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The SAFE Banking Act Reintroduced

NORML

A bipartisan coalition of more than 100 co-sponsors has reintroduced legislation in Congress, The Secure and Fair Enforcement Banking Act (SAFE Banking Act), HR 1595 , to allow state-licensed marijuana-related businesses to engage freely in relationships with banks and other financial institutions. Click here to send a message to your member of Congress and urge them to cosponsor the bill.

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Marijuana 101: A Beginner’s Guide To CBD Tincture

The Fresh Toast

Marijuana 101: A Beginner’s Guide To CBD Tincture Tincture is a plant-matter extraction into a carrier oil or other fluid like alcohol or glycerin. The post Marijuana 101: A Beginner’s Guide To CBD Tincture appeared first on The Fresh Toast.

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Cannabis Dispute? Courts are Open

Canna Law Blog

Back in 2015, I wrote on this blog that we were never not litigating cannabis business disputes here at the law firm. That is still true today, although the forum has changed: matters are now resolved through the court system more frequently than before, when private arbitration was preferred. This is partly because the prevailing view among cannabis business attorneys is not longer to require arbitration in marijuana-related contracts, or to attempt to shepherd marijuana-related disputes into a

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The Legal Status of Cannabis for Animals

Project CBD

In recent years, the use of cannabis in veterinary medicine has gone from obscure concept to a mainstream issue. This explosion of interest in the use of cannabis and CBD for animals has led to the development of a multi-million dollar industry creating cannabis-based products for pets. As so often happens, however, public demand is a few steps ahead of the medical and legal establishment.

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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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Weekly Legislative Roundup 3/8/19

NORML

Welcome to the latest edition of NORML’s Weekly Legislative Roundup! This week, a bipartisan coalition of more than 100 co-sponsors has reintroduced legislation in Congress, The Secure and Fair Enforcement Banking Act (SAFE Banking Act), HR 1595, to allow state-licensed marijuana-related businesses to engage freely in relationships with banks and other financial institutions.

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Seattle Firm Davis Wright Tremaine sues US government over marijuana industry border bans

Cannabis Law Report

According to the suit, Davis Wright Tremaine seeks access to the following information: Whether the CBP’s actions are within the scope of the authority granted by Congress. Whether the agency is acting based on any policies or procedures. Whether the CBP implemented its policies or procedures in a way that complies with rules spelled out by Congress.

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Are You Qualified to Work in a Cannabis Testing Lab?

Leafly

Not all cannabis workers grow it, trim it, or sell it. Some work in labs to make sure consumers are offered clean, high-quality products. The post Are You Qualified to Work in a Cannabis Testing Lab? appeared first on Leafly.

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How Cannabis Helped A 72-Year-Old Fibromyalgia Patient Get Off Opiates

The Fresh Toast

How Cannabis Helped A 72-Year-Old Fibromyalgia Patient Get Off Opiates I am a 72-year-old woman. A doctor put me on fentanyl patches about 10 years ago, after trying various painkillers for my intense fibromyalgia pain. The post How Cannabis Helped A 72-Year-Old Fibromyalgia Patient Get Off Opiates appeared first on The Fresh Toast.

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Know Before You Go: A SXSW Guide to Texas Cannabis Laws

Leafly

Texas has some of the most restrictive cannabis laws in the country, but Austin likes to party. If you choose to consume, do so wisely. The post Know Before You Go: A SXSW Guide to Texas Cannabis Laws appeared first on Leafly.

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Colorado Marijuana Enforcement Division Notice Re Updating Applications

Cannabis Law Report

Full Release. Dear MED Stakeholders: In our ongoing effort to streamline business efficiencies for marijuana licensees, the MED has updated the following applications to permit a licensee to submit one application for multiple marijuana business licenses (medical and/or retail) operating under one legal business entity name: Permitted Economic Interest (PEI).

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Hands-On With the Vessel Luxury Vape Pen

Leafly

The Vessel vape pen is a high-end, elegantly designed battery that will let you enjoy your favorite cannabis oils and look good doing it. The post Hands-On With the Vessel Luxury Vape Pen appeared first on Leafly.

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Legal Cannabis Spurs Increase in Cookie Sales, According to Study

MassRoots

Furthering the mystery of the cannabis-induced munchies, adults with safe, reliable access to legal recreational-cannabis spend more money on cookies, ice cream, and chips than their counterparts, according to a new study. Researchers from the University of Connecticut and Georgia State University reviewed high-calorie-food sales-data from states that have legalized cannabis, and a correlation was observed.

