Wed.Jan 11, 2023

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Addressing Shareholder Disputes in the Cannabis Industry

MJ Business Attorneys

As the legal cannabis industry suffers through a period of distress brought on by global economic woes, along with punitive taxation structures and an oversaturation of products, and plummeting prices, there has naturally been an uptick in internal cannabis business disputes. Incidents of owners suing other owners, shareholders making claims of poor business operations, and disputes between investors are on the rise.

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New Study Raises Concerns Over Inhalation of THC-O

NORML

“These products are unregulated and untested, readily available on the internet and unlicensed sources, and pose significant threat to public health and safety.”. The post New Study Raises Concerns Over Inhalation of THC-O appeared first on NORML.

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Psychedelics, Endocannabinoids & Gut Microbiota

Project CBD

A deep science foray into LSD ’s impact on the endocannabinoid system and the microbiome.

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ASA Demanded a Pregnant Medical Cannabis Patient Should Not be on a Child-Abuse Registry…and the AZ Supreme Court Agreed!

Americans for Safe Access

On January 5, 2023, the Arizona Supreme Court declined to accept an appeal from the Arizona Department of Child Safety, letting stand a lower court decision that Lindsay Ridgell’s medicinal use of cannabis while pregnant did not constitute child neglect and ordered her name be removed from the state’s child abuse registry.

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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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Connecticut expunged more than 43,000 cannabis convictions

Leafly

Connecticut is the latest state to legalize recreational cannabis with a focus on equity and social justice. They've expunged nearly 44,000 criminal records so far, but there’s more work to be done. The post Connecticut expunged more than 43,000 cannabis convictions appeared first on Leafly.

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Gaize’s Virtual Reality Headset Can Tell if You’re Too High to Drive or Work Safely

Veriheal

Gaize is mastering the art of cannabis impairment detection. The Missoula, Montana-based company is gearing up for the launch of its first science-backed real-time cannabis impairment detection device. Not only this, but Gaize recently completed the largest clinical trial into cannabis impairment , and the results are set to transform the realm of workplace and road safety.

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Leader of Drug Trafficking Organization Sentenced for International Drug Trafficking Conspiracy

Cannabis Law Report

The former leader of a drug trafficking organization that operated in Baja California, Mexico, was sentenced to 15 years in prison for his role in leading an international drug trafficking organization which transported more than 450 kilograms of cocaine and 45,000 kilograms of marijuana into the United States from Mexico. In April 2018, Pedro Alejandro […].

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Review: Space Donkey Live Resin by Revolution

Illinois News Joint

Cannabis cultivars that are particularly favorable for motivating work are so important to us here at Illinois News Joint that Work Sativa has its own review series. I’m always hunting for the next energizing and productivity-boosting product to hit shelves, which was why I grabbed the Space Donkey Live Resin from Revolution when I saw it on the menu at Consume Marion.

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Virginia Cannabis Control Authority Appoint New Legislative and Regulatory Manager.

Cannabis Law Report

They write Please join us in welcoming Jake Shuford, CCA’s new Legislative and Regulatory Manager. Congratulations and welcome aboard!

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New Study Finds Alarming Trend Among Older Marijuana Users

The Fresh Toast

New Study Finds Alarming Trend Among Older Marijuana Users. Cannabis-related emergency department visits went from a total of 366 in 2005 to 12,167 in 2019. The post New Study Finds Alarming Trend Among Older Marijuana Users appeared first on The Fresh Toast.

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Low-Stress Training to Increase Yields

Sensi Seeds

Low-stress training is an easy-to-learn plant training technique that offers minimal risk to the growing. cycle with high rewards. Those rewards come in the form of increased yields, boosting light efficiency. per watt, and using all available canopy space within a growing area. A standard tool for experienced. gardeners, it is also usually the first technique learned.

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Google Changes Its CBD Advertising Policies

Canna Law Blog

Cannabis advertising has always been a precarious art. From first amendment commercial speech issues to zealous state marketing and promotion regulations to false claim lawsuits , cannabis advertising can go down some dark rabbit holes. Notoriously, tech giants like Instagram and Facebook would take down cannabis-related ad content for violating site terms and conditions around the promotion of illegal substances and recreational drugs.

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Cannabis laws in North Macedonia

The Cannigma

Medical: legal Recreational: illegal North Macedonia legalized medical marijuana in 2016 , and hemp products that contain less than 0.2% THC can be purchased over the counter in the country. Recreational marijuana remains illegal, but the country has considered legalizing adult-use. Possible penalties Recreational cannabis is not yet legal in North Macedonia.

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CBP Officers Seize $154K Worth of Cocaine at B&M International Bridge

Cannabis Law Report

Release Date Tue, 01/10/2023 – 12:00 BROWNSVILLE, Texas — U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Brownsville and Matamoros International Bridge intercepted a load of alleged cocaine valued at approximately $154,833 hidden within a 2015 Ford. “Our officers used their experience and available law enforcement tools to intercept these dangerous narcotics and carry […].

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Bill introduced to legalize marijuana in West Virginia

Medical Marijuana Program Connection

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WBOY) — A new bill introduced in the West Virginia Legislature proposes the legalization of marijuana statewide. According. Read More.

