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Mississippi: Medical Organizations Join Legal Fight to Overturn Election Result Legalizing Medical Cannabis Access

NORML

“The AMA’s position is woefully out of step with both public opinion and scientific consensus, as well as with the opinions of the majority of physicians. It is regrettable that this organization would go on record in attempting to nullify the vote of a supermajority of Mississippi voters.”. The post Mississippi: Medical Organizations Join Legal Fight to Overturn Election Result Legalizing Medical Cannabis Access appeared first on NORML.

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Shop these 5 excellent Black-owned cannabis brands of California

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Fire hash and flower from Oakland Extracts, Peakz Co, Viola, SF Roots and Ball Family Farms. The post Shop these 5 excellent Black-owned cannabis brands of California appeared first on Leafly.

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Weekly Legislative Roundup 1/15/21

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Welcome to the latest edition of NORML's Weekly Legislative Roundup, on the NORML blog every Friday! The post Weekly Legislative Roundup 1/15/21 appeared first on NORML.

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5 Things Every Cannabis Physician Should Know

Leafwell

This article is for medical marijuana patients and physicians alike. We believe knowledge is power and Leafwell seeks to educate not only patients but medical professionals as well. As common wisdom knows, marijuana is reputed to be the world’s safest drug, whether those proactive cannabinoids are purchased and ingested through the pharmaceutical or artisanal marketplaces.

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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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NM cannabis producer sues state, claims retaliation

The NM Political Report | Medical Cannabis Program

A prominent New Mexico medical cannabis producer filed a lawsuit Wednesday against the state Department of Health, alleging the department violated a previous court order and discriminated against the company regarding cannabis plant limits. Albuquerque-based attorney Jacob Candelaria, who is also a New Mexico state senator, filed the motion on behalf of Ultra Health, a medical cannabis company that has previously taken the state to court numerous times.

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Article: Uganda “policy towards cannabis is currently a haze of confusion”

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African Business reports on an industry caught in the middle most important election the country has held in a generation.… Read More. The post Article: Uganda “policy towards cannabis is currently a haze of confusion” first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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Cannabis News 01/15/2021

Nature's Way Medicine

Research on after cannabis use and opioid use after starting cannabis treatment. The federal environment and likelihood of legalizing cannabis. New York and Ohio law updates. The post Cannabis News 01/15/2021 appeared first on Natures Way Medicine.

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USDA Announces Final Rule Regulating the Production of Hemp in the U.S.

Cannabis Law Report

Statement below from leading national hemp attorney Shawn Hauser of Vicente Sederberg LLP. DENVER — The U.S. Department of… Read More. The post USDA Announces Final Rule Regulating the Production of Hemp in the U.S. first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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New Music Friday: Juice Wrld, Emotional Oranges, Dababy, Flo Milli

Cannabis Life Network

Welcome back to another edition of New Music Friday! This week we feature music from Juice Wrld, Emotional Oranges, Dababy, and Flo Milli. Bad Boy (ft. Young Thug) – Juice Wrld Juice Wrld raps on this upbeat melodic trap banger with Young Thug. Produced by Pierre Bourne, this track has all the ingredients for a […]. The post New Music Friday: Juice Wrld, Emotional Oranges, Dababy, Flo Milli appeared first on Latest Cannabis News Today - Headlines, Videos & Stocks.

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Nerds maker, prosecutors, and poison control irked after illegal cannabis candies send two children to N.J. hospitals

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The Philadelphia Inquirer reports. On Christmas Day, a 3-year-old was hospitalized in a New Jersey intensive-care unit after eating a… Read More. The post Nerds maker, prosecutors, and poison control irked after illegal cannabis candies send two children to N.J. hospitals first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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Ireland Could Also Join the Ranks to Legalize Cannabis This Year

Veriheal

On December 14th, 2020, Irish lawmaker Gino Kenny tweeted great news for the country of Ireland. “Next year, People Before Profit will bring forward legislation to end the prohibition of cannabis in Ireland. This will be the first time in eight years that a bill to legalize cannabis will be before the Dáil. Looking forward to the debate ahead in 2021” If this is anything like his promises of the past, it will be exciting to see how things unfold this year regarding cannabis legaliz

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Acreage Holdings Adds Katie J. Bayne As Board Member

Cannabis Law Report

NEW YORK, Jan. 11, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Acreage Holdings, Inc. (“Acreage” or “Company”) (CSE: ACRG.A.U, ACRG.B.U), (OTC: ACRHF, ACRDF)… Read More. The post Acreage Holdings Adds Katie J. Bayne As Board Member first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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Weekly Cannabis Roundup January 15

Veriheal

Thanks to some of its participants, the DC Capitol Seige Riot set the cannabis stigma back as rioters consumed irresponsibly in the Rotunda. To help boost morale for the COVID vaccines, the Joints for Jabs campaign will be giving away free cannabis outside of DC vaccine clinics. And Texas, of all places, is flirting with the idea of expanding its medical cannabis program.

