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Illinois’ New Legalization Bill Looks Pretty Rad

Leafly

Gov. JB Pritzker's Senate Bill 7 would grant broad personal freedoms and learns the lessons of past legalization. The post Illinois’ New Legalization Bill Looks Pretty Rad appeared first on Leafly.

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Why is CBD Oil So Popular?

Otherside Farms

Once upon a time, not so long ago, the thought of using CBD as a treatment for beneficial health and wellbeing would have been unimaginable. It is only recently that we have truly become educated on the benefits of CBD- and, as a result, the CBD market is now booming. CBD comes in varying forms- tablets, sprays, gummies, vapes- but arguably the most popular of them all is CBD oil.

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With Legalization Stalled, Can New Jersey Salvage MMJ Reforms?

Leafly

Patient advocates hope to pass a bill to reform the state's terrible medical marijuana system, with or without adult-use legalization. The post With Legalization Stalled, Can New Jersey Salvage MMJ Reforms? appeared first on Leafly.

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Different Cannabis Terpenes and What They Do 

Marijuana Seeds NL

Grab a bud from your favorite strain and place it right under your nose. Take a deep breath. Smell that? Those are terpenes you are smelling and they likely tell you a lot about the taste you can expect from that certain strain. But what are terpenes and why are they important? Continue reading → The post Different Cannabis Terpenes and What They Do appeared first on MSNL Blog.

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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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High Time for a Laugh: Cannabis Meets Stand-Up Comedy in Canada

Leafly

“Cannabis and comedy go together like peanut butter and jelly.". The post High Time for a Laugh: Cannabis Meets Stand-Up Comedy in Canada appeared first on Leafly.

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How CBD May Be Able To Help Your Dog’s Epilepsy

The Fresh Toast

How CBD May Be Able To Help Your Dog’s Epilepsy Pet Behavior Science journal published a study this year that showed CBD treatment might be able to help dogs suffering from the symptoms of epilepsy, including seizures. The post How CBD May Be Able To Help Your Dog’s Epilepsy appeared first on The Fresh Toast.

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Who is Using CBD Products?

Otherside Farms

While cannabidiol (CBD) is a part of the cannabis plant, those who are using it for their ailments often have little in common with those who use regular cannabis. As a non-psychoactive compound, there is no high to be had from taking CBD, which therefore makes it unappealing to the recreational user. So, who is using CBD wholesale products? We have looked at a recent study published in the leading cannabis journal, Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research to find out.

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Florida’s Legislature Passed a Commercial Hemp Bill, Paving the Way for a New Industry in the State

Greenspoon Marder Cannabis Law Group Blog

By Matthew Ginder , Senior Counsel. On May 3, 2019, the Florida Legislature passed Senate Bill 1020 (the “Hemp Bill”), which will create a robust commercial hemp industry within the State. The Hemp Bill creates a state hemp program within Florida’s Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS). Once signed by the Governor, the Hemp Bill will take effect on July 1, 2019.

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Does CBD Work as a Solo Remedy?

Otherside Farms

Every new remedy that comes into the public consciousness is treated with a healthy dose of skepticism. Cannabidiol (CBD) has been getting the same treatment. A non-intoxicating derivative of the cannabis plant, it has emerged in recent times as a remedy for both mental and physical ills, with a list of potential benefits that seems endless. So, are CBD wholesale products too good to be true, or can they genuinely as transformative for health as so many people are claiming?

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Cannabis Trademarks – The USPTO Issues New Guidance

Greenspoon Marder Cannabis Law Group Blog

By Justin McNaughton, Senior Counsel. The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”) continues to wrangle with cannabis trademarks. On May 2, 2109, it issued new guidance for examiners on how to handle them. Arguably, the USPTO’s new guidance is the most complicated guidance ever issued from that office for a particular product category. The complete guidance is posted on the USPTO website.

