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How to roll a blunt

The Cannigma

In the 1997 Quentin Tarantino film “Jackie Brown,” there is a scene in which Samuel L. Jackson pays homage to the Kalashnikov rifle. “AK-47, the very best there is. When you absolutely, positively got to kill every [REDACTED] in the room, accept no substitutes.”. The same could be said for blunts. When you absolutely, positively need to get everyone in the room high, accept no substitutes.

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Slippery Moisturizer will take your self-care to new heights

Leafly

We all deserve nice things. Slippery Moisturizer from LUXEARI will take you there. Always made from premium, small-batch hemp. The post Slippery Moisturizer will take your self-care to new heights appeared first on Leafly.

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The Week in Weed: July 23, 2021

The Blunt Truth

Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. Illinois’ license lottery has some ups and downs. There’s talk of a referendum on marijuana legalization in Maryland. Lawmakers introduced a legalization bill in Ohio. On the federal level, Surgeon General Vivek Murthy opined on decriminalization.

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Smoking Cannabis as a working-class Professional

Cannabis Life Network

Is it possible to be a voracious toker and a professional? Are you "less" of a professional if you smoke cannabis? The post Smoking Cannabis as a working-class Professional appeared first on Latest Cannabis News Today - Headlines, Videos & Stocks.

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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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PBS – July 23 – Spotlight On: Last Prisoner Project

Cannabis Law Report

This PBS Spotlight segment highlights the injustice of cannabis prosecution. Notably featured in this specific film is the work of The Last Prisoner Project, a nonprofit focused on cannabis criminal justice reform. Presented by The Beehouse Justice Initiative, a New York City organization dedicated to healing “some of the harms caused by disparate enforcement of cannabis prohibition” and video production company Matador Content, the film is narrated by Chris Rock and directed by Ezra Paek.

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In-Person Cannabis Events Are Making a Comeback

Cannabis Law Report

Vaccine rollouts, easing of restrictions in most states, and declining Covid-19 cases have allowed for a return of these established events and opened the door for new cannabis-related experiences to launch.

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Johnson & Johnson, Drug Distributors Settle to Pay $26B for Roles in Opioid Crisis

SpeedWeed

Big pharmaceutical companies and drug distributors are largely to blame for fueling the opioid epidemic in the US, killing more people than most major wars—which is why they were served one of the largest packages of class action lawsuits in history. Three of the largest pharmaceutical wholesalers and Johnson & Johnson reached a $26 billion deal to settle a chorus of around 3,000 lawsuits from state governments, city governments and even tribal organizations, accusing the companies of foment

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Levitee Labs Provides Company Update Following CSE Listing

Cannabis Law Report

VANCOUVER, BC, July 22, 2021 /CNW/ – Levitee Labs Inc. (CSE: LVT) (the “Company” or “Levitee”) is pleased to provide insight into the Company’s achievements to date, current operations, and strategic initiatives. Levitee has ambitious plans to advance its business following its recent successful listing on the Canadian Securities Exchange.

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Canadian hash products to sample this summer (hot knives not included)

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This isn't your parents hash. The post Canadian hash products to sample this summer (hot knives not included) appeared first on Leafly.

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Item 9 Labs Adds Multiple Senior Managers to Support Company Growth

Cannabis Law Report

Item 9 Labs Corp. (OTCQX: INLB ) (“Item 9 Labs” or the “Company”), a vertically integrated, cannabis dispensary franchisor and operator that produces premium, award-winning products, today announced several strategic management hires to support its national franchise expansion. Joining the company is Tracy Timko as Director of Franchise Support, Erica Tarnowski as Franchise Development Manager, Mike Keskey II as General Counsel and Shabrina Glass as Executive Assistant.

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Watch: Marijuana Controls Parkinson’s Tremor

Leafwell

Meet Ian Frizell, a 55-year-old man who uses medical cannabis to help control the symptoms of Parkinson’s Disease (PD). The following video demonstrates the transformative potential of cannabis medicine on Parkinson’s-related tremors. We see Ian’s tremors lessen and then stop by the end of the time-lapse video. He claims he does not use any prescription medication but rather vaporizes cannabis for.

