Fri.Jun 26, 2020

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A Founder Looks at 50: The Early Legalization Movement – From LeMar to Amorphia to NORML

NORML

That enormous challenge of reversing marijuana prohibition would not have been possible without the earlier work of LeMar, Amorphia and those pot-head jazz musicians and hip poets. The post A Founder Looks at 50: The Early Legalization Movement – From LeMar to Amorphia to NORML appeared first on NORML.

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Cannabis oil distillate concentrate: pure THC

Leafly

Cannabis distillate concentrates are becoming increasingly more popular. This cannabis concentrate almost guarantees above 95% THC. Learn more about this potent form of marijuana. The post Cannabis oil distillate concentrate: pure THC appeared first on Leafly.

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The Week in Weed: June 26, 2020

The Blunt Truth

Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. We begin with the claim that the Justice Department brought antitrust actions against cannabis companies due to Attorney General Bill Barr’s antipathy towards the industry. The state of New Jersey is contemplating decriminalization, and Montana may have cannabis on the ballot.

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How to dab cannabis concentrates

Leafly

Curious about trying dabs? This guide walks you through everything a first-timer should know about tools, safety, and the process itself. The post How to dab cannabis concentrates 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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WILL WE SEE A RECORD NUMBER OF STATES LEGALIZE MARIJUANA IN 2021? ONE EXPERT THINKS SO

Cannabis Law Report

It is hard to underestimate the impact that the coronavirus and its related fallout—economic and otherwise—will have on the cannabis industry. Some of that impact … Read More.

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Judge Certifies Investor Class in $70m Pot ICO Lawsuit

Cannabis Law Report

Paragon Coin will face federal claims from a class-action lawsuit alleging that the firm’s $70 million ICO from 2017 violated securities laws. Coin Telegraph reports… … Read More.

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Can CBD help with your immunity? An immunologist weighs in

Leafly

Medterra works with an immunology expert to help test their latest product, CBD Immune Boost. Together they answer the question: Can CBD help with immunity? The post Can CBD help with your immunity? An immunologist weighs in appeared first on Leafly.

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Recent Podcast Episodes

Cannabis Law Report

Recent Podcast Episodes The Hoban Minute – 51 Mackrell Solicitors’ Ricardo Geada | Client COVID Concerns Bob and Eric sit down with Senior Associate at … Read More.

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Leafly’s glossary of dabbing terms

Leafly

What should you look for when buying dabs? This resource is meant to help guide your first purchase of cannabis extracts. The post Leafly’s glossary of dabbing terms appeared first on Leafly.

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Mexico Cannabis Legal Update #17: Bill Introduced Against Sale of Paraphernalia

Cannabis Law Report

On June 10, 2020 a bill was introduced in the Mexican Congress with the intention to sanction and ban sale of illegal drugs paraphernalia (equipment, … Read More.

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Illinois Tackles the Aftermath of The War on Drugs with Cannabis Tax Revenue

Veriheal

Amid the nationwide unrest and the protests of the Black Lives Matter movement, many in positions of power are examining systemic issues that have led to the oppression of Black people and harmed Black communities over the years. One such issue is the War on Drugs. Officially instituted in 1971 by President Nixon, the War on Drugs was sold to Americans as having the goal of eliminating drug abuse in the United States.

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Eight Major Myths About CBD Products (and the Truths Behind Them)

LIWTS

CBD products are the phenomenon of the therapeutic product space at the moment. You can barely open a health and wellbeing publication these days without there being at least some mention of CBD oil, CBD extracts and CBD products in general. Not to mention, wildly conflicting information about what CBD is, what it does and [ ] The post Eight Major Myths About CBD Products (and the Truths Behind Them) appeared first on Legalize it.

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7 Cannabis Strains to Help Reduce Your Muscle Pain

Cannabis Life Network

If you are looking for pain relief, skip the pills! Here are 7 cannabis strains to help reduce muscle pain naturally. Cannabis has many medicinal properties and has been used as medicine throughout history. One of the main medicinal uses of marijuana is for pain management. Studies show it helps relieve central and neuropathic pain. […]. The post 7 Cannabis Strains to Help Reduce Your Muscle Pain appeared first on Latest Cannabis News Today - Headlines, Videos & Stocks.

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Updates: Maine Office Of Marijuana Policy – 30 New Adult Use Conditional Licenses / OMP Completes Emergency Adoption of Marijuana Sample Collection Rules

Cannabis Law Report

Earlier today, OMP completed emergency rulemaking related to the sample collection of marijuana and marijuana products. Completion of this important work establishes additional administrative regulations … Read More.

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Can Nurses Have A Medical Marijuana Card In Oklahoma?

MMJ Recs

Oklahoma has been a legal medical marijuana state since summer 2018. In the short interval between then and now, the state has become a leading MMJ state. Oklahoma’s MMJ program is the most liberal in the entire nation. The state’s MMJ industry has blossomed and is now an inspiration to the rest of the country. The medical marijuana program that operates in Oklahoma has fewer restrictions than the programs that exist in other states.

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Document: Testimony of John W. Elias U.S. House Committee on the Judiciary June 24, 2020

Cannabis Law Report

I am a career employee at the Department of Justice. Based on what I have seen, and what my colleagues saw and described to me, … Read More.

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Weekly Cannabis Roundup June 26th

Veriheal

Do you think it’s ok for the US Attorney General to target cannabis businesses based on his personal opinions on legalization? Also, did you know that Portland City police have been earning money off of the backs of cannabis businesses? Thankfully, the World Health Organization wants to reclassify cannabis from its ‘drug’ category. Watch the video above to learn more about the latest cannabis news.

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UN World Drug Report 2020 Published- An estimated 192 million people used cannabis in 2018, making it the most used drug globally.

Cannabis Law Report

Presented in six separate booklets, the World Drug Report 2020 provides a wealth of information and analysis to support the international community in implementing operational … Read More.

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How CBD Can Help With Anxiety

Miss Marijuana

By: Matthew Morrow. Does CBD for anxiety work? Cannabidiol, or CBD for short, is a cannabinoid extracted from plants of the Cannabis sativa species. CBD has a wide variety of proposed uses. Some backed by scientific evidence, and others merely anecdotal. Some of the reported CBD benefits derived from both of these camps include: Insomnia Relief. Stress and Anxiety Relief.

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Colorado Has Done The Right Thing With HB 20-1424 Social Equity License

Cannabis Law Report

Although there are many metrics to calculate some of the damage the U.S. War on Drugs has inflicted on minorities the true extent of the … Read More.

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Today’s Answer of the Day

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Side effects of short-term cannabinoid-based therapy may differ from person to person, and the same person may experience different side effects at different times. What factors influence the probability and the severity of adverse events? Many factors influence the likelihood and the severity of adverse events, including the type of cannabinoid preparation; the mode of administration; the patient’s expectations, the patient’s prior experience with cannabinoid-based therapies, and the age

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Cannabis, Competition, and a Constitutional Crisis

Canna Law Blog

On June 23, 2020, John Elias, a career Department of Justice (DOJ) official, submitted written testimony to the U.S. House Committee on the Judiciary (the Committee) in response to a Congressional investigation into the politicization of the DOJ office under Attorney General William Barr. Elias claims Barr directed the DOJ’s Antitrust Division (the Division) to unjustly target cannabis company mergers because Barr personally dislikes the cannabis industry.