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Marijuana and Kidney Disease: A Scientific Overview

Greencamp

The effects of cannabis on various kidney disorders like CKD and AKI have been the subject of numerous scientific studies, Continue Reading. The post Marijuana and Kidney Disease: A Scientific Overview appeared first on Greencamp.

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There’s ‘Insufficient Evidence’ That Marijuana Alleviates Mental Disorders

The Fresh Toast

In what is being called the most comprehensive review around marijuana and mental health, researchers say the evidence isn’t there. Continue reading There’s ‘Insufficient Evidence’ That Marijuana Alleviates Mental Disorders at The Fresh Toast.

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Study Finds Medical Cannabis Law Associated with Reduced Opioid Reliance

The Joint Blog

According to a new study published in the International Journal of Drug Policy and first reported on by NORML, the enactment of medical cannabis access legislation is associated with lower rates of self-reported opioid use. For the study, titled The effect of cannabis laws on opioid use , researchers affiliated with Florida International University in Miami assessed the relationship between medical cannabis legalization and self-reported opioid use and misuse.

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Nevada NORML’s Veteran’s Virtual Lobby Day

NORML

To honor both those who have bravely served and those who still suffer due to federal cannabis laws, Nevada NORML will be hosting a unique event on Veteran’s Day. The virtual lobby day, a lobbying event done entirely through electronic means, will raise awareness of the many federal pieces of legislation that could benefit veterans such as Hawaii Senator Brian Schatz and California Congresswoman Barbara Lee-sponsored The Veterans Medical Marijuana Safe Harbor Act , which would allow vetera

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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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BREAKING NEWS: The Medicinal Cannabis Dispensary on Thurlow, in Vancouver, raided by CSU

Cannabis Life Network

The Medicinal Cannabis Dispensary, located on Thurlow St. in Vancouver, B.C., has been raided by the province’s Community Safety Unit (CSU). The dispensary had been selling pot without a provincial licence, but had recently applied for one, and was taking the appropriate steps towards entering the licensed market. The Community Safety Unit, operating under the […].

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Why Is Oklahoma The Fastest-Growing MMJ State In The US?

MMJ Recs

What is the fastest-growing medical marijuana state in the US? Only a few years ago, a lot of people thought that Oklahoma would never even get as far as legalizing medical marijuana. But it may surprise you to learn that Oklahoma is the nation’s fastest-growing MMJ state. In the space of fewer than eighteen months, MMJ has been fully legalized in the Sooner State, and the remarkable medical marijuana boom in Oklahoma has amazed industry insiders.

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Price averages for Canadian cannabis by province

Leafly

Make informed purchasing decisions by exploring the average prices found at online cannabis stores across the country. The post Price averages for Canadian cannabis by province appeared first on Leafly.

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Cannabis Packaging: Facts Everyone Should Know Before You Buy

Cannabis Law Report

When it comes to packaging, every commercial product demands for specialized processes and packaging materials. And cannabis is no different from any other product. For any packaging material, preservation of the product and keeping it safe are of utmost importance. And equally important are the packaging equipment. For the proper packaging of the product, it is important that the process of packing should be as efficient as the production itself.

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CannTrust Provides Plan to Become Compliant by Early 2020

WeedAdvisor

CannTrust continues its fight to remain in the industry following a set of violations that nearly sank the company, according to BNN Bloomberg. Initially, CannTrust’s situation seemed untenable. But when Bonify – a company known for allowing massive amounts of illegal cannabis into its supply – regained its license, CannTrust’s case actually has a fighting chance.

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Cannabis Plant Flushing – A Quality Theory

Cannabis Life Network

We have been mystified by this theory that cannabis plant needs to be flushed. “Nutrients need to be washed out of the soil two weeks after the cannabis plant finish growing” – preposterous! We know amendments and microbes don’t simply sift their way out of a soil bed so easily. So, why does flushing a […]. The post Cannabis Plant Flushing – A Quality Theory appeared first on Cannabis News | Lifestyle Tips | Expert Opinions | Stocks.

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Mexico Delays Legalization Bill Due to “Unprecedented Pressure” from Lobbyists

WeedAdvisor

An unfortunate fact about politics is that it is not free from outside influence and – occasionally – corruption. This became apparent as Mexico’s legalization deadline approached. Shocked by the sudden influx of corporate pressure, Mexico decided to delay voting on the bill, despite being on track to meet their deadline, according to Marijuana Business Daily.

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Australia: Medicinal cannabis firm Greenfield MC Global turns to crowdfunding for expansion

Cannabis Law Report

Listed Australian medical cannabis stocks have fallen from grace in the past six months, following suit from global industry leaders in North America such as Canopy Growth Corp, Aphria Inc and Aurora Cannabis. Despite strong prescription growth in Australia and inroads in many jurisdictions abroad, not to mention recreational cannabis legalisation in Canberra which paradoxically may be a threat to the sector , weak investor sentiment has been a tough pill to swallow for medicinal cannabis comp

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California Cannabis: Department of Business Oversight Issues Somewhat Helpful Guidance to Financial Institutions

Canna Law Blog

Earlier this month, on October 3, the California Department of Business Oversight (the “DBO”) issued a Cannabis Banking Guidance memorandum to its state-chartered financial institutions (banks and credit unions) to help them make appropriate risk assessments in serving cannabis-related businesses and comply with federal guidelines. The memorandum is in the form of an extensive questionnaire.

