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NJ Governor Vetoes Cannabis Expungement, Calls for Stronger Bill

Leafly

Gov. Phil Murphy vetoed parts of a bill to expunge low-level cannabis convictions, arguing they didn’t do enough to address the ravages of the drug war. The post NJ Governor Vetoes Cannabis Expungement, Calls for Stronger Bill appeared first on Leafly.

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Weedmaps Dodges Class-Action Lawsuit by Implementing New Advertising Policy

Canna Law Blog

Weedmaps, a major online pot shop directory and cannabis marketplace, announced last week that it will finally no longer allow black-market businesses to advertise on its site. Weedmaps’ announcement follows months of complaints from licensed cannabis businesses of harm caused by Weedmaps’ inclusion of ads for unlicensed companies – namely, that allowing such companies’ product on the site really served to undercut the legal cannabis market.

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What Strength of MMJ is Legal in Oklahoma?

MMJ Recs

If you’re considering using medical marijuana (MMJ) to help ease symptoms of a health problem you’re dealing with, you might be wondering, “Is MMJ legal in Oklahoma?”. The answer is yes! It can be a relatively easy process to use medical marijuana after obtaining an MMJ card. However, not being familiar with the different strengths and strains of marijuana products out there can cause confusion.

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Can Using Marijuana Help Lower My Cholesterol?

The Fresh Toast

While more research is needed, existing studies have raised some interesting points about marijuana’s potential role in the fight against high cholesterol and cardiovascular disease. Continue reading Can Using Marijuana Help Lower My Cholesterol? at The Fresh Toast.

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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 and Incontinence

Project CBD

Scissor-walks and stutter-steps: the familiar dance performed by nearly 33 million Americans suffering from Overactive Bladder ( OAB ) – also known as Spastic Bladder and Detrusor Overactivity. OAB tends to plague people struggling with Multiple Sclerosis ( MS ) or other neurodegenerative diseases.

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Higher Education: The Top Universities Offering Cannabis Degrees

Leafly

With the cannabis industry booming, employers are looking for highly skilled labor. Check out these US universities offering degrees in cannabis. The post Higher Education: The Top Universities Offering Cannabis Degrees appeared first on Leafly.

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The Carbon Footprint of Legal Cannabis

CannaTech

The rapid growth of the global legal cannabis industry is often described as a “Green Rush,” yet many experts are concerned that this industry is not ‘green’. As more countries legalize cannabis production and the number of consumers explodes, the demand for grow sustainability is mounting. In particular, countries with colder climates, struggle with how to produce large quantities of high-quality cannabis while minimizing their carbon footprint.

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Chicago to Clear Thousands of Cannabis Arrests During Legalization

Leafly

In Illinois, about 770,000 arrests and convictions, representing about 314,000 people, must be automatically expunged. A San Francisco technology company says it's up to the task. The post Chicago to Clear Thousands of Cannabis Arrests During Legalization appeared first on Leafly.

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Australian Company To Help Lego Move From Plastic To Hemp

Cannabis Law Report

LEGO is moving to a totally renewed and ecological production with Hemp by 2030 says tthe website. LEGO has served as the literal building block for generations of children’s toys. Using an oil-based plastic material known as ABS, it’s no surprise that LEGO has faced its fair share of environmental concerns. Because of this, LEGO has committed to finding a renewable replacement for their plastic by the year 2030, and that material is hemp.

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How CBD Water & Dissolvable Cannabis Powders are Made

Cannabis Life Network

Have you seen CBD water and wondered what the buzz behind “nano-particles” really is? After an interview with Ray Gracewood of Organigram regarding a dissolvable cannabis product, a few similar questions remain. Firstly, what is water-soluble cannabis? Does it have the same potency? Furthermore, does this really eliminate the need for solvents and surfactants, or are […].

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Winning Before Fighting: Top 12 Alternative Dispute Resolution Strategies for Cannabis Companies – The Video

Canna Law Blog

In case you were on a boat August 9, or you watched but would like to play it again, please find below the recording from our most recent webinar on alternative dispute resolution strategies in the cannabis industry. w.