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Likely to be Dazed and Confused – An Update

The Blunt Truth

Regular readers will recall that in March we blogged about cannabis-related trademarks. We now have an update: On May 2, 2019, the USPTO distributed an Examination Guide updating their practices after passage of the 2018 Farm Bill on December 20, 2018. The Farm Bill removes “hemp” from the definition of “marijuana” in the Controlled Substances Act (CSA), so now hemp-based products, like CBD, with less than 0.3% THC are no longer controlled substances.

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Ken Harrower : Disabled Ontario Man Launches Human Rights Challenge

Cannabis Life Network

Ontario’s current system forces him to access unlicensed retailers, chew raw cannabis or seek out gluten-free edibles TORONTO, May 1, 2019 /CNW/ – On Wednesday, May 1, 2019 – exactly one month after cannabis retailers were instructed to open their doors in Ontario – Ken Harrower, a wheelchair-bound disabled man from Toronto with several medical conditions, […].

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You Can Use CBD To Cope With Festival Anxiety

The Fresh Toast

You Can Use CBD To Cope With Festival Anxiety Some might reach for marijuana, but this honestly isn’t the right choice for everyone. It is pretty well know that THC can actually make anxiety and paranoia worse in a small group of people. The post You Can Use CBD To Cope With Festival Anxiety appeared first on The Fresh Toast.

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Canopy Growth is burning cash

Cannabis Life Network

Why would anyone want to be a shareholder in Canopy Growth Corporation? Canada’s licensed commercial cannabis producers are losing bucketloads of cash, and Canopy Growth is no exception. Last year, they burned through 70 million dollars! Of course, their gross profit was $74 million. But cash flow is the important financial statement here. Canopy could […].

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Seyfarth Shaw Publish Update On Trademarks & Hemp In The USA (6 May 2019)

Cannabis Law Report

By Becki Lee on May 6, 2019. POSTED IN INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY. Regular readers will recall that in March we blogged about cannabis-related trademarks. We now have an update: On May 2, 2019, the USPTO distributed an Examination Guide updating their practices after passage of the 2018 Farm Bill on December 20, 2018. The Farm Bill removes “hemp” from the definition of “marijuana” in the Controlled Substances Act (CSA), so now hemp-based products, like CBD, with less than 0.3% THC are

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You Can Use CBD To Cope With Festival Anxiety

The Fresh Toast

You Can Use CBD To Cope With Festival Anxiety Some might reach for marijuana, but this honestly isn’t the right choice for everyone. It is pretty well know that THC can actually make anxiety and paranoia worse in a small group of people. The post You Can Use CBD To Cope With Festival Anxiety appeared first on The Fresh Toast.

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Bridge West Event: Accounting and Tax Strategies for Cannabis, CBD, and Hemp Businesses

Cannabis Law Report

Seminar attendees will learn how to navigate the ever-changing accounting and tax landscape in the cannabis, CBD, and hemp industries. We will also address strategies to help license holders prepare for the future. Who should attend: This presentation is meant for current and future cannabis and hemp license holders. Jim Marty, CEO, and Cory Parnell, COO, of Bridge West LLC will discuss the accounting and tax issues facing cannabis and hemp businesses.

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Canada Needs Way More Dispensaries, Analysts Say

WeedAdvisor

The rollout of brick and mortar marijuana dispensaries had varying degrees of success. With Ontario finally opening up its planned 25 locations, this marks the final step in bringing physical locations to every province. It is clear by now that some provinces have fared much better than others – Alberta arguably taking the first place in this regard.

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Cracking Down On Compliance

Cannabis Law Report

MARGOLIN & LAWRENCE APRIL 30, 2019. Operational compliance has become paramount to the success of many cannabis businesses following new state regulations that went into effect earlier this year. For others, non-compliance has been a great downfall. Following the legalization of commercial cannabis, the state of California hastily drafted and passed emergency regulations which outlined licensing and operational requirements for cannabis businesses under the Medicinal and Adult-Use Cannabis

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CBD Shortage Plaguing Canadian Cannabis Market

WeedAdvisor

In recent years, cannabidiol (CBD) etched a major place for itself in the cannabis industry. People from all walks of life – even those who might otherwise oppose marijuana – see it as a huge health discovery. Mounds of anecdotal evidence suggests that CBD helps reduce the symptoms of various mental and physical illnesses, from anxiety to Crohn’s Disease.