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Los Angeles. What’s Going On?

Cannabis Law Report

MJ Biz report.More confusion was added to the mix in Los Angeles this week over the city’s latest marijuana business licensing round after City Council President Herb Wesson called for the process to be redone, thus throwing into doubt the fate of 100 highly coveted cannabis retail licenses in the largest MJ market in the world. MJ Biz say……… Some winning applicants, in response, threatened to sue the city if the initial results are scrapped.

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Quebecers will soon have to be at least 21 years old to legally consume cannabis/marijuana

Cannabis Life Network

The Quebec government has passed the most restrictive cannabis law in the country, voting to ban the consumption of marijuana in most public areas and to raise the legal age from 18 to 21 years. Beginning Saturday, Quebecers will be prohibited from consuming marijuana in public. But the law permits cities to adopt their own bylaws allowing people […].

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Curaleaf / Cura Partners Deal: Antitrust Hurdle Passed Says MJ Biz

Cannabis Law Report

MJ BIZ write…… Curaleaf, which initially announced the proposed deal in May for an estimated price of almost $1 billion , will now issue 55 million of its shares instead of the original 95.6 million shares in the all-stock transaction. That is a 42.5% drop in the number of shares definitively offered. The balance of shares will be payable to Cura Partners if Curaleaf achieves a minimum of $130 million in Cura’s Select brand sales in 2020 and a maximum of $250 million.

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Saskatchewan expanding retail cannabis market to meet consumer demand

Cannabis Life Network

Saskatchewan plans to lift the lid on legal cannabis sales to help meet consumer demand. The government says it will open the market to more retailers in the hope of discouraging competition from illegal sellers. Last year, the province used a lottery system to select 51 retail permit applications, of which 39 have been issued and 12 […]. The post Saskatchewan expanding retail cannabis market to meet consumer demand appeared first on Cannabis News | Lifestyle Tips | Expert Opinions | Stock

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Long Awaited USDA Hemp Production Rules Published

Greenspoon Marder Cannabis Law Group Blog

By: Jessica Wasserman , Partner. There Are Now National Minimum Standards for Hemp Production in the United States. The 2018 Farm Bill directed USDA to establish a national regulatory framework for hemp production in the United States. USDA established the U.S. Domestic Hemp Production Program through an interim final rule which was made available yesterday and will be published in the Federal Register on October 31.

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Supreme Cannabis Announces Departure of Chief Advocacy Officer, John Fowler

Cannabis Life Network

TORONTO, Oct. 29, 2019 /CNW/ – The Supreme Cannabis Company, Inc. (“Supreme Cannabis” or the “Company”) (TSX: FIRE) (OTCQX: SPRWF) (FRA: 53S1) announced that, effective today, it has parted ways with its Chief Advocacy Officer, John Fowler. The Company wishes to thank Mr. Fowler for his years of dedication and strong contribution to Supreme Cannabis and his […].

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USDA Releases Proposed Domestic Hemp Regulations: Six Key Takeaways for Licensees

Garvey Schubert Barer - Cannabis Business

Yesterday, October 29, 2019, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) released a draft of the much-anticipated interim rule on the Domestic Hemp Production Program under the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (the 2018 Farm Bill). Since many folks don’t exactly consider 161 pages of federal agency jargon and legalese “light reading,” we’ve provided a Cliff’s Notes version of this dense regulation for you all, including the top six takeaways for hemp licen

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How 4 growers bring out unique traits in their cannabis plants

Leafly

What traits do consumers and growers look for in cannabis? Leafly asked 4 growers about what's desirable in a plant. The post How 4 growers bring out unique traits in their cannabis plants appeared first on Leafly.

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Today’s Answer of the Day

TheAnswerPage

Are there any FDA- approved cannabinoid-based medications or synthetic cannabinoid medications that may be prescribed to patients? Yes – The FDA has approved some cannabinoid-based or synthetic cannabinoid medications for clinical use – dronabinol (Marinol and Syndros), Nabilone (Cesamet) and Epidiolex. See Answer. See Answer.

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Looking Ahead to the Action at the 2020 Cannabis Drinks Expo in San Francisco and Chicago

Cannabis Maven

High-profile event for cannabis industry coming to California and Illinois in summer 2020.

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Motely Fool Article Questions Bernie Sanders Federal Tax Regime For Cannabis

Cannabis Law Report

As he won’t get in unless we all have a pet unicorn live with us in the lead up to the 2020 presidential vote the whole discussion is probably moot. That said his proposals raise questions as does this Motley Fool piece. Both Bernie & MF are wrong and right in their assertions. This article is a great way for people to start thinking about Federal Taxes and cannabis.

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Looking Ahead to the Action at the 2020 Cannabis Drinks Expo in San Francisco and Chicago

Cannabis Maven

High-profile event for cannabis industry coming to California and Illinois in summer 2020.

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