jinouth Vasquez on October 12, 2020 POSTED IN EMPLOYMENT LAW As you might recall from our previous post, The 10th Circuit Grants Re-leaf to … Read More. The post The ‘High’ Court Denies Review of Federal Overtime Case Involving Cannabis Employees first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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Putting Out the Fire Fueling the Fire Extinguisher Scam

Veriheal

The burgeoning cannabis market is one of the most highly regulated and taxed sectors in the United States. The industry is saturated with regulations and restrictions, many of which lead to significant security risks such as having large sums of cash on site of dispensaries due to the lack of banking access within the industry. However, many security risks within the sector could be mitigated with simple training and common sense.

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Colorado marijuana sales eclipse $200 million (again) in August Sales fell just short of July’s all-time high

Cannabis Law Report

Colorado marijuana sales continued their hot streak in August, according to the state Department of Revenue, reaching the highest monthly total ever. Medical and recreational … Read More. The post Colorado marijuana sales eclipse 0 million (again) in August Sales fell just short of July’s all-time high first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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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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The Legend Of Inhaling Cremains: Roll Me Up And Smoke Me When I Die

Cannabis Life Network

The drug culture legend of inhaling human cremains in honor of the deceased and the possible consequences it could have on one’s health. Roll me up and smoke me when I die, and if anyone don’t like it, just look them in the eye “Roll Me Up and Smoke Me When I Die” was a […]. The post The Legend Of Inhaling Cremains: Roll Me Up And Smoke Me When I Die appeared first on Latest Cannabis News Today - Headlines, Videos & Stocks.

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The ‘High’ Court Denies Review of Federal Overtime Case Involving Cannabis Employees

The Blunt Truth

As you might recall from our previous post, The 10th Circuit Grants Re-leaf to Workers Seeking Overtime Under the FLSA , the 10th Circuit held that cannabis employers are not immune from federal overtime laws even though the cannabis sector is illegal under federal law. The employer in Robert Kenney v. Helix TCS, Inc. , sought to clear the haze that the 10th Circuit’s ruling created with respect to the “confusion, conflict, and lack of uniformity between state and federal law regarding federal r

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Regulated Cannabis Isn’t Coming To Sri Lanka Anytime Soon Says PM Mahinda Rajapaksa

Cannabis Law Report

The government is taking a tough stance against those promoting the legalization of Marijuana with Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa telling Parliament today that legal action … Read More. The post Regulated Cannabis Isn't Coming To Sri Lanka Anytime Soon Says PM Mahinda Rajapaksa first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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Will Insurance Cover the Cost of My Medical Marijuana Evaluation or Card?

Leafwell

So you want to know if your medical insurance will cover the cost of your medical marijuana certificate, card and product? There is a simple answer to this question, and it is “No”. This is because marijuana is federally illegal, and therefore insurance companies will not cover the costs associated with medical marijuana, even in cases where the medication is clearly helping.

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CONGRESS EXTENDS THE 2014 FARM BILL FOR ANOTHER YEAR

Cannabis Law Report

BY DANIEL SHORTT, GREEN LIGHT LAW GROUP — Halloween got a little less spooky for hemp growers after the signing of HR 8337 , which … Read More. The post CONGRESS EXTENDS THE 2014 FARM BILL FOR ANOTHER YEAR first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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What’s Going on in International Cannabis: Voices from South America and Asia

Canna Law Blog

Lately I have been fielding questions regarding cannabis business opportunities to or from Mexico, Canada, and China, and I always get questions from clients and prospective clients regarding importing and exporting hemp or marijuana to or from the U.S. market. If you are wondering what is going on in international cannabis, the answer is that there is a lot going on.

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Alert: Hemp Industry Members File New Federal Action Challenging DEA’s Regulatory Overreach

Cannabis Law Report

The detailed complaint asks a U.S. District Court to block the DEA from unlawfully criminalizing hemp production The lawsuit also highlights the DEA’s history of … Read More. The post Alert: Hemp Industry Members File New Federal Action Challenging DEA’s Regulatory Overreach first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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Could Cannabis Eliminate The High-Cost And High-Stakes Of Current Psoriasis Medicines?

The Fresh Toast

Could Cannabis Eliminate The High-Cost And High-Stakes Of Current Psoriasis Medicines? Often triggered by stress, new studies are showing that psoriasis can be better managed by diet, oral health, and even cannabidiol. The post Could Cannabis Eliminate The High-Cost And High-Stakes Of Current Psoriasis Medicines? appeared first on The Fresh Toast.