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Former acting U.S. Attorney General Matthew Whitaker will be outside counsel for Toronto-based CBD company Alternate Health

Cannabis Law Report

“I think there is serious potential in the CBD industry,” he said, “and everyone at Alternate Health will work hard to be a leader in the industry.”. The company said Whitaker will coordinate legal matters and develop its legal strategy as Alternate expands into new markets. Here’s the full story. Canadian CBD firm lands controversial former US attorney general as counsel.

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Micron Waste Receives Health Canada Cannabis Research License

Cannabis Life Network

VANCOUVER, Aug. 27, 2019 /PRNewswire/ - Micron Waste Technologies Inc. ("Micron" or the "Company") (CSE: MWM, OTC: MICWF, Frankfurt: 7FM2), a leading developer of waste treatment systems for cannabis and food waste, today announced it has received a Health Canada Cannabis Research License to develop its aerobic waste digester technology for the treatment of cannabis waste.

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Code For America Takes Tech Project To Illinois To Help Expunge Cannabis Convictions In The State

Cannabis Law Report

The report reveals…… A nonprofit with the technology to analyze criminal records nearly automatically will help the county that includes Chicago clear tens of thousands of convictions for marijuana possession before the drug becomes legal in Illinois on Jan. 1. Code for America will provide a digital system to tackle the task at no taxpayer cost and in a fraction of the time it would take bureaucrats to slog through decades of cannabis arrests and convictions, Cook County StateR

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Six Best Brass Knuckles Products

The Herb Collective

Shopping for vape pens can be overwhelming. There are so many brands to choose from and so many different types of cartridges. Not all carts are compatible with the battery you buy, so many vapers tend to stay loyal to one or two brands. One of the biggest brands on the market is Brass Knuckles. They offer a sleek look and wonderfully let the unique flavors and aromas of your favorite strains hit you with each puff.

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Hawaii Says It Has Destroyed 18 Hemp Crops Due To High Levels of THC

Cannabis Law Report

The Hawaii News Tribune reports…… More than half of hemp crops cultivated in Hawaii in the past year were unusable due to high THC levels, officials said. The crops cultivated for the state’s hemp industry tested above the federal limit for the chemical that causes people to become high, The Honolulu Star-Advertiser reported Monday.

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Six Best THC Vape Pens

The Herb Collective

Thank the heavens for THC vape pens. It’s the perfect blend of a “typical” vape with marijuana. THC pens are discreet, sleek, and provide a clean, clear high that can get you through the day without stress. But which pen do you choose? THC vape pens aren’t always cheap, but there are plenty of options to choose from nowadays. Some are compatible with different forms of THC, others offer top-of-the-line battery life, and others even pair up with apps on your phone.

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Canadian Company Launches DIY Gummy Kit

Cannabis Law Report

Ganjapreneur reports…… Canadian company Paracanna has released a do-it-yourself cannabis gummy kit, which comes about four months before the government is set to allow edible sales, according to a Bloomberg News report. The Zen Zingers kits allow consumers to add drops of oil to create gummies in a variety of flavors. Canadian Company Introduces DIY Gummy Kit.

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iAnthus Reports Fiscal Second Quarter 2019 Financial Results

Cannabis Life Network

Pro Forma Revenues of $25 million, Maintained Tight Expense Control. The post iAnthus Reports Fiscal Second Quarter 2019 Financial Results appeared first on Cannabis News | Lifestyle Tips | Expert Opinions | Stocks.

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CANNABIS AND CEQA

Cannabis Law Report

If you wish to re-publish this story please do so with following accreditation. AUTHOR: aBIZinaBOX Inc. and Jordan S. Zoot, CPA. PUBLISHER: CANNABIS LAW REPORT. On August 19, 2019, the Supreme Court of California issued a unanimous opinion in Union of Medical Marijuana Patients, Inc. (“ UMMP” ) v. City of San Diego. Except for the parties and the limited number of individuals who follow litigation involving environmental law, this case has moved through the California court system with l

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Statistics Canada wastewater analysis suggests Canadians’ drug use varies by city

Cannabis Life Network

MONTREAL — A pilot project that analyzed wastewater in five major urban centres suggests Canadians’ may use drugs differently depending on which city they call home. For example, the analysis by Statistics Canada showed cannabis levels are much higher in Montreal and Halifax than in Toronto, Vancouver and Edmonton. But the findings reported on Monday showed: Methamphetamine levels were […].

