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A Founder Looks at 50: What Happened to Our Right to a Speedy Trial by a Jury of Our Peers?

NORML

The harsh reality is that when one is arrested in this country, there is a strong likelihood of a conviction, and usually without the benefit of a trial. The post A Founder Looks at 50: What Happened to Our Right to a Speedy Trial by a Jury of Our Peers? appeared first on NORML.

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Portugal’s new hemp guidelines resolve months of oversight uncertainty

Cannabis Law Report

Hemp Industry Daily report… Hemp growers in Portugal got some long-awaited clarity on cultivation oversight this week after legislation naming the country’s regulatory bodies for … Read More.

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Is Canada ready to legalize magic mushrooms (psilocybin)?

Cannabis Life Network

We did it for cannabis, but is Canada ready to legalize psilocybin? As known as magic mushrooms, there is a strong push to start the legalization process for the naturally occurring psychedelic – and we may not be that far away, either. Earlier this week, Health Minister Patty Hajdu considered a petition in relation to […]. The post Is Canada ready to legalize magic mushrooms (psilocybin)?

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Texas’ Smokable Hemp Ban – Raw Flower Not “Marketed” For Smoking Still Permitted

Cannabis Law Report

Written By: Ashley Simpson , HLG Attorney The Texas Department of State Health Services (“DSHS”) officially adopted rules concerning the manufacture, distribution, and retail sale … Read More.

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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 Ugly Beautiful rise and retirement of Oliver Tree

Cannabis Life Network

The road to Oliver Tree’s debut album “Ugly is Beautiful” is a bittersweet story of how the inner workings of the music industry can destroy an artist. A Brief History As a kid, Oliver grew up in a musical household, both his parents were musicians, and he has been playing music since the age of […]. The post The Ugly Beautiful rise and retirement of Oliver Tree appeared first on Latest Cannabis News Today - Headlines, Videos & Stocks.

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Mike Tyson is Bringing Innovation to the Cannabis Beverage Market

Veriheal

Iron Mike Tyson is at it again. We all know he’s been at it in the gym training for what has now been confirmed as a few rounds in the ring with Roy Jones Jr. This time, however, he’s delivering a knockout punch in the form of a new cannabis product. Mike Tyson will soon offer printed cannabis products such as cannabis beverages and more.

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Cannabis Delivery Still A Bone of Contention In California For 25 Local Governments

Cannabis Law Report

G Wire reports California faced off in a Fresno court Thursday against Clovis and 24 other local governments that want to overturn a rule allowing … Read More.

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Enforcement Alone Won’t End California’s Illicit Market

Canna Law Blog

It seems like every week, there’s a new announcement of state or local enforcement actions or raids of allegedly unlicensed cannabis operators in California. Some time ago, this would have been welcome news to many licensed cannabis businesses in the Golden State that pay large sums of money to get licensed while illicit market operators can offer cheaper, tax-free products to consumers at a huge competitive (though not legal) advantage.

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New Publication – USA: August Emerging States Report ? Prepared by: Bridge West, Higher Yields Consulting, and Green Rush Indexed Data

Cannabis Law Report

Bridge West , Higher Yields Consulting , and Green Rush Indexed Data have published the report to address the cannabis industry climates in Colorado, Massachusetts, … Read More.

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Maryland Cops Can’t Legally Search Your Vehicle Based on Smell Alone

Veriheal

Has this ever happened to you? You’re driving home in the evening, and suddenly you see flashing red and blue lights behind you that indicate you’re being asked to pull over. As you steer your car to the side of the road, your thoughts run quickly through where you’ve been and what you’ve been doing. You don’t think you’ve done anything wrong, but traffic stops can be anxiety inducing.

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Corporate Social Responsibility and Social Equity Webinar With Leading Industry Experts

Cannabis Law Report

THE PRICE – Free THE DATE – 1pmEST – CSR & Social Equity panel 2pmEST – CSR & Social Equity Workshop Aug 13, 2020 11:00 … Read More.

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Lava Cake Strain Review

Miss Marijuana

By: Alexia Mersola. Lava Cake is a super rare indica dominant strain created through crossing Grape Pie and Thin Mint Cookies. This strain is unique in that it has a sweet and chocolatey type taste and aroma and it caters to a bunch of different aches and pains both mental and physical. This strain might not be for everyone but it’s important that we talk about this strain in detail to determine if this is the right one for you.

