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Office of Medical Cannabis Control: A New Way to End the State/Federal Conflict Regarding Medical Cannabis

Americans for Safe Access

There are now over 3 million medical cannabis patients across the country; ninety-one percent of Americans now live in states with some form of access to medical cannabis, while sixty-six of American adults are in favor of full legalization. Despite this, cannabis retains its Schedule I status under the Controlled Substances Act, meaning the federal government considers it to be a dangerous, highly addictive substance with no medical value.

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FDA Work Related Cannabidiol Products Update

Dykema (Cannabis Law Blog)

On March 5, 2020 the FDA sent out a notice about work being done on Cannabidiol products. The announcement seeks information from the public in the form of research about the effects of Cannabidiol products. The FDA is reopening the public docket established in May 2019 for the submission of data related to the efficacy and safety of Cannabidiol. The docket includes a mechanism for stakeholders to submit data and information that is confidential.

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European Union and Russian Approaches to Registering Cannabis Trademarks

Cannabis Law Report

IP Watchdog reports…”Recent case law demonstrates that judicial bodies in the European Union and Russia have taken the stance that cannabis signs and slogans are not acceptable as trademarks as they are contrary to public interest.” The report goes on to say. EU General Court Weighs in on CANNABIS STORE AMSTERDAM. At the end of 2019, the General Court of the European Union (the Court) reaffirmed the position of the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) that the si

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5 cannabis strains for people who love floral flavors

Leafly

Do you love cannabis with floral flavors like Lavender? If yes, then here are 5 great floral weed strains to smoke today. The post 5 cannabis strains for people who love floral flavors 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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Girl Scouts Allege Misappropriation by Cannabis Edibles Company

Canna Law Blog

As usual, we’ve been monitoring both brewing and active trademark disputes in the cannabis space, and the most recent example involves the institution that is the Girl Scouts. For background, here are some of the other disputes we’ve covered in the past: Kiva Lawsuit Highlights the Cannabis Industry’s Ongoing Trademark Troubles. Cannabis Trademark Litigation: Web Platform Liability (Mr.

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Arcannabis announces Grand Opening of two Licensed Stores in Vancouver

Cannabis Life Network

VANCOUVER, March 9 , 2020 – PRESS RELEASE – Arcannabis Enterprises (BC) Inc., (the“Company” or “Arcannabis”), one of Vancouver’s premier “All Recreational Cannabis” retail store brands, is pleased to announce that it anticipates the soft opening of two licenced stores located at 1290 East 12th Avenue, Vancouver, B.C. and 225 SE Marine Drive, Vancouver, B.C. d/b/a ARCANNABIS STORE on April […].

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South Dakota tribe set to vote on legalizing cannabis

Leafly

Members of the Oglala Sioux Tribe will vote this week on legalizing medical and recreational cannabis on South Dakota’s Pine Ridge Reservation in an initiative that many hope will bring economic development to one of the most impoverished areas in the country. Neither South Dakota nor nearby Wyoming and Nebraska have legalized marijuana, and tribal […].

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Stocking up on the Best Strains Before April 2020

LIWTS

No one quite knows why 420 is the stoner’s number. Some say that 420 was the police code for marijuana possession; others claim it is in celebration of Bob Dylan, Bob Marley or even Adolph Hitler (seriously). But the most credible story comes from Northern California, where a group of high school friends met every [ ] The post Stocking up on the Best Strains Before April 2020 appeared first on Legalize it.

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Boston braces for large crowds as 1st pot shop opens

Cannabis Life Network

BOSTON — The first recreational marijuana shop opened Monday in Boston, where owners are bracing for large crowds. Pure Oasis owners Kobie Evans and Kevin Hart say they’re preparing for up to 1,000 customers a day in the initial days to visit the store, which is also the first pot shop owned and operated by […]. The post Boston braces for large crowds as 1st pot shop opens appeared first on Latest Cannabis News Today - Headlines, Videos & Stocks.

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Girl Scouts Allege Misappropriation by Cannabis Edibles Company

Canna Law Blog

As usual, we’ve been monitoring both brewing and active trademark disputes in the cannabis space, and the most recent example involves the institution that is the Girl Scouts. For background, here are some of the other disputes we’ve covered in the past: Kiva Lawsuit Highlights the Cannabis Industry’s Ongoing Trademark Troubles. Cannabis Trademark Litigation: Web Platform Liability (Mr.

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Is there Justice in the Community Safety Unit cannabis fines?

Cannabis Life Network

The road to the legalization of cannabis has been paved with injustice, and one Victoria man is feeling the burn. Alex Robb, general manager of eight marijuana stores in three different cities across British Columbia, has received a staggering fine for allegedly violating the Cannabis Control and Licensing Act. Last month, he received a whooping […].

