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Study: Past-Year Marijuana Use Not Associated with Elevated Risk of Workplace Injury

NORML

"We found that workers reporting using cannabis more than once in the past year were no more likely to report having experienced a work-related injury over the same time period in a large cohort of the Canadian working population.". The post Study: Past-Year Marijuana Use Not Associated with Elevated Risk of Workplace Injury appeared first on NORML.

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Election Day stress? Chill with these 5 dank strains

Leafly

The dumpster fire that is 2020 is about to get even crazier. Check out these weed strains to get through the election, you'll need 'em. The post Election Day stress? Chill with these 5 dank strains appeared first on Leafly.

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Montana: Latest Poll Shows Rise in Support for Legalization Ballot Measure

NORML

According to the poll, which surveyed voters last week, 54 percent of respondents endorse the measure and 38 percent oppose it. That is an uptick in support since pollsters last surveyed voters earlier this month, when only a plurality of respondents (49 percent) backed the measure. The post Montana: Latest Poll Shows Rise in Support for Legalization Ballot Measure appeared first on NORML.

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The Week in Weed: October 30, 2020

The Blunt Truth

Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. New York releases new CBD regulations, and Governor Cuomo supports legal cannabis. The Montana Supreme Court denied a ballot initiative challenge, and some in the medical marijuana industry oppose the measure. Oregon Senators voice their opposition to the DEA’s hemp rule.

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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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Arizona Marijuana Legalization Ballot: Election 2020

Cannabis Law Report

Written By: Jana D. Weltzin, Esq. Proposition 207, otherwise known as the “Smart and Safe Arizona Act,” is on the Arizona ballot for the November … Read More. The post Arizona Marijuana Legalization Ballot: Election 2020 first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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Article: Could Giving Acid to Dolphins Help Us Talk to Aliens?

Cannabis Law Report

How dolphins on LSD shaped the search for extraterrestrial intelligence. Via Doubleblind… On April 8, 1960, famed planetary astronomer Frank Drake turned the radio telescope … Read More. The post Article: Could Giving Acid to Dolphins Help Us Talk to Aliens? first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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5 Times Candy Was Scarier than Cannabis

CannaMD

We’ve all heard the urban legend of sinister neighbors sneaking marijuana into the unsuspecting hands of innocent trick-or-treaters. (Because who wouldn’t want to spend a ton of money on edibles just to pass them out to random strangers?) As NBC puts it – in their aptly titled article, The Halloween Tale of Marijuana Handed Out to Trick-or-Treaters is as Real as a Ghost Story : This is a ridiculous and unfounded claim.

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DRUG ENFORCEMENT AGENCY INTERIM FINAL RULE ON HEMP Q&A

Cannabis Law Report

Bridge West CannaBlog Guest Contributor, Edward R. Culhane Esq., of Culhane Law Firm What is the DEA Interim Final Rule (IFR) on Hemp? On August … Read More. The post DRUG ENFORCEMENT AGENCY INTERIM FINAL RULE ON HEMP Q&A first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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Congress Takes Issue with the (Awful) DEA Hemp Rule

Canna Law Blog

The hemp industry is not the only one that’s pushing back against the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)’s hemp Interim Final Rule (the “ Rule ”). If you read this blog, you’ll recall the hemp industry sued the DEA following the release of its Rule in August 2020. The Rule threatens the hemp industry because it wrongfully criminalizes the extraction process of hemp into derivatives, extracts and cannabinoids, which is a critical component of all hemp-derived products.

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Motley Fool: “Aurora Cannabis has shown a complete disregard for its shareholders”

Cannabis Law Report

In a detailed description of Aurora’s 2020 (non?) performance amongst other things they say… What a company! What a mess. If Aurora Cannabis has taught … Read More. The post Motley Fool: "Aurora Cannabis has shown a complete disregard for its shareholders" first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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Devil’s Night 24 Hour Livestream Fundraiser For Mat The Alien

Cannabis Life Network

Tomorrow starting at 12 pm the Devil’s Night 24 hour Livestream for Mat the Alien will begin. The fundraiser aims to raise funds for the local DJ. Mat Andrew, otherwise known as Mat the Alien, was left paralyzed from the chest down after a serious mountain bike crash in Nanaimo, BC. His family has set […]. The post Devil’s Night 24 Hour Livestream Fundraiser For Mat The Alien appeared first on Latest Cannabis News Today - Headlines, Videos & Stocks.

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Kiwi Medical Cannabis Company Launches Crowdfunding Campaign To Raise Money To Buy Hydroelectric Power Plant

Cannabis Law Report

New Zealand Medical Cannabis company Greenfern Industries has launched a campaign to raise NZ$4.0 million says a press release published October 29th. The funds raised … Read More. The post Kiwi Medical Cannabis Company Launches Crowdfunding Campaign To Raise Money To Buy Hydroelectric Power Plant first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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Cannabis Consumption Trends During Covid-19

Otherside Farms

We reached out to our consumers during this unprecedented time in history to ask them some hard-hitting questions about their consumption habits during the quarantine. We have received, at the time of writing, 360 responses to our survey and wanted to share some of the insights we have gained. . As well as tackling consumption habits, we also wanted to touch on consumption methods, ie. vaporizing, joints, bongs, oil vapes, and the like, as well as when in the day people were consuming.