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CA Humboldt Country – Courts | Record drug bust case sentencing put off indefinitely

Cannabis Law Report

On Tuesday, the sentencing for an Arcata man accused of trafficking the largest amount of drugs seized by a bust in Humboldt County Drug Task Force history was delayed indefinitely. Judge Kaleb Cockrum said there were aspects of 69-year-old Jose Lomeli-Osuna’s plea he was concerned about and he did not to be tied to the […].

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Where Is 2nd Manhattan Weed Shop? – NBC New York

Medical Marijuana Program Connection

Nearly two weeks after the state’s first recreational marijuana dispensary opened in the New York City, another one is set. Read More.

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Press Release: Psyence, Newcourt Deal Would Create New Palliative Care Psychedelics Company

Cannabis Law Report

A new, publicly traded company devoted to exploring the use of psychedelics in palliative care is in development. Psyence Biomed, a subsidiary of the Canadian biotech company Psyence Group Inc., has signed a definitive business combination agreement with Newcourt Acquisition Corp. (NASDAQ: NCAC) to create the new organization. Psyence Biomed expects to receive a minimum […].

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Investigators find $25K in meth, marijuana in car after crash in Lula

Medical Marijuana Program Connection

A Gainesville man hospitalized after a crash now faces drug trafficking charges after more than $25,000 of meth and marijuana. Read More.

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Ireland: Garda staff member allegedly leaked information in return for cocaine, court hears

Cannabis Law Report

The Irish Times reports Holly Hayden, who has since left force, is also accused of corruptly leaking details of Covid-19 checkpoints in South Dublin A former Garda staff member has appeared in court charged with leaking sensitive information from Garda computer systems in return for cocaine. Holly Hayden (26), of Charlesland Wood, Greystones, Co […].

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Homeless woman dies in Auckland’s CBD

Medical Marijuana Program Connection

(file picture) Photo: A woman has died suddenly in Auckland’s CBD. Police said they responded to a sudden death about. Read More.

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California Will Soon Protect Employees’ Off-Duty Cannabis Use

Cannabis Law Report

By Mark Kemple & Rachel Abanonu on January 11, 2023 As discussed in our recent alert on California’s 2023 Legislative Update, beginning Jan. 1, 2024, California employers will be prohibited from discriminating against employees for off-duty cannabis use. The bill, which Governor Newsom signed into law Sept. 18, 2022, adds Section 12954 to the Government Code.

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After rash of car break-ins in the CBD, City Council poised to approve new rules for parking lots | Crime/Police

Medical Marijuana Program Connection

In an attempt to quell the furor over widespread car break-ins during Saints and Pelicans games, a City Council committee. Read More.

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Former AstraZeneca exec Peter Koetsier to lead Cann Group

Cannabis Law Report

Business News Australia Reports Less than two months after announcing that Peter Crook would be stepping down as top boss, medicinal cannabis company Cann Group (ASX: CAN) has appointed Peter Koetsier as its new CEO from 16 January. The incoming executive held senior positions at AstraZeneca and Bristol-Myers Squibb prior to his six-year stint at French […].

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Tiger Woods, Rob Gronkowski and other celeb athletes who use CBD

Medical Marijuana Program Connection

There are some celebrities who have been using CBD for a variety of reasons. Some of them include Jordan Burroughs, Read More.

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Chanelle McCoy Granted Approval For Significant Ultra Pure Synthetic CBD Phase III Efficacy Clinical Trial

Cannabis Law Report

PRESS RELEASE UK company Chanelle McCoy Health granted Ethics Approval to commence Phase III Efficacy Clinical Trial for the treatment of Sleep Disturbance CMH-CBD-001 using their Ultra Pure Synthetic Cannabinoid (CBD) formulation with pharmaceutical grade FDA registered raw material. After already investing greatly in Phase I Safety and Toxicity Pre-Clinical Trials to support their product, this is the […].

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CBD COP 15 Event Warns of Threats from Loss of Soil Biodiversity | News | SDG Knowledge Hub

Medical Marijuana Program Connection

Loss of soil biodiversity remains one of the main global threats to food security in many regions of the world. Read More.

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Press Release: Governor Lamont Announces Start of Adult-Use Cannabis Sales at Connecticut’s First Group of Licensed Retailers

Cannabis Law Report

New Industry Will Bring Jobs, Economic Growth, and Reinvestment in Communities Harmed by Cannabis Prohibition (HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that first legal retail sales in Connecticut of adult-use cannabis to all adults aged 21 and over began this morning at several retailers that have been licensed to sell the products. The […].

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Grenada: PM Says Niche Market For Marijuana Yet To Be Identified | RJR News

Medical Marijuana Program Connection

Prime Minister of Grenada, Dickon Mitchell says the country is currently awaiting the recommendations of the Commission on Cannabis Legalization. Read More.

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Over $250K Made in First Day of Connecticut Recreational Cannabis Sales

Cannabis Law Report

Recreational cannabis sales to adults in Connecticut began this morning. In all, seven dispensaries opened as of 10 a.m. All adults 21 and older are now able to purchase cannabis products. In the first day of sales, over $250,000 has been recorded, according to Biotrack, which is the inventory tracking system used to monitor the […].