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This company filed the first cannabis DNA patent—and nobody knows who they are

Leafly

Bioscience Institute lists no executive officers and no corporate address. But it owns potentially valuable cannabis patents. The researchers who work for them don't want to talk about it. The post This company filed the first cannabis DNA patent—and nobody knows who they are appeared first on Leafly.

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Charlotte’s Web Faces Class Action Lawsuit for Improperly Marketing CBD Products

Canna Law Blog

We’ve written extensively about hemp-derived CBD and the myriad issues faced by manufacturers CBD edibles. You can read more about this topic here: Is Hemp CBD Really Unlawful in California? The FDA Issues Hemp-CBD Warning Letters and a Consumer Update. Litigation Update: JustCBD Files Motion to Dismiss Class Action Lawsuit. CBD Topicals are Not Immune from FDA Scrutiny, as Recent Warning Letters Show.

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Study: Daily CBD Use Mitigates Symptoms of Autism Spectrum Disorder

The Joint Blog

According to a new study published in the journal Frontiers in Neurology , the daily use of cannabidiol (CBD) is associated with the improvement of symptoms in adolescents related to autism spectrum disorder. The twice-daily administration of plant-derived CBD-dominant extracts is associated with symptom improvement in adolescents with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), according to observational data published in the journal Frontiers in Neurology.

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Environmental, Health & Safety Regulations in the Cannabis Industry

Dykema (Cannabis Law Blog)

Blog Post is Co-Authored by Grant Gilezan and Jerry Hincka from EHS Support Just because cannabis is federally illegal, doesn’t mean Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations aren’t applicable to your cannabis-related business. Federal employee and environmental protection regulations do apply and you should be aware of the inherent risks and regulatory fines associated with operating in the cannabis industry.

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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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Leafly investigation: Inside the billion-dollar race to patent cannabis

Leafly

Backstabbing partners, secret financial backers, hired-gun geneticists: Welcome to Leafly's series on the new cannabis patent war. The post Leafly investigation: Inside the billion-dollar race to patent cannabis appeared first on Leafly.

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Cannabis farmers scramble to protect heirloom seeds from Big Ag

Leafly

Old-school California growers are prepping for a patent war against global agricultural giants. The post Cannabis farmers scramble to protect heirloom seeds from Big Ag appeared first on Leafly.

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Sol Global Now In The Business Of Putting Lead In Their Hemp / CBD Products Beware of The Brand TRUWOMEN

Cannabis Law Report

Sol Global has ownership in the company HeavenlyRX and negotiates a lot of their contracts and one of their brands TRUWOMEN has put out a number of products, bars & proten powder that has been found to contain lead according to tests undertaken by The Environmental Research Center in San Diego. We have pictured these products for you so you know what to avoid.

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Only 5% of Canadian cannabis tests positive for pesticides

Leafly

Health Canada conducts random cannabis sampling in the regulated market. The post Only 5% of Canadian cannabis tests positive for pesticides appeared first on Leafly.

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Canopy Growth names new CEO, Constellation executive David Klein

Cannabis Life Network

Shares of Canopy Growth Corp. got a much needed lift this morning, as the cannabis producer named veteran Constellation Brands executive, David Klein, as its newest chief executive. Klein had been serving as chief financial officer at Canopy’s largest shareholder, as well as chairman of the board at the cannabis producer. His appointment replaces that […].

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One man’s crusade to open-source cannabis DNA

Leafly

You can't patent information in the public domain. So Kevin McKernan is sequencing cannabis DNA and posting it, to keep the plant free. The post One man’s crusade to open-source cannabis DNA appeared first on Leafly.

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PrestoDoctor Lowers Prices and Expands Hours

PrestoDoctor

PrestoDoctor offers medical cannabis evaluations from the comfort of your home. PrestoDoctor announces lower prices and earlier hours to allow med card access for all. This is another major step in making quality medical cannabis care easier for those with a lower income. For PrestoDoctor, customized care isn’t changing – just the price. Lower Prices & Telemedicine Means More Patient Access.

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Shoppers Drug Mart now selling medical cannabis across Canada

Leafly

Through its online portal Medical Cannabis by Shoppers. The post Shoppers Drug Mart now selling medical cannabis across Canada appeared first on Leafly.

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FDA Warning on CBD Products

Connor & Connor PLLC

On November 25, 2019, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released a statement regarding warning letters to 15 companies for illegally selling products containing (CBD) in ways that violate the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act). The FDA has come forth and stated these marketed products have not been approved by the FDA and there are still concerns surrounding the safety of CBD.

