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What is CBG (cannabigerol) & what does this cannabinoid do?

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Learn all about cannabigerol (CBG), a lesser known cannabinoid with increasing research on its many medical benefits for specific systems. The post What is CBG (cannabigerol) & what does this cannabinoid do? appeared first on Leafly.

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8 Interesting Health Benefits of Cannabis That You Should Know

Cannabis Law Report

Cannabis is a multifaceted, historically significant, and even contentious plant. Cannabis’s adaptability and utility have catapulted it into various sectors and products, particularly in the medical area. When it comes to cannabis, we are just beginning to grasp its full potential. Hundreds of powerful chemicals with different medicinal potential may be found inside every cannabis plant.

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How I got one of NJ’s first 11 cannabis dispensary licenses

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Tahir Johnson explains how he joined New Jersey’s legal weed market and shares his plans to launch Simply Pure Trenton before 2022 ends. The post How I got one of NJ’s first 11 cannabis dispensary licenses appeared first on Leafly.

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Here We Go! The Latest Lawsuits to End Federal Prohibition

Canna Law Blog

High profile lawsuits to end cannabis prohibition are nothing new. We’ve covered efforts going back several years, though none of these has succeeded. A recently announced attempt , though, may be the best chance yet– especially given the changing environment with cannabis legalization in so many states; and especially given Constitutional jurisprudence relevant to those changes.

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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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We smoked Lil’ Kim’s new Hardcore strain to see if it’s really an Aphrodisiak

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If you like smoking before sexy time, the debut drop from Kim's new Aphrodisiak brand lives up to its name–here's where to grab it. The post We smoked Lil’ Kim’s new Hardcore strain to see if it’s really an Aphrodisiak appeared first on Leafly.

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Laws passed in New Brunswick after Organigram outbreak

Cannabis Life Network

Sixteen people fell seriously ill with a severe form of pneumonia in 2019 and one man died. New Brunswick Health shelved any response to the outbreak caused by Organigram for months before laws finally passed. An Outbreak In the beginning, the Health Ministry disregarded Organigram’s infectious cloud. The bacteria that did spread across Moncton, New […].

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What Makes PAH, PAH!

Peninsula Alternative Health

At Peninsula Alternative Health, we put our patients first. This was our founding ethos when PAH was just an idea. Way before the brick and mortar retail dispensaries, the online ordering, and the incredible patient interactions, we knew that putting the patient experience as our focus was necessary to create a strong foundation for our dispensaries and community as a whole.

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Is Cannabis Inflation-Proof?

Cannabis Life Network

Is cannabis inflation-proof? As everything seems to increase in price, cannabis remains relatively cheap. Cannabis prices dropped between 2021 and 2022. There are a few reasons for this. Legal cultivators must compete with legacy farmers who don’t have the same overhead. So the legal growers dip into their margins to stay afloat. Same with retailers. […].

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What Makes PAH, PAH!

Peninsula Alternative Health

At Peninsula Alternative Health, we put our patients first. This was our founding ethos when PAH was just an idea. Way before the brick and mortar retail dispensaries, the online ordering, and the incredible patient interactions, we knew that putting the patient experience as our focus was necessary to create a strong foundation for our dispensaries and community as a whole.

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South Africa: Budding Breeders – Cannabis And Intellectual Property Rights

Cannabis Law Report

02 June 2022. by Ramon Pereira and Louis Van Der Walt. Adams & Adams. In 2018 the Constitutional Court of South Africa ruled that personal and medical marijuana use in South Africa was deemed to be legal, with the Court directing the South African government to put in place the necessary legal framework to give effect to the Court’s decision within 24 months of the judgement.

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Answer of the Day for Jun 4, 2022

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Buspirone is a commonly prescribed anxiolytic. Many people with anxiety also consume cannabinoid-based medicines to treat their symptoms. Could the metabolism of buspirone be impacted by THC? Yes, THC inhibits CYP3A4, the enzyme that metabolizes buspirone, and therefore the co-administration of THC and buspirone may result in an increased availability of buspirone.

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NY: Cannabis business zoning map draft for Binghamton released

Cannabis Law Report

Last year, recreational cannabis for ages 21 and older was legalized in New York State through the Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act. Due to the cannabis industry making its way to New York State, Binghamton Mayor Jared Kraham said he wants to utilize the city for the opportunity of new jobs and investments in the area in a responsible way. On Thursday morning, a zoning map draft for future cannabis businesses in Binghamton was released.

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Taos News: Picuris and Pojoaque pueblos will administer independent cannabis tax programs

Cannabis Law Report

An agreement signed last month between the New Mexico Taxation and Revenue Department and Picuris Pueblo formally recognized the tribe’s authority to administer its own tax program in relation to cannabis. The state also signed a tax agreement with Pojoaque Pueblo. “Pueblo enterprises are not subject to the state cannabis excise tax within the Pueblo’s Indian country and will not be required to file any return with the Department concerning the state cannabis excise tax for sal

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Alert: Oregon Psilocybin Services (OPS) to begin receiving applications for facilitator training program curriculum approval beginning Monday, June 6

Cannabis Law Report

The Update In Full. Psilocybin Services Facilitator Training Program Curriculum Approval Details. 06/02/2022. Greetings, Oregon Psilocybin Services (OPS) will begin receiving applications for facilitator training program curriculum approval beginning Monday, June 6, 2022 at 9:00am PDT. Detailed information about the application process, including an application guide for training programs seeking curriculum approval, can be found on our Apply for Training Program Curriculum Approval webpage.

