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SCOTUS Declines to Hear Appellate Challenge to Federal Cannabis Prohibition

NORML

“This result is not altogether surprising. It is Congress that imposed the federal prohibition of marijuana and ultimately it is up to Congress to repeal this destructive and discriminatory policy.”. The post SCOTUS Declines to Hear Appellate Challenge to Federal Cannabis Prohibition appeared first on NORML.

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Who are 2020’s top marijuana legalization campaign donors? We’ve got all the data

Leafly

The big-money donors who spent millions to fight legalization in 2016 haven't showed up in 2020—yet. The post Who are 2020’s top marijuana legalization campaign donors? We’ve got all the data appeared first on Leafly.

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Relieve the Excruciating Symptoms of IBD and IBS with Medical Cannabis

Veriheal

People suffering from Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) or Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) can go through excruciating pain, numbness or struggle with a minefield of digestion. Elevated levels of stress can even land these individuals in more discomfort, with IBD patients risking hospitalization due to inflammation. Both IBD and IBS have a major impact on the quality of life and on the ability to do simple things such as eat, sleep, and work.

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Supreme Court declines to hear challenge to marijuana’s Schedule I status

Leafly

The justices rejected a 2017 lawsuit aimed at overturning the baseless Schedule I classification of cannabis. The post Supreme Court declines to hear challenge to marijuana’s Schedule I status appeared first on Leafly.

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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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4 Ways To Get Socially Involved In Your Community As A Music Artist

Cannabis Life Network

Music and brand recognition starts with a connection. Here are 4 ways to get socially involved in your community as a music artist. Play Live Concerts Outdoors Playing a small outdoor concert for your neighbourhood is a great way to get your music heard by others. Not only does it let you connect with potential […]. The post 4 Ways To Get Socially Involved In Your Community As A Music Artist appeared first on Latest Cannabis News Today - Headlines, Videos & Stocks.

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Incannex Reports Record Quarter

Cannabis Law Report

Australian medicinal cannabinoid company Incannex Healthcare Limited (ASX: IHL) has reported a record quarter for both patient acquisition and sales. The company says cash receipts … Read More. The post Incannex Reports Record Quarter first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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Vermont Legalizes Recreational Marijuana Sales

Leafwell

On Thursday 8 October, 2020, Governor Phil Scott (R) announced that he’ll allow a marijuana sales legalization bill passed by the legislature (S.54) to take effect. This means that it is now not only legal to grow and possess cannabis in Vermont, but also legal to sell it with the appropriate licensing. This makes Vermont the 11th state in the US to legalize recreational marijuana.

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Montana: Anti-cannabis group files dark money complaint

Cannabis Law Report

The Montana Free Press reports… Billings-based Wrong for Montana says the money behind marijuana ballot initiative should be disclosed. Anti-marijuana activist and Billings auto dealership … Read More. The post Montana: Anti-cannabis group files dark money complaint first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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How Religious Groups Can Petition to Use Psychedelics Legally

Canna Law Blog

I recently wrote a post outlining the long history of religious exemptions to the federal Controlled Substances Act (CSA). In this post, I’ll provide a brief overview of the hoops that religious organizations have to jump through. Religious organizations that want to use psychedelics for religious purposes and comply with U.S. law are forced to petition the United States Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to do so.

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NZ Medical Assoc Now Says They Are Officially Neutral To Cannabis Regulation

Cannabis Law Report

It’s been no up to this point but they have now decided they are neutral on cannabis legalization in the upcoming referendum The Guardian reports … Read More. The post NZ Medical Assoc Now Says They Are Officially Neutral To Cannabis Regulation first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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Medical Marijuanana, Cannabis and PTSD

LifeCannMD

By: Fernando Fandino-Sende, MD. Post Traumatic Stress Disorder has been known under different names, according to the time of history: Soldier’s heart from the Civil War, shell shock from WW I, combat fatigue from WW II, delayed stress from the Vietnam War. The condition remained unspoken between wars until 1980 when the efforts of the Vietnam veterans and advocacy groups finally got the name into the psychiatric nomenclature.

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UK: Amazon invites select CBD makers to participate in pilot program

Cannabis Law Report

MJ Biz report Online retail giant Amazon has launched a pilot program allowing the sale of select CBD ingestibles on its UK website. The company … Read More. The post UK: Amazon invites select CBD makers to participate in pilot program first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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Today’s Answer of the Day

TheAnswerPage

In PRECLINICAL studies, it has been shown that cannabinoids induce apoptosis of cancer cells. Do cannabinoids induce apoptosis of normal non-malignant cells? According to the results of PRECLINICAL studies, including in vitro studies and and studies in mice, cannabinoids induce apoptosis of cancer cells without causing negative effect on the viability of normal non-malignant cells.

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Workers at Stiiizy-San Francisco ratify three-year agreement to join UFCW 5

Cannabis Law Report

Here’s the press release from the union After three months of negotiations, workers at Stiiizy-Mission, a dispensary in San Francisco, ratified an industry leading union … Read More. The post Workers at Stiiizy-San Francisco ratify three-year agreement to join UFCW 5 first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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Are There Any Side Effects of Medical Weed?