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What’s The Legal Amount Of Medical Marijuana I Can Grow?

MMJ Recs

Medical marijuana is now legal in 33 states. Well, we say legal, but in fact marijuana is still defined as a Schedule 1 drug, making it an illegal substance under federal law. Luckily, though, each state has been given leeway in deciding how marijuana – both medical and recreational – can be grown and used. So you can rest assured that if you know the rules that apply in your particular state, and you obey them, there won’t be any feds knocking at your door.

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Constellation put their man in charge at Canopy with CEO appointment

Cannabis Law Report

CNBC in their key points write. The move strengthens the Corona beer maker’s control of a company, into which it has sunk $4 billion. Klein was appointed Canopy chairman in October after Constellation booked a $430 million net loss related to the company. He replaces company co-CEO Mark Zekulin who took over the top job from founder Bruce Linton in July.

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Today’s Answer of the Day

TheAnswerPage

Do patients treated with cannabis?based medicines require special attention during the perioperative period? Yes, they do, according to the European Pain Federation position paper. Some studies evaluating the effects of cannabis-based medicines “have suggested that there were antagonistic effects between propofol and cannabis, thus requiring increased propofol dosages for the induction phase.

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The CBD Market Bets Big on Pets in 2019 and Beyond

Cannabis Law Report

Cannabidiol, known as CBD by most consumers, has taken center stage as the supplement of the decade. The supplement has already been adopted by millions of consumers and boasts a growth trajectory that has investors foaming at the mouth to get in on the action. In fact, the Brightfield Group claims that the CBD market may reach $24 billion by 2023, good news for businesses such as Next Green Wave, Inc.

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PrestoDoctor Lowers Prices and Expands Hours

PrestoDoctor

PrestoDoctor offers medical cannabis evaluations from the comfort of your home. PrestoDoctor announces lower prices and earlier hours to allow med card access for all. This is another major step in making quality medical cannabis care easier for those with a lower income. For PrestoDoctor, customized care isn’t changing – just the price. Lower Prices & Telemedicine Means More Patient Access.

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What You Should Know About Growing Marijuana

Otherside Farms

Growing marijuana is both a fun and challenging experience. Those that are already doing it can confess to the patience and dedication required to tend to the fragile plants. As a beginner, there are some crucial basics that you need to understand to ensure you get a fulfilling experience with this venture. There are measures that you will have to put in place and be ready to go through the entire process without despairing.

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USA: SEC Obtains Touting & Fraud Judgement Agaianst Colorado Cannabis Stock Promoter,

Cannabis Law Report

Here’s the release in full. Washington, D.C., Dec. 9, 2019 – A Colorado stock promoter and two of his companies agreed to pay $4.2 million to settle the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s charges for fraudulently promoting and trading a cannabis stock. On Dec. 5, 2019, the U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado entered the final judgment.

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Cannabis and BV, Bacterial Vaginosis

Cannabis Life Network

Brace yourself. This topic is usually not common in discussion, even amongst many circles of girlfriends. I get it. It’s kinda gnarly but it’s totally natural and its happens to everyone at some point. Still, no one wants to talk about bacterial vaginosis and a lot of women constantly have it and think it’s normal; […]. The post Cannabis and BV, Bacterial Vaginosis appeared first on Cannabis News | Lifestyle Tips | Expert Opinions | Stocks.

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USA: Congressman Rouda and Senator Schatz Lead Bipartisan Letter to AG Barr on Improving Cannabis Research

Cannabis Law Report

December 6, 2019 . Press Release. Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Harley Rouda (CA-48) and Senator Brian Schatz (HI), sent a bipartisan letter to Attorney General Barr urging the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to amend current policies to improve research on cannabis. The letter was also signed by Senators Cory Gardner (CO) and Kamala Harris (CA) as well as 17 additional Members of Congress.

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U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Preventions (CDC) Publishes List Of Vape Brands “that most commonly led to hospitalizations”

Cannabis Law Report

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Preventions (CDC) has for the first time listed the vape brands that have most commonly led to hospitalizations. Most of the nearly 2,300 people who suffered lung damage had vaped liquids that contain THC. Dank Vapes was the brand used by 56% of the hospitalized patients nationwide in the USA. Dank is not a licensed product coming from one business.

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