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Heady Vermont’s State By State Weekly Roundup

Cannabis Law Report

Regional Maine ⭐ ‘I never thought this would be legal’: Maine’s adult-use marijuana stores open to buzz After long wait, Mainers revel in first day … Read More. The post Heady Vermont's State By State Weekly Roundup first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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Today’s Answer of the Day

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Most of the currently available scientific evidence for anti-neoplastic activity of cannabinoids is derived from PRECLINICAL models, including in vitro studies and studies involving mouse models. What have the results of these PRECLINICAL studies indicated? These PRECLINICAL studies have reported that THC and some other cannabinoids can activate the CB1 and CB2 receptors on the surface of cancer cells and impact the intracellular signaling pathways of the cancer cells.

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Territory Manager Cannabis Kindred Partners – Edmonton, AB

Cannabis Law Report

Kindred Partners is a dedicated cannabis sales broker looking for passionate individuals excited to take on a new legalized industry! We need growth-minded individuals to … Read More. The post Territory Manager Cannabis Kindred Partners - Edmonton, AB first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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There’s a website, but not much else at the moment. maybe smoke and mirrors ?

Cannabis Law Report

A fairly fuzzy mission statement AIHA is a non-profit trade association and seeks to represent Countries in Asia to develop a circular industry by supporting … Read More. The post There's a website, but not much else at the moment. maybe smoke and mirrors ? first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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Whistler’s Fungus Among Us Festival goes digital

Cannabis Law Report

Whistler Naturalists’ annual event returns this week to shine a spotlight on all things mushrooms The Whistler Naturalists have been putting the fun in fungus … Read More. The post Whistler's Fungus Among Us Festival goes digital first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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Stillcanna Inc.’s Takeover Of Sativa Group – Hill Dickinson Law Firm Press Release

Cannabis Law Report

Hill Dickinson advised Sativa Group plc on the deal. Sativa Group, the UK’s leading quoted CBD wellness and medicinal cannabis group, made a recommended share-for-share … Read More. The post Stillcanna Inc.’s Takeover Of Sativa Group - Hill Dickinson Law Firm Press Release first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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It’s All Going Pearshaped At Ignite

Cannabis Law Report

It couldn’t happen to a classier guy ! In the last couple of months we’ve reported on Dan Bilzerian and his headlong rush for most … Read More. The post It's All Going Pearshaped At Ignite first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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Australia: Medicinal Cannabis Quality Systems and Compliance Specialist

Cannabis Law Report

Australian Natural Therapeutics Group…… About the business Australian Natural Therapeutics Group (ANTG) produce exclusive high-quality cannabinoid based medicinal treatments that can meet individual patient needs. … Read More. The post Australia: Medicinal Cannabis Quality Systems and Compliance Specialist first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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Election 2020 cannabis referendum: Sam Neill urges Kiwis to vote ‘yes’

Cannabis Law Report

New Zealand actor Sam Neill has come out on social media saying New Zealand should ‘finally legalise marijuana’ In a post to Twitter and Instagram, … Read More. The post Election 2020 cannabis referendum: Sam Neill urges Kiwis to vote 'yes' first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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West Australia: MGC ships medicinal cannabis products to Brazil

Cannabis Law Report

Luckily for Australia that Brazil is a bit of a basketcase at the moment. It will be interesting to see how long exports head to … Read More. The post West Australia: MGC ships medicinal cannabis products to Brazil first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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Where is CBD Legal?

Cannabis Law Report

CBD is a buzzword in many countries right now. One of the fastest-growing markets in the USA and across the world, cannabidiol has become big … Read More. The post Where is CBD Legal? first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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First day of recreational pot sales in Maine yields $9,464 in sales taxes

Cannabis Law Report

The six marijuana shops that opened Friday across the state reported $94,643 in sales, according to the Office of Marijuana Policy. A half-dozen pot shops … Read More. The post First day of recreational pot sales in Maine yields ,464 in sales taxes first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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Jurist – Article: How the DEA is Interfering with Religious Use of Psychedelics

Cannabis Law Report

JURIST ([link] is a legal news and commentary service powered by a collaborative virtual team of over 50 law student reporters, editors, commentators, designers and … Read More. The post Jurist - Article: How the DEA is Interfering with Religious Use of Psychedelics first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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PsyIndex Weekly Update October 5, 2020 – October 9, 2020

Cannabis Law Report

The PsyIndex fell 0.16% last week on the whole, but there was significant volatility among individual components. Since September 17, the index has been on … Read More. The post PsyIndex Weekly Update October 5, 2020 - October 9, 2020 first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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