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The power of Beyoncé’s CBD reveal

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Beyoncé has spoken and she likes CBD. Will we ever be able to taste her honey or try her hemp? Only time will tell. The post The power of Beyoncé’s CBD reveal appeared first on Leafly.

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Cannabis Decriminalized in New Orleans, Pardons 10,000 Cannabis Convictions

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Cannabis Decriminalized in New Orleans On Thursday, August 5, New Orleans took a historic step. The New Orleans City Council passed a series of articles to pardon cannabis-related charges and any future charges. Effectively aiming to decriminalize cannabis, the city is making an effort to work with the NOPD to end the war on weed. […]. The post Cannabis Decriminalized in New Orleans, Pardons 10,000 Cannabis Convictions appeared first on Latest Cannabis News Today - Headlines, Videos &

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Dhillon Charges Also Involve A Former Vancouver Lawyer, Panama’s Mossack Fonseca & James Bond References !

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Vancouver is Awsome have been digging into the Dhillon charges… see our story. Cannabis and Biotech Board Chair Arrested for Securities Fraud. These people do love to weave tangled webs. Greed really is quite unbecoming. Vancouver Is Awesome write. American authorities have charged a number of Vancouver-area public company insiders, their associates and stock touts for an alleged pump and dump scheme orchestrated by a former lawyer tied to the Panama Papers.

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Gen Z Women Are the Quickest Growing Group of Cannabis Consumers

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The future of cannabis appears to be female, as Gen Z women have become the fastest-growing group of consumers of legal cannabis, according to NBC News. They explain that the covid-19 pandemic led to a 46% growth in legal cannabis sales during 2020. It appears that Gen Z saw the fastest growth but that the women took the lead. . Who is Gen Z? Gen Z, or Generation Z, is defined as those who were born after 1996 with the oldest turning 24 this year.

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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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Cannabis Pesticide Maker’s Trademark Suit Axed Over Jurisdiction

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Bloomberg Report today. Growcentia Inc., which makes “CannControl” cannabis pesticide, lost its bid to litigate trademark claims it brought in federal court in Colorado against a Dutch IP holding firm that owns and licenses the prefix “Canna” because the foreign business lacks sufficient contacts there to make the suit foreseeable. Jemie B.V.’s only direct link to the state of Colorado is a single letter it sent to Growcentia’s counsel demanding the company abandon its application for a fe

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Complaint To TGA Concludes With Cannatrek Sponsored Article being Removed From Newcastle(NSW) Herald Newspaper

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Cannabiz Australia report. Cannatrek sponsored article removed from Newcastle Herald after complaint to TGA. A sponsored article in the Newcastle Herald promoting Cannatrek’s online consultancy service Cannatrek Access has been pulled down following a complaint to the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA). As reported by Cannabiz , the advertisement feature formed part of a major marketing campaign for the service which also included ads on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.

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How To Make Cannabis Ice Cream

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Originally posted on 31st May 2018, Updated on 11 August 2021. The warmer weather has finally started to put in an appearance and that means it’s the time of year when ice cream really comes into its own (although it tastes good in winter too). Of course the best ice cream of all has to be cannabis ice cream since it combines both marijuana and ice cream.

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Cuomo Gone – Will It Speed Up Or Slow Down State’s Cannabis Reform

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Well, as you may have guessed, some say it will others say not. MJ biz err on the side of caution and expect delays especially for smaller operators. That probably would have happened anyway! New York’s political crisis likely to delay adult-use marijuana rollout, hurt smaller entrepreneurs. New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s announcement that he would resign from office amid sexual-harassment and assault allegations added fuel to the political crisis rocking the state and could further slow the rollo

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The pandemic has changed Canadian cannabis retail for the better

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Cannabis retail in Canada was hit hard by the pandemic, even as an essential service. But there is a silver lining! The post The pandemic has changed Canadian cannabis retail for the better appeared first on Leafly.

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Colorado’s hemp management plan wins federal approval, Gov. Polis announces

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The U.S. Department of Agriculture has approved Colorado’s state hemp management plan , Gov. Jared Polis and Colorado Department of Agriculture Commissioner Kate Greenberg announced Tuesday. Colorado’s hemp management plan will allow hemp farmers to grow hemp in Colorado in compliance with federal laws. Colorado’s Department of Agriculture submitted comments for the plan over 18 months ago.

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What is a Low-THC Medical Cannabis Card?

