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Cannabis: A Medicinal Treasure Trove

Project CBD

Cannabis is like a drugstore in one preparation. Dr. Russo fills us in on the latest advances in cannabinoid medicine - acid cannabinoids , cannabigerol , and the global CBD phenomenon.

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Illinois pardons 11,000 cannabis convictions on eve of legalization

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Just one day before Illinois opened its first legal cannabis stores, Governor J.B. Pritzker granted pardons to more than 11,000 people with misdemeanor cannabis convictions. . The post Illinois pardons 11,000 cannabis convictions on eve of legalization appeared first on Leafly.

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The Early Bird Catches The Worm, Illinois Gov General Buys Edibles At 6am

Cannabis Law Report

Tweet 1 has already come in… @ LtGovStratton ? buys Mindy’s edibles at the 6 am opening of cannabis store in Wrigleyville. She pays with a $100 bill. CNN report. (CNN) Despite the cold, snow and long lines, hundreds of Illinois residents — including the state’s lieutenant governor — waited outside to be among the first to buy weed following its legalization.

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Happy New Year from Canna Law Blog!

Canna Law Blog

Here’s to a great 2020 for all of our readers, friends and clients! Let’s all keep working hard to ensure that 2020 is a banner year for cannabis law and policy, in the U.S. and abroad. Best wishes to everyone out there in 2020 and beyond!

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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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Future Enterprises and Environmental Impacts in the Cannabis Industry

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By Jeryl L. Olson , Patrick Joyce , Adam R. Young , Ilana R. Morady & Craig Simonsen on December 31, 2019. POSTED IN UNCATEGORIZED. The continued efforts of federal, state, and local governments to legalize cannabis, both in medical and recreational uses, leaves many potential impacts, including environmental law and regulatory issues in the manufacturing, processing, and distribution of cannabis products.

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Breaking: Private Text shows Michael Serruya could be part of Misleading Aphria SEC Filing: $APHA $GGB

Cannabis Law Report

Teri reports at her blog Smashmouth. 31 Dec 2019. Private Text shows Michael Serruya could be part of Misleading Aphria SEC Filing: $APHA $GGB. A private text exchange between an Aphria deal lawyer and a member of the board calls into question the accuracy of an regulatory filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission about a bid cannabis company Green Growth Brands made to takeover Aphria.

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Cannabis events in Ontario for January 2020

Leafly

Ontario benefits from a lion's share of cannabis events this month. The post Cannabis events in Ontario for January 2020 appeared first on Leafly.

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Bermuda Publishes Draft Legislation To Create Local Medical Cannabis Industry

Cannabis Law Report

Bermuda released the draft legislative blueprint to establish a domestic medical cannabis industry, which Attorney General Kathy Simmons said would create business opportunities for local enterprises and attract international investment. The government is inviting the public to submit feedback on the proposed Medicinal Cannabis Bill and corresponding Medicinal Cannabis Licensing Regulations.

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Cannabis events in Atlantic Canada for January 2020

Leafly

Check out these cannabis-friendly events happening on the east coast this January. The post Cannabis events in Atlantic Canada for January 2020 appeared first on Leafly.

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Cannabis Stocks May Be On The Wane But That’s Not The Case For Cannabis Content

Cannabis Law Report

Content is king and this has been par for the course across many industry sectors for the past decade. Now, it appears, that cannabis content could be on the same trajectory as new data is shows a 42.7 percent increase in total streamed hours for cannabis-related shows in 2019. LA Cannabis News reports on some big players getting into the game and quite frankly it’s about time as most of the audio and streaming / content that has been passed off as cannabis content for the past few years

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Cannabis events in Manitoba for January 2020

Leafly

Join Manitoba's cannabis community this month and celebrate a year of new highs. The post Cannabis events in Manitoba for January 2020 appeared first on Leafly.

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Cannabis in Cancer Treatment: Research and Medications

Puff Puff Post

As cannabis legalisation spreads, research has found considerable use in for cannabis in medicine. One particularly promising area of research is in the treatment of cancer. Cancer patients suffer not only from cancer, but the damaging effects of treatment. Cannabis Cancer Treatments as an Alternative to Opioids. Doctors prescribe various forms of opiods to cancer patients for pain.

