Leafly
MARCH 19, 2020
Smoking in general may harm your lungs, making it difficult to fight SARS-CoV-2, should you contract it. Check out why edibles, tinctures, and topicals may be the way to go right now. The post Edibles may be better than smoking cannabis during the pandemic appeared first on Leafly.
Cannabis Law Report
MARCH 19, 2020
With the world now coming to a screeching halt with the COVID-19 pandemic, the global cannabis market is perhaps more precariously positioned than ever before. As the S&P hits new lows and the Federal Reserve lowering interest rates, many companies, not just those in the cannabis industry, are feeling the pinch. With billions wiped off markets in a matter of moments, industry mainstay Tilray has been forced to raise $90M for “general corporate purposes” [1] to continue operations.
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Leafly
MARCH 19, 2020
Is the CBD vape juice from the corner store the same as the CBD vape you get at the cannabis shop? Check out the differences and similarities before you buy your next one. The post CBD vape juice vs. CBD cartridges: What’s the difference? appeared first on Leafly.
CannaTech
MARCH 19, 2020
Cannabis Investing in a Coronavirus World. 60 days ago, cannabis investors were excited about 2020. More states and countries legalized, supply chains were ready, and customer demand was growing – the investment opportunity was obvious. Then COVID -19 hit, and investors got spooked, turning the taps off. Covid-19 will not last forever. And the cannabis opportunity did not disappear.
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.
Cannabis Law Report
MARCH 19, 2020
Sapphire Medical Clinics has become the first medical cannabis access clinic in the UK to be approved for video consultations. The approval from the Care Quality Commission (CQC) is expected to help improve patient access to medical cannabis products across the UK. Medical cannabis clinics remain few and far between across England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland, despite cannabis being legalised for medical use in 2018.
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Nature's Way Medicine
MARCH 19, 2020
Cannabis may prove useful at the time when coronavirus is ready to kill us. The post Cannabis for Coronavirus appeared first on Nature's Way Medicine.
Puff Puff Post
MARCH 19, 2020
COLUMBUS, March 19, 2020 /CNW/ – Green Growth Brands Inc. (CSE: GGB) (OTCQB: GGBXF) (“ GGB ” or the “ Company “) announced today that Peter Horvath is stepping down as Chief Executive Officer and as a member of the Board of Directors effective today. Mr. Horvath has served as CEO of the Company since January 2019 and as a member of the Company’s Board of Directors since July 2018.
Cannabis Law Report
MARCH 19, 2020
That about says it all about the regulated Cannabis at the moment. If these mega companies, some with billions of $’s of investment can’t grow, store and distribute adult use cannabis properly why should they even be in the game? It is even more galling to think that at the moment because everybody has to be stuck inside, because of coronavirus, consumers will buy any product, however average, thus allowing these companies to sell inventory that would have otherwise languished becaus
Puff Puff Post
MARCH 19, 2020
LAS VEGAS, March 19, 2020 /CNW/ – Planet 13 Holdings Inc. (CSE: PLTH) (OTCQX: PLNHF) ( “Planet 13” or the “ Company “), a leading vertically-integrated Nevada cannabis company, today announced that it will provide online ordering, delivery and core dispensary services. Planet 13 will continue to ensure that customers and patients who rely on cannabis to manage their daily health and wellness needs have access.
Cannabis Law Report
MARCH 19, 2020
The Chicago Daily Law Bulletin reports. The road to Illinois becoming the 11th state in the country along with the District of Columbia to legalize adult-use recreational cannabis was a long and winding one. Now that the law has finally gone into effect, however, human resources executives around the state are realizing that the real work of understanding and applying the law to their employees is just beginning.
Connor & Connor PLLC
MARCH 19, 2020
On March 17, 2020, Governor Steve Sisolak announced the closure of all non-essential businesses [1]. This closure has impacted the casino and hotel industry, as well as the food service industry. In an unprecedented move, Governor Sisolak ordered the shutdown of all casino games, including machines and tables, statewide. All restaurants and bars which serve food are able to remain open but are required to provide delivery or pick-up services only; dine-in is strictly prohibited.
The Blunt Truth
MARCH 19, 2020
Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. Before we get to COVID-19, let’s examine some non-virus news, shall we? What would have been our big story of the week is that the Alabama state Senate has approved medical marijuana in the state. The measure now moves to the state House, where it may meet with a frostier reception.
The Fresh Toast
MARCH 19, 2020
According to the Sleep Foundation, 45% of Americans say that poor or inefficient sleep has affected their daily activities. . Continue reading Painsomnia: When Falling Asleep Hurts, CBD Can Help at The Fresh Toast.
Cannabis Law Report
MARCH 19, 2020
Marijuana Moment reports… New York lawmakers have rolled out a revised bill to legalize marijuana as uncertainty abounds about the state legislative and budgetary process amid the coronavirus outbreak. The proposal filed on Thursday, which would allow individuals 21 and older to purchase cannabis from licensed retailers and cultivate up to six plants for personal use, has undergone several changes from prior versions as lawmakers continue negotiations.
Cannabis Life Network
MARCH 19, 2020
Canadians and their governments scrambled on Thursday to come to grips with the COVID-19 pandemic as case numbers rose, social distancing ramped up, and everyday life morphed into an abnormal new normal that could last months. Amid growing and widespread economic turmoil, isolation measures that have shuttered bars, restaurants and entertainment venues have idled a dizzying number […].
Cannabis Law Report
MARCH 19, 2020
FDA Issues CBD Report to Congress. More than a week after a Congressional deadline, FDA finally released its long-awaited report to Congress on the potential regulatory pathways for the sale of hemp-derived CBD products. Click here for the full report. There’s not much cause for celebration — FDA continues to kick the can down the road, claiming that more study is needed before it takes action.
