The Fresh Toast
FEBRUARY 6, 2020
Despite sharing some similarities with CBD, researchers think CBG can treat other conditions and produce more powerful results than the super famous cannabinoid. Continue reading What Is CBG And Why Is Everyone Comparing It To CBD? at The Fresh Toast.
NORML
FEBRUARY 6, 2020
Governor Andrew Cuomo has included a plan to “regulate, restrict, and control” the responsible adult use of cannabis in New York, known as the Cannabis Regulation and Taxation Act (“CRTA”). A complex and comprehensive plan laid out in over 200 pages of legislative text, the CRTA would implement one of the most tightly regulated, highly taxed and heavily controlled legal cannabis markets in the world.
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Leafly
FEBRUARY 6, 2020
Massachusetts currently has more than 30 retail cannabis locations, but is potentially about to approve its first minority-owned dispensary. The post Massachusetts weighs final approval of first minority-owned dispensary appeared first on Leafly.
The Fresh Toast
FEBRUARY 6, 2020
One recent survey reported that upwards of 66% of those who suffer from MS may use cannabis in their efforts to control the disease. . Continue reading The Connection Between Cannabis And Multiple Sclerosis at The Fresh Toast.
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.
Sensi Seeds
FEBRUARY 6, 2020
Each year, innovations in hemp plastic technology hit the market and many companies are incorporating hemp plastics into their products. Hemp is proving to be a clean alternative to the highly polluting plastics that are damaging our environment. There are various types of hemp plastic; here, we will briefly take you through how these plastics are produced.
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Cannabis Life Network
FEBRUARY 6, 2020
A message blared over the loudspeaker, “Seven ground peppercorns on the tongue!” according to the New York Times. This was the advice doled out to citizens in Myanmar to prevent the spread of the contagious, Novel Coronavirus. Now, before we get into the science behind ancient medicines, specifically the phytocannabinoids in anti-viral spices and how […].
The NM Political Report | Medical Cannabis Program
FEBRUARY 6, 2020
A New Mexico state senator is trying for a second time to pass a bill that would protect medical cannabis patients who live on tribal land. Sen. Benny Shendo, D-Jemez Pueblo, said his SB 271 would protect patients from federal law enforcement scrutiny. “We have native patients that are under this program and so when they’re off the reservation they’re legal, but as soon as they get on the reservation, federal trust land, it’s illegal because the federal government still has that as a federal vio
Canna Law Blog
FEBRUARY 6, 2020
Welcome back to our litigation series on California cannabis claims. Fraud is one of those claims that clients believe will be easy to pursue, but it actually requires a lot of factual development and proof, even just to assert it in a complaint. Below is a primer. Introduction. A fraud claim requires six elements: (1) a misrepresentation, (2) knowledge of that representation’s falsity, (3) an intent to induce reliance, (4) reliance, (5) causation, and (6) resulting damages.
Leafly
FEBRUARY 6, 2020
Edibles, topicals, extracts, and vapes are now legally available in Canada. Here's what you need to know. The post Everything Canadians need to know about Legalization 2.0 appeared first on Leafly.
Cannabis Law Report
FEBRUARY 6, 2020
Ganjapreneur report on Washington’s (looks like) failing attempt to ban concentrates. They write. A controversial bill that would have banned high-potency concentrates in Washington state was resoundingly rejected for the 2020 session. Washington’s well-publicized “10 percent concentrates bill” has been stopped in committee for the 2020 session.
Cannabis Life Network
FEBRUARY 6, 2020
Certain ailments are not sequential and require dynamic therapy. The vascular functions of migraine attacks are a prime example. Thankfully though, cannabis‘ flexibility allows it to adapt to shifting stresses within blood vessels and peripheral tissues. We have explained how the body’s own endogenous cannabinoids, as well as the plants, blend their actions to keep […].
MMJ Recs
FEBRUARY 6, 2020
If you or a family member suffers from seizures, you will know just how debilitating they can be. Seizures vary considerably in their severity, but nearly three million Americans experience them regularly in some form or other. One of the most challenging things to have to deal with is the suddenness with which seizures can come on. This lack of warning is not only potentially dangerous because you could be anywhere and doing anything when a seizure strikes, but it can also really affect your co
Cannabis Life Network
FEBRUARY 6, 2020
The legal cannabis industry‘s reputation as a job creator took another hit Tuesday as Tilray Inc. (NASDAQ:TLRY), Canada’s 3rd largest licensed cannabis producer by both market cap and unit sales, announced that it would be laying off 10% of its workforce globally. The Financial Post reports that Tilray presently employs 1,443 people in total.
Cannabis Law Report
FEBRUARY 6, 2020
MM Write. The proposed ballot initiative, which would make certain psychedelic plants and fungi such as psilocybin mushrooms and ayahuasca among the lowest local law enforcement priorities in the nation’s capital, was given initial approval by the Board of Elections. The body was tasked with determining whether the proposal is lawful and can proceed.
TheAnswerPage
FEBRUARY 6, 2020
Animal research studies on CBD’s potential therapeutic effects often employ rodents. Is CBD administered to rodents the same way CBD is administered to humans? No. CBD is commonly administered to rodents either via intraperitoneal injection or via the oral route. In contrast, CBD has been studied in humans using oral administration or inhalation.
