Cannabis Life Network

AUGUST 10, 2022

Olivia Newton-John, the Grammy Award-winning singer, died this week at 73 years old after a lengthy battle with breast cancer. While she was known as one of the stars of Grease, the Australian singer/actress was also a medical cannabis advocate. And her use of medical cannabis may have extended his life. Diagnosed in 1992, Olivia battled […]. The post RIP Olivia Newton-John: Medical Cannabis Advocate appeared first on Cannabis News, Lifestyle - Headlines, Videos & Cooking.

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Project CBD

AUGUST 10, 2022

Why do our bodies produce DMT , a potent psychedelic compound?

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NORML

AUGUST 10, 2022

“Regulation works. Unregulated marijuana providers don’t ask for or check for ID, but licensed businesses most certainly do.". The post Colorado: Licensed Marijuana Retailers Compliant with Minimum Age Restrictions appeared first on NORML.

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CannaMD

AUGUST 10, 2022

In recent years, there has been a significant increase in marijuana use by persons over the age of 50, with the greatest increase among those 65 and older. In addition, a 2021 study published by the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society notes that the majority of older adults now using cannabis did not begin […].

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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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Veriheal

AUGUST 10, 2022

Investigators from the University of New Mexico (UNM) have contributed yet another valuable piece of research to the field of cannabis medicine. This time, they’ve been delving deep into the influence that cannabis has on psychological functioning, only to discover that cannabis consumers tend to be nicer people! Titled “Cannabis Consumption and Prosociality,” the new study was recently published in the journal Scientific Reports.

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The Cannigma

AUGUST 10, 2022

Cannabis legalization is sweeping the world. One in three Americans now live in a state where the plant is legal, and dozens of countries around the world have legalized or decriminalized the plant. It’s easier and safer than ever to buy an ounce, an edible, or toke in public. But in this green wave, thousands of people are getting left behind – people imprisoned for cannabis.

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Leafly

AUGUST 10, 2022

New York's cannabis industry is getting ready to issue licenses to social equity applicants. Here's how to check your eligibility and apply for a conditional dispensary license. The post Here’s how to apply for a New York dispensary license appeared first on Leafly.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 10, 2022

Here’s their announcement. Prince Lobel is pleased to announce that Andrew Schriever has joined the firm as a partner in our Business Litigation, Cannabis, and Telecommunications practices. He will be practicing out of the firm’s New York office. Prince Lobel Managing Partner Craig Tateronis notes that “With New York poised to become the largest cannabis market in the country, the addition of Andrew Schriever will expand upon our capabilities to provide New York cannabis clie

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Leafly

AUGUST 10, 2022

Built on regenerative agriculture, organic cultivation, and community engagement, Sun+Earth Certified highlights weed farmers who combat climate change and make sure employees are paid adequately. . The post Sun+Earth Certified brings eco-friendly weed to the mainstream appeared first on Leafly.

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Burns Levinson (Cannabusiness advisory)

AUGUST 10, 2022

On July 1, 2022, the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)—the regulatory department charged with implementing and administrating multiple aspects, including licensing, of Illinois’ Adult Use Cannabis Program—published an Advisory Notice online providing information to conditional dispensary licensees (Conditional Licensees).

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 10, 2022

MediPharm to design, manufacture and supply a liquid oral cannabis study drug for the Phase 2 Life’s end Benefits of cannabidiol and tetrahydrocannabinol (LiBBY) study, to be conducted in the U.S., across 20 sites. The lead investigators have been awarded a total of US$16M grant from the US National Institutes of Health and the National Institute on Aging to support the research project.

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TheAnswerPage

AUGUST 10, 2022

Is CBD addictive? According to the drug package insert of an FDA-approved CBD product (Epidiolex), CBD is not addictive. GW Pharmaceuticals press release: “GW Pharmaceuticals plc and Its U.S. Subsidiary Greenwich Biosciences, Inc. Announce That EPIDIOLEX® (cannabidiol) Oral Solution Has Been Descheduled And Is No Longer A Controlled Substance” April 6, 2020.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 10, 2022

Looks like unloading surplus manufacturing sites to the cannabis industry is turning into a budding business for pharma. At the same time Novartis was negotiating a deal to sell a Colorado plant to a CBD producer, a former Pfizer site was leased to a to a medical marijuana supplier. Vireo Health says it has leased a 40,000 square foot former Pfizer site in Cruce Dávila Business Park, in Barceloneta, Puerto Rico to house its cultivation and processing operations.

