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Rare cannabinoid shows early promise for diabetes

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Italian researchers looked at how cannabimovone (CBM) sensitized cells to insulin. The post Rare cannabinoid shows early promise for diabetes appeared first on Leafly.

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Smoking Cannabis Vs. Tobacco: Is Cannabis Less Harmful?

Sensi Seeds

A ground-breaking 20-year study investigated the links between tobacco, cannabis, and lung function. It found that while tobacco caused adverse effects, cannabis did not. As a result of this study and others like it, healthcare providers are beginning to pay attention, and some health insurers are even starting to cover medicinal cannabis costs! The post Smoking Cannabis Vs.

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Judge upholds Massachusetts ban on recreational cannabis sales

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Gov. Charlie Baker shut down adult-use sales while allowing medical sales. A judge disagreed with the decision, but said Baker had the right to make it. The post Judge upholds Massachusetts ban on recreational cannabis sales appeared first on Leafly.

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The Week in Weed: April 17, 2020

The Blunt Truth

Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. No surprise, coronavirus continues to dominate the news in cannabis, just as it does in every other realm. It has put state legalization campaigns on hold, delayed sales roll-outs, and the problems in Massachusetts could fill this blog post all by themselves.

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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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The best vaporizers for cannabis oil and concentrates

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Explore the best cannabis oil vaporizers that money can buy as we break down all the features that matter most. The post The best vaporizers for cannabis oil and concentrates appeared first on Leafly.

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7 live streams and shows to watch while celebrating 420 at home

Cannabis Life Network

Months ago, stoners everywhere were looking forward to a full month of 420; the parties and planning was well in the works. Unfortunately, the coronavirus had other ideas. Thankfully, the cannabis community adapted quickly, moving the party indoors and online, so that we can celebrate 420 at home. The lineup of live streams is getting […]. The post 7 live streams and shows to watch while celebrating 420 at home appeared first on Latest Cannabis News Today - Headlines, Videos & Stocks.

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Province Brands of Canada Closes Bridge Funding Round Prepares for Canadian Product Launch

Cannabis Law Report

Here’s the press release in full CAMBRIDGE BAY, NUNAVUT, CANADA – April 16, 2020 — — Province Brands of Canada , a beverage technology company … Read More.

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The Valens Company Commences Trading on the Toronto Stock Exchange

Cannabis Life Network

TORONTO, Sept. 19, 2019 /CNW/ - ALL TIMES ARE LOCAL. The post The Valens Company Commences Trading on the Toronto Stock Exchange appeared first on Latest Cannabis News Today - Headlines, Videos & Stocks.

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Molson Coors plans non-alcoholic CBD drinks in Colorado in new JV with Canadian marijuana company

Cannabis Law Report

Molson Coors and HEXO Corp Expand Partnership with Joint Venture in Colorado April 15, 2020 08:57 AM Eastern Daylight Time GOLDEN, Colo. & MONTREAL–( … Read More.

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Navigating Legalization – Arcannabis Opens April 20, 2020

Cannabis Life Network

When it came to cannabis regulations, the people hoped for something sensible, inclusive of the craft market. Instead, BC made the transition process so difficult, complicated and expensive that few small businesses could manage it. Still, we all held out hope that at least some of the good guys would be able to make it […]. The post Navigating Legalization – Arcannabis Opens April 20, 2020 appeared first on Latest Cannabis News Today - Headlines, Videos & Stocks.

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Ganjapreneur publishes new free report: “Guide To Compliant Point Of Sale Technology”

Cannabis Law Report

Klicktrack is a dispensary POS system that was built for retailers, by retailers, to address shortcomings they found with existing options in the market. They … Read More.

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Canopy Growth Announces Changes to Global Operations

Cannabis Life Network

/NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO U.S. NEWSWIRE SERVICES OR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES/. The post Canopy Growth Announces Changes to Global Operations appeared first on Latest Cannabis News Today - Headlines, Videos & Stocks.

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Massachusetts: Mass. Recreational Marijuana Shops Lose Bid To Reopen During Pandemic

Cannabis Law Report

Suffolk Superior Court Judge Kenneth Salinger agrees with Gov Baker – “The Issue Is A Non Starter” WBUR.org reports… A Suffolk Superior Court judge has … Read More.

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Sugarbud Announces Agreement with Agro-Greens Natural Products

Cannabis Life Network

/NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO U.S. NEWSWIRE SERVICES OR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES./. The post Sugarbud Announces Agreement with Agro-Greens Natural Products appeared first on Latest Cannabis News Today - Headlines, Videos & Stocks.

