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Cannabis and Immunotherapy for Cancer: Are They Compatible?

Project CBD

Cannabis and immunotherapy for cancer: a finding that could have major clinical significance.

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CBD newsletter: Google loosens ad ban, new report exposes gummy testing, FDA plots new regs

Leafly

Fresh for January, we’ve got a round-up of hot CBD stories and products from across the globe. The post CBD newsletter: Google loosens ad ban, new report exposes gummy testing, FDA plots new regs appeared first on Leafly.

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Can cats and dogs overdose on CBD?

The Cannigma

Since 2018, hemp has been an ingredient in demand. The sudden explosion in availability has given rise to hemp as the next superfood, beauty product, health supplement, and pet food, specifically for dogs and cats. It’s increasingly common to find CBD oil (also called hemp oil) in treats and food. But it does beg the question – is it helpful? Is it necessary?

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This company is selling psychedelic tea and gummies. We’re pretty sure it’s not legal

Leafly

A California company is testing the legal limits of the nation's rising interest in psychedelic products. The post This company is selling psychedelic tea and gummies. We’re pretty sure it’s not legal appeared first on Leafly.

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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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Charlotte’s Web CBD Banned by British Regulators

Veriheal

Three different types of cannabidiol (CBD) oils produced by Charlotte’s Web have been banned by British regulators. The British Food Standards Agency (FSA) has also disqualified approximately 100 CBD products for undisclosed reasons. In 2018, legislation was passed by the British Parliament that effectively legalized cannabinoids like CBD and CBDA. Despite the law’s passing, CBD is still widely unregulated in the United Kingdom.

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Dispensary Spotlight: Nature’s Care Co. West Loop

Illinois News Joint

Nature’s Care Co. West Loop opened September 28, 2020, and is located 810 West Randolph Street in Chicago. The retail store serves recreational customers with hours of operation from 8 a.m.–10 p.m., Sunday through Saturday. For a live menu, click here , or check our Dispensary Directory for more information about Nature’s Care Co. West Loop.

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Pear Therapeutics Announces Inclusion of reSET® and reSET-O® on the January 2023 Florida Medicaid Preferred Drug List

Medical Marijuana Program Connection

BOSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Pear Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: PEAR), the leader in developing and commercializing software-based medicines called prescription digital therapeutics (PDTs), today.

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Cyprus: Arrest at checkpoint as cocaine found

Cannabis Law Report

Authorities in the north arrested two people as part of a large anti-drug operation on Tuesday. Quoting Turkish Cypriot media, the Cyprus News Agency reported that authorities arrested a 52-year-old who was attempting to transport 100g of cocaine. They were arrested at the Kermia checkpoint.

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Global Software Applications of Connected E-Cigarettes, Electrical Tobacco Heating Systems and Cannabis Vaporizers Market Overview 2010-2022 – ResearchAndMarkets.com

Medical Marijuana Program Connection

DUBLIN–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The “Global Market Overview of Software Applications of Connected E-Cigarettes, Electrical Tobacco Heating Systems and Cannabis Vaporizers for 2010-2022” Read More

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Rhode Island: RISP Source Ties Top Cannabis Leader and founding member of the National Cannabis Industry Association since 2011 to Cocaine Dealing

Cannabis Law Report

Monday, January 16, 2023 GoLocalProv News Team L-R Elizabeth McGraw and Dino Guilmette. PHOTO: Facebook Newly available Rhode Island State Police documents relating to the State’s prosecution of Dino Guilmette unveil that there are allegations that there was a deeper relationship between Guilmette and Elizabeth McGraw.

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Virpax Pharmaceuticals to Utilize Dr. Neil K. Singla to Assist in Development of Probudur™

Medical Marijuana Program Connection

BERWYN, Pa.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Virpax® Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (“Virpax” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: VRPX), a company specializing in developing non-addictive products for pain. Read More.

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Canada: Man plans to open store in Vancouver selling MDMA, cocaine, and more

Cannabis Law Report

A Metro Vancouver advocate plans to open a store selling MDMA, cocaine, and more this month to coincide with the province decriminalizing possession of several types of drugs. Jerry Martin says offering safe supply is a key part of harm reduction, and believes his new store will save lives.

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Green Dragon Adds Six Additional Medical Cannabis Dispensaries in Florida

Medical Marijuana Program Connection

JACKSONVILLE, Fla.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Green Dragon, a multi-state cannabis operator, and Eaze Technologies Inc. subsidiary, announced the opening of six new Florida. Read More.

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Tilray cutting 25% of jobs at Portugal medical cannabis facility

Cannabis Law Report

MJ Biz reports Tilray Brands, a Canada-headquartered multinational marijuana, alcohol and pharmaceutical distribution company, is laying off roughly a quarter of its staff at its medical cannabis facility in Cantanhede, Portugal. Tilray’s Portuguese operation has roughly 200 employees, according to a company spokesperson.