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Learning More about Routing and Switching through CCNP R&S Certification Examsnap

Cannabis Law Report

Got your CCNA R&S certification? Why not further expand your routing and switching skills with the CCNP R&S? This certification path is surely a match made in heaven if you want to become a highly-skilled IT professional in networking. Offered by a famous IT provider – Cisco – this credential is one of the best ways to unravel your professional skills.

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Top Five Things to Know if You’re Building Your Cannabis Empire Through M&A

Canna Law Blog

It’s no secret that multiple state-by-state operators are building their cannabis empires through aggressive mergers and acquisitions (“M&A”). Last year, our cannabis business attorneys closed more than $100 million in cannabis company acquisitions, and that shows no signs of stopping in 2019. Cannabis M&A is not your run-of-the-mill business dealing though, and working from boilerplate, rote M&A documents is hugely dangerous.

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CBD, Autism and Epilepsy – What you Need to Know

Otherside Farms

It is difficult to know exactly how many people suffer from autism around the world. This is because some people have it mildly and are not even registered as being autistic. However, the National Autistic Society estimate that in the UK, more than 1 in 100 people suffer from Autistic Spectrum Disorder (or ASD), that’s over 700,000 people. ASD affects people across all races and cultural backgrounds (although it is slightly more common in men than it is in women) and affects the way that you und

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CalCannabis: Why Such a Debacle?

Cannabis Law Report

If you wish to re-publish this story please do so with following accreditation. AUTHOR: “Jordan Zoot. “ aBIZinaBOX Inc., CPA’s “ PUBLISHER: CANNABIS LAW REPORT. We were prompted to write this article by Joe Kukura’s article “Pot Growers Nipped in the Bud by Bureaucratic Bungle.” We agree with the article.

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Ask Dr. Green: How Can I Use Marijuana To Deal With Chemotherapy?

The Fresh Toast

Ask Dr. Green: How Can I Use Marijuana To Deal With Chemotherapy? When considering any drug to manage side effects of chemotherapy, we have to realize that we do not have a single medication that will manage all side effects. The post Ask Dr. Green: How Can I Use Marijuana To Deal With Chemotherapy? appeared first on The Fresh Toast.

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How Risk Management Can Make Marijuana Businesses Bulletproof (or at Least Bullet Resistant)

Cannabis Law Report

Steve Schain. GUEST WRITER. Senior Attorney to Hoban Law Group. Envision managing the risk of a volatile, staggeringly lucrative, 100 percent federally illegal enterprise. Toss in ridiculously inconsistent federal, state and local regulations, insanely evolving technologies and efficiencies, and an industry-wide disinclination to ever “play by the rules.”.

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This is Your Brain on Cannabis: The Truth About Marijuana and the Brain

Cannabis Cheri

Guest Post by Lanny Swerdlow, RN, LNC. Pin This! Your brain thrives on cannabis. Far from being destructive and harmful to our brain, cannabis improves brain function, encourages regeneration of brain cells, protects healthy brain cells from death and stimulates creative and insightful cognition. The adult human brain contains between 100–500 trillion synapses with every cubic millimeter of the cerebral cortex containing roughly a billion of them.

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Marketing Matters: More… On The Art Of Branding & Identity

Cannabis Law Report

If you wish to re-publish this story please do so with following accreditation. AUTHOR: Glenn Johnson. PUBLISHER: CANNABIS LAW REPORT. I’d like to take the opportunity to continue with the Marketing/Branding points brought up in my previous column in the Brand Identity Infographic and focus on a few points related to the look/feel and mission/vision of building your brand for scale.