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Alaska: Supreme Court Orders Prior Cannabis Convictions to Be Sealed From Public View

NORML

Those previously convicted of possessing one ounce or less of cannabis are eligible for record sealing. It is estimated that some 800 Alaskans will receive relief under the order, which takes effect May 1, 2023. The post Alaska: Supreme Court Orders Prior Cannabis Convictions to Be Sealed From Public View appeared first on NORML.

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Hard-won lessons from Posh Green Cannabis Boutique’s Reese Benton

Leafly

‘You just have to show them better than you can tell them.’ The post Hard-won lessons from Posh Green Cannabis Boutique’s Reese Benton appeared first on Leafly.

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Top 10 Benefits of Vitamin D

United Patients Group

Introduction Vitamin D is an essential nutrient, but it’s one that many people don’t get enough of. The best way to increase your intake of this important vitamin is from the sun. However, if you live in a region where there isn’t much sun, or if you’re indoors most of the time, then supplementation may be necessary. Vitamin D Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for good health.

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What is lion’s mane, aka the smart mushroom?

Leafly

Meet the wacky-looking mushroom shown to combat Alzheimer's, stimulate brain function, aid in digestion and more. The post What is lion’s mane, aka the smart mushroom? 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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ILNJ wins Top Social Media Influencer award

Illinois News Joint

We at Illinois News Joint are ecstatic to announce that we won the award for Top Cannabis Social Media Influencer in Illinois at the Budtender Choice Awards event hosted by High-Minded Events at Venue West in Chicago last night. To choose the winners, High-Minded Events sent out surveys to budtenders throughout Illinois, asking them to select their favorite brands in various categories.

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Finding Employment in the Cannabis Industry: What You Need to Know

MaxQ Cannabis

The cannabis industry is quickly becoming one of the fastest-growing industries in the world. While it may have had a bit of a rocky start and be surrounded by some controversy, there’s no denying that this sector could offer an incredibly vast array of opportunities and job roles for people looking to make their mark. […] The post Finding Employment in the Cannabis Industry: What You Need to Know appeared first on MaxQ Technologies.

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Defendants Move to Dismiss SEC’s Stock Promotion Scheme Lawsuit

Canna Law Blog

Last November, I wrote this post about a recent case filed by the Securities and Exchange Commission naming cannabis industry players for an alleged stock promotion scheme (or, as some call them, anti-touting violations). Last month, the primary individual defendant, Jonathan Mikula, filed a Motion to Dismiss the claims against him. The other individual defendant, Christian Fernandez, filed his own Motion to Dismiss shortly after.

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The 14 Best Cannabis Dispensaries in the USA

Sensi Seeds

As cannabis gains more acceptance and state legalisation continues to spread throughout the US, the number of recreational cannabis dispensaries is soaring. With so many options to choose from, it can get confusing! We highlight fourteen of the best cannabis dispensaries from across the United States of America. The post The 14 Best Cannabis Dispensaries in the USA appeared first on Sensi Seeds.

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Juicy Fields ‘Splinter Group’ Claims To Be Raising New Funds To Refund Victims, But Investors Warned Not To Share Details

Cannabis Law Report

As everybody suggests. tread extremely carefully BusinessCann reports LAST month a new iteration of Juicy Fields, dubbed Juicy Fields DAO (Decentralised Autonomous Organisation), contacted BusinessCann directly to inform us of a supposed new refund initiative, which it says has seen €367,014 reimbursed to 56 investors.

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Cannabutter Recipes to Try at Home

Kind Meds (Cannabis Education Blog)

Why are more enthusiasts seeking cannabutter recipes to try at home? As cannabis use becomes more normalized for adults from all walks of life across the United States and beyond, many folks who don’t enjoy smoking are turning to cannabis edibles. These delicious cannabis treats are an accessible way to experiment with THC, CBD, other cannabinoids , and cannabis-derived terpenes both for therapeutic applications and general relaxation purposes.

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Why Psychedelics May Be Federally Legal Well Before Cannabis

Cannabis Law Report

24 February 2023 by Andrew Cooper, Esq. (New York) and Terran Cooper (New York) Falcon Rappaport & Berkman LLP Since the early 1970s, a vast majority of psychedelic substances have been classified as having no recognized medical value and a high potential for abuse. However, “psychedelics” is a term that encompasses a wide variety of substances.

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The Week in Weed: February 24, 2023

The Blunt Truth

Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. This week, we see that Virginia is not moving forward on setting up an adult-use market. On the federal level, we have an update on the VA Medical Cannabis Act – will it become part of the SAFE Plus Act? And finally, Rhode Island may allow Fido or Fluffy to get a CBD prescription.

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USA: VA senator introduces legislation to eliminate federal cocaine sentencing disparity

Cannabis Law Report

Virginia Senator Tim Kaine, alongside his colleagues, has introduced the Eliminating a Quantifiably Unjust Application of the Law (EQUAL) Act. The bipartisan legislation aims to eliminate the federal sentencing disparity between crack and powder cocaine and apply it retroactively to those already convicted or sentenced.