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SLU professor jailed for allegedly possessing hallucinogenic drugs

Cannabis Law Report

A St. Lawrence University professor the former co-chair of the modern languages department is in jail for allegedly having large amounts of hallucinogenic drugs in … Read More. The post SLU professor jailed for allegedly possessing hallucinogenic drugs first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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Congress Takes Issue with the (Awful) DEA Hemp Rule

Canna Law Blog

The hemp industry is not the only one that’s pushing back against the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)’s hemp Interim Final Rule (the “ Rule ”). If you read this blog, you’ll recall the hemp industry sued the DEA following the release of its Rule in August 2020. The Rule threatens the hemp industry because it wrongfully criminalizes the extraction process of hemp into derivatives, extracts and cannabinoids, which is a critical component of all hemp-derived products.

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The New U.S. Cannabis Industry: Post-Election Insights and Analyses

Cannabis Law Report

THE PRICE – Free? THE DATE – Nov 6, 2020 12:00 PM in Eastern Time (US and Canada) THE RATING – THE BLURB – Topics … Read More. The post The New U.S. Cannabis Industry: Post-Election Insights and Analyses first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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Beginners Guide for Glass Blunt

Otherside Farms

The world was once used to consuming dry herbs in tobacco leaf blunt wraps, but as time evolves, a lot of people are now looking for cleaner and purer methods, and glass blunts have exploded in popularity as the best solution. The development of marijuana smoking sets is always increasing with different products every day. Smoking products should also pay more attention to the requirements of convenience and practicality.

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Senior Writer / Copywriter H12 Brands – Toronto, ON

Cannabis Law Report

High 12 Brands creates exceptional brand experiences for the Canadian adult-use cannabis market. H12 engages leading supply chain partners to bring our products into the … Read More. The post Senior Writer / Copywriter H12 Brands - Toronto, ON first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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Support The Michigan Cannabis Prisoner Release Campaign

Cannabis Life Network

With 40,000 people incarcerated in US prisons for cannabis possession as of 2020, many states and local governments are beginning to rethink policy surrounding the criminal implications and punishment it still holds. Michigan Cannabis Prisoners state after legalization Michigan is one of 13 states that has legalized recreational cannabis consumption and possession, yet still penalizes […].

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Article: How Cannabis Companies Can Protect Their Trademarks

Cannabis Law Report

Bloomberg have published the following piece The cannabis industry’s rapid growth presents companies with the need to protect their brands from trademark infringement, and to … Read More. The post Article: How Cannabis Companies Can Protect Their Trademarks first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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Today’s Answer of the Day

TheAnswerPage

Compared to previous years, has the number of opioid deaths since the COVID pandemic increased or decreased? Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, a dramatic increase in the number of opioid overdose deaths has been reported. According to a recent report put out by the American Medical Association, opioid overdose deaths have increased in more than 35 states since the pandemic began.

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Birthday card laced with LSD smuggled into Irish prison

Cannabis Law Report

One card had been soaked in LSD similar to a scene from movie In The Name Of The Father ! Dub,in live reports Prison staff … Read More. The post Birthday card laced with LSD smuggled into Irish prison first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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New Zealanders Vote on a Cannabis Legalization and Control Bill

Veriheal

We talk often about the extension of cannabis legalization in modern times, and about what a great time in history this is for cannabis. And while that’s true, it’s also complicated. In the United States, as most of us are well aware, cannabis legalization is rapidly proceeding on a state by state basis rather than at the national level—we have yet to see any real strides in this country toward federal legalization.

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Director, Quality Assurance & Regulatory Compliance Motif Labs – Aylmer, ON

Cannabis Law Report

We are seeking a Director of Quality Assurance & Regulatory Affairs to strategically manage development, implementation, and ongoing monitoring of the quality assurance and control … Read More. The post Director, Quality Assurance & Regulatory Compliance Motif Labs - Aylmer, ON first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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MJ Freeway Inventory Specialist Confidential – Harrisburg, PA

Cannabis Law Report

The primary purpose of this position is to establish and maintain the MJ Freeway tracking system for the Company and provide IT support to employees … Read More. The post MJ Freeway Inventory Specialist Confidential - Harrisburg, PA first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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Head of Marketing Outcrowd Group – Remote

Cannabis Law Report

Outspoke is a supply chain management software for multi-licensed retailers and distributors. Our platform turns cannabis inventory data into tools that help you manage your … Read More. The post Head of Marketing Outcrowd Group - Remote first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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Digital Marketing Specialist Indiva – Toronto, ON

Cannabis Law Report

Indiva (TSXV: NDVA) (OTCQX: NDVAF) is a Canadian licensed producer of premium cannabis and cannabis products, and a provider of extraction, manufacturing and refinement services. … Read More. The post Digital Marketing Specialist Indiva - Toronto, ON first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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MedMen files suit against the city of Pasadena

Cannabis Law Report

A few weeks back we reported …… Pasadena rejects MedMen application for cannabis dispensary say new management does not have enough cannabis experience Now, as … Read More. The post MedMen files suit against the city of Pasadena first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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9 Health Benefits That CBD Has to Offer

Cannabis Law Report

CBD has been growing in popularity since it was legalized in the 2014 and 2018 Farm Bills. The reason for this lies in the number … Read More. The post 9 Health Benefits That CBD Has to Offer first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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7 Awesome Reasons To Grow Your Own Weed!

Cannabis Law Report

If you live in a state with favorable cannabis laws, growing cannabis is a worthwhile endeavor. There are numerous advantages to cultivating your own flower … Read More. The post 7 Awesome Reasons To Grow Your Own Weed! first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.