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Massachusetts Ban on Marijuana Vaping Products Will Remain, for Now

The Joint Blog

Massachusetts four-month ban on marijuana vaping products will remain in place after the state’s Cannabis Control Commission issued a quarantine order Tuesday, according to an Associated Press report. Vape pens, vape cartridges, aerosol products, and inhalers that use oil-based vaping materials are among the products targeted by the new order.

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Recovering After Knee Surgery: How CBD And Marijuana Can Help

The Fresh Toast

Multiple studies have showcased that THC and CBD offer an alternative to opioids and other pain medicines. Continue reading Recovering After Knee Surgery: How CBD And Marijuana Can Help at The Fresh Toast.

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Securities regulators issue guidance on disclosure for cannabis industry

Cannabis Life Network

TORONTO — Canadian securities administrators have issued a reminder to the cannabis industry about the need to properly disclose potential conflicts of interest. The guidance released by seven provincial securities regulators comes after they say staff observed inadequate transparency related to cross-ownership of financial interests by cannabis companies and directors during mergers, acquisitions and other significant transactions.

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Surprise! Michigan adult-use cannabis sales begin Dec. 1

Leafly

Just in time for Christmas: Michigan officials will allow 12 stores to open within weeks. (Sorry, not you, Detroit.). The post Surprise! Michigan adult-use cannabis sales begin Dec. 1 appeared first on Leafly.

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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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Free Webinar on USDA Interim Hemp Rules Tomorrow!

Canna Law Blog

Tomorrow is our free webinar discussing the USDA’s interim hemp rules released on October 29th and published in the Federal Register on Halloween. The new rules may seem intimidating (spooky even given the publishing date), but a thorough understanding is crucial for anyone with a vested interest in the hemp and CBD industries for the foreseeable future.

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Article: Marijuana legalization hasn’t blossomed in N.J., but cannabis remains fertile field for law firms

Cannabis Law Report

ROI NJ write… The expectations for explosive growth in the cannabis sector, a fuse lit by Gov. Phil Murphy’s campaign promise to legalize marijuana in the Garden State, haven’t completely died out. But, as the future of pot in New Jersey has gotten hazy after a few faltering efforts by lawmakers, those eager to pour investments into real estate and other assets in preparation for the industry’s boom are experiencing some burnout.

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The best budtenders do these things really well

Leafly

From a friendly demeanour to a wealth of cannabis knowledge, here’s what to look for in a budtender. The post The best budtenders do these things really well appeared first on Leafly.

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Why Consumers Prefer To Use CBD Products

Otherside Farms

The CBD business is growing at an alarming rate and with good reason. In actuality, experts project that the industry will be worth sixteen billion dollars by the end of 2025. However, why is the dependency rate on CBD and related compounds increasing by the minute? It is because. Cannabidiol Boosts Your Appetite. Cannabidiol is famous for raising the user’s appetite.

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Is tissue culture the future of growing cannabis?

Leafly

Tissue culture is gaining popularity in the cannabis industry, allowing producers to keep cannabis genetics clean and consistent. But is it worth it for growers? The post Is tissue culture the future of growing cannabis? appeared first on Leafly.

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Alberta removing tax exemption for commercial cannabis producers

Cannabis Life Network

EDMONTON — Municipalities in Alberta are to get a new source of revenue next year when commercial cannabis producers start paying property taxes. Municipal Affairs Minister Kaycee Madu says cannabis growers will no longer be classified as agricultural businesses and so won’t qualify for a tax exemption. The change is to come into effect in the 2020 tax […].

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Fear & Loathing In Las Vegas: Jealousy & Slander, Hunter Would Have Loved It.

Cannabis Law Report

The Nevada Independent reports… A dispute between two prominent Las Vegas marijuana business owners has reached the courts, with the proprietor of Essence dispensaries accusing a former owner with The Apothecary Shoppe of embarking on a jealous campaign of slander aimed to do him more than $1 million in damage. DOWNLOAD THE COMPLAINT. Armen Yemenidjian, a former casino executive who’s affiliated with three dispensaries, won another eight dispensary licenses last year and is part of a compa

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Why Vitamin E Acetate is in Pesticides

Cannabis Life Network

Mystery has embraced concern amidst the vape epidemic which has left over 2, 000 patients hospitalized and taken the lives of over 30. A finger has been consistently pointing at one toxin that has made itself apparent. Vitamin E acetate, or a-tocopherol, has been poised as an incredible hazard when smoked or vaporized. It has […]. The post Why Vitamin E Acetate is in Pesticides appeared first on Cannabis News | Lifestyle Tips | Expert Opinions | Stocks.