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Covid Cannabis Company Nightmare: products recalled across Michigan after worker accused of licking joint in Bay City processing plant

Cannabis Law Report

Michigan licensing officials on Thursday, Aug. 6 recalled nearly 3,200 “contaminated” pre-rolled marijuana cigarettes originating from a Bay City processing center. The Michigan Regulatory Agency … Read More.

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Today’s Answer of the Day

TheAnswerPage

As of January 2020, how many Americans were using marijuana-based products for medicinal purposes? It has been estimated that more than 2 million Americans use marijuana for medical reasons. Some of the many ailments being treated with marijuana include: chronic pain, PTSD, depression, sleep disorders, multiple sclerosis (MS), cancer-related ailments, and GI disorders.

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Zane Gilmer – Stinson: CBD Industry Sees Significant Uptick in Regulatory Activity: Could Robust Federal Regulation Be on the Horizon?

Cannabis Law Report

The cannabis industry is rapidly expanding around the world. Much of this expansion is due to innovation related to, and interest in, products containing cannabidiol … Read More.

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CBD gummies for kids: Is it safe?

The Joint Blog

CBD oil has become quite popular for the treatment of many painful ailments. CBD is a component of the marijuana and hemp plants, along with THC. The CBD oil you commonly buy through retailers is an extract from the hemp plant. Apart from CBD oil in various carrier oils, you also get CBD in the form of topical creams, edible gummies and more. CBD gummies are made from the extract of the hemp plant.

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Cannabis Global Launches New “Hemp You Can Feel™” Alcohol Substitute Mixers

Cannabis Law Report

LOS ANGELES , Aug. 6, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Cannabis Global, Inc, (OTCMKTS: CBGL) (“Cannabis Global” or the “Company”), a cannabinoid and hemp extract science forward … Read More.

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The Week in Weed: August 7, 2020

The Blunt Truth

Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. The House of Representatives passed this year’s version of the Rohrabacher-Blumenauer amendment. Senator Mitch McConnell expressed his opposition to protections for the cannabis industry. The World Health Organization’s recommendations on rescheduling cannabis met some opposition at the United Nations.

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Local ballot measures across California could significantly expand marijuana industry footprint

Cannabis Law Report

MJ Biz write… The November election offers the prospect that California’s legal cannabis industry footprint could expand significantly, depending on a couple of dozen local … Read More.

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Weekly Cannabis Roundup August 7

Veriheal

This week in cannabis news, TV will see its first-ever cannabis reality show. Israel is getting its first medical marijuana center. The University of Pittsburgh will start a cannabis research program. Watch the video above to learn more. The post Weekly Cannabis Roundup August 7 appeared first on Cannabis Central.

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Ian A Stewart – Wilson, Elser, Moskowitz, Edelman &  Dicker LLP: Cannabis and the Federal Courts

Cannabis Law Report

All participants within the cannabis industry should understand the potential risks of litigating disputes in the federal courts. Federal policy regarding enforcement of the Controlled … Read More.

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Vermont On The Precipice Of Legalizing Marijuana Sales

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Marijuana may be legal in Vermont, but there are no dispensaries slinging pre-rolls and dab pens because a retail framework has not yet been established. The Legal Status of Marijuana in Vermont. In January of 2018, Vermont made cannabis history by becoming the first state in the union to legalize marijuana through an act of lawmakers , instead of through a ballot initiative.

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That Was Quick! Texas businesses file lawsuit against state for smokable hemp ban

Cannabis Law Report

Texas had hardly made the announcement before the lawsuit came ! Hemp Industry Daily reports… Hemp manufacturers and retailers in Texas filed a lawsuit on … Read More.

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Whitepaper: Marijuana and Workers’ Compensation

Cannabis Law Report

Abstract: Today, marijuana use has employers balancing state laws against federal anti-drug policies, as well as against employees’ rights and maintaining a safe and drug-free … Read More.

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How to Find Safe CBD Vape Products Online?

Cannabis Law Report

CBD is the wellness world buzzword right now and the market is exploding with what many are currently calling the “green boom”. If you can … Read More.

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Cannabis Around The World Series – Guernsey

Cannabis Law Report

On July 15, 2020, Guernsey’s government put forward an amendment to the Committee for Home Affairs for the legalization of adult-use cannabis 1 – a … Read More.