The Joint Blog

Medical weed has been legal for a while – but it’s still a dogma to most people. Whether you’re getting your medical weed from a reputed Venice Beach Weed Dispensary , a website, or an app – you’ll need to know what you’re getting into. Recreational marijuana might be fun, but medicinal marijuana has a different purpose entirely. Cannabis is a wonderful plant, and it’s known to assist with a vast array of issues, diseases, and ailments.

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Botswana: Former Minister of Agricultural Development Embroiled In Police Investigation Into “Illegal” Hemp Grow

Cannabis Law Report

He may well be growing cannabis as hemp is used as the standard term for cannabis in most of southern africa. What ever he is … Read More. The post Botswana: Former Minister of Agricultural Development Embroiled In Police Investigation Into "Illegal" Hemp Grow first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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Smoking E-cigarette Doesn’t Have To Be Hard: Read These 8 Tips

The Joint Blog

E-cigarettes are constantly evolving since the entry into the market a few years ago. They allow users to enjoy smoking in a less harmful way. Unlike traditional smoking, there’s no combustion when using e-cig. Instead, the vape juice is heated to produce vapor that you inhale. As you switch to an e-cigarette, you may expect the experience to be flawless.

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Australia – Document: Aurora’s ASX Regulatory Filing For Sale Of “entire position In Cann Group Ltd.”

Cannabis Law Report

We disposed of our entire position In Cann Group Ltd. effective October 9,2020. As a result. we are now fling the attached Form 606 v,Rh … Read More. The post Australia - Document: Aurora's ASX Regulatory Filing For Sale Of "entire position In Cann Group Ltd." first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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Australia: Former NT Police Officer Escapes Conviction Over Cannabis Charge

Cannabis Law Report

The Australian Brodacsting Corporation reports…… A 28-year-old woman has walked free from Darwin Local Court after pleading guilty to a drug possession charge while serving … Read More. The post Australia: Former NT Police Officer Escapes Conviction Over Cannabis Charge first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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Wisconsin: Burgler Steals Household Items & The Family Audi.Leaving A Bag Of Weed On The Kitchen Table

Cannabis Law Report

The Growth Op reports this story, which by all rights, should be set in Florida. A small bag of bud (not his) found on this … Read More. The post Wisconsin: Burgler Steals Household Items & The Family Audi.Leaving A Bag Of Weed On The Kitchen Table first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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  Medicinal Organic Cannabis Australia Aims to Raise up to $500,000 to import its new range of products

Cannabis Law Report

Medicinal Organic Cannabis Australia (MOCA) has raised almost $30,000 through its equity crowdfunding campaign on PledgeMe. The Sydney-based company is aiming to raise up to … Read More. The post Medicinal Organic Cannabis Australia Aims to Raise up to 0,000 to import its new range of products first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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Cannabis Attorney, Jason Klein, Departs Offit Kurman For Rimon PC Law Firm

Cannabis Law Report

Jason writes……… I have some exciting news to share with you. In case you have not yet heard, today is my last day with Offit … Read More. The post Cannabis Attorney, Jason Klein, Departs Offit Kurman For Rimon PC Law Firm first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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Alert: BCC – Cannabis Advisory Committee will hold a virtual meeting beginning at 9:00 am on Friday, October 30

Cannabis Law Report

SACRAMENTO – The Bureau of Cannabis Control (Bureau) announced today that the Cannabis Advisory Committee will hold a virtual meeting beginning at 9:00 am on … Read More. The post Alert: BCC - Cannabis Advisory Committee will hold a virtual meeting beginning at 9:00 am on Friday, October 30 first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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Canada: Corporate Counsel Materia – Toronto, ON

Cannabis Law Report

Materia’s vision is to be the enabler of global cannabis access. Materia is developing a robust manufacturing and distribution ecosystem to grow legal cannabis markets … Read More. The post Canada: Corporate Counsel Materia - Toronto, ON first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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DEA Launches Get Smart About Drugs Program For Schools Called Operation Prevention

Cannabis Law Report

Here’s the release the DEA sent out Designed for elementary, middle, and high school students, educators and parents nationwide, Operation Prevention is an important effort … Read More. The post DEA Launches Get Smart About Drugs Program For Schools Called Operation Prevention first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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Press Release: CB Therapeutics Targets Psychedelics & Cannabis Markets

Cannabis Law Report

There’s little question that the market for cannabinoids and psychedelics are poised to experience significant growth over the coming years. While the demand for cannabinoids, … Read More. The post Press Release: CB Therapeutics Targets Psychedelics & Cannabis Markets first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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Alert: UCBA Wants Fair Cannabis Regulations In Los Angeles

Cannabis Law Report

Los Angeles is about to accept up to 1,600+ , Type 9 Non-Storefront Delivery licenses , with NO LIMIT on how many a single entity … Read More. The post Alert: UCBA Wants Fair Cannabis Regulations In Los Angeles first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.