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ASA offers solution to DOJ research block: Our comments on the DEA’s proposed rules

Americans for Safe Access

On March 23, DEA published a proposed rulemaking —“Controls to Enhance the Cultivation of Marihuana for Research in the United States”—in the Federal Register (85 FR 16292), involving who can grow cannabis in bulk for research purposes. Americans for Safe Access (ASA) submitted comments which suggested several amendments to the provisions of these regulations governing the bulk marijuana manufacturers program.

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Cannabis and America?s uprising: It?s time to answer the knock at the door

Leafly

Why does the cannabis industry have a special duty? Because cannabis has a special history. The post Cannabis and America’s uprising: It’s time to answer the knock at the door appeared first on Leafly.

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Marijuana Drug Tests: Employers Change Position

CannaMD

A long-standing problem for medical marijuana patients across the nation is that while many states have loosened up restrictions on cannabis use, company policies on marijuana have remained mostly unchanged. However, medical marijuana is here to stay, and so – as advocacy groups argue: employers will have to come around sooner or later. To help move things along, many state and local governments are now enacting legislation disallowing pre-employment marijuana testing for certain types of employ

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Common Cannabis Pests - How To Spot, Treat, and Prevent

Marijuana Seeds NL

Whether you’re looking into expanding your crop or you’re entering the growing industry for the first time, it’s essential to know how to get the best yield. One of the most devastating things that can happen to your marijuana fields is an infestation from common cannabis pests. These insects and other creatures can quickly decimate your plants and harm your yield if you don’t take steps for cannabis pest control.

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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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California wants to hire more cannabis cops to get a handle on black market marijuana

Cannabis Law Report

According to the Sacramento Bee California’s Bureau of Cannabis Control is looking to beef up its law enforcement presence. The bureau in a new state … Read More.

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Health Canada Trusts CannTrust

Cannabis Law Report

Others wouldn’t after last year’s goings on. Ganjapreneur reports… CannTrust has had the licenses for one of its grow facilities reinstated after its federal licenses … Read More.

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7 Cannabis Media Companies Every Weed Smoker Should Follow

Cannabis Life Network

Fellow weed smokers, here are the top 7 Cannabis Media Companies you need to be following for all your updates on our friend Mary Jane. Cannabis Media Company- Herb Matt Gray was working out of his garage in San Francisco in 2014 and remembers that he couldn’t find a good weed recipe online unless it […]. The post 7 Cannabis Media Companies Every Weed Smoker Should Follow appeared first on Latest Cannabis News Today - Headlines, Videos & Stocks.

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Lawsuits filed against PetSmart over hemp products sold without FDA OK

Cannabis Law Report

Two similar federal lawsuits against PetSmart accuse the company of false and deceptive practices for selling hemp products for pets that are unapproved by the … Read More.

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Not All CBD Health Claims Are Treated Equal

Canna Law Blog

If you read this blog and keep a close eye on the cannabidiol (“CBD”) industry, you know that the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) takes issue with advertising tools containing egregious, unfounded claims about the health benefits of CBD products. Yet, you might be surprised to read that the federal agency does not go after every actor that promotes the therapeutic value of these products.

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Press Release: GREEN LIGHT ATTORNEY SECURES FIRST FEDERAL TRADEMARK FOR MARIJUANA PARAPHERNALIA

Cannabis Law Report

It is no secret that the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has taken a hard-line stance when it comes to cannabis-related trademarks, specifically … Read More.

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Webinar with Dr. Sulak and Bonni S. Goldstein, M.D.

Healer

Dr. Sulak is joined by special guest Bonni S. Goldstein, M.D. This is a recording of the May 27, 2020 Healer Certified monthly webinar. Play video. These webinars are usually reserved for members of the Healer Certified Community but we have made this available to the general public due to Covid 19. Webinar Research Topics. Cannabis and COVID-19: 3 scientific papers.

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Canada: CannDelta Becomes Official Regulatory Advisory of Business of Cannabis

Cannabis Law Report

Here’s their press release… CannDelta Inc. (“CannDelta”), a leading Canadian regulatory and scientific cannabis consulting company, announced today they have become the Official Regulatory Advisory … Read More.

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What To Expect During A Medical Marijuana Evaluation

PrestoDoctor

Buds of Medical Marijuana with stethoscope. Forecasts state that the medical marijuana market will be worth more than $8 billion by 2024, and the global medical cannabis market is predicted to reach a net worth of $73.6 billion by 2027. The reason for this explosion of medical marijuana use is that many people are turning to it for relief from pain, insomnia, anxiety, epilepsy, and a host of other issues.

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Green Growth Brands Announces Court Approval of Sale and Investment Solicitation Process and Extension of Stay under Insolvency Proceedings

Cannabis Law Report

Here’s the press release in full. COLUMBUS, Ohio, June 02, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Green Growth Brands Inc. (CSE: GGB) (OTCQB: GGBXF) and certain of … Read More.

