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Use of hemp in architecture and design held back by “ridiculous” UK rules says farmer

Cannabis Law Report

A film producer who established a hemp farm to “pull carbon out of the atmosphere” has attacked UK laws that are holding back production of the biomaterial. Architects are “desperate” to specify products made from the cannabis variety in their projects, said Steve Barron, who has converted a Cambridgeshire estate into an organic hemp farm and built a house from the plant.

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Can I get diagnosed by a Leafwell physician?

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In order to qualify for a medical cannabis card, you need to be certified by a physician. In order for a physician to certify you, they must determine whether you suffer from one of the qualifying conditions your state recognizes (and every state is different) in their medical marijuana program. However, a Leafwell physician cannot ‘diagnose’ you as having one of these conditions.

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Cannabis Industry Backs Sha’Carri Richardson

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The fastest woman in the world might just be 21-year-old sprinter Sha’Carri Richardson, but Richardson tested positive for marijuana during the Olympic trials last week and so we may not get the chance to find out in Tokyo. Richardson’s suspension has set news outlets alight with commentary as fiery as her now-trademark mane of hair. . Her Flo Jo-esque nail art and flamboyant style have captured the attention of leagues of fans during her competitions, but what Richardson is best known for is th

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Answer of the Day for Jul 4, 2021

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The most common conditions for which cannabinoid-based medicines are used include chronic pain, anxiety, and depression. Of these 3 conditions, which , if any, is there a high strength of evidence for the efficacy of cannabinoid-based medicines. Of the three conditions (chronic pain, anxiety and depression) there is only a high strength of evidence for chronic pain.

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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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Cookies In Trouble Again. San Diego leaders criticizing cannabis dispensary chain ‘Cookies’ for marketing to youth… “I hate the name,” said Commissioner James Whalen

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The San Diego Union Tribune writes… San Diego officials are criticizing a local cannabis dispensary chain for allegedly marketing to children by naming its dispensaries “Cookies” and mimicking Sesame Street graphics to evoke the Cookie Monster character. The Cookies chain, which operates dispensaries in Mission Valley and La Mesa, received final approval last week for a third dispensary in Sorrento Valley despite strong objections from community leaders.

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Top 11 Factors to Consider When Hiring Truck Accident Lawyers

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Truck accidents could lead to severe property damage and devastating injuries. According to a study, truck accidents lead to an average financial loss of $195,258 per accident. If you sustain injuries from a truck accident, hiring an attorney will help you get the compensation you deserve. Your lawyer will protect your rights, represent you in court hearings, help you file your claim, and seek benefits from the insurance company.

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Adult Crossword Alert! Cannabis and Oral Sex

Cannabis Life Network

Make no mistake about it, cannabis affects the bedroom experience, especially when it comes to oral sex. Maybe you already know that but do you know why weed does what it… um, does down there? If you are catching what I’m throwing down, challenge yourself and find out what you know! Try to complete this […]. The post Adult Crossword Alert!

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Paper: Causes & Consequences Of The War On Marijuana In Indonesia 2019

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Indonesia Law Review. 22 Pages. Comparative Criminal Justice, Marijuana Law, History of Criminal Justice. This article argues that the current narcotics law regime is a factor to blame for the cause of prison overcrowding and unnecessary deprivation of liberty and dignity for its violator with the help of criminal justice tools. Multi-layer category of drug users introduced by the current narcotics law is leaving too much discretion for the law enforcement agency to criminalize marijuana user.