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Medical marijuana clinic targets veterans, low-income in Parramore on Saturday – Orlando Sentinel

Medical Marijuana Program Connection

A pop-up event in Orlando on Saturday aims to increase access to medical marijuana for veterans, low-income and minority individuals, Read More

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Kentucky Man Charged with Running Cocaine Distribution Operation

Cannabis Law Report

A Hopkinsville, Kentucky, man made an initial appearance in federal court Wednesday after being indicted for drug conspiracy and related charges, announced U.S. Attorney Clint Johnson for the Northern District of Oklahoma. Melvin Dontreele Brown, 30, was arrested Tuesday in Hopkinsville, Kentucky.

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A Federal Judge’s Decision in Oklahoma Impacts Gun Rights of Colorado Marijuana Users

Medical Marijuana Program Connection

A federal judge’s recent ruling in Oklahoma could further shield gun-owning cannabis users in Colorado, but legal protection is still.

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Media Report: Shipping Lines Join with Dutch and Belgians to Fight Drug Smuggling

Cannabis Law Report

PUBLISHED FEB 21, 2023 6:39 PM BY THE MARITIME EXECUTIVE Five leading shipping companies moving containers through the ports of Antwerp and Rotterdam signed a pledge to work together with the ports and government officials in a new effort to fight drug smuggling aboard their vessels and through the ports.

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owners upgrading buildings to entice workers back to CBD

Medical Marijuana Program Connection

Wesfarmers Health is moving from suburban Camberwell to the CBD into the rejuvenated former Victoria Police headquarters, taking 3500 sq.

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IRS Says Cannabis Business Owners May Be Eligible for Qualified Business Income Deduction

Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 23, 2023 By Eric Altstadter and Thomas Cardinale According to the IRS, cannabis business owners operating as a pass-through entity will likely be able to claim a qualified business deduction on their taxes this year without challenge.

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Homeless decry CBD eviction plans

Medical Marijuana Program Connection

… situation in the Cape Town CBD.” City spokesperson Luthando Tyhalibongo said … Original Author Link click here to read.

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Cannabis: New Industry, New Exposure

Cannabis Law Report

by Hon. Ruth Bogatyrow Kraft (New York) and Andrew Cooper, Esq. (New York) Falcon Rappaport & Berkman LLP Typically, when businesses are in their infancy, management, often hampered by financial constraints, does not seek experienced employment law counsel and, instead, operates based on perceived principles of good faith and fairness, along with a limited understanding of the regulatory environment.

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Fentanyl, heroin found in CBD gummies, district attorney warns

Medical Marijuana Program Connection

This story originally appeared on 6abc. Officials are warning the community about illegal drugs that were found in CBD gummies.

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Oregon: Governor Kotek names new Chair for OLCC, Marvin Révoal

Cannabis Law Report

PORTLAND, Ore. – Governor Tina Kotek has chosen Marvin Révoal as the Chair of the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission (OLCC). Révoal’s appointment takes effect immediately. “Marvin Révoal is a respected community leader, and I trust that he is committed to leading the commission through this time of change and course correction,” Governor Tina Kotek said.

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search warrant results in large seizure

Medical Marijuana Program Connection

SAN DIEGO — Authorities seized hundreds of marijuana plants in Valley Center on Wednesday, said the San Diego County Sheriff’s.

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DEA Announces Proposed Rules for Permanent Telemedicine Flexibilities

Cannabis Law Report

DEA extends many telemedicine flexibilities adopted during the COVID-19 PHE with appropriate safeguards WASHINGTON – Today, the Drug Enforcement Administration announced proposed permanent rules for the prescribing of controlled medications via telemedicine, expanding patient access to critical therapies beyond the scheduled end of the COVID-19 public health emergency.

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Oklahoma days away from recreational marijuana vote –

Medical Marijuana Program Connection

(KTEN) — Oklahomans are now just 11 days away from making a decision on whether recreational marijuana will be legalized in.

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Article: The Psychedelic Educators Network

Cannabis Law Report

Having anticipated a growing need for psychedelic education, Christine Ziemer has established an international network of professors and instructors who are teaching (or, plan to teach) psychedelics-related courses. The Psychedelic Educators Network was formed after UC Berkeley’s The Microdose interviewed Dr. Ziemer in the summer of 2022, which led to other educators contacting her to discuss her experiences.

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How Can CBD Be Used to Benefit Health? 4 Crucial Things to Know

Medical Marijuana Program Connection

CBD, or cannabidiol, is a compound found in cannabis plants. Unlike THC, CBD does not have any psychoactive effects. This.

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Thailand: Laos Approves Hemp-Related Activities

Cannabis Law Report

23 February 2023 by Dino Santaniello (Vientiane) Tilleke & Gibbins On December 28, 2022, the Ministry of Health of Laos issued Decision No. 3789/MOH on the Control of Hemp for Medication and Products (the “Decision”). The Decision approves the regulated cultivation, extraction, production, processing, storage, distribution, utilization, import-export, and transport of hemp.

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Child accused of passing out Marijuana Candy in School

Medical Marijuana Program Connection

Parents of students at a local school are furious over a situation involving drugs brought by a student. KTAL Reports are.