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Portland attorney who previously settled 10 lawsuits against Curaleaf for its THC/CBD product mix-up, now seeking $200 per customer regardless of whether they were made ill by the products.

Cannabis Law Report

Ganjapreneur. A federal lawsuit filed Monday seeks $200 apiece and class-action status for hundreds of customers who bought what they thought were CBD drops manufactured by Curaleaf that contained THC, The Oregonian reports. The mix-up led to sweeping product recalls and at least 10 individual lawsuits, which were settled in January, and one lawsuit with a wrongful death claim.

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Oregon: Too Early for Psilocybin Real Estate Decisions?

Cannabis Law Report

The clock is ticking on the launch of Oregon’s psilocybin program in 2023. One key decision facing entrepreneurs entering this new industry is where to locate their new business. Unfortunately, now may not be the best time to buy that property or sign a lease. What is Holding Psilocybin Real Estate Back? Uncertainty still exists because Measure 109 allows for future changes in the law which could dramatically effect where a psilocybin business may legally operate.

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Alert: Disaster relief available to licensees impacted by the drought

Cannabis Law Report

Disaster relief available to licensees. impacted by the drought. Good morning, As California’s drought continues to worsen, the DCC is encouraging cannabis licensees impacted by the drought, including cultivators who are seeking to conserve water, to request disaster relief. State and local agencies across California are already working to promote water conservation — including, for example, programs in certain local jurisdictions in which cultivators may conserve water by fallowing their crops.

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Malaysia: Ex-diplomat pleads with AG to drop cannabis case against him, show leniency to son

Cannabis Law Report

PETALING JAYA: A former diplomat has pleaded with the attorney-general (AG) not to press charges against him for allegedly planting and owning cannabis plants, his lawyer said today. Lawyer Rahmat Mohamed Hazlan said the legal team had also urged the AG to consider pressing a lesser charge against the son of the former Wisma Putra officer who has also been arrested.

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Missouri :200 pounds of psychedelic mushrooms seized in St. Charles County, 29-year-old arrested

Cannabis Law Report

FRANKLIN COUNTY, Mo. – A St. Charles County man accused of peddling psychedelic mushrooms is behind bars in Franklin County. According to Sheriff Steve Pelton, the Franklin County Narcotics Unit identified a suspected drug trafficker and conducted a traffic stop at Interstate 44 and Highway 100. The driver, identified as 29-year-old Erik Hunter, was said to be in possession of illegal narcotics, though law enforcement did not offer specifics.

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Australia: Driving under influence of cannabis (case study)

Cannabis Law Report

You are here: Home. Driving under influence of cannabis…. Case facts. The client had been detected by the Police driving erratically, and it was suspected at the time that he was under the influence of cannabis. One week later, the client was again detected driving erratically, and contrary to the conditions of his Provisional licence. He was again suspected of being under the influence of cannabis.

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Crops, Guns & Commerce: A Game Theoretical Critique of Gonzales v. Raich

Cannabis Law Report

Author(s): Maxwell Stearns. Posted: 2005. Law & Economics #: 05-21. Availability: Full text (most recent) on SSRN. ABSTRACT: In Gonzales v. Raich , the Supreme Court sustained an application of the Controlled Substances Act (“CSA”), banning all private use of marijuana, as applied to two women who had cultivated or otherwise acquired marijuana for the treatment of severe pain pursuant to the California Compassionate Use Act.

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Position: Intellectual Property (IP) Patent Agent (f/m/d)

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at atai (View all jobs). New York, Boston or Berlin. atai Life Sciences is a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing novel treatments for mental health disorders so that everyone, everywhere can live a more fulfilled life. We operate a decentralized model whereby atai incubates, acquires, and supports individual platform companies by providing them strategic and operational functions centrally.

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Position: Legal Counsel (life sciences) clinical, regulatory, licensing New York

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Legal Counsel (life sciences) clinical, regulatory, licensing New York Reporting to General Counsel, the Legal Counsel (life sciences) will be responsible for providing legal support and advice regarding all COMPASS clinical, regulatory and licensing matters. COMPASS Pathways is a mental health care company dedicated to accelerating patient access to evidence-based innovation in mental health.

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Oregon: UPDATE: Jackson County Hearings Officers Agree That the County’s Greenhouse Enforcement Regime Openly Flouts State Law

Cannabis Law Report

In my post last summer , I reported that Jackson County Code Enforcement officers had begun citing landowners, tenants and others with a mere tangential connection to cannabis cultivation for alleged violations of the County’s building code, which incorporates the Oregon Structural Specialty Code by reference, and violations of the County’s zoning code, alleging that the defendants erected greenhouses or hoophouses without prior County approval or building permits.