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Scotland Opens First Medical Cannabis Clinic to Treat Chronic Pain

Cannabis Law Report

Scottish patients suffering from chronic pain will soon get the chance to legally use medical cannabis to treat their symptoms. Sapphire Medical Clinic, which originally launched the UK’s first medical marijuana clinic in London last summer, is now opening Scotland’s first cannabis center. This new clinic, based in Aberdeen, will allow patients to visit doctors who are experienced with using medical cannabis to treat symptoms of chronic pain. “We are proud to be opening the

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CBD for inflammation: What we know so far

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CBD is often celebrated for its anti-inflammatory properties, but how much do we know about how it works on inflammatory conditions like IBS, diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, and Crohn’s disease? The post CBD for inflammation: What we know so far appeared first on Leafly.

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Los Angeles County expunges 66,000 marijuana convictions in a day

Cannabis Law Report

Leafly Report. Los Angeles County district attorney Jackie Lacey announced Thursday the filing of a motion to expunge 66,000 marijuana convictions dating back to 1961—including 62,000 felony convictions and 4,000 misdemeanors. A superior court judge signed the order Tuesday. According to reports, Lacey’s motion removes felonies from the records of 22,000 people.

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The Four Basic Labeling Requirements for CBD Products

Canna Law Blog

Last week, I attended Portland’s Hemp CBD Connex , an annual event that highlights the vast potential of hemp and CBD. Of interest to me–because my practice focuses on the regulatory framework of CBD products–was a panel entitled “Weeding Through the CBD Jungle: How to Grow, Run and Be Successful.” This panel was led by two experienced industry leaders: Stuart Bennett, VP of Contract Manufacturing for Canopy Growth, and Alex Rullo, Executive VP of Strength of Hope.

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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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Short session sinks New Mexico’s legalization bid

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Too many pages, too little time. And rural legislators didn't like the lack of a local option. The post Short session sinks New Mexico’s legalization bid appeared first on Leafly.

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Egolf to recuse himself from process on cannabis bill

The NM Political Report | Medical Cannabis Program

The New Mexico Speaker of the House announced Friday that he will remove himself from the legislative process if a Senate bill related to three of his clients makes it to the House. Speaker Brian Egolf, D-Santa Fe, issued a letter to the House clerk detailing his plan of action if SB 139, which would clarify that medical cannabis patients in the state must be New Mexico residents, makes it to the House.

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The Roll-Up #128: Two cheers for Palentines Day

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It's Feb. 14 and some of us are not down with it. The post The Roll-Up #128: Two cheers for Palentines Day appeared first on Leafly.

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CannTrust Announces New CEO

Cannabis Life Network

Appoints Greg Guyatt as Chief Executive Officer, with Robert Marcovitch remaining as non-executive Chairman VAUGHAN, ON, Feb. 13, 2020 /CNW/ – CannTrust Holdings Inc. (“CannTrust” or the “Company”, TSX: TRST, NYSE: CTST) announced the appointment of Greg Guyatt as the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and provided an update on the status of both its remediation […].

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Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Looking For Foreign Investment Into Medical Cannabis

Cannabis Law Report

Cannabis Wire report. Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is targeting increased foreign investment in the country’s fledgling medical cannabis industry in an effort to diversify its economy away from its weak exports of traditional crops and goods. The announcement, which was made as a part of the unveiling of the country’s National Budget last week, comes after investments in the cannabis industry generated US $5.2 million in tax revenue and licensing fees in 2019, far outpacing the US $1.8 milli

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What To Consider When Buying Pet CBD

The Joint Blog

What To Consider When Buying Pet CBD. Cannabidiol, more popularly known as CBD, is a natural substance used to help in the relief and cure of different ailments. This organic compound provides several health benefits to humans, but it may also have positive effects on pets. However, you need to be careful when buying pet CBD products. Here are four things to consider before buying CBD for your pets: Look At The Certificate Of Analysis (COA).

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Report: Marijuana and Real Estate: A Budding Issue

Cannabis Law Report

The legalization of marijuana has started to impact the real estate industry. If marijuana is legal within a state, the product is grown, harvested, stored, sold, and consumed within state lines. As such, commercial practitioners are finding increased demand for land, warehouses, and store fronts for marijuana. Residential practitioners are navigating an environment of marijuana being used within rental properties, homeowner associations creating rules about consumption and growth, and title que

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Today’s Answer of the Day

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Does the FDA’s MedWatch accept reports about cannabis and cannabinoid-based medicines? In the January 2020 NEJM, a letter to the editor clarifies a statement made in a Sept 2019 NEJM letter to the editor. The January 2020 letter entitled ” Reporting Adverse Events for Cannabis to the FDA” includes the following statement: “Consumers and health care professionals can directly report to the FDA MedWatch program adverse events and other problems, such as product quality issu

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Potential for lucrative cannabis industry in South Africa

Cannabis Law Report

Joanne van Harmelen. Introduction. In 2018 the Constitutional Court – South Africa’s highest court – unanimously ruled to decriminalise the private possession, consumption and cultivation of cannabis. The government has until September 2020 to bring legislation on cannabis in line with the constitution. Since 2018, the manufacture, import and sale of cannabis-related products other than those containing tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) has taken off.

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This Ohio county may need a second morgue to handle the number of fentanyl overdoses

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If overdose deaths don’t slow down in Franklin County, Ohio, a temporary morgue may be needed to store the bodies. The county has seen 23 overdose deaths from January 31 to February 7, Dr. Anahi Ortiz, the county’s coroner, said in a statement on her Facebook page. The next day, the county had five more. Most of the deaths were likely due to fentanyl, Ortiz said.