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Cannabis events in Alberta for January 2020

Leafly

See what the canna-curious can get up to in Alberta this month. The post Cannabis events in Alberta for January 2020 appeared first on Leafly.

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Sanders Cannabis Plan Looks At Protections For Minors & Less Of A Share For Corporations

Cannabis Law Report

Here are the key points of the plan as summarised by Ganjapreneur. Provide resources for entrepreneurs to incentivize starting cooperatives and collectives that will bolster economic growth and create jobs in local communities. Enforce the prohibition of products and labels that appeal to young people. Companies who have formerly created cancer-causing products or have been found guilty of deceptive marketing will be banned from the industry.

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Cannabis events in Quebec for January 2020

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See what cannabis events are taking place in Quebec this month. The post Cannabis events in Quebec for January 2020 appeared first on Leafly.

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Joshua Horn (Fox Rothschild) Pens Article For Law.com” The Growth of Hemp in the US—an Ever-Changing Regulatory Environment”

Cannabis Law Report

“The emergence of the hemp crop in U.S. markets has been slowed by a confusing and inconsistent regulatory environment at both the state and federal levels.” Writes Horn. Here’s the introduction to his piece. The emergence of the hemp crop in U.S. markets has been slowed by a confusing and inconsistent regulatory environment at both the state and federal levels.

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Cannabis events in British Columbia for January 2020

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See what's happening on the west coast this January. The post Cannabis events in British Columbia for January 2020 appeared first on Leafly.

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Article – Canada: ‘There’s just no money coming in’: Cannabis sector bracing for wave of insolvencies in 2020

Cannabis Law Report

Cannabis industry insiders are bracing for a slew of bankruptcies in the coming year as small and medium-sized companies low on cash struggle to raise funds in the downtrodden sector. “We have had a busy few years, but next year we’re going to be busy for a different reason — we expect a few million dollars in legal fees from insolvencies and consolidation,”. said Ranjeev Dhillon, a partner at McCarthy Tetrault LLP and the firm’s cannabis group lead.

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Cannabis in Cancer Treatment: Research and Medications

Puff Puff Post

As cannabis legalisation spreads, research has found considerable use in for cannabis in medicine. One particularly promising area of research is in the treatment of cancer. Cancer patients suffer not only from cancer, but the damaging effects of treatment. Cannabis Cancer Treatments as an Alternative to Opioids. Doctors prescribe various forms of opiods to cancer patients for pain.

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Second Nevada Testing Lab Loses License After Approving Tainted Products

Cannabis Law Report

A second Nevada cannabis testing lab has lost its license after regulators found the company approved products for sale that had elevated levels of mold, yeast, bacteria, and fungus, the Reno Gazette Journal reports. Cannex Nevada LLC approved the flower products which were cultivated by Nevada Wellness Group LLC, ACC Enterprises LLC, and Integral Cultivation LLC and subsequently sold at dispensaries in Carson City, North Las Vegas, Las Vegas, and Mesquite.

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Today’s Answer of the Day

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Do chronic marijuana users typically require a greater or lesser dose of propofol at the time of induction of general anesthesia? A human study examining the required propofol induction dose showed that chronic marijuana users required significantly higher induction doses of propofol when compared to marijuana non-users. In addition, other studies have shown that higher doses of volatile anesthtic agents are required to achieve adequate maintenance.

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Canada: Quebec Raises Legal Age To 21 For Cannabis Consumption

Cannabis Law Report

The Canadian Press report on the province’s new legislation. Quebecers under the age of 21 won’t be able to legally buy or possess cannabis as of Wednesday, as the province’s new legal age for consuming recreational pot goes into effect. The measure was brought in by the Coalition Avenir Quebec government earlier this fall, fulfilling an election promise to raise the age limit from 18 with a stated goal of keeping marijuana away from youth.

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Illinois governor pardons 11,000 for low-level marijuana convictions

Cannabis Law Report

Illinois governor JB Pritzker granted more than 11,000 pardons for low-level marijuana convictions on Tuesday, describing the step as a first wave of thousands of such expungements anticipated under the state’s new marijuana legalization law. The expungement process is a key part of the law, which takes effect on Wednesday and makes Illinois the 11th state to legalize marijuana for people 21 or older.