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There are several states in the US that have medical marijuana programs, but limit the amount of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) available in products. Some states make it clearer that they restrict THC, calling their programs “medical cannabidiol (CBD) programs” The following states have low-THC medical cannabis programs: Georgia Iowa North Carolina South Carolina Tennessee Texas You can speak to a.

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Hawaii Adopts Interim Rules for Hemp Processors

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Hemp Grower reports. The rules restrict the sale of food and beverages that contain cannabinoids, though consumers can use hemp oil to make edibles at home. Hawaii’s Department of Health (DOH) has adopted interim rules for hemp processing , which took effect Aug. 9. HAR-11-37-official. The new rules restrict the sale of food and beverages that contain cannabinoids and other hemp derivatives, cannabinoid vape liquids and “products that are intended to be introduced into the body via eyes, ears,

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Tennessee Expands (Minimally) Medical Marijuana Law and Establishes Cannabis Commission – Cannabis Business Executive

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Tennessee Expands (Minimally) Medical Marijuana Law and Establishes Cannabis Commission – Cannabis Business Executive – Cannabis and Marijuana industry news. skip to Main Content. View original article. The post Tennessee Expands (Minimally) Medical Marijuana Law and Establishes Cannabis Commission – Cannabis Business Executive appeared first on SpeedWeed.

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Lesotho Based Highlands Investments Completes 8.5 Tonne Certified Cannabis Shipment to Europe

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Here’s what they are saying in their press release… Highlands Investments, a licensed cultivator of high-quality GAP and ISO 22000 certified cannabis has secured the sale of 8.5 tonnes of its Highlands Pure THC and CBD flower and trim into the European medical cannabis market. This shipment follows a previously successful shipment of 176.5kg of THC flower exported to Europe in April.

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Michigan AG Says Unemployment Benefits OK for Off-The-Job Pot Use

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Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel argued in a legal brief filed on Monday that workers who are fired for using cannabis off the job should be eligible for state unemployment benefits. The brief was filed with the Michigan Unemployment Insurance Appeals Commission, which is deciding the cases of three employees who were fired for testing positive for cannabis metabolites in drug screenings.

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Commercial Counsel LeafLink New York, NY

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About LeafLink. LeafLink is the unified B2B cannabis platform, providing licensed dispensaries the ability to order from their favorite brands, as well as a suite of tools for those brands to manage and scale their operations. With thousands of brands and retailers across 30+ markets in North America, we are setting the industry standard for how cannabis businesses grow together.

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Indoor and Greenhouse Cannabis Cultivators Reveal Results of LED Retrofits

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When Denver-based Lightshade and multi-state operator Holistic Industries made the switch from high pressure sodium (HPS) lighting to light-emitting diode (LED) technology in their cannabis cultivation facilities, each operation’s retrofit presented its own set of challenges and lessons learned, but both journeys started with similar reasons for the switch.

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Wisconsin State lawmakers announce bill to legalize recreational cannabis

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WAOW report. Several Wisconsin leaders announcing a bill to fully legalize cannabis in the state Tuesday. The bill would make recreational use legal for adults, and would be taxed similar to how alcohol is taxed in the state. The bill would also allow people to grow cannabis plants at home. Madison senator Melissa Agard says legalization could bring the state $165 million a year or more in tax revenue.

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The pandemic has changed Canadian cannabis retail for the better

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When the pandemic struck, Canadians retreated to their homes and about a million of them became unemployed. Dealing with social isolation and uncertainty, many people turned to cannabis to ease their anxiety and depression, or just to alleviate boredom. Additionally, the number of licensed cannabis retail stores exploded coast-to-coast. With increased access, and more idle time from various lockdowns, it wasn’t a surprise when cannabis was high demand.

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The UN Report on Climate Change: What does it have to do with Cannabis and Wine in the US?

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Key Takeaways: The recently released IPCC Report shows irreversible harm to the global ecosystem. Fund managers focused on ESG criteria will have an increased focus on environmentally conscious companies and substantial sums of investment dollars will likely flow into companies that commit to more aggressive ESG plans. Cannabis companies could benefit from looking at how industries like the wine industry have embraced sustainability.

