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The NFL and Medical Marijuana

Canna Law Blog

It’s Super Bowl week! Over the years, we’ve written occasionally about marijuana issues and the National Football League. See here, here , and here , for example. As more states legalize marijuana, its prevalence in NFL cities is only increasing. This year, the Super Bowl will be in my backyard in Los Angeles (GO RAMS!), and I have no doubt that cannabis will play a significant role in people’s enjoyment of the big game.

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What We Accomplished in 2021

Americans for Safe Access

Despite the Covid global crises, ASA was hard at work at the state and federal levels, and had a busy 2021. Here are just a few of the activities we accomplished last year.

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Why do smoking cannabis and eating edibles cause red, bloodshot eyes?

Leafly

Red eyes are a common side effect of cannabis, but why? Learn the causes of cannabis-induced red eyes and how to help minimize them. The post Why do smoking cannabis and eating edibles cause red, bloodshot eyes? appeared first on Leafly.

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Broad spec CBD reduces viral replication via stress, no result for synthetics

Cannabis Life Network

After two years, everyone has grown tired – dare we say we’re stressed. But new research does not recommend we sit back and smoke a joint, or even consume cannabis just yet. Fortunately, though, cannabis formulations consumed orally did reduce coronavirus replication in a lab. Cannabidiol (CBD) regulates the stress response which reduces viral replication […].

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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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Cannabis giant Curaleaf dishes out $50,000 in compensation for CBD-THC mix-up

Veriheal

Cannabis multistate operator (MSO) Curaleaf Holdings has entered the new year with a slew of lawsuits regarding alleged negligence. A string of legal cases were filed on behalf of the unhappy customers who allegedly sought medical attention after consuming the company’s Select branded CBD (cannabidiol) drops. Instead of dosing up on the medicinal cannabinoid CBD — for which the global market was valued at USD 2,770.8 million in 2020 — the plaintiffs suffered the negative side effects of consumin

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How Long Can Weed be Kept Before Going Bad?

Cannabis Life Network

Is weed expiration a thing? One of the things novice cannabis users struggle with is knowing how long weed can be kept before it goes bad. This is an especially crucial question for more infrequent users, who may have larger batches of cannabis that they want to keep aside. Can Weed Expire? The first important […]. The post How Long Can Weed be Kept Before Going Bad?

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The Roll-up #229: Who invented delta-8?

Leafly

D-8 just became available and popular, but it goes back decades. The post The Roll-up #229: Who invented delta-8? appeared first on Leafly.

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Associate/Partner Crath Miller & Xistris LLP Remote

Cannabis Law Report

Crath Miller & Xistris is a fast growing law firm seeking to attract attorneys who have practices they need to have serviced, who want to build their practices within a collegial environment, or who want to refer clients between the partners. We are looking for Tax, Corporate, Cannabis and Psychedelics, Venture Capital, Real Estate and other transactional practices.

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Answer of the Day for Feb 9, 2022

TheAnswerPage

Do individuals who abruptly stop taking CBD experience physical withdrawal symptoms? No, not according to a 2020 clinical trial which involved the abrupt withdrawal of CBD after four-weeks of use (750 mg twice daily taken orally). Taylor, L., Crockett, J., Tayo, B., Checketts, D., Sommerville, K., 2020. Abrupt withdrawal of cannabidiol (CBD): a randomized trial.

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Hemp Could Have More THC Under New Congressional Bill That Aims To Fix Regulatory Issues For Expanding Industry

Cannabis Law Report

Marijuana Moment Reports. A new congressional bill seeks to build upon the federal legalization of hemp by providing cannabis businesses with additional flexibility that’s been sought after by industry stakeholders, as well as remove a controversial ban on market participation by people with prior drug convictions. Rep. Chellie Pingree (D-ME) filed the Hemp Advancement Act on Tuesday.

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I got my vagina stoned for Valentine’s Day

Leafly

Yes, you read that right. I tried Canadian cannabis products aimed at improving sex and intimacy. Let's see if weed lube actually works. The post I got my vagina stoned for Valentine’s Day appeared first on Leafly.

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PURA Contends Farmersville Hemp Brand Has Unicorn Potential In Industrial Hemp Sector

Cannabis Law Report

Dallas, TX, Feb. 08, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Puration, Inc. (OTC Pink: PURA) recently published its industrial hemp 2022 strategic overview detailing the company’s plan to grow revenue and increase shareholder value by driving market wide demand for the multitude of yet to be realized uses of hemp. “An article was published today in an online periodical called Hemp Today that pointed out the lack of a unicorn example in the industrial hemp sector,” said Brian Shibley, CEO of PURA.