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Coronavirus Starts To Affect The Cannabis & Hemp Conference Sector

Cannabis Law Report

Many “information” companies in the cannabis sector garner a great deal of their revenue from round after round of conferences and events. The first of many postponements / cancellations are just now coming into play in the US cannabis conference market. It’s going to be a torrid few months for the conference providers which also include the various “industry bodies” Who’ll be still around in June when Coronavirus has washed through ?

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COVID-19: ICBC Berlin rescheduled to July 29-31

Cannabis Life Network

The Berlin edition of the International Cannabis Business Conference is the latest event to fallen victim to the increasing worldwide spread of COVID-19, making the decision to postpone and reschedule the conference to later in the summer. The conference, which was set to take place next month, April 1-3, now moves to late July. “After […].

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Boston’s First Adult Use Dispensary Opens

Cannabis Law Report

Ganjapreneur reports… Boston, Massachusetts has its first adult-use cannabis dispensary after the Cannabis Control Commission gave the business final approval last week, according to a CBS Local report. The shop is also the first in the state to be opened by economic empowerment applicants. The approval for Pure Oasis comes more than three years after voters approved adult-use cannabis legalization.

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Today’s Answer of the Day

TheAnswerPage

EXPERIMENTAL pain studies indicate that cannabinoids may be an effective therapy for acute and chronic pain. Have the results of CLINICAL studies also shown that cannabinoids are effective at alleviating acute and chronic pain? In contrast to experimental studies, the results of clinical trials with cannabinoids provide only moderate-quality evidence for the relief of chronic pain.

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Former Licensed Cultivator In Salinas Pays $US1.1 Million Settlement

Cannabis Law Report

A former licensed cannabis cultivator in Salinas, California has agreed to a $1.1 million settlement for growing with an expired license and for exceeding their license’s maximum canopy size. Under the settlement, the company did not admit to any wrongdoing but was ordered to pay $1.1 million in civil penalties and another $100,000 to the Department of Fish and Wildlife, and nearly another $100,000 to the Monterey County Sheriff’s Office, the Resource Management Agency, and the Fish and Wildlife

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Weed on the Ballot: The Plight of The Single-Issue Cannabis Voter

Cannabis Maven

Are you a single-issue cannabis voter too? Opinion piece by Roger Obando.

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Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commissioner Britte McBride Says No Magic Dragons Please

Cannabis Law Report

Two Massachusetts cannabis commissioners feel the name of the business appeals to children, and noted the link to the 1960s song “Puff, the Magic Dragon,” by Peter, Paul and Mary.”it could appeal to children and also create problems with marijuana advertising regulations.” MassLive reports. Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commissioner Britte McBride pulled out a book at Thursday’s commission meeting, showing off a title that referenced a magic dragon.

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Introducing Hemp Flowers that Contain High Levels of CBD

Corante

Pilot (we’re using a pretend name to protect his identity) has made an underground profession out of the cannabis industry for all of his life. He first began working in a secret outdoor operation as a type of gardener involved in a crime ring in California. Over time, he became an employee of a fully legal operation in California. He has seen the best of both worlds. .

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Manzuri Law Write Letter To City of Los Angeles Dept of Cannabis Regulation, Executive Team & Licensing Team On Behalf Of Invoiced Round 1 Applicants

Cannabis Law Report

Applicants all paid $US9,075 on September 3, 2019 garnering the city over a million dollars. It appears nobody has heard back from the city in six months ! Here’s the introduction to the letter. Thank you for your leadership on cannabis issues in the City and for your consideration of the. contents of this letter. We hereby submit this letter on behalf of our clients and the Cannabis Equity.

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Unusual Use of CBD Oil

Otherside Farms

More recently, no single ingredient has caused so much excitement and so much controversy at the same time. Cannabidiol is something people went crazy for, and behind that are scientifically proven claims. This compound found in cannabis is beneficial and can treat many ailments – both in humans and in animals. The sort of marijuana used for CBD derivation differs from those plants intended for recreational use, as seen below: [link].

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The legality of CBD oil in Asia

Cannabis Law Report

Authored By: Brian Cusack. Managing Director Dr. Hemp Me. Asia is the source of hemp, and has been used for centuries in many Asian cultures. Today the hemp and CBD status varies greatly from country to country. For instance, China has become a world-leading hemp producer that aimed at supplying the global demand for CBD. On the other hand, Singapore bans all harsh penalties for cannabis products which include a combination of heavy fines and jail time.

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Trump Names New Chief of Staff who Hates the Idea of Marijuana Legalization

Cannabis Maven

President Donald Trump has named a cannabis prohibitionist for his new Chief of Staff.