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UK To Hold Virtual Cannabis Legalisation Rally on 4/20 in 2020

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Dooes that make it 42020? This 4/20, Volteface and London Canna Group are presenting the UK’s first virtual cannabis legalisation rally. London’s annual 4/20 event … Read More.

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The Next Wave of Highly Publicized Cannabis Litigation Will Not be What You Expect

Canna Law Blog

Over the last few months, cannabis and CBD companies have been subject to some pretty massively publicized cases. We’ve seen partnership disputes, consumer class actions, shareholder suits, agency enforcement actions, intellectual property cases, and more. One thing virtually nobody is talking about—or prepared for—are the inevitable wave of CCPA suits.

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Don’t Think About 420 Partying In San Francisco.

Cannabis Law Report

Coronavirus: San Francisco cancels 420 celebration, violators will be cited say media reports… The message couldn’t be clearer from Mayor Breed “I want to … Read More.

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Am I Able to Grow More MMJ At Home During COVID-19 Lockdown?

MMJ Recs

We’re all living with a crazy amount of uncertainty these days. The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has shown us that we simply can’t predict how much the world will change from one day to the next. One thing that is for certain is that medical marijuana (MMJ) patients will still need cannabis to help treat their physical or emotional medical conditions.

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Florida Judge Excuses Doctor Accused of Rubber-Stamping Cannabis Patients

Cannabis Law Report

Ganjapreneur reports… A Florida judge has ruled in favor of a doctor accused by state investigators of rubber-stamping cannabis patients and of having improper ties … Read More.

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Study: Cannabis May Help Those Undergoing Radiation Therapy, More Research Needed

The Joint Blog

According to a new study cannabis may be a useful adjunct therapy for those undergoing radiation therapy, although more research is needed to confirm this. The study is published in the Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences and titled Cannabis and Radiation Therapy: A Scoping Review of Human Clinical Trials. “It is estimated that at least 20% of Canadian patients with cancer use cannabis to alleviate symptoms of their disease and/or cope with the side effects of their treatmen

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Aphria yanks forecast due to coronavirus after strong increase in cannabis sales

Cannabis Law Report

Here’s the press release via Market Watch Aphria Inc. told investors Wednesday that cannabis sales jumped 65% in its most recent quarter, but pull-backs from … Read More.

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Cannabis and coconut oil: Uses, benefits, and a recipe to make your own

Leafly

Coconut oil has infused its way into some of the cannabis industry’s most popular products. Check out Leafly’s guide on how to make cannabis coconut oil. The post Cannabis and coconut oil: Uses, benefits, and a recipe to make your own appeared first on Leafly.

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Goodbye Vertical Integration …. Goodbye Yellow Brick Road

Cannabis Law Report

It seems to Cannabis Law Report that Elton John’s opening verse sums the entire experience up in one sharp stanza ! When are you gonna … Read More.

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Ohio Changes Medical Marijuana Purchasing Limits

Cannabis Maven

Responding to Patients and Dispensary Complaints, Ohio Changes its MMJ Purchasing Limits.

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Milestone Investments Tell Med Men Top Execs. You Put Your Homes Up As Collateral… Now Hand Them Over

Cannabis Law Report

Easier said than done as we know that MedMen President Andrew Modlin sold his $3.9 million LA Mansion to an 18 year old You Tuber … Read More.

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Today’s Answer of the Day

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Is marijuana consumption associated with an increase or decrease of intensity of sexual pleasure? Marijuana consumption is associated with an increase of intensity of sexual pleasure and an increase in sex drive. Marijuana consumption is also associated with a decrease in fertility. See Answer. See Answer.

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Survey By American Marijuana: COVID-19 Impacts on Weed-smoking Habits and Attitude towards It: New Study of 1017 U.S Weed Smokers

Cannabis Law Report

Yes the sample isn’t huge but nobody else has put something like this together as far as we are aware so we urge you to … Read More.

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Brazil: Brazilian National Health Surveillance Agency’s Resolution Restricts Cannabis Based Products Advertising

Cannabis Law Report

Brazil: Brazilian National Health Surveillance Agency’s Resolution Restricts Cannabis Based Products Advertising 14 April 2020 by Ligia Alvarenga (Veirano Advogados) , Valdir Rocha (Veirano Advogados) … Read More.

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Greenbits Raises $23 Million in Series B Funding Led by Tiger Global and Casa Verde

Cannabis Law Report

Largest Cannabis Retail Platform Processes $3.7 Billion in Sales Annually; Silicon Valley Business Software Veterans Barry Saik and Sarvesh Mathur Take CEO, CTO Posts SAN … Read More.

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Florida Hemp Plan Gets Thumbs Up From USDA

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Here’s the approval letter and certificate… Read More.

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