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Billionaire Founder Of Cirque Soleil Arrested For Growing Cannabis On His Private Island In The Middle Of The Pacific

Cannabis Law Report

The BBC reports…… The co-founder of global circus company Cirque du Soleil has been detained for growing cannabis on his private island in the South Pacific. Guy Laliberte. Billionaire Guy Laliberte turned himself in to police in French Polynesia. The Canadian entrepreneur is due to appear in court on Wednesday. In a statement, Mr Laliberte’s company Lune Rouge denied he was growing the plant on his private island of Nukutepipi for commercial gain.

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Shares in Organigram drop

Cannabis Life Network

MONCTON, N.B. — Shares in Organigram Holdings Inc. fell in early trading after the cannabis company said its fourth-quarter net revenue is expected to be lower than what the company saw in its third quarter. The cannabis producer’s shares were down 56 cents or nearly 13 per cent at $3.90 on the Toronto Stock Exchange […]. The post Shares in Organigram drop appeared first on Cannabis News | Lifestyle Tips | Expert Opinions | Stocks.

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Wall St Jnl: China Farmers, companies increase hemp-related investments; a push ‘at light speed’ into CBD business

Cannabis Law Report

Here’s the introduction to their piece. China Says No to Marijuana but Lets Its Cannabis Industry Bloom. China Farmers, companies increase hemp-related investments; a push ‘at light speed’ into CBD business. QUJING, China—In China, marijuana is seen as a dangerous narcotic, and possession is strictly punished. That hasn’t stopped the country from trying to become a powerhouse in the fast-growing industry for cannabis products.

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Heavy Marijuana Use Could Double Stroke Risk For Young People

The Fresh Toast

Two preliminary studies highlight a growing concern regarding the link between marijuana use and heart problems. Continue reading Heavy Marijuana Use Could Double Stroke Risk For Young People at The Fresh Toast.

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Home Industries Food/Beverages/Tobacco Cannabis Watch GET EMAIL ALERTS Tilray sells five times as much pot, thanks to European efforts and hemp acquisition

Cannabis Law Report

Tilray Inc. sold nearly five times more pot than last year, according to a quarterly earnings report released Thursday, in part thanks to the acquisition of the world’s largest hemp-food maker and early returns from selling medical marijuana in Europe. Tilray TLRY, -2.97% reported a third-quarter net loss of $35.7 million, or 36 cents a share, versus $18.7 million, or 20 cents a share, in the year-ago period.

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Neil Young says U.S. dual citizenship stalled because of cannabis use

Cannabis Life Network

TORONTO — Neil Young says his cannabis use has cast a cloud over his application to become a dual citizen in the United States. The legendary singer-songwriter and proud Canadian says in a statement on his website that he recently applied for American citizenship so he could vote in the 2020 presidential election. Young says […]. The post Neil Young says U.S. dual citizenship stalled because of cannabis use appeared first on Cannabis News | Lifestyle Tips | Expert Opinions | Stocks.

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Is The Future of Cannabis A Futures Market?

Cannabis Law Report

Before we start. As we are a bit eighties here at CLR our first thought when reading about creating a Cannabis Futures Market, is, as Proust would say, “Remembrance Of Things Past” and one of our favourite Hollywood scenes of yore. Here’s the full release on the subject. Redondo Beach, California–(Newsfile Corp. – November 12, 2019) – SECFilings.com, a leading financial news and information portal offering free real time public company filing alerts, announces

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Cronos Group reports third-quarter revenue

Cannabis Life Network

TORONTO — Cannabis company Cronos Group Inc. reported a profit in its third quarter, boosted by a large gain in derivative liabilities, as revenue grew to $12.7 million. The company says its net profit amounted to $788 million or 53 cents per diluted share for the quarter ended Sept. 30. That compared with a loss of […]. The post Cronos Group reports third-quarter revenue appeared first on Cannabis News | Lifestyle Tips | Expert Opinions | Stocks.

