NORML

JULY 23, 2019

Today, House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerry Nadler (NY) introduced The Marijuana Opportunity, Reinvestment, and Expungement (MORE) Act. The Senate companion bill is carried by Senator Kamala Harris (CA). “After nearly a century of prohibition, it is clear this policy has been an absolute failure and a national disgrace. All we have to show for the war we have waged on marijuana is the egregious harms it has wrought upon tens-of-millions of our fellow citizens.

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Leaf Science

JULY 23, 2019

There’s no doubting that the stigma relating to cannabis products created from the failing ‘war on drugs’ campaign, that labelled cannabis as a ‘gateway drug’ and cannabis users as ‘lazy’, is slowly but surely being turned around with current breakthroughs in clinical studies and scientific research, as well as a change of its portrayal in the media.

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WeedAdvisor

JULY 23, 2019

Patient access to medical marijuana is a wrinkle many countries and U.S. states sometimes struggle to iron out. Whether it is a supply issue, a short condition eligibility list or restrictive product options – to name a few – the inability to obtain much-needed medicine is a huge headache for medical marijuana users. Unfortunately, Israel is no exception.

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NORML

JULY 23, 2019

Earlier today, the Senate Banking Committee held a hearing on the SAFE Banking Act, which would allow financial institutions to engage in activities with state-legal cannabis businesses. The hearing was entitled, “Challenges for Cannabis and Banking: Outside Perspectives.” Witnesses included Senators Cory Gardner (CO) and Jeff Merkley (OR) as well as the Chief Risk Officer of Maps Credit Union Rachel Pross, President and CEO of Citywide Banks Joanne Sherwood (representing the America

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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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Leafly

JULY 23, 2019

Automatic expungements and rescheduling included. But no federal adult use legalization. The post Former Drug Warrior Biden Unveils Cannabis Decriminalization Plan appeared first on Leafly.

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Leafly

JULY 23, 2019

Wildfire season is coming. A newly introduced bill in Congress aims to limit cost of fires and other disasters by expanding insurance coverage to the cannabis industry. The post Federal Bill Would Expand Insurance Coverage to Cannabis Industry appeared first on Leafly.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 23, 2019

Mondelez Canada, maker of the popular Sour Patch gummies, has filed a trademark suit against the unknown makers of a cannabis-infused candy called Stoney Patch, accusing them of imitating the Sour Patch name to enhance demand for their product. Filed on Friday in Los Angeles federal court, the lawsuit said Stoney Patch’s conduct violates both trademark law and a California law barring cannabis companies from using packaging that appeals to children.

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Leafly

JULY 23, 2019

Kamala Harris and Jerry Nadler introduce the MORE Act, which would legalize cannabis with social equity provisions. The post The MORE Act Calls for Sweeping Changes in Federal Cannabis Law appeared first on Leafly.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 23, 2019

. Statement from Cannabis Trade Federation CEO Neal Levine. WASHINGTON — House Judiciary Chairman Jerrold Nadler (D-NY) and Sen. Kamala Harris (D-CA) are filing legislation Tuesday that seeks to end federal cannabis prohibition and counteract several of the harms it has caused over the past several decades. In summary, the Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and Expungement (MORE) Act of 2019 would remove marijuana from the federal drug schedules of the Controlled Substances Act, order the ex

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Leafly

JULY 23, 2019

The SAFE Banking Act won't pass until Senate banking chair Mike Crapo allows it. So today's hearing was aimed at swaying his vote. The post Courting Crapo: Today’s Senate Banking Hearing Was All for One Man appeared first on Leafly.

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Cannabis Life Network

JULY 23, 2019

CannTrust is the latest licensed producer to be found breaking the law by growing cannabis in unlicensed rooms. Because of that, CannTrust is facing a situation where they could lose their license, be fined up to a million dollars, cease existing as a company, have employees sent to prison, or all of the above. You […]. The post Nobody You CannTrust: Timeline of troubled LP appeared first on Cannabis News | Lifestyle Tips | Expert Opinions | Stocks.

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Leafly

JULY 23, 2019

Newfoundland and Labrador’s auditor general wants to keep cannabis profits in the province and look at how provincial health insurance can benefit medical cannabis consumers. The post Corporate Interests and Health Coverage Under Review in N&L appeared first on Leafly.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 23, 2019

Buffalo native Aleece Burgio honed her cannabis law skills in Oregon. Now she’s with Barclay Damon LLP and looks ahead to what an economy with legalized recreational marijuana could be like in New York. Aleece Burgio set out on a soul-searching trek when she finished law school in 2015. Full Article ( Paywall) [link].

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Dykema (Cannabis Law Blog)

JULY 23, 2019

On July 22, 2019 the FDA sent a warning letter to Curaleaf, Inc. warning it about the labeling and marketing of its CBD products including lotion, patches, tinctures, disposable vape pen, and pet products. FDA concluded that Curaleaf’s websites, social media and other marketing material made unsupported health claims about its products, in violation of FDA regulations.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 23, 2019

NEW YORK — Vicente Sederberg LLP, one of the nation’s leading cannabis law firms, announced Thursday it has opened an office in Manhattan. The firm is headquartered in Denver and also has offices in Boston, Jacksonville, and Los Angeles. Two seasoned attorneys have joined VS to co-manage the New York office and expand the firm’s ability to assist clients with cannabis regulations in New York and New Jersey.

