Sat.Jan 25, 2020

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Weekly Legislative Roundup 1/25/20

NORML

Welcome to the latest edition of NORML’s Weekly Legislative Roundup! This week, officials with the Alaska’s Marijuana Control Board issued their first-ever permits to retailers who wish to allow customers to consume cannabis on the premises. Missouri state regulators began issuing the first of nearly 200 licenses to medical cannabis providers.

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Cannabis Arbitration: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly

Canna Law Blog

As each state’s cannabis industry matures past the licensing and permitting phases, expect to see a huge uptick in internal and external issues with cannabis businesses: promising partnerships turn into bitter rivalries, companies go broke, permits and licenses get voided, etc. All of these issues need to be resolved, and many companies or their execs or owners will end up slugging it out in court.

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Studio710 launches brand new Cypher Sessions Series, Episode 1

Cannabis Life Network

The latest Studio710 Cypher Sessions premiered today, showcasing some prime Vancity talent and the art of the freestyle. Relaunching as Episode 1 of a brand new, ongoing series, it features host and rapper Creed Taylor alongside fellow rhymers Manny Alcatraz and Jacobi the Giant, with the trio flexing their lyrical skills over a melange of […].

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Medical Marijuana and Muscle Spasms

CannaMD

Can compounds within marijuana reduce or eliminate the discomfort of muscle cramps? Based on research coming from the multiple sclerosis (MS) community, the answer is yes. Several years ago, the American Academy of Neurology acknowledged marijuana’s potential to treat the debilitating spasticity associated with MS, and the medical community is increasingly coming to a consensus supporting this position.

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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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Can CBD Help With Winter Colds And Flu?

The Fresh Toast

Some medical experts believe CBD can help manage the symptoms of the common cold and flu. Continue reading Can CBD Help With Winter Colds And Flu? at The Fresh Toast.

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Today’s Answer of the Day

TheAnswerPage

True or False? Approximately 60% of Americans understand that the FDA approval of a drug does not necessarily mean that the drug will help most people who use it. False. According to a survey published in December 2019 in Pharmacoepidemiology & Drug Safety, only about one quarter (25.1%) of Americans understand that a new drug approved by the FDA does not necessarily mean the drug will help most people who use it.

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How to Get Into the Marijuana Industry: 7 Tips for Beginners

Cannabis Law Report

If you’ve ever been interested in starting a marijuana business, look no further. In recent years, cannabis has been legalized in several states, so more and more people are wanting to start a business. Although cannabis business can be one of the most profitable businesses, many people don’t know how to get into the marijuana industry.