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Texas Cannabis Report Ceases Publishing

Cannabis Law Report

Here’s his announcement in full. Texas Cannabis Report Ceases Publication. Stephen Carter / August 27, 2019 /. Dear Texas Cannabis Report Readers, In June 2013 Texas Cannabis Report launched as a premier news agency dedicated to covering the issue of cannabis activism and policy. Texans did not have a reliable source of news in this area, prompting our formation.

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Is Cannabis “Green”?

CannaTech

The rapid growth of the global legal cannabis industry is often described as a “Green Rush,” yet many experts are concerned that this industry is not ‘green’ in its environmental impact. As more countries legalize cannabis production and the number of consumers explodes, the demand for grow sustainability is mounting. In particular, countries with colder climates, like Canada, struggle with how to produce large quantities of high-quality cannabis while limiting the output of greenhouse gases.

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Paracanna’s do-it-yourself cannabis gummies kits

Cannabis Life Network

Canadian consumers don’t have to wait until mid-December to legally consume some cannabis-infused gummies. If they’re willing to make some themselves. Victoria-Firm Introduces Cannabis Gummies kits For those who may be wary or intimidated by cannabis cooking. Victoria-based company Paracanna has developed a do-it-yourself kit. To these kits consumers can add drops of legally procured […].

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Local media says EU team from Netherlands approves Uganda’s bid to export marijuana

Cannabis Law Report

Kampala- A team from the European Union has approved Uganda’s medical marijuana products, paving the way for local cannabis growers to tap into the global legal marijuana market. The newspaper reports… Sources told Daily Monitor that a team of medical cannabis inspectors from the Netherlands inspected marijuana gardens in Hima, Kasese District between July 29 and August 4.

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It’s difficult to measure marijuana in Chocolate products

Cannabis Life Network

How much marijuana is really in that pot brownie? Chocolate can throw off potency tests so labels aren’t always accurate, and now scientists are trying to figure out why. Pot Containing Edibles In states where marijuana is legal, pot comes in cookies, mints, gummies, protein bars — even pretzels. These commercial products are labeled with […].

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Raphael Mechoulam: Pioneer Cannabis Researcher

Medicinal Marijuana Association

As far back as the 1800s,scientistsrealized that there arevaluable effects incannabis. Extensive research in the United States and England on cannabis in the 1930s came to a halt with the beginning of World War II and did not pick up again afterwards due to the various laws and regulations that classified the plant as a drug.Legal issuescontinued to inhibit serious study until half a century ago, when Prof.

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AMERICAN BAR ASSOCIATION CALLS ON CONGRESS - HOW MUCH CLOUT DOES THE ABA CARRY FOR CANNABIS REFORM?

MJ Business Attorneys

The American Bar Association (“ABA”)’s Criminal Justice Section has issued a report to the House of Delegates urging Congress to enact legislation to “exempt from the Controlled Substances Act any production, distribution, possession, or use of marijuana carried out in compliance with state laws,” to remove marijuana from Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act, and to enact legislation “to encourage scientific research into the efficacy, dose, routes of a

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AMERICAN BAR ASSOCIATION CALLS ON CONGRESS - HOW MUCH CLOUT DOES THE ABA CARRY FOR CANNABIS REFORM?

MJ Business Attorneys

The American Bar Association (“ABA”)’s Criminal Justice Section has issued a report to the House of Delegates urging Congress to enact legislation to “exempt from the Controlled Substances Act any production, distribution, possession, or use of marijuana carried out in compliance with state laws,” to remove marijuana from Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act, and to enact legislation “to encourage scientific research into the efficacy, dose, routes of a