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News Report: Central Coast immigration experts advising migrants against working on regulated cannabis farms

Cannabis Law Report

KEYT News reports…… Immigration experts are advising migrants against working in pot farms because it could jeopardize any paths to citizenship. Officials explain while the plant is legal in California, it remains illegal at the federal level. Central Coast farm workers like Alicia (who asked us not to use her last name), are not taking any chances. “I came here in ’97, and have been filing for permanent residence through my dad,” she shared in Spanish.

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Part 4: Hot Smoking Topics in Operations

Burns Levinson (Cannabusiness advisory)

See Hot Smoking Topics in Operations Panel here. The growth and legitimacy of the cannabis industry is at an all-time high with nearly two-thirds of the country in support of the federal legalization of cannabis. With such legitimacy and potential for further growth, it’s no surprise ancillary businesses are coming to the forefront to provide services to the cannabis industry.

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Hemp Industry Daily Publish 2nd Edition of Hemp & CBD Industry Factbook

Cannabis Law Report

Here’s the full blurb and link to buy. Introducing the 2 nd Annual Hemp & CBD Industry Factbook – the most comprehensive and reliable data resource for the hemp and CBD industry available today and the only report to deliver a complete, end-to-end look at the cannabis supply chain. Whether you’re a cultivator, extractor, investor, entrepreneur, manufacturer or retailer , the national legalization of hemp and CBD has opened-up a world of opportunities – each with their own q

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Today’s Answer of the Day

TheAnswerPage

Are patients who have an allergy to tobacco or tomato at risk for developing an allergy to products of the cannabis plant? Yes – patients previously sensitized to tobacco or tomato are at risk for developing an allergy to the cannabis plant or products of the plant. See Answer. See Answer.

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Legal Recreational Sales Could Start In Michigan Within Weeks Says Media Report

Cannabis Law Report

The Detroit Free Press report… Sales of recreational marijuana to anyone over the age of 21 could begin on Dec. 1, months earlier than previously expected. The change came when the Marijuana Regulatory Agency on Wednesday told medical marijuana businesses, including growers and processors, that they can transfer 50% of their inventory to the recreational market beginning on Dec. 1 as long as they’ve received a recreational license from the state.

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MJardin Group Inc. Announces Partnership with Robes Inc.

Cannabis Life Network

TORONTO and DENVER, Nov. 12, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — MJardin Group, Inc. (“MJardin” or “the Company”) (CSE: MJAR) (OTCQX: MJARF), a leader in premium cannabis production, is pleased to announce that it has entered into a partnership with Robes Inc. (“Robes”), a luxury cannabis brand house focused on bringing exotic and rare strains to Canadian consumers.

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Georgia medical cannabis program starts

Cannabis Law Report

The Atlanta Journal Constitution reports… Georgia’s top elected leaders moved forward Tuesday with a program to provide medical marijuana to the state’s 15,000 registered patients, nearly seven months after Gov. Brian Kemp signed it into law. Kemp, House Speaker David Ralston and Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan appointed seven members to a commission that will issue licenses for companies to grow and sell medical marijuana oil.

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CBD, Tobacco, Pesticides & Parkinson’s

Cannabis Maven

Is there a relationship between smoking, pesticides, and Parkinson's?

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South African police issue warnings to un-regulated cannabis businesses

Cannabis Law Report

The report says…… In South Africa, the SAPS (the South African Police Service) has issued a warning that the entire cannabis industry is essentially under watch, and notably, the establishment of any brick and mortar retail site, online platforms, and social media promotions are all still illegal. This warning does not apply of course to medicines authorized by the Medicines and Related Substances Act.

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Model Cannabis Brands with Business Lessons to Teach

Otherside Farms

Branding is about more than aesthetics. It’s the meaning of your company that your target audience reads between the lines. The same rules apply to companies in the marijuana industry. Don’t be fooled into thinking that your brand will succeed because you’re selling cannabis. The marijuana industry is strong and growing, so you must have a branding strategy to stand out amongst the competition.