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Board Wrong to Deny Workers’ Comp for Cannabis, NH Supreme Court Says

Leafly

The New Hampshire Supreme Court ruled a labor appeals board was wrong to determine that workers' compensation insurance can't reimburse an employee for medical marijuana. The post Board Wrong to Deny Workers’ Comp for Cannabis, NH Supreme Court Says appeared first on Leafly.

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Marketing Cannabis in the social media age

Cannabis Life Network

If you have a cannabis business or consider yourself to be a cannabis entrepreneur, then you know all too well the struggles of marketing your business. It takes countless hours of hard work and dedication to build social media profiles on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and others. Sadly, for such a green industry it appears that […]. The post Marketing Cannabis in the social media age appeared first on Cannabis News | Marijuana News | Medical Cannabis News.

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The Roll-Up #75: Cannabis at the Whole Foods Hot Bar

Leafly

This week we look at America's cannabis job boom, the future of cannabis at Whole Foods, and clubs we'd like to form. The post The Roll-Up #75: Cannabis at the Whole Foods Hot Bar appeared first on Leafly.

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Five Reasons Why I Prefer CBD to THC

Weedistry

Functioning more frequently without fuzziness. S o, yes. I have a confession to make. I, Jason Budd, have been using cannabis quite happily for over 20 years. Starting out as a way to have fun and socialize, it soon became important to me for other purposes in life. While studying, it helped me get through difficult times, and it was easy for my body to metabolize and recover from.

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Former NHLers to take part in study to test cannabis-based concussion therapies

MedicalMarijuana.ca

One of Canada’s foremost brain injury experts said he’s “reasonably hopeful” that there is potential for the medicinal value of cannabinoids to be combined with other treatments to help those affected by post-concussion issues. Read More.

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Marketing Cannabis in the social media age

Cannabis Life Network

If you have a cannabis business or consider yourself to be a cannabis entrepreneur, then you know all too well the struggles of marketing your business. It takes countless hours of hard work and dedication to build social media profiles on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and others. Sadly, for such a green industry it appears that […]. The post Marketing Cannabis in the social media age appeared first on Cannabis News | Marijuana News | Medical Cannabis News.

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Why Accounting is a Crucial Skill Set to Have on Your Cannabusiness Team

Cannabis Maven

Naomi Granger of Dope CFO explains why accounting is a crucial skill set needed in all cannabis companies.

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David Irving Quits the NFL While Smoking a Fat Joint On Instagram Live

MassRoots

While smoking a joint and streaming live on Instagram Thursday night, David Irving, defensive lineman for the Dallas Cowboys, announced that he is quitting his job with the National Football League (NFL). “Basically, guys, I quit. I know they’re talking about a suspension and all this other nonsense. I’m out of there. I’m not doing this sh** no more,” Irving said during the video stream on Instagram Live.

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Why Accounting is a Crucial Skill Set to Have on Your Cannabusiness Team

Cannabis Maven

Naomi Granger of Dope CFO explains why accounting is a crucial skill set needed in all cannabis companies.

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Women Who Use Cannabis Are More Likely To Have Satisfying Orgasms, Study Reveals

MassRoots

Women who consume cannabis before sex have better orgasms than those who do not, according to new data. As the legalization movement continues to expand, more people are coming forward with questions and sharing personal experiences regarding how cannabis affects sex. Cannabis lubes are a hot item now and there are strains of flower said to increase arousal.

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What do you know about the therapeutic benefits of Cannabis oil?

Weedistry

Does cannabis oil affect gut inflammation? Can it be used to treat autism spectrum disorder? Discover more as we explore the dynamic world of medical cannabis. Cannabis oil – which, when produced for medical purposes, contains carefully controlled amounts of the cannabinoids cannabidiol (CBD) and tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) – continues to be the subject of much debate.

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Women Say Cannabis Makes for Better Orgasms

Leafly

Women using cannabis before sex reported increased sex drive, orgasm, lubrication, and overall satisfaction. The more cannabis, the merrier. The post Women Say Cannabis Makes for Better Orgasms appeared first on Leafly.

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Marijuana Legalization Measures Gaining Momentum In Several States

NORML

Lawmakers in several states have recently moved forward legislative proposals to either legalize or decriminalize marijuana-related activities. Here is a look at where some of these efforts currently stand. LEGALIZATION. New Hampshire: By a margin of 209 to 147, House members voted late last week in favor of House Bill 481 , which legalizes the possession and cultivate of personal use quantities of cannabis by adults, and establishes a licensed system of commercial production and retail sales.

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New Mexico Cannabis Legalization Passes Crucial House Vote

Leafly

Under the House-approved bill, adult-use cannabis stores would open for business as soon as July 2020. Will Senate Democrats stand in the way? The post New Mexico Cannabis Legalization Passes Crucial House Vote appeared first on Leafly.