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2021 Half-time Report: As Adult-use Legalization Spreads Across the U.S., Federal Legislation, Social Equity Take Center Stage – Cannabis Business Executive

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2021 Half-time Report: As Adult-use Legalization Spreads Across the U.S., Federal Legislation, Social Equity Take Center Stage – Cannabis Business Executive – Cannabis and Marijuana industry news. skip to Main Content. View original article. The post 2021 Half-time Report: As Adult-use Legalization Spreads Across the U.S., Federal Legislation, Social Equity Take Center Stage – Cannabis Business Executive ap

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Growing Cannabis Indoors Setup Guide: Here’s How You Can Take Complete Control

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Buying marijuana outside might seem like an easy thing. But, if you want to keep your favorite strains stocked the entire year without worrying about the quality, cannabis growing is an ideal way to go. In short, you no longer have to think about whether the product is good or not. If you are a beginner, you might find yourself hunting for all the guides about growing marijuana.

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The power of Beyoncé’s CBD reveal

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The internet is buzzing about Beyoncé ‘ s interview in the September issue of Harper’s Bazaar. Along with a photo spread depicting a range of Americana looks that included her own denim designs, the icon provided her fandom with updates about how she’s been living during the pandemic. Knowles-Carter dropped hints about new music, discussed life with her kids, and talks about all the ways she’s changed since she started recording music around the age of 10.

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HEMP (Help End Marijuana Prohibition) Party To Hold AGM Saturday 11 September 2021 Nimbin (NSW)

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Annual General Meeting 2021. All members are invited to attend the Help End Marijuana Prohibition (HEMP) Party annual general meeting at midday on Saturday 11 September 2021 at the Town Hall, 45 Cullen Street, Nimbin. The meeting is earlier this year due to the proposal to change the name of the Party, and the positive response to our email survey for the “change the name” option!

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Shared Dreams + Rug Dealer, Plant Guy + THE RETURN OF THICCY KIMMY – Comedian Kimberly Congdon

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Shared Dreams + Rug Dealer, Plant Guy + THE RETURN OF THICCY KIMMY – Comedian Kimberly Congdon Sponsored by SpeedWeed. Comedian Sara Weinshenk sits down to talk to Comedian Kimberly Congdon. Sara and Kim discover they are both having super specific shared dreams, which trips them both out and makes them question “Why” The girls research shared dreams and find that although it is rare it is not uncommon.

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Nation’s Largest Event for Black Cannabis Professionals Returns, Kicks Off in New Orleans from November 18-20

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Here’s their press release. Black CannaBusiness Magazine, the premier publisher of B2B content for African Ameicans doing business in the cannabis industry, is pleased to announce the second annual Black CannaConference & Expo (“Black CannaCon”), the only B2B conference for Black professionals in cannabis. The event, which attracts the largest gathering of BIPOC cannabis professionals, takes place November 18 – 20, 2021 in New Orleans to focus on the Southern Gulf Coast as regional

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MAPS Organization Granted $12.9 Million to Study Cannabis and PTSD •

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MAPS, The Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Substances, was awarded a $12,979,050 million grant from the state of Michigan to fund a study on PTSD and cannabis on August 10. According to Dr. Sue Sisley, President of the Scottsdale Research Institute and longtime cannabis researcher, this new study is sorely needed in the community. “Suicide among veterans is an urgent public health crisis, but it’s solvable if we invest in researching new treatments for pain, depression, and PTSD,” s

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Is Delta-8 Safe

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Delta-8 is a compound found in hemp and marijuana plants and has become increasingly popular due to its psychoactive properties. In the cannabis plant, it is found in very small amounts. The legal argument around delta-8 is evolving, and an even bigger question is if the product itself is safe for consumption. Delta-8 is legal in the US only if it’s derived from hemp.

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Wisconsin Lawmakers Introduce Adult-Use Cannabis Legalization Bill

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What started as a tour to celebrate summer and highlight a new line of cannabis edibles transformed into an effort to bring the COVID-19 vaccine to the people of Colorado during a series of pop-up vaccination clinics this past weekend. Wana Brands , a cannabis edibles manufacturer, and The Green Solution , a Colorado-based dispensary chain, partnered with the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) to provide COVID-19 vaccines to the local community during Denver-area stops

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Part One – Air, Water, California Proposition 65, and Cannabis

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Cannabis Client Alert: Three Part Series on Environmental, Health, Safety, and Sustainability Regulation of the Cannabis Industry. WRITTEN BY: Foley & Lardner LLP. Nicholas Johnson. Mia Lombardi. Gary Rovner. Peter Tomasi. Cannabis growing and processing operations face increasing regulatory pressure to assess and reduce their environmental impacts – especially in the areas of water quality, air emissions, energy use and sustainability, pesticide use, and consumer warnings.

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