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Thai Health Minister signs document removing cannabis with low-THC from narcotics list

Cannabis Law Report

Thaiger reports. The Public Health Minister Autin Charnvirakul signed a document to remove cannabis from the ministry’s list of Category 5 narcotics. It will be in effect within 120 days after the announcement from the Royal Gazette. Cannabis with a concentration of the psychoactive component THC exceeding 0.2% is still illegal. The minister says getting high off cannabis is still illegal, with heavy penalties for those who use it.

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Maltese Law Minister Says To Europe. “Follow Us On Cannabis”

Cannabis Law Report

Malta’s new cannabis rules should serve as a model for other European states of how to end the unnecessary prosecution of low-level drug users and strike a blow against organised crime, according to the minister responsible for the law, Owen Bonnici. Bonnici, a former justice minister and now minister for equality, research and innovation, told Euronews that the new law, passed by the Maltese parliament in December 2021, prevented recreational users from being dragged through the courts or tribu

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Malta: Man fighting extradition to Italy loses bail bid in human rights case

Cannabis Law Report

Paul Attard faces extradition over 10 tonnes of hashish found on a fishing boat reports the Times of Malta. A Maltese man wanted by police in Italy over his alleged involvement in drug trafficking has seen a refusal of his bid for bail pending a case claiming breach of his human rights. Mr Justice Francesco Depasquale threw out Paul Attard’s request to be released on bail pending a claim that his rights have been violated because an extradition order against him could not be executed within the

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Ministry of Health NZ New and revised guidance and forms for verified medicinal cannabis products

Cannabis Law Report

New and revised guidance and forms for verified medicinal cannabis products have been published. Revisions have been made to provide up-to-date guidance to allow for changes to verified medicinal cannabis products, and to provide a specific form for starting material for export applications. Part 2: Information for New Zealand Manufacturers and Packers.

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New CO Legislation Is Making Doctors Stand Back From Recommending Cannabis To Patients

Cannabis Law Report

The Colorado Sun has the story. A new Colorado law aimed at keeping young people from buying and reselling highly potent THC concentrate has sparked concerns from doctors who recommend medical cannabis about how the new provisions could jeopardize their ability to practice medicine. The law, which has some doctors saying they have stopped working with medical cannabis patients altogether, requires that patients obtain written “certifications” from doctors in order to access marijuana concentrate

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Colombia’s Allied Corp Signs Sales Order for 1000kgs Worth One Million Euros of Cannabis Flower From Unamed Australian Client

Cannabis Law Report

Here’s the press release. Feb. 07, 2022 — Allied Corp. (“Allied” or the “Company”) ( OTCQB: ALID ) is pleased to announce the signing of a forward purchase agreement with a pharmaceutical partner out of Australia. Allied has shipped to Australia multiple times now. Under this agreement, Allied will provide 1000kgs of cannabis flower for 1 million euros.

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How To Store Delta 8 Safely?

Cannabis Law Report

What is Delta 8? While D8 THC has a longer shelf life than other cannabinoids, there are a few things to remember if you want your Delta 8 THC to last as long as possible. So you can always consume the freshest D8 product. There are many crucial elements to consider, such as optimum lighting, temperature, and even humidity. How To Store Delta 8 Safely?

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Cannabis Store Co-owned By Top Virginia Senator Sells Mislabeled Products With Illegal THC Content, Media Investigation Finds

Cannabis Law Report

Marijuana Moment reports. By Ned Oliver, Virginia Mercury. The Lucky Charms cereal bars for sale at Sen. Louise Lucas’s cannabis shop in Portsmouth feature a stoned cartoon leprechaun and a warning that it “contains cannabis, a Schedule 1 controlled substance.”. The label, it turns out, is only partially accurate. Lab testing shows the marshmallow treat does contain delta-9 THC—the main intoxicating ingredient in pot—which remains illegal to sell in Virginia even after lawmakers legalized mariju

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McConnell – SAFE BANKING Is A Poison Pill

Cannabis Law Report

SAFE Banking may well have passed the house 6 times but that doesn’t mean McConnell won’t trash it in the Senate. For a moment there we’d forgotten he existed. wishful thinking. He says. “Democrats plan to combat [fentanyl overdoses] is more marijuana on the side,” he said on the Senate floor. “Needless to say, this is not a winning strategy for global competition between great powers.”.

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