MMJ Recs
MARCH 19, 2020
Now that the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak has seemingly take hold of the whole world, it can be tricky to know whether all the things you’re hearing about it are factual. You probably have tons of questions surrounding COVID-19, including, “Are medical marijuana patients at risk from coronavirus?” Keep reading to find out more about how you might be affected as a medical marijuana (MMJ) user, and for suggestions on how to dose MMJ without smoking.
Cannabis Law Report
MARCH 19, 2020
A Vermont hemp processor is suing a Maryland grower, accusing the company of lying about the plants it sold being pesticide-free. The test results caused buyers to cancel orders for CBD and terpenes from Newton Hill Labs, “resulting in substantial lost profits.” The federal lawsuit filed by Newton Hill Labs, based in Milton, was filed Tuesday. It alleges Bay Water Greens and Baywater Farms of sold Newton Labs 5,000 pounds of biomass in October 2019 that contained elevated levels of two pestici
Canna Law Blog
MARCH 19, 2020
Under most U.S. states’ laws, coronavirus likely constitutes a force majeure – an “act of God” – a severe, unforeseeable circumstance beyond the control of any contracting party. No party created this act of God — both are “innocent parties”; both will likely suffer from breach. Contract clauses governing such unusual events are named force majeure or “hardship”/similar clauses.
Cannabis Law Report
MARCH 19, 2020
Marketwatch reports… Cronos receives SEC inquiry. The SEC’s Enforcement Division has asked Cronos to preserve records related to the bulk purchase of resin and wholesale sales, according to internal communications, as company investigates revenue-recognition practices. The Securities and Exchange Commission has sent an inquiry to Cronos Group Inc., one of the largest cannabis producers in Canada, requesting the company retain records related to how it recognizes certain revenue, according
Canna Law Blog
MARCH 19, 2020
On behalf of everyone at Harris Bricken, our hearts go out to all those impacted by COVID-19 around the world — not only those diagnosed with the virus, but also their friends and family and those whose work, education, and way of life have been affected. Our top priority, as always, is the health and well-being of our employees, clients and communities.
Cannabis Law Report
MARCH 19, 2020
Marijuana Moment has a great piece on changes in thinking with regard to crime and punishment in the time of coronavirus. MM reports. The top prosecutor in Baltimore is moving to dismiss pending charges against people accused of most drug crimes to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. In a letter to staff on Wednesday, State’s Attorney Marilyn Mosby listed a series of offenses that should not result in incarceration.
Puff Puff Post
MARCH 19, 2020
LAS VEGAS, March 19, 2020 /CNW/ – Planet 13 Holdings Inc. (CSE: PLTH) (OTCQX: PLNHF) ( “Planet 13” or the “ Company “), a leading vertically-integrated Nevada cannabis company, today announced that it will provide online ordering, delivery and core dispensary services. Planet 13 will continue to ensure that customers and patients who rely on cannabis to manage their daily health and wellness needs have access.
Cannabis Law Report
MARCH 19, 2020
We are reaching out to keep you up-to-date as all of us navigate through this unprecedented and challenging time. Our priority at Thompson Coburn is to continue to provide our clients the legal representation they expect, while protecting the health and safety of our people, our families, our clients and our communities. Like all of you, we have taken a myriad of steps to do our part to help combat COVID-19.
Puff Puff Post
MARCH 19, 2020
COLUMBUS, March 19, 2020 /CNW/ – Green Growth Brands Inc. (CSE: GGB) (OTCQB: GGBXF) (“ GGB ” or the “ Company “) announced today that Peter Horvath is stepping down as Chief Executive Officer and as a member of the Board of Directors effective today. Mr. Horvath has served as CEO of the Company since January 2019 and as a member of the Company’s Board of Directors since July 2018.
Cannabis Law Report
MARCH 19, 2020
18 March 2020. by Jeffrey C. Johnson. Pryor Cashman LLP. The federal prohibition of marijuana in the U.S. has made it difficult for cannabis businesses to protect their brand identity, even when they are operating legitimately under state law. Partner Jeffrey Johnson and Vedad Tabich co-authored the first in a series of three articles where we will explore alternative ways to protect a cannabis business’s brand identity in the absence of a right to obtain a federal trademark registratio
TheAnswerPage
MARCH 19, 2020
Smoking and vaporizing marijuana may induce an increase in heart rate. Is smoking marijuana associated with other cardiac electrical effects? Yes. THC may increase catecholamine levels and therefore may theoretically increase the likelihood of arrhythmias. Various cardiac electrical effects have been described in observational studies. Atrial fibrillation was one of the more commonly reported arrhythmias.
Cannabis Law Report
MARCH 19, 2020
Chicag’s Sun Times reports. Bud was on the ballot Tuesday in some Chicago suburbs — and a vast majority of voters said “yes” to allowing recreational pot sales in their hometowns. A majority of voters in Naperville, Rosemont, Cicero, Northlake and Westchester cast ballots in favor of allowing weed to be sold to adults for recreational use. Meanwhile, voters in Lemont rejected it.
Dykema (Cannabis Law Blog)
MARCH 19, 2020
The coronavirus pandemic is having a significant impact on retail businesses throughout the county, including medical and adult-use cannabis businesses. To address the health and safety concerns of customers, employees, and businesses during the coronavirus outbreak, Michigan and Illinois announced temporary rules for their marijuana businesses.
Cannabis Law Report
MARCH 19, 2020
New York-based CanaFarma Hemp Products will start trading on the Canadian Securities Exchange (CSE) on Thursday. The listing, previously scheduled for Tuesday, was delayed at the company’s request “to account for world events relating to the coronavirus pandemic , which are expected to have caused extra delay in shareholders receiving their new shares,” a statement read.
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