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What’s in a name? Marijuana, Cannabis, and Hemp

Americans for Safe Access

Adapted from The Medicalization of Marijuana: Legitimacy, Stigma, and the Patient Experience (Routledge, 2019) by Michelle Newhart and William Dolphin. As with all things involving social controversy, dispute over what to properly call the plant known by the botanical name Cannabis Sativa L. comes with the territory. As a forbidden intoxicant, it attracts more slang and code names than most—from “muggles” and “weed” in the 1920’s, “reefer” and “pot” in the 30’s, and “grass” in the 40’s to today

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A Salute to South Africa's 'Dagga' Advocate

Project CBD

South Africa’s cannabis community mourns the death of Julian Stobbs.

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Who is Rick Simpson and what is Rick Simpson Oil (RSO)?

Leafly

Rick Simpson Oil (RSO) is a concentrated form of cannabis oil known to have medical benefits. Learn more about Rick Simpson and how to make RSO today. The post Who is Rick Simpson and what is Rick Simpson Oil (RSO)? appeared first on Leafly.

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Eaze, A German Businessman and a $100 Million Fraud Case – Cannabis Just Got Even Crazier

Cannabis Law Report

The Wall Street Journal has just published a story about a $100M federal fraud case which could fundamentally damage the reputation of the regulated cannabis … Read More.

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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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Resonant Botanicals dives deep into hemp oil for nerves, muscles, and joints

Leafly

How Resonant combined its potent, specialized pain products into one super-topical. The post Resonant Botanicals dives deep into hemp oil for nerves, muscles, and joints appeared first on Leafly.

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What is a cannabis dab pen?

Leafly

Interested in dabbing but it seems too complicated? Check out a dab pen, the perfect marriage of vaping and dabbing, and a portable, discreet way to get high quality flavor from cannabis. The post What is a cannabis dab pen? appeared first on Leafly.

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What is THC? A Beginner’s Guide To Marijuana’s Psychoactive Cannabinoid

The Fresh Toast

What is THC? A Beginner’s Guide To Marijuana’s Psychoactive Cannabinoid. The therapeutic benefits, side effects, risks of THC. Welcome to cannabis 101. The post What is THC? A Beginner’s Guide To Marijuana’s Psychoactive Cannabinoid appeared first on The Fresh Toast.

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Cannabis Leases: Eight Important Tenant Considerations

Canna Law Blog

Cannabis laws give landlords a unique amount of control and bargaining power over tenants. This usually translates to above-market rent and one-sided lease agreements. Fighting with landlords is no fun, especially for cannabis tenants who cannot simply relocate to a new property and must deal with their lessor for the life of a license. In this post, I’ll examine some important concepts for cannabis tenants. 1.

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Nevada Starts Switchover To New Cannabis Regulatory Body

Cannabis Law Report

KUNR radio reports on the state’s new compliance board which hopes to be a far more transparent and effective set up than what the the … Read More.

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Louisiana’s medical marijuana market is about to grow with ‘tens of thousands’ of plants

SMPL

Nearly a year after medical marijuana went from seed to shelves at nine pharmacies in Louisiana, there is a second player in a market that’s about to get a larger pool of patients suffering from a wide-open range of medical conditions. Southern University medical marijuana licensee Ilera Holistic Healthcare shipped out its first tinctures and topical creams to pharmacies this month, joining LSU licensee Wellcana Group, which put its first tinctures on shelves last August.

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MJ Biz Interviews Cat Packer executive director of the Los Angeles Department of Cannabis Regulation

Cannabis Law Report

Essentially they ask her what’s coming next… In mid-June, Packer sent a series of recommendations to the City Council, which gave them final approval on … Read More.

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Colorado Governor Could Mass-Pardon Marijuana Possession Convictions

SMPL

Colorado Gov. Jared Polis is one pen stroke away from having expanded powers to pardon persons in the state with low-level marijuana possession convictions. The proposed measure is the result of an amendment to a bill approved by Colorado’s General Assembly at the end of this legislative session. The bill, HB 1424 , would expand access to the state’s cannabis industry for people of color.

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Organigram To Slash 220 Workers 25% Of Existing Workforce

Cannabis Law Report

“These decisions are never easy to make, but we are committed to ensuring the Company is appropriately sized relative to market conditions – we are … Read More.

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US States With Access To MMJ Have Seen 20% Drop In Certain Opioid Use

MMJ Recs

There are many health crises currently affecting the United States. But one of the deadliest is the opioid epidemic, which has wreaked havoc across the country. In 2019, more than 130 people died every single day from opioid-related drug overdoses. That amounts to a shocking 47,600 deaths every year. While the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) declared opioid abuse a public health crisis in 2017, great strides have not been taken to appropriately tackle the issue.

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Harris Bricken: Oregon Psychedelics: Psilocybin on the Ballot this November!

Cannabis Law Report

Read Harris Bricken’s take on proposed legislation concerning psilocybin in Oregon They write On June 29, the folks at “ Yes On IP 34 ” … Read More.

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What are the Benefits of Hemp Seed Oil for Your Skin?

Cannabis Life Network

Do you care about your skin? Hemp seed oil may not be the first thing you think of but, it has tons of benefits for your skin! We are all focused on the next best thing when it comes to our skin. Am I right? Being a Certified Health Coach I’m always looking for new […]. The post What are the Benefits of Hemp Seed Oil for Your Skin? appeared first on Latest Cannabis News Today - Headlines, Videos & Stocks.

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Rebooting Cannabis In California

Cannabis Law Report

The Santa Barbara County Grand Jury issued its 2019-2020 Final Report on June 30, 2020. The last section of this Report is devoted to the … Read More.

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Nashville DA No Longer Prosecuting Minor Marijuana Offenses

Greenspoon Marder Cannabis Law Group Blog

By: Nabil Rodriguez and Victor Fox*. On July 1, 2020, Nashville District Attorney’s office (the “DA”) released a statement indicating that its office will no longer prosecute marijuana possession charges for less than half an ounce in Davidson County, Tennessee. In the letter, District Attorney Glenn Funk outlines several policy reasons behind the decision such as disproportionately impacted minority communities, decreasing jail costs, promoting judicial economy, and avoiding collateral conseque

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Jamaica: Press Release – Cannabis Licensing Authority / “Transition is the Mission” – CLA Commences Stakeholder Consultation for Cultivator’s (transitional) Special Permit

Cannabis Law Report

The new Special Permit is geared towards transitioning small or subsistence farmers who currently find it challenging to obtain a licence to enter into the … Read More.

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The PsyIndex Weekly Update

Cannabis Law Report

The PsyIndex rose 9.2% last week after a turbulent week prior. At least three privately-held psychedelic companies—Entheon Biomedical, Mindset Pharma and Cybin—announced reverse merger transactions … Read More.

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