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8 Best Cannabis Strains For Sleep

Miss Marijuana

By: Stacey Kearney. The utilizing of cannabis and cannabis products in the treatment of health conditions is ever-evolving. Constant research is being carried out to show the benefits in everything from pain relief to regulating seizures in epilepsy. The results are impressive and shine a light on it’s many positive uses. Here we take a look at the 8 best cannabis strains for sleep and how they can aid your nighttime routine….

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Black-owned Boston cannabis store looted in what owners call a ?targeted? attack amid protests

Cannabis Law Report

Looks like our breaking news column is going to be full of these stories for the next few days and where possible we will locate … Read More.

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Today’s Answer of the Day

TheAnswerPage

Methamphetamine is a Schedule II highly addictive stimulant. What is methamphetamine’s mechanism of action that leads to the “rush” and “high”? it is believed that the “rush” and the “high” associated with amphetamine use result from the release of very high levels of dopamine into areas of the brain that regulate feelings of pleasure.

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U.S. Dept. of Agriculture Approves USVI Hemp Plan; Bryan Keeps Pressure on Senators to Legalize Marijuana

Cannabis Law Report

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has approved the Virgin Islands Hemp Plan, which outlines the procedures and requirements for cultivating and producing hemp products in … Read More.

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Hemp on Balance: A Closer Look at the Environmental Side of the Equation

SMPL

The hemp boom has brought some unpredicted problems for the economy and the environment. From its many medicinal uses, its nutritional value, and the prevention of habitat destruction, hemp truly is one of nature’s miracles. But like everything, it does have a dark side. While some may argue why hemp is bad, in reality, the dark side of hemp merely reflects the human condition.

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Terroir & Hemp In Italy

Cannabis Law Report

Hemp Industry Daily reports on Italian hemp producers exploring the concept of “terroir” in hemp growing…… Fabio Primavera an agronomist and trained soil expert currently … Read More.

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Jim Belushi is a Cannabis Farmer Now and Shares His Knowledge of MMJ

SMPL

Jim Belushi is far from the first celebrity to get into the legal pot game. Stoned luminaries like Willy Nelson, Snoop Dogg, Tommy Chong, and the Marley family are selling pot with their names on it in multiple states across the country, but Belushi’s doing something different. These other celebrities have simply created a brand that they then license to pot farmers, whereas Belushi is actually growing the pot on his own property, often with his own hands.

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USDA Update Hemp Testing Lab List

Cannabis Law Report

Any laboratory testing hemp for THC concentration under the U.S. Domestic Hemp Production Program must be registered with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to handle … Read More.

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Study: Marijuana Inhaler Safe and Effective for Treating Chronic Pain

The Joint Blog

According to a new study published in the European Journal of Pain, delivering a precise doses of THC via a specialized inhaler is associated with pain mitigation in patients with neuropathy and other complex pain conditions. The study, titled Pharmacokinetics, efficacy, and safety of a novel selective-dose cannabis inhaler in patients with chronic pain: A randomized, double-blinded, placebo-controlled trial , was first published by NORML.

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FDA continues prowl for COVID-19 product claims with warning letter to 8th CBD company

Cannabis Law Report

Hemp Industry Daily reports…Since the beginning of March, federal food and drug regulators have issued warning letters to 64 companies for selling products under claims … Read More.

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Here?s where the 2020 Presidential Candidates Stand on Cannabis

The Joint Blog

Come Nov. 3, 2020 Americans will elect a new president- or re-elect the present President of the United States. Political pundits believe that the electoral landscape today differs from 2016. A large section of the public cares about cannabis. And others are looking for significant distinctions to support cannabis law changes. Supporting legalization is not enough.

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UK-based investment company enters CBD market with acquisition of Love Hemp

Cannabis Law Report

A London-based cannabis investment company focused on investing in or buying companies operating in the CBD wellness and medicinal cannabis industries has made its first … Read More.

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Economist: Retail Weed Could Net Colorado Springs $98 Million in Taxes

Cannabis Law Report

A Colorado economist believes that Colorado Springs could net almost $100 million in annual tax revenue if the city legalized recreational marijuana sales. Reports Westword… Read More.

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Canada: Witset writes its own cannabis law

Cannabis Law Report

First Nation says it is their constitutional right to govern cultivation and sale of marijuana reports Interior News… They write.The Interior News has learned … Read More.

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MJ Biz Report: Cannabis Dispensaries Being Targeted Countrywide

Cannabis Law Report

The report reveals that San Francisco dispensaries are being hit hard during the protests and it is becoming increasingly obvious it isn’t looters but rather … Read More.

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MedMen Closes All Locations And Condemns Looting In Internal Memo

Cannabis Law Report

Marijuana Moment reports. MedMen Temporarily Closes All Locations And Condemns Looting In Internal Memo The national marijuana dispensary chain MedMen has temporarily closed down all … Read More.