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2022 Heimtextil Report: Trends, Developments and Innovations in Home Textiles – ResearchAndMarkets.com

Medical Marijuana Program Connection

DUBLIN–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The “Heimtextil 2022: Trends, Developments and Innovations in Home Textiles” report from Textiles Intelligence Ltd. has been added to. Read More.

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Why drug dealers go to Iceland ……… to sell cocaine for three times its UK value

Cannabis Law Report

Two drug dealers who tried to smuggle cocaine to Iceland to make even more profit were caught by an airport sniffer dog with the drugs hidden inside themselves. Bradley Pryer, 24, who had already made over £2.

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$7.5M in marijuana seized from cotton candy shipment at Texas-Mexico border

Medical Marijuana Program Connection

Your Wednesday Morning Headlines, January 18th, 2022 Your Wednesday Morning Headlines, January 18th, 2022 02:28 LAREDO, Texas (CBSDFW.COM) — U.S. Customs. Read More.

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Well that didn’t last long ! Rhys Cohen quits Cann Group for Penington Institute

Cannabis Law Report

It all seems to be going wrong at Cann Group this week. Cann Group senior corporate communications manager Rhys Cohen has left the company to join the Penington Institute as global partnerships and engagement advisor. Cohen resigned before Christmas having joined Cann in April 2022 after stints with FreshLeaf Analytics, Cannabiz – where he was editor-at-large – and his own consultancy.

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Innovative Industrial Properties Announces Q4 and FY 2022 Operating, Investment and Capital Markets Activity

Medical Marijuana Program Connection

SAN DIEGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Innovative Industrial Properties, Inc. (IIP), the first and only real estate company on the New York Stock Exchange.

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DLA Piper Article: State psychedelic regulation: Oregon and Colorado taking the lead

Cannabis Law Report

Written by:Deborah SamenowKristi KungRachel Ludwig States keeping pace with the psychedelic medicine movement have made advancements toward revising regulatory schemes associated with controlled substances. These range from designating the use, possession, non-commercial cultivation, and distribution of psychedelic plants as a low law enforcement priority to legalizing certain psychedelics and treatment centers.

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North Dakota lawmakers backing medical marijuana edibles hope Legislature bites on bills – InForum

Medical Marijuana Program Connection

BISMARCK — North Dakota lawmakers are reviving efforts to make edible products available to medical marijuana patients. The House Human.

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Cannabis grower can’t use RICO statute to sue for fraud, Ninth Circuit affirms

Cannabis Law Report

Courthouse News reports LOS ANGELES (CN) — A California licensed cannabis grower can’t avail herself of the federal racketeering statute to sue a group of former business partners because, a panel of the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals said, under that statute operating a cannabis business is considered a crime.

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4 states have a good shot at legalizing recreational marijuana in 2023

Medical Marijuana Program Connection

… chance to legalize adult-use marijuana this year, observers and … and three losses. Where marijuana is legal in the. Read More.

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Oregon Cannabis 2023: Legislative Forecast and Report

Cannabis Law Report

The 2023 Oregon legislative session kicked off yesterday. It’s a regular session this year, meaning we’re in for a longer stretch– a 160 day calendar, versus the 35 day affair we see in even-numbered years.

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New plans for proposed CBD development

Medical Marijuana Program Connection

Taking into account objections received by City of Ballarat residents which were discussed in a mediation meeting in October last. Read More.

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UK-based Celadon Pharmaceuticals PLC received the green light to produce high-THC medicinal cannabis in its Midlands facility

Cannabis Law Report

UK-based Celadon Pharmaceuticals PLC received the green light to produce high-THC medicinal cannabis in its Midlands facility, reported London South East. What Happened: This is the first company in the United Kingdom to be granted a Good Manufacturing Practice or GMP registration by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency to produce medical marijuana on UK soil.

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Girl, 13, leads cops on 100mph chase with boy, gun and marijuana in car

Medical Marijuana Program Connection

The pursuit involving a 13-year-old girl at the wheel lasted about 16 minutes (Pictures: Nebraska State Patrol/Getty Images) A 13-year-old.

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Is Texas Getting Ready to Expand Its Compassionate Use Program?

Cannabis Law Report

By Slates C. Veazey on January 17, 2023 POSTED IN MEDICAL MARIJUANA, STATE LAW DEVELOPMENTS Yesterday, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Regulatory Services Division (RSD) announced it would begin accepting new applications for medical cannabis dispensaries in Texas, under the Lone Star State’s Compassionate Use Program. The application window will run until 5:00 p.m.

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Pronto Denies Acquiring Iconic Hilton Hotel in Nairobi CBD

Medical Marijuana Program Connection

Pronto’s management has denied acquiring the iconic Hilton Hotel as widely claimed on social media The hotel said it only. Read More.

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Ex-Adelanto (CA) Mayor expected to admit to cannabis -tainted bribes and kickbacks

Cannabis Law Report

Former Adelanto mayor Richard Allen Kerr is due in federal court February 17th to plead guilty to accepting more than $57,000 in bribes and kickbacks. Under a plea agreement, Kerr, accepted the money in exchange for approving ordinances authorizing commercial marijuana activity within the High Desert city.