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Class actions against CBD companies proliferate under federal and state law

Cannabis Law Report

Consumer products law blog. Class actions against CBD companies proliferate under federal and state law. By Mark Faccenda (US) , Jeff Margulies (US) , Will Troutman (US) and *Katie Fragoso (US) on February 12, 2020 Posted in Food & Drug Administration, Recent consumer products case law, Recent legislation and regulations. On the heels of FDA sending out a tranche of warning letters to sellers of cannabidiol (CBD) products, enterprising plaintiffs lawyers have filed a sp

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Nevada Tax Commission approves settlements with two marijuana companies, including lab accused of reporting inflated THC levels By

Cannabis Law Report

The Nevada Tax Commission has approved two settlements with marijuana companies accused of not keeping accurate records and, in one case, yielding THC levels that were 9-10 percent higher than what an independent re-test yielded. The approvals came Thursday during a teleconference meeting of the commission members. The items were initially listed on the consent agenda, meaning they were not supposed to be open for discussion, but were later pulled for comments from commission members.

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Amsterdam’s Mayor To Consider Restricting Foreign Tourists From Purchasing Cannabis

Cannabis Law Report

The Guardian reports. The mayor of Amsterdam has sought to win political backing for her cleanup of the overcrowded red-light district by revealing that a third of foreign tourists and nearly half of Britons would be less likely to visit the city again if they were barred from buying cannabis in the coffee shops. Femke Halsema, who is understood to want to reduce the number of outlets selling cannabis, attached the survey results to a letter to councillors announcing her intention to examine how

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Mackrell.Solicitors and CBD industry leaders respond to the FSA’s announcement to further regulate CBD in the UK

Cannabis Law Report

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has announced that food and supplements containing CBD will have to be registered by March 2021 or they could be removed from sale next year. This is a significant development for the industry and the dedicated Cannabis Law team at Mackrell.Solicitors will be working with the industry to ensure they get the answers they require.

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McDonnell Boehnen Hulbert & Berghoff LLP Announces Cannabis Practice

Cannabis Law Report

Here’s the press release in full……Chicago -based intellectual property law firm McDonnell Boehnen Hulbert & Berghoff LLP (MBHB) is pleased to announce the launch of its Cannabis Practice Group. Led by Nicole Grimm and George “Trey” Lyons III , MBHB partners and chairs of the firm’s Cannabis Practice Group, the practice will offer full-spectrum intellectual property support and counseling for cannabis clients ranging from startups to established

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Alert: Oregon Cannabis Assoc – Legislative Short Session: Cannabis Update

Cannabis Law Report

Legislative Short Session: Cannabis Update. The Oregon legislature’s short session is traditionally devoted to quick budget fixes, but this year we have seen a handful of cannabis and hemp-related bills proposed in both the House and Senate that could affect our industry. HB4035 Put Forward by Representative Lively – This bill directs the OLCC, Oregon Health Authority, State Department of Agriculture and Governor’s office to develop a plan to address issues related to regulato

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Aurora Report $US980 million net loss

Cannabis Law Report

Aurora Cannabis Announces Second Quarter 2020 Results. Net Revenue of $66.6 million , excluding provisions of $10.6 million. Net Cannabis Revenue, excluding provisions, of $63.2 million , In Line With Recent Guidance. Cash Cost to Produce Per Gram Sold of $0.88. Successful Launch of Cannabis 2.0 Products Across Canada. Consumer Cannabis Net Revenue, excluding provisions, Grows at 11% Over Prior Quarter.

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Mind Medicine, Inc – trial to test LSD microdosing as an ADHD treatment

Cannabis Law Report

Mind Medicine, Inc. , a Canadian biotech firm, is entering Phase II clinical trials for two experimental treatments. According to its website, one trial involves an ibogaine-derived drug for treating opioid addiction. The other trial will test LSD microdosing as an ADHD treatment. The company hasn’t yet generated revenue, but it’s anticipating a $50 million valuation when it goes public.

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Lawyers Pen Song Advising Texan Clients Not To Eat Their Weed Now Has Half A Million Views On You Tube

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The ABA Magazine reports. Thanks to social media and the internet, it’s never been easier—or more affordable—for lawyers to advertise. On the other hand, having so many avenues available to lawyers makes it more difficult for anyone to stand out from the crowd. So when Waco, Texas, lawyers Will Hutson and Chris Harris got more than 500,000 views on YouTube for a clip showing them playing guitars and singing about the legal consequences of swallowing, destroying or concealing marijuana in

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NCIA Press Release: Cannabis Industry Professionals Call on Senate Banking Committee Chairman to Move Forward with House-Approved Banking Reform

Cannabis Law Report

. More than 1300 cannabis business owners, executives, and employees co-signed a letter to Sen. Mike Crapo urging him to support the SAFE Banking Act and hold a markup in the Senate Banking Committee. . WASHINGTON — A group of more than 1300 businesses and individuals involved in the state-regulated cannabis industry sent a letter to Senate Banking Committee Chairman Mike Crapo (R-ID) and key lawmakers with banking oversight urging him to hold a markup on the Secure And Fair Enforcement (SAFE

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Unions Not Impressed With California Cannabis Industry Association White Paper

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Representatives from three labor unions – the United Food and Commercial Workers Western States Council, two Teamsters locals and the California Labor Federation – sent a letter to state Democrats on Wednesday asking lawmakers to shut the CCIA out of future political negotiations regarding the marijuana industry “for the time being.”. 2.12.20-joint-letter-on-CCIA.

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