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Vincente Fox Says Make Cannabis Part Of NAFTA 2.0

Cannabis Law Report

This is what he told BNN Bloomberg… Former Mexican President Vicente Fox expects cannabis will be a part of the new North American free-trade deal following the country’s Supreme Court decision to loosen some of the rules on how the drug can be consumed. “Cannabis has to be part of the trading between United States, Canada and Mexico,” Fox said in a broadcast interview. “Canada is an open market for cannabis, so, too is Mexico today.

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LA County Board of Supervisors Agree to Reconsider Cannabis Regulations Following Invasion of Illegal Cannabis Grows

SpeedWeed

In the March 2019 Cannabis Business Times cover story, Dr. Andrea Small-Howard, co-founder and chief science officer of GB Sciences, said, “My personal mission is to take cannabis-based therapies to the U.S. FDA.”. More than two years later, Small-Howard, who was promoted to president of the Las-Vegas company in June, is close to her goal. GB Sciences has completed animal studies on a treatment for Parkinson’s disease and is finalizing another animal trial of a slow-release, cannabis-based pain

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Alert – Hemp Party Australia Says Time To Get Busy For Federal Election

Cannabis Law Report

Essentially, they are saying, it’s time to register & organize and especially in Scomo’s seat where Don Fuggle is the man… I wonder if his vote tagline will be. Let’s Muggle With Fuggle. A slang term for cannabis (users are “muggle-heads”) (Wikipedia). Preparing for the next federal election. To all members.

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Honey Whole Weed Multi Grain Bread

SpeedWeed

Hearty, lightly sweet, and perfect for breakfast toast, snacks or delicious deli-style sandwich. If you’re looking for a simple homemade bread with wholesome ingredients, this recipe is it. It uses a combination of whole wheat flour, cannabis, and it’s sweetened with honey. Reap the rewards of making homemade bread. This Honey Whole Weed Multi-Grain Bread adds a touch of warmth to any meal.

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Informational website for medical marijuana users closes after Connecticut regulators ban cannabis street names. ‘Fruity pebbles’ and ‘wedding cake’ deemed inappropriate.

Cannabis Law Report

The Hartford Courant reports. Medical marijuana patients are heaping criticism on state consumer protection officials over the loss of a website providing valuable information about different strains of cannabis. The Department of Consumer Protection counters by saying critics are spreading misinformation about what it does as a regulator. The informational website, Terp Street, shut down after DCP said it ordered it to stop using street names for cannabis.

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Cannabiz Media Client Spotlight – Gold Leaf Packaging

SpeedWeed

Be the first to know when new content like this is available! Subscribe to our newsletter to get alerts about new posts, local news, and industry insights. Thank you! Your submission has been received! Oops! Something went wrong while submitting the form. Gold Leaf Packaging is a cannabis printing company that specializes in creating custom collateral, packaging, and branding for business businesses operating in and with the cannabis industry.

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CBD Cocktails: How Does CBD and Alcohol Mix?

Cannabis Law Report

With summer almost in full swing, many adults are headed to their back porches, pools, and outdoor spaces for a nice cold drink with their family and friends! The newest trend in drink making the past few summers is that of CBD infused cocktails; recipes range from long time favorites like margaritas to homemade recipes made in the family’s kitchen.

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Medical marijuana bill advances in NC Senate. What’s needed for it to become law? – Cannabis Business Executive

SpeedWeed

Medical marijuana bill advances in NC Senate. What’s needed for it to become law? – Cannabis Business Executive – Cannabis and Marijuana industry news. skip to Main Content. View original article. The post Medical marijuana bill advances in NC Senate. What’s needed for it to become law?

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CBD Cocktails: How Does CBD and Alcohol Mix?

Cannabis Law Report

With summer almost in full swing, many adults are headed to their back porches, pools, and outdoor spaces for a nice cold drink with their family and friends! The newest trend in drink making the past few summers is that of CBD infused cocktails; recipes range from long time favorites like margaritas to homemade recipes made in the family’s kitchen.

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Study Shows That Cannabis Legalization Drives Up Price of Illicit Drugs

Veriheal

You may have wondered what the impact of cannabis legalization would be on the illicit market and the drugs accessed there. Well, a recent study found that one of the implications involves impacting the prices in the unlicensed cannabis market as well as the illicit pharmaceutical market. A recent study found that the legalization of cannabis drives up the price of illicit drugs in the illegal market while reducing the prices in the unlicensed cannabis market.