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Politicians Take Sides In Nigeria’s Cannabis Debate

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Cannabiz Africa reports The battle lines are being drawn all the more sharply in Nigeria’s high-stakes cannabis reform war. The… Read More. The post Politicians Take Sides In Nigeria’s Cannabis Debate first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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5 Things Every Cannabis Physician Should Know

Leafwell

This article is for medical marijuana patients and physicians alike. We believe knowledge is power and Leafwell seeks to educate not only patients but medical professionals as well. As common wisdom knows, marijuana is reputed to be the world’s safest drug, whether those proactive cannabinoids are purchased and ingested through the pharmaceutical or artisanal marketplaces.

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Latham & Watkins hires cannabis expert Eveline Van Keymeulen as new partner in Europe

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Here is their press release Latham & Watkins is pleased to announce that Eveline Van Keymeulen has joined the firm… Read More. The post Latham & Watkins hires cannabis expert Eveline Van Keymeulen as new partner in Europe first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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Today’s Answer of the Day

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To which receptor do cannabinoids bind that impact pain sensation. In addition to acting on cannabinoid receptors (CB1 and CB2), cannabinoids may modulate pain by interacting with the G protein-coupled receptor 55 (GPR55) and GPR18 and other G protein-coupled receptors such as serotonin and opioids receptors. Cannabinoids also interact with TRPV-1 receptors.

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UK Guardian Newspaper Published Opinion Piece – “For 50 years, zero tolerance to drugs has failed – yet Britain refuses to change”

Cannabis Law Report

Simon Jenkins writes. The 1971 Misuse of Drugs Act has needlessly criminalised thousands of people, and done nothing to tackle… Read More. The post UK Guardian Newspaper Published Opinion Piece – “For 50 years, zero tolerance to drugs has failed – yet Britain refuses to change” first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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What Does The 2020 Election Mean For Medical Marijuana?

MMJ Recs

Marijuana was legalized in five more states on Election Day in November 2020. New Jersey, Arizona, and Montana all voted to legalize recreational marijuana, while South Dakota legalized medical and recreational marijuana and Mississippi voted to legalize medical marijuana. These votes are another leap forward in the medical marijuana revolution that has been sweeping the country over the past decade.

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Talking To Your Doctor- How To Get A Medical Cannabis Prescription

Cannabis Law Report

Although weed is legal in Canada now, there are still some apprehensions about using medical cannabis. People suffering from health… Read More. The post Talking To Your Doctor- How To Get A Medical Cannabis Prescription first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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The Week in Weed: January 15, 2021

The Blunt Truth

Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. What will Democratic control of the Senate mean for legalizing on the federal level? How much do we know about Merrick Garland’s views on cannabis? What did the FDA say about CBD? How are things progressing in New Jersey? What’s going on in the Dakotas?

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French government to ask public opinion on recreational cannabis

Cannabis Law Report

An online questionnaire is being launched to gauge public opinion on recreational marijuana use, before parliamentary debates on the issue… Read More. The post French government to ask public opinion on recreational cannabis first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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The Thai Ministry of Public Health will launch a website to encourage the development of cannabis for medicinal purposes in February

Cannabis Law Report

The Bangkok Post also reports. that cosmetic companies in the country can now start using hemp oil in the products… Read More. The post The Thai Ministry of Public Health will launch a website to encourage the development of cannabis for medicinal purposes in February first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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Prachinburi hospital in Thailand serves up cannabis infused meals

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Thailand’s Nation website reports… Prachinburi’s Chao Phraya Abhaibhubejhr Hospital has opened “Ganja Ros” (Taste of Ganja) – Thailand’s first eatery… Read More. The post Prachinburi hospital in Thailand serves up cannabis infused meals first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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MP Sher Bahadur Tamang Interviewed By Nepali Times On Need For Cannabis Regulation

Cannabis Law Report

The Nepali Times reports… Nearly 50 years after the United States government forced Nepal to ban the cultivation and use… Read More. The post MP Sher Bahadur Tamang Interviewed By Nepali Times On Need For Cannabis Regulation first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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Almost 100 Individuals Apply To Be One Of Three Representatives on Vermont’s Cannabis Control Board,

Cannabis Law Report

Nearly 100 people have applied to be one of three representatives on Vermont’s Cannabis Control Board, a powerful entity that… Read More. The post Almost 100 Individuals Apply To Be One Of Three Representatives on Vermont’s Cannabis Control Board, first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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WLCB Alert: 2021 Cannabis Compliance Consultant Team

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LCB introduces its Cannabis Compliance Consultant Team. This team of professionals is dedicated to assisting and supporting the cannabis industry.… Read More. The post WLCB Alert: 2021 Cannabis Compliance Consultant Team first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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12 January 2021: Nepali Law Minister Sher Bahadur Tamang on cannabis legalisation

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… Read More. The post 12 January 2021: Nepali Law Minister Sher Bahadur Tamang on cannabis legalisation first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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USDA Announces Grant To Collect ‘Superior Performing’ Hemp Seeds

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Marijuana Moment reports. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently announced that it will be making grant money available to… Read More. The post USDA Announces Grant To Collect ‘Superior Performing’ Hemp Seeds first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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PLUS Products Announces Exclusive Agreement to Enter United Kingdom Hemp CBD Market

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SAN MATEO, Calif., Jan. 14, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Plus Products Inc. (CSE: PLUS) (OTCQX: PLPRF) (the “Company” or “PLUS”),… Read More. The post PLUS Products Announces Exclusive Agreement to Enter United Kingdom Hemp CBD Market first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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