Cannabis Law Report
FEBRUARY 6, 2020
Medical cannabis companies in Missouri could be prevented from hiring employees because state regulators might not be able to access a national fingerprint database. The FBI said it will not allow the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, which licenses the state’s MMJ businesses, to access the agency’s database, The Kansas City Star reported.
The Joint Blog
FEBRUARY 6, 2020
From January 1 to January 31, the first month of legal sales in Illinois, there was nearly $40 million in marijuana and marijuana products sold. This is based on data released Monday by the state Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. According to the Associated Press, Illinois residents bought more than $30.6 million in January, while out-of-state visitor sales totaled $8.6 million.
Cannabis Law Report
FEBRUARY 6, 2020
The BBC writes. The families of severely epileptic children have held a protest criticising the NHS for failing to prescribe medical cannabis. The law changed in 2018, allowing doctors to legally prescribe cannabis for some serious conditions. Although private doctors are issuing prescriptions costing up to £3,500 a month, families say they were promised the drug would be available on the NHS.
The Joint Blog
FEBRUARY 6, 2020
How to Use CBD Watermelon Vape Juice? CBD popularity and uses continue to make it into the headlines each day. It is due to the variety of CBD products available on the market today. These products include CBD vape juice, CBD oil, CBD capsules, edibles, and many more. Vape juices and the other products contain a wide range of cannabinoids. The difference between other CBD products and vape juice is that you need a vaping device to ingest it.
Cannabis Law Report
FEBRUARY 6, 2020
Vermont publication 7 days reports. The bill that would create a retail cannabis market in Vermont is on the move again — this time, with a new tax structure. On Wednesday, the House Ways and Means Committee voted 7-3 to advance S.54 with a 20 percent tax on all retail cannabis sales. The state tax figures align with those in Massachusetts, which set up an adult-use cannabis market in 2018, said chair Rep.
Leafly
FEBRUARY 6, 2020
From a half-gram to an ounce, this explainer is all you need to identify cannabis quantities. The post What does cannabis look like? A visual guide to cannabis quantities appeared first on Leafly.
Cannabis Law Report
FEBRUARY 6, 2020
The Liquor and Cannabis Board took the following action today at its regularly scheduled Board meeting. 2019 Legislation Implementation – Soju endorsement, Recapping Sake, and Manufacturers Bottling/Packaging (Effective March 7, 2020). Concise Explanatory Statement. Rules – WSR 20-05-008. Emergency Rules for Vapor Products (Chapter 314-35 WAC) – Summary License Suspension and Petition for Stay Provisions (Effective February 5, 2020).
Cannabis Maven
FEBRUARY 6, 2020
Senate Bill 420 has passed in New Hampshire, which would allow medical marijuana patients to grow at home.
Cannabis Law Report
FEBRUARY 6, 2020
Portland, OR — At a special meeting on January 30, 2020, the Commissioners of the Oregon Liquor Control Commission approved one marijuana violation stipulated settlement agreement. Cura CS , a licensed recreational marijuana wholesaler, will pay a fine of $110,000 for two violations. Licensees are: Cura CS, LLC; Cura Partners, Inc., Member; Cameron Forni, President/Director/Stockholder; Nitin Khanna, Director/Stockholder; David Thompson, Secretary; Nicholas Slinde, Director; Kali Mata, L
The Blunt Truth
FEBRUARY 6, 2020
Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. Let’s start out with the world of cannabusiness. MedMen CEO Adam Bierman left the company effective February 1. Shares climbed 13% on the news. Bierman is not the only person in the industry losing his job; several companies recently announced layoffs.
Cannabis Law Report
FEBRUARY 6, 2020
Oregon live reports…… Cura Cannabis finally completes sale at sharply reduced price following layoffs, record fine and fresh customer lawsuit. Portland company Cura Cannabis has finally completed the sale of its recreational marijuana business, nine months after announcing the deal with Massachusetts-based Curaleaf. The deal closed Saturday at a fraction of the billion-dollar price initially touted after a series of setbacks that included lawsuits, a record financial penalty and layo
NORML
FEBRUARY 6, 2020
Lawmakers are advancing legislative efforts to end criminal penalties for low-level marijuana possession offenses. On Wednesday, members of the House Courts of Justice Committee amended and approved legislation, HB 972, reducing penalties for offenses involving the possession of up to a half ounce of marijuana to a civil violation — punishable by a maximum $25 fine, no arrest, and no criminal record.
Cannabis Law Report
FEBRUARY 6, 2020
United States: Cannabis Patent Litigation Update: Construing Cannabis Claims. 31 January 2020. by Gretchen Temeles,Ph.D. Duane Morris LLP. Because enforcement of patent rights in the U.S. is governed by federal law, the Schedule I status of cannabis continues to cast uncertainty over whether cannabis patent rights can actually be challenged or enforced.
NORML
FEBRUARY 6, 2020
Senate-backed legislation to regulate retail sales of marijuana to adults continues to advance in Vermont. Members of the House Ways and Means Committee voted 7 to 3 this week in favor of the bill, S. 54. The proposal now awaits consideration from the House Appropriations Committee. If approved, it will go before the full House for a vote. Senate lawmakers have already approved a version of the bill by a veto-proof supermajority.
The Joint Blog
FEBRUARY 6, 2020
According to a new report by the Associated Press, some top Minnesota Democratic lawmakers are planning to make a major push in the 2020 legislative session to legalize recreational marijuana. “Legalization is going to happen in Minnesota, and the question is whether it happens this year, next year, or the year after,” House Majority Leader Ryan Winkler said.
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