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The Fresh Toast

JULY 23, 2019

While the research is limited in its scope due to its reliance on self-reported findings, it did hint at some explanations for these rises in cannabis usage. Continue reading More Women Are Using Marijuana Before Pregnancy—Is That Good Or Bad? at The Fresh Toast.

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Cannabis Life Network

JULY 23, 2019

/EDMONTON, July 22, 2019 /CNW/ – Fire & Flower Holdings Corp. (“FFHC”) (TSXV: FAF) today announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Fire & Flower Inc. (“Fire & Flower” or the “Company”) has entered into a binding agreement to acquire all of the issued and outstanding shares (the “Acquisition”) of 102056025 Saskatchewan Ltd.

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WeedAdvisor

JULY 23, 2019

Thanks to the stigma created by almost a century of prohibition, marijuana still fights to shake the age-old stigma. Unfortunately, this means that employers are no exception. They treat marijuana like any other illegal substance, even if the drug is legal statewide. In recent months, stories emerged about medical users who lost their jobs following drug tests.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 23, 2019

LGC Capital Ltd. (TSXV: LG and OTC-QB: LGGCF) (“ LGC ”) is pleased to announce that it has paid the 2 nd Tranche, as contractually agreed, in acquiring an equity interest in the Italian pharmaceutical company, Freia Farmaceutici Srl (“Freia”). Freia (www.freiafarmaceutici.it) was founded in 2009 and is presently the only company in Italy and one of few in Europe, to have created and are marketing hemp based pharmaceutical products approved by the Italian Ministry of Health and licensed for sal

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WeedAdvisor

JULY 23, 2019

The CannTrust saga continues as Health Canada pushes its investigation forward. So far, their findings remain undisclosed. But one thing is certain – public trust took a huge hit since the non-compliance announcement mid-July. With all sales on hold, potential loss of license and a progressively shrinking group of customers, CannTrust’s days are numbered.

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CannaTech

JULY 23, 2019

CannaTech is proud to announce that South African cannabis market leader, Southern Sky Group, will be a Platinum Sponsor at our upcoming Cape Town Cannabis Summit this November 24-26. About Southern Sky. Southern Sky Group (formerly Southern Sun Pharma) is an Africa-focussed cannabis business. Southern Sky is led by a seasoned team of executives with a significant track record of building shareholder value both in North America and Africa.

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WeedAdvisor

JULY 23, 2019

Cannabidiol (CBD), the non-intoxicating cannabis compound needs little introduction. Since its entry into the mainstream, the substance has become a cure-all for everything from upset stomach to clinical depression. Now, the Daily Marijuana Observer reports South America-based Khiron Life Sciences Corp. received the go-ahead from regulators to produce CBD, along with 17 other marijuana strains intended for THC consumption.

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CannaTech

JULY 23, 2019

CannaTech is proud to announce that South African cannabis market leader, Southern Sky Group , will be a Platinum Sponsor at our upcoming Cape Town Cannabis Summit this November 24-26. Southern Sky Group (formerly Southern Sun Pharma) is an Africa focussed cannabis business led by a seasoned team of executives with a significant track record of building shareholder value both in North America and Africa.

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MMJ Recs

JULY 23, 2019

Although medical marijuana (MMJ) is not legal in all 50 states in the U.S., there are some states where citizens are taking full advantage of their MMJ cards. Oklahoma made medical marijuana legal back in August 2018, and since then, more than 151,000 Oklahomans have received MMJ cards from the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority (OMMA). That number means that more than 3.5% of the state’s population are MMJ card holders.

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Dykema (Cannabis Law Blog)

JULY 23, 2019

Co-Authored by Dykema Summer Associate Madison Laskowski On July 3, 2019, the Marijuana Regulatory Agency (“MRA”) promulgated emergency rules to implement the Michigan Regulation and Taxation of Marihuana Act (“MRTMA” or the “Act”). The licensing requirements and procedures under the emergency rules are substantively similar to those provided for under the Medical Marihuana Facilities Licensing Act (“MMFLA”).

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 23, 2019

BANGKOK (Reuters) – Developing a medical cannabis industry is among top policy priorities for Thailand’s new government, according to a document released before the formal announcement. Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha, the former junta leader who heads a civilian government following March elections, is due to set out the policies for debate in the national assembly on Thursday.

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Leafly

JULY 23, 2019

Cannabis can provide many flavorful consumption experiences. Here are five reasons why grape is the best of them all. The post Grape Is the Best Flavor of Cannabis, Fight Me appeared first on Leafly.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 23, 2019

Last month’s Cannabis Europa conference in London was a showcase for the increasingly well-heeled global cannabis industry, and a signal of its keen interest in the developing commercial, regulatory, and scientific landscape for cannabis products in Europe. John Binns Partner. The choice of London as a venue, though, invited a stark rejoinder for those who are apt to forget, or fail to recognise, just how strictly regulated the UK continues to be in this field.

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Leafly

JULY 23, 2019

Will Guinness World Records show up? The post Kitchener Cannabis Festival Hopes to Roll World’s Longest Joint appeared first on Leafly.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 23, 2019

July 22, 2019. Obtaining Federal Trademark Protection for Hemp and CBD Products. By: Trademark Law. Background. While marijuana remains illegal at the federal level, decriminalization of marijuana in over half the U.S. states has created many business opportunities and led to the creation of a multi-billion-dollar industry. Naturally, marijuana-based business owners build goodwill and brand recognition with their trademarks in the minds of consumers and would like to protect this valuable intell

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