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GrowGen Adds Mendocino, Aqua Serene Stores To Chain

Cannabis Law Report

GrowGeneration Corp . (NASDAQ: GRWG ) continues to gobble up regional hydroponic stores as the chain keeps growing. This week alone, the company has announced the acquisition of a California operation and one in Oregon. Mendocino. Today the company announced its acquisition of Mendocino Greenhouse and Garden Supply, a Northern California -based hydroponic garden center, located in Mendocino, California.

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Utah Faces Lawsuit Over Cannabis Licenses

SpeedWeed

A Utah-based company that sought a license to operate as a cultivator in Utah’s medical marijuana industry has filed a lawsuit against the state, claiming that operators from out-of-state were given an unfair advantage in the licensing process. The legal action filed in U.S. District Court by the plaintiff JLPR LLC last weekend alleges that officials with the Utah Department of Agriculture and Food (UDAF) coached some applicants on navigating the selection process and gave them unfair notice of

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Ways To Save Electricity While Mnufacturing CBD Oil

Cannabis Law Report

Editors Note: This is a guest piece. Cannabidiol oil is a by-product derived from the cannabis plant commonly known as CBD oil. It is manufactured to relieve pain, reduce anxiety and depression, alleviate cancer-related symptoms, and lessen acne. Generally, it is produced on a large scale in oil companies. The process of manufacturing CBD oil involves a huge amount of electricity.

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Sherbinskis’ Mario Guzman Announced as Day 1 Keynote at Cannabis Conference 2021

SpeedWeed

July 1, 2021, marked four years since Nevada launched its first adult-use cannabis sales, and the market has certainly seen its fair share of rapid growth and regulatory changes during that time, not to mention the unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic. From July 2017 to June 2018, the state saw $529,851,245 in taxable medical and adult-use cannabis sales, a figure that has steadily increased to $719,216,651 during the current fiscal year, which includes sales data from July 2020 to March 2021, accord

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Turning Point Brands Invests $8 Million In Old Pal

Cannabis Law Report

Turning Point Brands, Inc. (NYSE: TPB) completed an $8 million strategic investment in cannabis lifestyle brand Old Pal Holding Company LLC. TPB invested in the form of a convertible note which includes additional follow-on investment rights. “Turning Point has a proven track record of developing and growing brands and is capitalizing on this experience to identify highly recognizable, leading cannabis brands poised to experience significant growth,” said Larry Wexler, CEO, Turning

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Slippery Moisturizer will take your self-care to new heights

SpeedWeed

Designed for your most sensitive areas, LUXEARI’s moisturizer works with your body for a more elevated experience. You deserve nice things, and that includes more transparent hemp products. LUXEARI was founded to combat a lack of transparency and quality in the hemp marketplace. Their mission was to create premium, small-batch products that truly capture the benefits of CBD, so everybody can experience a more luxurious lifestyle.

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The Cake House Using Clinical Prescription Cannabis To Help Veterans Combat PTSD, Chronic Pain

Cannabis Law Report

The Premier Cannabis Dispensary Continues To Aid The Veteran Community. VISTA, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– #BrownieMaryAct –The Cake House, a premier veteran-owned cannabis dispensary, announced today it will continue to provide veterans with robust alternative solutions for all their health care needs with the opening of a flagship location in Vista, California.

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Which SKUs Should You Pursue with Solventless Extraction?

SpeedWeed

The New Mexico cannabis industry is watching closely as the state’s new regulator works through its rulemaking process to have regulations in place for adult-use sales to launch April 1, 2022. The Cannabis Regulation Act, which cleared the New Mexico Legislature and received Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s signature this past spring , became effective June 29 and allows adults 21 and older to possess 2 ounces of cannabis flower, 16 grams of cannabis extract and 800 milligrams of edible cannabis.

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Utah cannabis lawsuit alleges impropriety in how state doled out grower licenses

Cannabis Law Report

The Salt Lake Tribune is reporting. Agriculture officials played favorites and licensing process gave preference to out-of-state companies, complaint claims. A new lawsuit claims that multistate cannabis cultivators had an unfair advantage in the competition for one of Utah’s lucrative marijuana growing licenses — and that state officials “coached” certain applicants in how to win.