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Canna Law Blog

AUGUST 10, 2022

After a vote last week, the National Conference of State Legislators (NCSL) adopted a revised cannabis policy measure (the “ Directive “) which supports federally descheduling cannabis, as well as cannabis banking reform. At this point, it’s abundantly clear that the states have moved beyond cannabis prohibition. The NCSL is a non-partisan organization that represents all state legislators nationwide.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 10, 2022

What To Know: – The efforts to legalize cannabis have gained traction in some states and run into serious roadblocks in others. – Nineteen states allow adults to possess and use cannabis for non-medical uses (adult use). – Thirty-seven states allow for medical cannabis use through state run programs. – Three senators finally introduced the long-anticipated federal bill, the Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 10, 2022

The Nation reports. The Public Health Ministry wants the Royal Thai Police (RTP) to include legal action against cannabis law breakers high on its agenda. The Public Health Ministry therefore asked the RTP in a letter on Tuesday to arrest and take legal action against offenders according to Section 4 of the Protection and Promotion of Knowledge on Thai Traditional Medicine Act.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 10, 2022

Psychedelic Spotlight report. Armed with research and her medical background, Thornton set about developing a careful regimen for microdosing psilocybin mushrooms. In the simplest terms, microdosing means administering sub-hallucinogenic doses of psychedelics. While they may alter mood or perspective, these tiny doses don’t deliver a full-blown trip.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 10, 2022

City lawmakers of San Francisco have introduced legislation that would significantly move forward the decriminalization of psychedelic substances. The bill will hopefully reduce non-violent drug prosecution, and make it easier for health practitioners to utilize the powerful therapeutic benefits which substances like psilocybin, ketamine, and DMT have been proven to have.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 10, 2022

Compass Pathways faces a legal challenge from Terran Biosciences over the potential theft of intellectual property. For Compass Pathways (Nasdaq: CMPS) the legal battles never seem to end. Mere weeks after the court saga determining whether their proprietary psilocybin, Comp 360, is indeed novel and deserving of a patent closed — in Compass’ favor — a new front has opened in the legal fight against the company.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 10, 2022

A rather odd story from Indonesia Expat. Mataram Immigration Office officers in West Nusa Tenggara have deported a Russian male with the initials KK, aged 27 due to endangering and disturbing public order after allegedly consuming magic mushrooms. Acting Head of Immigration Technology and Information I Made Surya Artha on Tuesday 10th August 2022 confirmed the deportation which was closely monitored by officers from Zainuddin Abdul Madjid International Airport (BIZAM) to Ngurah Rai Airport,

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 10, 2022

Toronto’s Center for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) just received the first-ever federal grant to study whether the active component of “magic” mushrooms can be used to treat depression. Researchers will explore whether the psychoactive effects are necessary to relieve treatment-resistant depression in adults. According to CAMH’s lead investigator, clinical trials suggest that psilocybin, combined with psychotherapy, can produce “ sustained antidepressant effe

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 10, 2022

Star quarterback Aaron Rodgers gave an honest admission last week about his use of ayahuasca , which is a psychoactive brew that contains DMT, a hallucinogenic tryptamine drug. Following this admission, many thought that the NFL would come calling about the legality of this drug. The league officially made a statement on the matter on Monday. NFL spokesperson Brian McCarthy detailed on Monday that Rodgers’ use of the drug would not have triggered a positive test result in either the substa

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 10, 2022

Ed Kremer Joins as Chief Financial Officer, Camilo Lyon is Named Chief Investment Officer and Mitch Hara Fills New Role of Chief Strategy Officer. WAKEFIELD, Mass. , Aug. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Curaleaf Holdings, Inc. (CSE: CURA /OTCQX: CURLF ) (“Curaleaf” or the “Company”), a leading international provider of consumer cannabis products, has announced three new hires joining the company’s executive leadership team this month.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 10, 2022

The company has entered into a confidential settlement agreement with Curaleaf and with its former Chief Financial Officer, Edward Kremer, to resolve claims it asserted in a lawsuit filed on July 15, 2022, including a claim asserted against Kremer for breach of his employment agreement and a claim asserted against Curaleaf for tortious interference.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 10, 2022

The Nation reports. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released guidelines on Tuesday for growing, importing and possessing marijuana. The herb will be removed from the Category 5 Narcotics list on Thursday. Here is a list of FAQs related to marijuana: Q: Do marijuana growers need to seek special permission? A: People growing marijuana from June 9 do not need to seek permission but will have to register via FDA’s “Plook Ganja” application.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 10, 2022

It’s been a while since the Senators took their seats – let’s hope they can get some progress with their suggested legislation. That said support from the ruling state Labor party has been underwhelming to say the least. Hopefully the policy advisors for WA Labor saw the recent numbers on votes for the cannabis party in the Federal election and realize that a modicum of common sense is need on the topic.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 10, 2022

Meet the OCA’s New Executive Director, Mathew Grimes! Matt has spent his career helping clients accurately and honestly identify and assess the risks facing their organizations, and then helping to mitigate the potential impact of those events through risk management and risk transfer. He has worked exclusively in cannabis since 2017. Prior to joining the OCA, Matt ran his own law firm in Chicago.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 10, 2022

US Medical School Education and Cannabis . Day 3 Virtual Cannabis Research Conference 2022 . Medical School education in the US and the paucity of instruction regarding cannabis was a common theme at this conference. Medical doctors and researchers in multiple sessions discussed the complete lack of discussion not only of Cannabis and patients but also of the endocannabinoid system at all.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 10, 2022

Petition: Reschedule psilocybin for medical research on untreatable conditions. Move psilocybin (the psychoactive compound found in “magic mushrooms”) to Schedule 2 of the Misuse of Drugs Regulations 2001, reducing unnecessary barriers to scientific research which slow the development of new and vital treatments for a range of physical and mental health conditions in the UK.

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